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Social services minister says social media was playing a role in the increase of sexual violence among teenagersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe government is considering allowing users to opt in or opt out of social media algorithms, and is looking at a recent UK ban on depictions of strangulation and suffocation in pornography.The social services minister, Tanya Plibersek, said social media was “playing a huge role” in the increase in sexual violence among teenagers and choking, and confirmed the options were being considered as the government develops its second action plan to end family and domestic violence against women and children. Continue reading...

• The Gorakhpur Development Authority (GDA) and the local municipal corporation have launched a series of significant urban infrastructure projects. • The initiative includes the official inauguration of 31 completed civic works and the laying of foundation stones for 109 new projects. • These developments aim to enhance the city's civic amenities and overall urban infrastructure through coordinated GDA and municipal efforts.

• Several high-profile players, including Julián Alvarez, Bradley Barcola, Enzo Fernández, and Cody Gakpo, are potential targets for transfers during the final week of the summer window. • Former Arsenal record-scorer Thierry Henry has publicly praised Julián Álvarez, highlighting his versatility as a striker and his ability to pressure defenders and score free-kicks. • These potential moves are significant as clubs scramble to finalize their squads and strengthen key positions before the deadline.

• The government has issued an urgent flood alert after satellite imagery revealed a lake forming upstream of the Bhotekoshi River due to a blockage. • Authorities warn that the blockage could burst, posing a significant risk of flash flooding to downstream areas. • The situation is critical as 910 people remain missing, including 517 foreign nationals from over 30 countries such as India, the U.S., Ukraine, Malaysia, Australia, and Britain.

• The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Donald Trump regarding mail-in voting on Monday, though the court stopped short of declaring his specific order legal. • The decision avoids a definitive ruling on the legality of the voting mandates, leaving significant legal ambiguities unresolved. • This lack of clarity matters because it fails to settle the underlying dispute, potentially leading to widespread confusion for voters and election officials.

Forty flood alerts issued by Environment Agency across Midlands, Yorkshire and south-east of EnglandDozens of homes have been damaged by flood water as the Met Office issued warnings for thunderstorms and heavy rain after most of England and the whole of Wales was declared in drought.The Met Office said thundery showers across England and Wales could cause 75mm of rain in just 12 hours in some areas after a summer that saw five heatwaves hit the UK. Continue reading...

• The Air Force chief is conducting a visit to rural villages to assess developmental needs and understand the specific challenges and aspirations of local residents. • A Delhi court has convicted alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar for impersonating a sitting Supreme Court judge in 2017 to illegally influence a bail hearing in a corruption case. • The court characterized Chandrasekhar's actions as a "direct affront" to the independence and sanctity of the judicial process, highlighting the severity of the fraud.