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Mother flagged faulty smoke alarms before house fire that killed father and five children, court hears

Pre-inquest conference into Queensland deaths hears witnesses did not hear any smoke alarms during 2023 fireGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA landlord was repeatedly warned about improperly installed smoke alarms before a house fire that killed a father and five children in Queensland in 2023, a coroner has heard.Deputy state coroner Donald MacKenzie held a pre-inquest conference into the Russell Island deaths on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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Hungary expels Russian diplomats to protect 'security and sovereignty'

Hungary on Tuesday ordered 10 members of Russia's diplomatic mission to leave the country for engaging in "unacceptable" activities for diplomats under the Vienna Convention, officials in Budapest said.

King Charles III clarifies status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, after return to Britain

King Charles III has reiterated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain nonworking members of the royal family following their return to the United Kingdom.

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Australia to force social media platforms to allow users to opt out of algorithms

Draft legislation enforces digital duty of care including limiting children’s exposure to misogynistic and eating disorder contentAustralia will allow social media account holders to opt out of the powerful algorithms pushing dangerous and divisive content into users’ feeds, part of new laws designed to boost online safety.Users over 16 years of age will be given new tools to turn off algorithm-driven content, with platforms facing fines of more than A$100m for non-compliance. Continue reading...

Eiffel Tower reopens after strike over limits on women staff during Hindu delegation visit

The Eiffel Tower has reopened to the public after a strike closed it for a day