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Australia just banned kids from social media, will NZ like and subscribe?
As Australia’s social media ban for under 16s came into effect, New Zealand politicians promised similar law would be in place soon.

I tried making new social media accounts as an under-16. Things are still messy
Most apps will block you if you say you’re under 16, but some don’t seem to be doing much to vet users if they lie.

Son, Simons and mini Spurs revival lift Frank's spirits
Son Heung-min's emotional return sets the tone for another significant step forward for Spurs and head coach Thomas Frank, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Man who grabbed Ariana Grande kicked out of Lady Gaga concert
The incident in Australia comes after the man was jailed for nine days and deported from Singapore for public nuisance.

Thousands of flood defences below standard as Storm Bram hits
A BBC study lays bare the scale of flood defences in England that are in need of maintenance.

Two teenagers went to seek gold. They were buried alive in a mine collapse
Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys.

'What's your name?' - Moment police confront Luigi Mangione at McDonald's
Prosecutors have released bodycam footage showing the initial interaction between officers and the suspected CEO killer.

UK asylum system hit by inefficiencies and wasted funds, watchdog finds
In a new analysis, the National Audit Office finds “reactive” government policies moved problems elsewhere.

How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow
In the event of a war, one expert suggests the British Army could be incapable of fighting effectively on land within weeks, once committed - though 'much depends on the form of the conflict'.

Bears beat out rivals to land Penrith premiership-winner
The Perth Bears have beat rival NRL clubs to land premiership-winning Penrith prop Liam Henry on a four-year deal.

Iran, Egypt ask FIFA to scrap plans for pride match at World Cup
Plans for the themed celebration were in place long before the World Cup draw – then Egypt and Iran, two Muslim-majority nations, landed in Group G.

Australians spending smarter as inflation bites
Australian shoppers are spending more this holiday season, but the mood is anything but freewheeling.

Fire kills 12 in south China residential building
The building that caught fire was a four-storey self-built reinforced concrete structure, say Chinese authorities.

Big result for Slot and Liverpool with no Salah in Milan
Liverpool win away in the Champions League without Mohamed Salah for the first time since 2009, in a big night for boss Arne Slot.

Bottles of Disaronno recalled over possible glass presence
It is believed the contamination may have happened due to an "anomaly on the bottle line", according to the recall notice.

Hundreds of youth centres planned to reach 'isolated' generation
The government sets aside £500m it says is needed to revive services aimed at disconnected teens and young adults.

Iain Douglas-Hamilton, pioneering elephant conservationist, dies aged 83
His groundbreaking field research was instrumental in banning the international ivory trade and protecting elephants from poachers.

The Papers: Trump says Europe 'weak' and 'faithful servant' Winkleman
The US president has attacked Europe, with his comments splashed across a number of Wednesday's front pages.

Watch Australian teens test out social media on first day of ban
Teenagers affected by Australia's under-16 social media ban showed the BBC what happened when they tried to access their accounts.

Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children
Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes.