French lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
The move makes France the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on platforms as concerns grow…
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People with secret ‘safe phones’ advised to turn off devices during national test of AusAlert emergency warning
Ten-second ‘siren’ to blare on most phones on Monday as part of national test despite reservations from some statesAn…
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Hegseth called a ‘failure’ over Iran as he reveals $37b cost of war
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gets into a heated exchange after being called a failed leader by Michigan Senator.
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Brittany Higgins accuses Pauline Hanson of victim-blaming for calling domestic violence a ‘two-way street’
One Nation leader criticised by advocates after telling women being abused: ‘don’t put up with it’Follow our Australia…
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US expands strikes on 11th straight night of attacks
The US military’s 11th consecutive night of strikes extended to Iranian provinces not previously hit.
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Alleged rape victim ‘could have done a lot better’ if she had made up claims against well-connected Melbourne man, court told
Prosecutor tells court that ‘gaps or inconsistencies’ in the woman’s account ‘enhances her credibility’, but the…
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Goats of football: Indian village holds tournament with an Indigenous twist
In a remote district surrounded by forests and hills, teams from tribal villages compete for football glory - and goats.
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Guyana ferry capsize death toll rises to 53 as survivors describe terror
A ferry capsized in Guyana over the weekend, killing at least 53 people.
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Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by co-star after bitter dispute
Judge finds Wilson did not defame Charlotte MacInnes, lead actor in Pitch Perfect star’s directorial debut The…
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Lack of defibrillators could put 16m at risk of death by cardiac arrest in England and Wales
Exclusive: Research shows millions live more than a 1km round trip from 24/7 accessible deviceMore than 16 million…
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Iran’s foreign minister describes moment of attack that killed Khamenei
Abbas Araghchi says he has kept on the move since being pulled from rubble after strike on first day of warIran’s…
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Mamdani: Netanyahu is a war criminal, but New York cannot arrest him
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani releases a video statement calling for Israeli PM Netanyahu to face trial for war crimes.
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France becomes first EU country to officially ban social media for children
France will ban social media for under-15s from September 1, following the UK and Australia’s moves toward blanket bans.
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More than 140 dead, missing on refugee boat stranded off Mauritania
Boat carrying migrants and refugees from Africa ran out of fuel, leading to a tragedy with 143 dead and 38 rescued.
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Palestine weekly: Ahead of elections, Israel doubles down on attacks
Gaza mourns as families are buried after Israeli attacks leave dozens dead, including children and displaced families.
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Japan records its first ‘cruelly hot day’ as cities swelter in 40-degree heat
In April Japan coined new term kokushobi for days above 40C as country advises workers to wear shorts to the office to…
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‘A great thrill’: baby puffin is first one seen on Dorset coast in three decades
Puffling excites volunteers trying to save the last known regular nesting site on mainland of southern EnglandFor…
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Staying in a job for the health insurance? About 1 in 4 Americans do, a survey says
About 24% of U.S. employees stay in unwanted jobs just for health insurance, a report out Wednesday finds. Up…
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US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack Pickaxe Mountain
The US president's threat to target a key Iranian nuclear site came ahead of the 11th consecutive night of attacks.
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Ex-Australia batter David Warner pleads guilty to drink driving
Star cricketer was charged after failing a random breath test in Sydney earlier this year.
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Andy Biggs wins Republican primary for Arizona governor, setting up race against Katie Hobbs
Republicans also picked nominees in key congressional and statewide contests as both parties prepare for a high-stakes…
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Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia's anti-terror fight
People will be able to chat without revealing their contact number once the new feature is rolled out.
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US targets China in move to ban military-grade drone imports
Proposed rules would have US regulator block the entry of swarm-capable drones, mainly from China.
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House passes spending bill to head off government shutdown before midterms
Measure authorizes spending until 4 December as Republicans seek to avoid volatile issue in election seasonThe US House…