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Australia passes social media minimum age law

USA TODAY on MSN · 3h

Australia passes social media minimum age law, cracking down on app use by kids under 16

Australia approved on Thursday a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech.

CNN on MSN · 10h

Tech companies put on notice as Australia passes world-first social media ban for under-16s

Australia’s parliament has passed a law banning social media for children under 16, putting tech companies on notice to tighten security before a cut-off date that’s yet to be set.

Reuters on MSN · 1h

After Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it

From late 2025, platforms including Meta's (META.O) Instagram, Elon Musk's X, TikTok and Snapchat (SNAP.N) must show Australians they are taking reasonable steps to keep out users under 16 or face fines up to A$49.5 million ($32 million). Google's (GOOGL.O) YouTube, a classroom staple, is exempt.

Colombian navy intercepts 'narco subs' headed to Australia

CNN on MSN · 5h

‘Narco sub’ bound for Australia seized in massive international operation that netted 1,400 metric tons of drugs

Six so-called “narco subs” stuffed with cocaine were captured in a Colombian-led international anti-drug operation, authorities in the Latin American nation said Wednesday.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 1h

Colombian navy intercepts ‘narco subs’ headed to Australia in massive drug bust

The Colombian Navy announced it intercepted six “narco subs” containing more than $8 billion worth of drugs in an international mission involving 62 nations, of which the United States was included, that was conducted over a six-week span.

Colombian navy uncovers 'narco sub' in new drug trafficking route to Australia

The discovery of a semi-submersible vessel carrying cocaine in the Pacific was part of a global six-week operation against drug smugglers.View on euronews

New Zealand, Candace Owens and Australia

Hosted on MSN · 54m

Conservative U.S. influencer Candace Owens barred from New Zealand weeks after ban from Australia

Immigration officials in New Zealand say conservative U.S. political commentator Candace Owens has been refused a visa to enter the country for a speaking engagement.

New Zealand Joins Australia In Banning Entry By Far-Right Influencer Candace Owens

Far-right influencer Candace Owens has now been banned from entering multiple countries she was planning to visit as part of a live tour. The American, who has millions of followers on social media, was denied an Entertainers Work Visa to enter New Zealand,

The Independent on MSN · 9h

New Zealand becomes latest country to ban US influencer Candace Owens

New Zealand becomes latest country to ban US influencer Candace Owens - Owens has described stories about Nazi medical experiments as ‘propaganda’

Australia call up Webster for 2nd India Test

Australia call up Webster for second India Test

Australia add uncapped Tasmania all-rounder Beau Webster to their squad for the second Test against India in Adelaide.

Uncapped Webster called into Australia squad for India series

Uncapped all-rounder Beau Webster has been called into the Australia squad for the five-test series against India as precautionary injury cover for Mitchell Marsh.

ESPN on MSN · 18h

Webster bolsters Australia Test squad amid Marsh concerns

Tasmania allrounder Beau Webster has been added to Australia's Test squad for Adelaide amid concerns over the fitness of Mitchell Marsh. Webster, who turned himself from an offspinner into a brisk medium pacer although can still send down the former if needed,

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Australia central bank says inflation too high for near-term rate cut

Australia's top central banker said on Thursday that core inflation was too high to allow for rate cuts in the near term, all ...

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Australia raises pressure on multinationals with strict tax disclosure law

Australia has approved one of the world’s strictest tax disclosure laws for multinational companies, forcing them to reveal ...

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