Meta has blocked about 550,000 social media accounts in Australia within days of a new law banning under-16s from platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

Severe wildfires in Australia’s Victoria state have destroyed more than 130 homes and buildings, burned over 300,000 hectares, and cut power to about 38,000 customers.

Britain’s opposition has urged the government to clarify its response to reports of rising violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, citing killings and growing fear among minority communities.

Iran faces rising protests and deep economic anxiety as US warnings intensify and Tehran reacts to Washington’s arrest of Venezuela’s president during nationwide unrest.

Iran has seen two nights of intense unrest, with protesters burning a mosque, chanting against the supreme leader, and clashing with security forces amid nationwide demonstrations.