Australian Prime Minister Vows to Toughen Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Anthony Albanese’s remarks come a day after a study found that 85 percent of Australian teens were still using social media months after the ban was instituted.
Transparency Body Concerned Australia’s Corruption Commission Yet to Hold Public Hearings
Transparency International has called for sweeping reforms to the commission’s public hearings powers and transparency settings.
Accused ISIS ‘Bride’ to Walk from Court After Winning Bail
Kawsar Ahmad, 54, dropped her head in relief as Chief Magistrate Lisa Hannan granted her bail in Melbourne Magistrates Court on June 26.
Reaction to TV Host Being Axed for Interviewing UK Influencer Robinson
National Party Leader Matthew Canavan said it was wrong for a journalist to be fired for interviewing someone.
War Memorial Responds to Criticism Over Missing Anthem During Major Opening
2 senators complained of a 15-minute-long Indigenous Welcome to Country ceremony.
More Than 700 Leaked Directives Offer Rare Look at China’s Internet Censorship Regime
The directives indicate a highly structured system for deleting content, filtering sensitive topics, and tracking platform compliance.
UK Grooming Gangs Inquiry Will Scrutinize How Institutions Failed to Protect Girls
The inquiry’s chair, Anne Longfield, said their task was ’to find out why this catastrophic failure of the state happened and continues to happen.’
Final ISIS ‘Bride’ Set to Return to Australia, Minister Says He Has No Power to Stop It
A woman who is believed to have committed serious offences overseas will be free to return to Australia, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says.
Trump Asked Him to Sell America to the World. Meet Nick Adams.
‘I want it to be a seamless five-star experience’ for tourists coming to America, Adams said.
Israel, Lebanon Sign Framework Peace Agreement
The deal follows months of fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, an internationally designated terrorist group based in Lebanon.
Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Slows Following Attack on Ship
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that any Iranian effort to interfere with shipping in the stait would create serious problems.
DOJ Asks Supreme Court to Approve No-Bond Immigration Detention Policy
Conflicting appeals court rulings have caused confusion, and ‘geographical happenstance’ shouldn’t govern detention, the government argued.
Senior Senator Breaks With Schumer, Endorses Progressive El-Sayed in Michigan Primary
Maryland’s Van Hollen, a former chair of the Senate Democratic campaign arm, becomes the second senator to back El-Sayed.
China Removes 6 Military Deputies as Xi’s PLA Purge Continues
The removals add to Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s years-long military purge as Beijing continues reshaping military leadership.
Fake Tests, Excessive Pills, and Pricey Skin Grafts: How Healthcare Fraud Works in America
Americans should never wonder whether a procedure was done out of medical necessity or for profit, officials say.
5 New Discoveries About Kidneys Are Changing How Scientists Think
New research suggests the kidneys influence more than fluid balance—from salt cravings and blood pressure to how the body recovers from injury.
Villa Kérylos: Ancient Greece Reincarnated on the French Riviera
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit an early 20th-century paean to the architecture of ancient Greece.
NSW Premier Backs Migration Concerns but Heavily Criticises Hanson’s Multiculturalism Views
‘You can bring your Greek salad, your Italian pasta, your Chinese stir-fry. Just remember this: vegemite is the glue that holds it all together,’ Hanson said.
Is One Nation Winning Over Wealthier Voters?
In the most recent poll in June, One Nation’s support of high earners now sits on 32 percent with Labor dropping to 23 percent.
Minister Says Housing Market in ‘Correction’ Amid Weak Activity Post-Tax Overhaul
Auction clearance rates have fallen to pandemic-era lows across the country in recent weeks.
Lawsuit Alleges University of Minnesota Policies Punish Students Over Pronouns
Students could be disciplined or expelled under the university’s harassment policies, a conservative group’s suit alleged.
Mel Brooks to Hit Milestone 100th Birthday, Celebrating a Lifetime of Comedy
Brooks will mark his centennial birthday on June 28, honoring a career spanning many decades.
Novak Djokovic Joins Private Equity Firm General Atlantic as Global Strategic Adviser
The 24-time Grand Slam champion will help General Atlantic expand into the health and wellness sector.
Cape Verde Advances to Elimination Round in World Cup Debut
They become the smallest nation to go beyond the preliminary group stage.
Dolly Parton Opens Truck Stop in Tennessee
The country music superstar opened her first truck stop on June 24.
More Than 900,000 Bottles of Heart and Kidney Drugs Recalled: FDA Notice
Amgen is recalling more than 900,000 bottles of Corlanor and Sensipar medications, a notice released by the agency stated.
6 Tension-Relieving Bedtime Exercises for Faster Sleep
Quality sleep is critical, but can sometimes be hard to come by. Certain techniques can better prepare your body to serve up superior slumber.
The Secret to Getting More Antioxidants in Every Meal
Persian-style stew turns herbs from garnish into a nutrient-rich foundation.
Your Mental Health May Be Paying the Price of Working From Home
A new study found remote workers experienced greater psychological distress and social isolation than in-person workers.
How Can Homeowners Make the Most of Their Deck or Porch This Summer?
Decks and porches can feel like an extension of your living space during the summer months.
The Little-Known Chapter in Alexander Hamilton’s Life
Despite their bitter parting, Hamilton and George Washington reconciled and became close allies, renewing one of the greatest alliances in American history.
How Americans Are Hacking Summer Travel Costs Amid Inflation
Travelers are using points, perks, timing tricks, and bundled packages to stretch their travel budgets further than ever.
