Australia’s social media ban explained… in 60 seconds
Australia is banning social media for everyone under the age 16 – but will it actually work? Here’s everything you need to know.
Trump releases fraudster executive days into prison sentence
The former investment manager was convicted of defrauding thousands of investors.
Appeals court disqualifies ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey prosecutor
An appeals court disqualified Alina Habba, Trump’s former personal attorney, from serving as US Attorney for New Jersey.
Shock in Cameroon as 74-year-old opposition firebrand dies in detention
Anicet Ekane’s lawyer says the family was given little explanation – “his wife was just presented the corpse”.
MP Tulip Siddiq says Bangladesh jail term is ‘unfair’
The MP, and niece of Bangladesh’s ousted former leader, received a two-year sentence in her absence over corruption allegations.
Four dead in Russian attack as diplomatic efforts to end war continue
As US negotiating teams continue to hold talks with Moscow and Kyiv, Russia’s attacks on Ukraine continue.
Pastor and new bride abducted in latest Nigeria attacks
A church is raided in central Nigeria and a wedding party in the mostly Muslim north.
US lawmakers demand answers over Hegseth Venezuela boat strike claims
Concern over media reports that the US military carried out a second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat prompts a bipartisan inquiry.
Death toll in Indonesia floods passes 500
Another 500 people are missing, while thousands more have been injured, after a cyclone hit the region.
Over 120,000 home cameras hacked for ‘sexploitation’ footage
The cameras were located in private homes, karaoke rooms, a Pilates studio and a gynaecologist’s clinic.
