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Social media companies could be forced to identify anonymous accounts accused of online vilification, under new laws being proposed in Victoria.The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, announced a suite of social media reforms on Sunday, saying families needed new ways to protect their children online.Under the proposed changes – the first for an Australian state – the Victorian civil and administrative tribunal (Vcat) would be granted “demasking” powers to order platforms to reveal the identities of account holders in those cases.Sign up for the Breaking News Australia email The state government will also lower the legal threshold to sue social media…

NewsFeedIsrael’s military has demolished a home in the occupied West Bank, days after a lawyer confirmed a court order protected it from demolition. Built in 2016 through Israel’s own permit process, it was home to two Palestinian families, including eight children. Al Jazeera’s Leila Warah explains.Published On 19 Jul 202619 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

The French Football Federation (FFF) has paid a heartfelt tribute to Didier Deschamps following the end of his remarkable tenure as head coach of the French national team, hailing him as one of the greatest figures in the country’s football history. In an emotional statement released on its official X account, the federation celebrated Deschamps’ extraordinary contribution to Les Bleus, bringing the curtain down on a 14-year spell that restored France to the summit of world football. “The FFF salutes and thanks the national team coach Didier Deschamps for the exceptional work accomplished at the helm of @equipedefrance since 2012,”…

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — It began with boos and ended with bronze. What happened in between was one of the wildest matches in World Cup history. So much for nobody wanting to play in it.In truth, France only appeared to be interested for the second 45 minutes, having been 4-0 down at the break in a farcically bad display that represented a complete abrogation of any responsibility to take this third-place playoff seriously.They roused themselves sufficiently to expose England’s soft underbelly, in a similar vein as Argentina in the semifinals, as Kylian Mbappé led the charge and moved France to…

Shania Twain always dreamed of playing Toronto’s legendary Horseshoe Tavern. The Queen of Country Pop, who has long headlined arenas and recently opened 12 stadium shows in London for Harry Styles, finally got to perform at the Queen Street landmark on Friday night, dropping into a venue that holds 500 people, testing out songs from her forthcoming album, Little Miss Twain, and delivering the pop smashes that helped sell more than 100 million albums worldwide. The evening was filled with stories about growing up in Timmins, Ontario, “the North” — memories about her mother, her father, his truck, driving at…

Trips to waterfalls, gardens, galleries, medieval forests and prehistoric caves will make the long school holidays a lot more fun. To help families explore affordably, throughout August buses in England will be free for kids and adult fares will be capped at £3 single. Or, if you arrive somewhere by train, you could buy a PlusBus ticket, which include unlimited local bus travel. Here are six ideas for family outings by bus around England.Great North Museum, NewcastleTynemouth Priory and Castle on a headland overlooking two beaches east of Newcastle. Photograph: Robert Harding/AlamyPainted mummy cases, fossilised dino teeth, a stuffed wombat,…

NewsFeedA video captures the moment an Iranian missile struck Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Airbase, killing two US service members and injuring four others. At least 16 US service members have been killed since the US and Israel launched a war on Iran in February.Published On 19 Jul 202619 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has promised an unforgettable FIFA World Cup 2026 final, describing Sunday’s showdown with Argentina as a meeting of two exceptional teams capable of producing football at its very best. Speaking alongside captain Rodri during the pre-match press conference ahead of the title decider at the New York New Jersey Stadium, De la Fuente said the stage was set for a spectacular contest between two nations that have earned their place in the final after an outstanding tournament in North America. “I think tomorrow (Sunday) is going to be an incredible show,” De la…

Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its readiness to host the third edition of the UN Tourism Africa Gastronomy Forum, using the 69th Meeting of the UN Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) in Seychelles as a strategic platform to consolidate partnerships, align policy priorities and demonstrate preparedness for the continental event. Led by Nabeela Farida Tunis, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, the Sierra Leone’s delegation joined tourism ministers, senior government officials, development partners and private sector leaders from across Africa to deliberate on the future of tourism development on the continent. The forum is scheduled to take place from December 2-4,…

In the end no one formally challenged Sir Keir for the leadership and, once he had resigned, no one took on Burnham to replace him. In other words, a process that could have been drawn out, wasn’t. So little wonder some in Team Burnham had expected to have quite a bit more time to complete their preparations – hence that feeling of being rushed.In recent days, we are told, what are known as access talks have continued, with Burnham and his team talking to the civil service about their plans for government and the early events they want to hold…