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Australia has implemented new regulations that require tobacco companies to print health warnings on every cigarette and update packaging with prominent messages and inserts about quitting smoking. Additionally, a phased ban on menthol cigarettes has been introduced, following a period where the tobacco industry had time to adjust to the new rules.

The WA government has offered financial compensation for owners of now-illegal rapid-release firearms and introduced a new general buyback scheme, aiming to address confusion and frustration caused by the new gun laws. This move comes after the implementation of stricter gun control measures, including the removal of firearms from serious offenders and the ban on rapid-release action weapons.

The AFL remains firm that a roofed stadium at Macquarie Point is essential for Tasmania to secure its own team, despite a draft report highlighting numerous planning and safety concerns. Government leaders, stakeholders, and community figures are sharply divided over the proposed Hobart waterfront stadium's viability and the associated costs.

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna met with bar leaders to discuss the proposed transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma, assuring them that their demand for withdrawal of the transfer recommendation would be considered. The meeting was prompted by concerns about alleged evidence tampering at Justice Varma's residence and a subsequent indefinite strike by the Allahabad High Court Bar Association.

Leaked renders of the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold reveal a design nearly identical to its predecessor, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, with minor changes expected in thickness and internal specifications. The foldable phone is rumored to launch alongside the Pixel 10 series in August, potentially at a lower price point than its predecessor.