Australian political leaders are extolling their alliance with the United States and its importance in maintaining the “stability and security of the Indo-Pacific” amid fears that Donald Trump could disrupt the AUKUS defense partnership after he takes office as president next year.

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Here are the ways Trump's win could affect America's northern neighbour. On Wednesday morning, Canadian political leaders were cautiously laudatory about Trump's win. Trudeau congratulated "Donald" on the decisive victory,

The proposal marks the latest effort by political leaders worldwide to regulate children’s use of platforms, amid concerns that it is harming their mental health.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday his government would introduce this month the legislation to ban social media for children under 16 years.