world

As the Myanmar military carried out air strikes during a brutal civil war, the junta chief’s family quietly purchased luxury real estate in Thailand.  Source link

Emmanuel Macron calls for a social media ban for children under 15, a monthly screen-free day for all, and urges high school students to switch off their phones. Source link

The president said he “had excellent conversations” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, and a ceasefire would begin 7am AEST. Source link

Peter Mandelson was sacked from the role after revelations about his connections with the late sex offender became public. Source link

It comes as the US president announced there would be a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, adding he would fly to Islamabad if a deal with Iran seemed likely.  Source link

The US-born pope has praised peace movements and peace makers during his visit to the African nation of Cameroon as the rift with US President Donald Trump intensifies. Source link

Palestinians in Gaza fear they are being forgotten as the Iran war drags on, with Israeli strikes continuing despite a ceasefire and the humanitarian situation still dire. Source link

Russian forces have attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities, killing 12 people, as the defence leaders of more than 50 countries say they are aiming to send more aid to Ukraine. Source link

The BBC is planning to cut up to 2,000 jobs to save 10 per cent of its annual budget — 500 million pounds ($945 million) — over the next two years. Source link

A small group of officers deserted their posts this week in protest over alleged government corruption. Source link