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31 August 2026

Australia broadens privacy protections for digital ID with new strategy

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Australia broadens privacy protections for digital ID with new strategy

An increased risk of data breaches and biometric surveillance prompt Australia’s federal government to introduce a broad digital identity protection strategy.

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31 August 2026

Border area between Nepal and China where 33 Australians are missing still almost entirely cut off

Majority of missing Australians were near Gyirong Port minutes before impact. Rescuers say the area is now destroyed, covered in metres of silt and debris Gyirong Port, the border area between Nepal and China, was the first to be hit. Images from Chinese rescue teams who have managed to get in by helicopter or hiking show the area has been completely flattened. The immigration building, the power lines, everything, just wiped away.

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Man City's £80m move for Gakpo close to collapse

Manchester City's proposed £80m move for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is close to collapsing. BBC Sport reported the development, saying the proposed transfer — valued at about £80m and involving Gakpo and Manchester City — is near collapse. The report did not provide additional details about reasons, timings or next steps for the clubs or the player.

Source: BBC Sport https://feeds.bbci.co.uk/sport/rss.xmlOriginal source