'Social media firms hit back' and 'Arson attack on Starmer linked to Russia' (opens original article in a new tab)

UK political news covers social media regulation proposals and an arson attack linked to Russia, alongside other stories on legal cases and sports preparations.

• Social media firms criticized Starmer's plan to ban under-16s from platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
• Two men convicted of conspiring to arson attack Starmer's property linked to Russian individual 'El Money'
• UK government considering restrictions on livestreaming, infinite scrolling, and night-time use for 16-17-year-olds
• Arson attack case highlights concerns about foreign influence and security threats to political figures