Australia’s social media ban aims to protect under-16s from what the government calls online ‘purgatory’. Communications Minister Anika Wells told the National Press Club that the law, which comes into force on December 10, could protect Generation Alpha from addictive ‘predatory algorithms’. | Al Jazeera English

President Trump doubled down on his attacks against the Somali community, claiming they have ‘destroyed our country.’ Congresswoman Ilhan Omar condemned the remarks, calling Trump ‘creepy’ after he said she should be expelled from the US. | Al Jazeera English

Palestinians gathered for the lighting of Bethlehem’s Christmas tree in Manger Square after more than two years of subdued celebrations due to Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza. Al Jazeera's Nour Odeh reports from Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. | Al Jazeera English