LONDON, United Kingdom — Children under the age of 16 will be barred from accessing major social media platforms in the United Kingdom under sweeping new online safety measures announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

A growing controversy surrounding the so-called “Harm This Natasha” trend on Chinese social media has reignited debate about online racism, the exploitation of vulnerable communities and the responsibilities of digital platforms in moderating harmful content. The trend centres on videos featuring a black baby doll commonly referred to as “Natasha.” In widely shared clips, users are seen striking, stomping on or otherwise mistreating the dolls, often under the guise of comedy