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Australia's plan to double penalties for social media companies that fail to remove harmful content may not be effective unless the government takes a more proactive approach to enforcement. Experts warn that simply increasing fines will not suffice, as tech…

Reform UK has made a significant impact in its first few months as a major opposition party in the Welsh parliament, the Senedd. The party holds 36 of 60 seats, following a dramatic election result. Its Members of the Senedd…

Ukraine's capital Kyiv was hit by a ballistic missile attack, prompting residents to seek shelter. The attack is the latest escalation in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. On Saturday, civilians were killed on both sides of the Russia-Ukraine…

New South Wales will introduce dawn-to-dusk drone patrols at its beaches as part of a $34 million anti-shark program. Premier Chris Minns announced the initiative to boost beach safety and restore confidence among beachgoers. The move follows a series of…

US Vice-President JD Vance has stated that America will "win either way" in its conflict with Iran. This comment comes amid a fragile ceasefire between the two nations. The US and Iran have been engaged in a series of escalating…

Flash floods in Kentucky have resulted in four fatalities, the state's governor announced. The floods were triggered by thunderstorms that brought heavy rainfall to Kentucky and Indiana. Several inches of rain have fallen in the region, causing widespread flooding. The…

Australia's strata system is facing a shift as owner-occupiers take on a more active role in managing their buildings. Frustrated with high costs and poor service, some unit owners are choosing to self-manage their strata schemes. This move is driven…

The H5N1 bird flu virus has spread to every continent, with a recent outbreak on a remote Australian beach marking its arrival in the last unaffected region. This highly pathogenic strain has been circulating globally since 2003, originating in Southeast…

KPMG's auditing practices have come under scrutiny following a parliamentary inquiry in Australia. A former employee turned whistleblower testified that partners prioritized revenue growth over proper auditing procedures. This approach allegedly led to subpar audits and compromised the firm's integrity.…

Facebook groups promoting One Nation, an Australian right-wing populist party, have been found to be operated by foreign entities. An analysis by the Guardian reveals that several groups with thousands of members are run from south-east Asia. These groups appear…

The White House has released images of commemorative "patriot passports" and a gold coin featuring a portrait of Donald Trump. The items are part of a series of products to be released in celebration of America's 250th anniversary in 2026.…

Bahrain has condemned an Iranian drone attack as a 'flagrant threat' after the country was hit by a number of drones. The attack also targeted a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane. This incident is the…

US Vice-President JD Vance made a provocative statement on Bill Maher's show, claiming the US holds all the cards in its dealings with Iran. Vance asserted that the US will emerge victorious "either way" in the ongoing tensions. His comments…