December 12, 2025

170 Karnataka Government Schools Lack Toilets; 61 Have No Drinking Water

Karnataka's Education Minister revealed 170 government schools have no toilets and 61 lack drinking water. Many schools also miss separate toilets for girls and children with special needs.

December 12, 2025

Reddit Challenges Australia’s Ban on Under-16 Social Media Use in High Court

Reddit has taken Australia's new social media ban for under-16s to the High Court. The site says the law threatens privacy and political freedoms. The ban blocks kids from 10 major platforms. This is the second major legal fight against the rule.

December 12, 2025

Inside China's Military-Style Schools: Abuse, Abductions and Trauma of Rebellious Teens

A BBC investigation reveals harsh abuse, abduction, and sexual assault in China’s disciplinary schools run by Li Zheng. Teens are beaten, locked up, and forced into military drills, sparking trauma and suicide attempts.

December 12, 2025

Twitch Bans New Accounts for Under-16s in Australia to Boost Online Safety

Twitch will stop anyone under 16 in Australia from creating new accounts and will disable existing under-16 accounts by January 2026. Minors lose streaming and chat features but can still watch streams without logging in. This move is part of Australia's new online safety laws to protect young users on social platforms.

December 12, 2025

Tom Silvagni Faces Court as Health Ministers Meet Mark Butler on Funding

Convicted rapist Tom Silvagni will appear in court after his identity ban was lifted. Meanwhile, state health ministers meet Mark Butler to discuss a $20bn funding boost amid aged care and hospital pressure.