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Ukraine's electricity operator cut power to more than one million homes,

many of them in the western region of Laviv,

after Russia launched strikes on the country's

energy infrastructure. Ukraine said it had intercepted more than half of the nearly 200 drones

and missiles launched by Russia. As winter approaches, the Kremlin has increased its attacks on Ukraine's

energy system.

Israel said that it ceasefire with Hezbollah, which came into effect on Wednesday,

had been breached by, quote, suspects, who had arrived in areas of southern Lebanon.

The Israeli army said it had fired on them. The deal demands an end to offensive operations,

giving Hezbollah and Israel 60 days to leave the south of the country. Meanwhile, Lebanese media

reported that Israel attacked Lebanese villages. Australia passed a law, banning under 16s from using social media.

The bill, which will be one of the strictest of its kind in the world,

will require social media platforms to verify the age of users when they sign up.

The communications minister will decide later which sites will be off limits to children.

Businesses could be fined up to $49.5 million Australian dollars or $32 million for failing to comply.

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