Australia plans to double the maximum fine for social media platforms that fail to keep under-16s off their services, raising penalties to A$99 million. The government says children are still bypassing the ban and regulators are investigating Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube.
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Four people have died in Kentucky after thunderstorms triggered flash floods and water rescues across the state. Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency and urged residents to avoid driving, especially after dark.
The US struck Iranian military targets for a second straight day after CENTCOM said a drone hit the Panama-flagged tanker Kiku near the Strait of Hormuz. The renewed attacks deepen strains on a June 17 ceasefire agreement.
Rescuers in Venezuela are searching for survivors after twin earthquakes killed at least 1,430 people and left more than 51,000 reported missing. A magnitude 4.8 quake struck Saturday as aftershocks continued to shake the region.
Venezuela is limiting access to La Guaira as rescuers search for survivors three days after twin earthquakes devastated the region. Authorities say more than 200 people have been rescued, while about 51,000 remain listed as missing.
Record heat swept across Europe, with Germany, Denmark and the Czech Republic setting all-time highs as transportation systems, hospitals and public events came under strain. France reported heavy pressure on hospitals, while Italy issued red alerts in 18 cities.






