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The social media ban is an experiment – here’s how it will be studied
Scientists have long grappled with how to measure the effect of social media on children. Now, the UK government has announced a total ban for everyone under 16, and researchers are rushing to design rigorous studies before it comes into effect Source link
'Sharp increase' in drone strikes leads to 1,000 civilian deaths in Sudan
The United Nations condemns an increase in drone attacks in Sudan, where four years of war has created the world’s largest displacement and hunger crises. Source link
AFP begins inquiry into allegations Israeli forces assaulted flotilla activists
Australian Federal Police have begun inquiries into allegations that Israeli defence personnel sexually assaulted Australian activists on a flotilla headed to Gaza, following a meeting with Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Source link
Heritage-listed Ukrainian monastery severely damaged by Russian strike
Four people are dead after a Russian strike hit a 900-year-old monastery in central Kyiv. Source link
Labor's CGT plan flawed but better than what we have, economists tell inquiry
Economists have offered qualified support for the government’s plans on day one of a Senate inquiry. Source link
PM to make fuel excise call early next week
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government will give Australians “appropriate notice” about the fuel excise rebate, as it continues to monitor the issue. Source link
The spin wars about who wins and loses in the US-Iran 'ceasefire' have begun
The US-Iran deal faces five volatile days as questions remain over nuclear weapons and Israel’s attacks on Lebanon. Source link
ASX faces $20.5m penalty for failed blockchain-based system replacement
Said system was “progressing well” when it wasn’t. Source link
Quick hits: Curaçao's special goal and De Oranje brighten up day four
De Oranje hit the World Cup and in the middle of a 7-1 thumping, Curaçao’s lone goal might have meant the most of all. Here are today’s quick hits. Source link
Cult musician Oliver Tree presumed dead after chopper crash
Ahead of his Australian tour, the American musician and online personality is reportedly one of six passengers involved in a fatal helicopter collision. Source link