With the UK government reportedly poised to announce significant restrictions for young people using social media, Matt and Marianna discuss how we got here.

They examine some of the arguments for and against limits for under-16s, and ask whether a de facto ban could be reversible if companies address safety concerns.

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Iran has insisted that a final decision on an agreement to end the current conflict with the US has not yet been reached, despite …

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When Twitch streamer Hasan Piker was denied entry into the UK this week, it rekindled a conversation around the Home Office’s approach to free speech. From Kanye West to Valentina Gomez, the list of prominent names who have seen their travel plans derailed in recent months is growing, with commentators across the political spectrum accusing the government of overreaching. Piker, whose highly critical stance on Israel has led to disputed allegations of antisemitism, says he is being targeted for his position on the war in Gaza.

On this episode, Matt and Marianna explain why many young people in particular are outraged by the decision, and consider whether some of his more inflammatory comments should be considered less extreme in the amplified environment of social media.

Top Comment is hosted by Marianna Spring and Matt Shea.

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Director and creator Kane Parsons sat down with Newsbeat to talk about bringing the Backrooms from a YouTube series to the big screen.

Kane explained the strange origins of Backrooms, why liminal spaces feel so familiar (and unsettling), and shared advice he has for young filmmakers starting out online.

Plus, he opened up about creativity, growing up on YouTube, and whether there’s more Backrooms to come…

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The US President Donald Trump has told the BBC that if he tells Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu “to do something, he does it”.

The president was speaking to the BBC’s North America Editor Sarah Smith in a telephone interview, following the recent new round of hostilities between Israel and Iran.

Israel had launched attacks on Iran’s capital Tehran on Sunday, in apparent defiance of a demand from the White House to comply with the fragile ceasefire in force since April. Israel said the action was in retaliation for attacks by the Iranian backed Hezbollah militia group in Southern Lebanon.

Iran responded to the airstrikes by firing multiple missiles at Israel, the first such attack since April.

Hours before Israel launched its attacks, President Trump had declared “I call the shots” and had instructed Benjamin Netanyahu to comply with the ceasefire.

The President told the BBC that Israel had already launched its attacks, at the time when he had requested that Israel exercise restraint. Donald Trump said he had persuaded Mr Netanyahu to return to the ceasefire, telling him, “we have to use sense. We’re very close to signing a very good deal” with Iran.

Reeta Chakrabarti presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Sarah Smith, Wyre Davies and Jeremy Bowen.

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