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Severe thunderstorms caused flash flooding in Victoria, Australia, with over 170 mm of rain. Cars were swept away, but no injuries were reported.
Starmer does not rule out backing social media ban for under-16s ⊖⊖
Many Labour MPs and officials privately expect the government to follow the Australia's example and implement a ban.
More than 4.7m social media accounts blocked after Australia’s under-16 ban came into force, PM says ⊖⊖
Accounts removed or restricted on Twitch, Kick, YouTube, Threads, Facebook, Instagram, Snap, X, TikTok and Reddit in world-leading ban
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Australia banned social media for under 16s a month ago — here's how it's going ⊖⊖
The effects of a new social media ban for under 16s in Australia has been mixed so far. Some teens are embracing new habits while others are bypassing the law.
Roger Federer hails Alcaraz and Sinner’s ‘great’ rivalry amid Australian Open return ⊕
Six-time champion returns for opening ceremony
World No 1 to face Adam Walton in first round
Roger Federer hailed the dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as the six-time champion returned to…
Trump says he’s been assured Tehran has stopped killing protesters as Iran reopens its airspace – live ⊖⊖
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US president says ‘important sources’ also told him executions not going ahead as Iranian airspace reopens to flights after near-five-hour closure
Full report: US and UK military to withdraw some pers…
‘Dangerous’ pipe bombs found detonated on Canberra footpaths, police say ⊖
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Police believe no one hurt but urge public not to pick up explosive devices and say more may be found
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Adelaide festival apologises to Randa Abdel-Fattah and invites her to participate in 2027 writers’ week ⊕⊕
Apology comes as former Adelaide festival board member accuses Louise Adler of hypocrisy after she resigned citing free speech concerns
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‘Smiling assassin’ Jordan Smith basks in spotlight after hitting $1m tennis jackpot ⊕
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Amateur player celebrates winning One Point Slam at Australian Open
Sydney coach to use million-dollar payday to travel and buy property
Pending tax advice, tennis coach Jordan Smith is Australia’s new…
How teenagers outsmarted Australia's social media ban with tricks as simple as screwing up their faces to make it look like they've got wrinkles ⊖⊖
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Anyone visiting the Sortino family home in Melbourne, Australia, last month could have cut the tension with a knife.