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Australia expands under‑16 social media ban to include YouTube
Australia has officially moved to include YouTube in its pioneering law prohibiting individuals under 16 from operating social media accounts — a reversal of...
Australia dominates global rankings with world’s top beaches
In July 2025, Whitehaven Beach—located on Whitsunday Island off the coast of Queensland—was officially declared the world’s best beach by renowned travel site Big 7...
India becomes new superpower of ‘French fries’
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Netflix uses AI for first time to create visual effects
In a notable development for the entertainment industry, Netflix has confirmed it has used generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create visual effects in one...
Prada’s Kolhapuri controversy sparks global debate on cultural credit
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Ireland film industry flourishes with global recognition
Ireland’s film industry is experiencing unprecedented success, buoyed by sustained investment, local talent development, and some of the world’s most generous tax incentives. Once...
TikTok set for rebirth in US with “M2” App
After months of uncertainty and a looming threat of a complete ban under the “divest‑or‑ban” law, ByteDance and its potential partners appear poised to...
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The storied canals and Renaissance palazzi of Venice are set to stage what global media are calling the “wedding of the century,” as Amazon...
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