Meta faces Australian lawsuit over alleged social media harm to children
Class action could be first in Australia to blame social media for harming its users.
![The cases comes amidst a wave of 40 lawsuits brought against Meta alleging the social media giant prioritized profits over safety for kids [File: Dado Ruvic/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-02-09T103924Z_565968379_RC2VPGAKTI7X_RTRMADP_3_EU-META-PLATFORMS-AI-ANTITRUST-1770666518.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Melbourne man ‘strongly rejects’ links to flydubai attack suspect
Samir Mohtadi “strongly rejects” any attempt to associate him or Islamic centre in Melbourne with the alleged attacker.
Steve Smith breaks Test fielding record as Australia dominate South Africa
Smith moves to 223 career catches, a record for fielders, as Australia bowl out South Africa for 284 in reply to 390.
‘My body is still peaking’: Kipchoge wins his first marathon in three years
Kipchoge is attempting to run a marathon on all seven continents over two years as part of his ‘World Tour’ campaign.
Mexican judge sentences three men for murders of Australian, US surfers
The trial in Baja California had revealed chilling details of the triple homicide of the surfers.
South Africa host Australia who battle more than ‘Sandpapergate’ memories
WTC holders South Africa host Australia, who struggled against Bangladesh, in Tests for first time since 2018 scandal.
Former Catholic bishop sentenced for abusing indigenous men in Australia
The Catholic Church in Australia has been marred by abuse allegations in recent years.
Australia top court rules against coal mine expansion, citing climate harm
Campaigners say ruling sets a precedent requiring climate damage be weighed when fossil fuel projects are considered.
![Elaine Johnson, Johnson Legal, Tony Lonergan, treasurer of the Denman Aberdeen Muswellbrook Scone Healthy Environment Group, and Wendy Wales, president of the Denman Aberdeen Muswellbrook Scone Healthy Environment Group, Sydney, Australia [Supplied: Climate Media Centre]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261007_MACH-Energy-V-DAMSHEG_067-1791339502.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Police investigating Flydubai co-pilot’s Australia ties
Australian police and intelligence join the list of those probing the incident.
Ten injured after car crashes into rugby supporters in Australia
New South Wales police say the driver, an 18-year-old rugby league fan, has been arrested.
US and Australia suspend diplomatic operations in Brazil before election
Security threats prompt US and Australia to suspend diplomatic operations in Brazil before pivotal election day.
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