Much of what Blair said in essay criticising Labour was wrong, says Starmer – as it happened

Starmer launches long defence of his record when asked about former PM’s essay critiquing current government

If you’re still on Elon Musk’s X, ask yourself this: why?

Some argue that quitting the platform formerly known as Twitter cedes the space to malign actors. But it’s an open sewer, beyond redemption, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew

The strange surveilled life of Piper Rockelle: why did a former child influencer decide to go on OnlyFans?

She made millions as a tween and teenager by posting clips of herself and her friends on YouTube. Then the business collapsed amid acrimony. What does her success in the adult industry, at 18, say about surveillance, social media and sexualisation?

‘Hello ladies and sons of ladies’: women are using ‘microfeminisms’ to flip the gender script

The practice is not entirely serious – but it raises awareness of the many sexist tropes built into everyday life

Mother of boy who may have died in TikTok challenge urges No 10 to ban social media

Ellen Roome, whose son, Jools Sweeney, was 14 when he died, wants a ban put in place for under-16s

‘Like tobacco’: Wes Streeting calls for partial social media ban for under-16s

Exclusive: Former health secretary’s intervention comes as government closes consultation on age limits for platforms

Martin Lister obituary

Other lives: Clear-thinking writer and professor of photography and new media

Screentime swaps: how to quit doomscrolling without quitting your phone

Addicted to your devices? According to experts, not all screen time is created equal. Here are some healthier ways to spend time online

Meta and Snapchat blocking Saudi dissidents’ accounts

US social media firms acting on orders from Middle East kingdom accused of being ‘instruments of repression’

‘He’s a natural’: Andy Burnham’s allies give his social media style a thumbs-up

Labour MPs and PR experts praise his refreshingly forthright replies that are a marked contrast to Keir Starmer

Guardian journalists win across categories at Press Awards in London

Political editor Pippa Crerar and features writer Simon Hattenstone top major categories and Malak A Tantesh wins for Gaza reporting

Trump health officials issue advisory on children and teens’ excessive screen time

HHS advisory says high screen time among youths can be linked to poor sleep and weakened in-person relationships

Incoming Ofcom chair vows to take on ‘tech bros’

Ian Cheshire says media regulator must address perception it has been complacent and slow on online safety

Limit social media ban for under-16s to unsafe apps, Starmer urged

Campaigners warn against blanket restrictions and say focus should be on blocking teenagers from platforms with ‘risky’ features

X to block UK access to accounts linked to terrorist groups in Ofcom agreement

Media regulator announces commitments by Elon Musk’s platform to crack down on terrorist and hate content