UK Online Safety: Keir Starmer has announced a ban on under-16s using major social media apps like TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X, with messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Signal exempt; the plan is set for spring 2027 and includes extra limits on livestreaming and strangers contacting kids on gaming platforms. Australia’s Environment Laws: Queensland residents say koala habitat clearing near Ormiston College shows national environment rules still have loopholes, after federal assessment gaps. NSW Police Watchdog: NSW’s police watchdog will deliver findings into the response to Ballina mother Lindy Lucena’s 2023 death, after family claims officers mishandled a Triple Zero call. NT Cost of Living: Qantas fares have sparked outrage in the Northern Territory, with one-way Sydney–Darwin economy seats reportedly priced at nearly $2,000. Sydney Shark Safety: A marine biologist says shark culls won’t reduce attack risk because of migration patterns, as debate continues after the Coogee bite. Energy Infrastructure: Transgrid’s EnergyConnect blowouts face scrutiny as the regulator considers who should pay for major cost overruns. Global Diplomacy: Australia backed a US-Iran MoU aimed at ending the war, with leaders urging restraint to protect trade routes. Business & Tech: The ATO is cracking down on innovation, while super funds are criticised for lagging on direct renewables investment.