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Major test for Australia’s social media ban begins in High Court
Australia’s High Court is hearing a constitutional challenge to the nation’s social media ban for children, with critics arguing the law unconstitutionally restricts free expression and political communication rights.
AI chatbots are becoming political advisers. Their answers can mislead voters
Researchers find that popular AI chatbots frequently provide inaccurate information about voting procedures and candidate details, potentially misleading voters ahead of the midterms.
Xi Jinping’s corruption crackdown in the spotlight as China prepares for meeting of top leaders
China’s corruption crackdown continues as the Communist Party meets this week, with investigations involving over 1 million people and targeting senior officials amid concerns about party discipline and loyalty.
First visually impaired Gambian magistrate tests system built for sighted
Magistrate Muhammed Krubally, the Gambia’s first visually impaired magistrate, uses assistive technology and sound-based courtroom navigation to preside over cases, while advocating for broader institutional inclusion of people with disabilities.
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Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace issues first building contract – for a military base
Trump’s Board of Peace has awarded its first construction contract in Gaza for a military outpost to house Moroccan troops, marking the first concrete project from the reconstruction board established in January.
Saudi Arabia names commander for maritime defence coalition
Saudi Arabia appointed Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri as commander of a newly established multinational maritime defence coalition to protect shipping lanes through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
US seeks extradition of Filipino church leader accused of fraud, sex crimes
The US has requested the Philippines extradite church leader Apollo Quiboloy to face trial for child sex trafficking and fraud charges. Quiboloy was arrested in 2024 and remains detained while Philippine courts continue proceedings.
Argentina won’t retaliate after Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties
Argentina says it will not retaliate after Brazil downgraded diplomatic ties over President Milei’s recent criticism of Brazilian President Lula da Silva.
Eight countries denounce Israeli violations, attacks on healthcare in Gaza
Eight Arab and Muslim nations condemned Israeli violations in Gaza, particularly targeting of healthcare facilities and attacks on civilians, calling them grave breaches of international humanitarian law.
Is Gianni Infantino still backed by the African football federations?
FIFA President Gianni Infantino retains support from several African football federations, particularly those benefiting from his funding programs, despite recent controversy over a privatization proposal.
Poll suggests US adults are facing increased strain from extreme heat
A new poll shows 66% of U.S. adults believe in climate change, down from 73% in September 2025, while reported personal heat impacts have increased significantly.
Think it’s hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
The United Nations projects a 75% chance global temperatures will exceed the 1.5-degree Celsius climate threshold between 2026 and 2030, with an 86% likelihood that one year will break the 2024 heat record.
Boxer charged with killing aid worker in Athens after his wife gave police ‘key’ details
An Afghan boxer has been charged with murdering Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Ross in Athens after his wife provided police with tracking data placing them together on the day she died.
Cameroon’s president draws concern and criticism by staying abroad for 2 months
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has been absent from the country for two months, prompting concerns about his health and criticism over potential governance gaps amid a constitutional absence of a vice president.
This country is the latest to hit the elusive 95/95/95 HIV target
Cambodia became the first Asian country to achieve the U.N.’s 95-95-95 HIV targets in June, meaning 95% of HIV-positive people know their status, are on medication, and are virally suppressed.
Trump denies US munitions shortage and said he’d seek to jail ‘leakers’
President Trump denied US munitions shortages and threatened jail sentences for information leakers, while reports suggest significant depletion of precision missile stocks amid ongoing conflict.