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Sep 8, 2026 - World

Hungary on Tuesday ordered 10 members of Russia's diplomatic mission to leave the country for engaging in "unacceptable" activities for diplomats under the Vienna Convention, officials in Budapest said.

Sep 8, 2026 - World

King Charles III has reiterated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain nonworking members of the royal family following their return to the United Kingdom.

Sep 8, 2026 - World

Draft legislation enforces digital duty of care including limiting children’s exposure to misogynistic and eating disorder contentAustralia will allow social media account holders to opt out of the powerful algorithms pushing dangerous and divisive content into users’ feeds, part of new laws designed to boost online safety.Users over 16 years of age will be given new tools to turn off algorithm-driven content, with platforms facing fines of more than A$100m for non-compliance. Continue reading...

Sep 8, 2026 - World

The Eiffel Tower has reopened to the public after a strike closed it for a day

Sep 8, 2026 - World

This blog is now closed‘Global reckoning for big tech’: Australia to force social media platforms to allow users to opt out of algorithmsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation policy will leave people $25k worse off at retirement, Mulino saysSuperannuation is kicking off again today with One Nation pushing to allow people to divert 3% of their superannuation to their rent or mortgage.It took us decades to get to 12% superannuation guarantee and that’s a level that will provide people with a high level of dignity and security in retirement.To do what the One Nation party is suggesting will see somebody who is 30 years old, $25,000 worse off at retirement and a couple around $50,000 worse off.I’m deeply sceptical of giving any government, whether I was in charge, or Anika Wells is in charge, I’m deeply sceptical of giving any government the power to decide what you read on your phone. Continue reading...