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Muhamad Yehia
More than a million Ukrainians were left without power yesterday after Russia targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with missiles and drones. President Vladimir Putin said the attack was in retaliation for Kyiv’s assaults on Russian territory with long-range U.S. missiles, and he suggested that the strikes could intensify.
Ukraine’s energy ministry said it was the 11th major attack on the country’s energy infrastructure this year. Six people were reported injured across the country, according to the regional authorities.
Context: Russia and Ukraine have been engaged in an escalating cycle of strikes in recent weeks. Some analysts say both sides are trying to improve their negotiating position before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January.
A boy wearing a school uniform looking at his phone.
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Australia barred children under 16 from social media
Australia’s Senate yesterday approved a law that imposes a ban on social media for children under 16, one of the world’s most sweeping measures to protect young people online.
Under the new law, social media platforms must take “reasonable steps” to prevent anyone under 16 from having an account. Corporations could be fined for failing to implement age requirements, but neither underage users nor their parents will face punishment for violations.
What’s next: Social media companies have a 12-month period to meet the law’s requirements. Critics say big questions remain about how the law will be enforced, and whether it will work. Here’s what else to know about the ban.
