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Reddit challenges Australia's world-first law on social media bans for youth under 16 in High Court

Reddit challenges Australia's world-first law on social media bans for youth under 16 in High Court

While agreeing with importance of protecting people under 16, Reddit argues this law has unfortunate effect of isolating teens from ability to participate in age-appropriate community experiences

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Thailand dissolves parliament for snap elections
12.12.2025

Thailand dissolves parliament for snap elections

Elections likely to be held within 45 to 60 days

Cambodia urges UN to deploy independent fact-finding mission amid conflict with Thailand
12.12.2025

Cambodia urges UN to deploy independent fact-finding mission amid conflict with Thailand

Thailand’s previous letter to UN calls on international community to urge Cambodia 'to cease all acts of hostilities and provocations'

Japan lifts tsunami warning after strong earthquake
12.12.2025

Japan lifts tsunami warning after strong earthquake

6.7 magnitude quake struck off country's northeastern coast

Beijing cautions EU against holding separate talks with Chinese companies
11.12.2025

Beijing cautions EU against holding separate talks with Chinese companies

China, EU held trade remedy discussions earlier this week, consultations to continue next week, says Commerce Ministry

WHO chief appalled by deadly attack on hospital in Myanmar's Rakhine State
11.12.2025

WHO chief appalled by deadly attack on hospital in Myanmar's Rakhine State

At least 33 killed after Mrauk-U hospital was struck, destroying major medical facilities, cutting off care for local communities, Tedros says