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Australia plans to double penalties for social media companies failing to enforce its under-16 ban, raising fines from 49.5 million to 99 million Australian dollars. The eSafety Commissioner will gain enhanced powers amid ongoing investigations into platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, as many children reportedly bypass age restrictions.
The interregnum, or “empty chair,” involves a structured transition between popes, encompassing a period of mourning and preparation for the conclave.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a restructuring plan to cut 15% of the State Department’s workforce by closing and consolidating over 100 offices globally.
Keith Stackpole, a former Australian cricketer, passed away at the age of 84, having played 43 Tests and scored seven centuries during his career.
Asian markets experienced a significant uptick as President Donald Trump declared his intention not to dismiss U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This comment has eased investor concerns around monetary policy continuity amid previous threats to replace Powell.
Russian hackers targeted a Dutch public facility’s digital control system in a thwarted attack, marking the first known assault on the Netherlands’ critical infrastructure.
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