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Hundreds of alleged cases of physical and sexual assault against children in French nurseries and elementary schools have revealed flaws in the system, experts say. They argue that reforms are urgently needed.

The German government is aiming to get the country back on track with a wide range of reforms. However, the latest Deutschlandtrend survey shows that the public remains unconvinced.

EU ministers have approved a set of reforms giving more rights to air travelers. Among other things, compensation claims are to be made easier.

The conference in Brussels was attended by Palestinian representatives. The EU's top diplomat said the bloc's support depends on reforms in the Palestinian Authority.

Critics fear the reforms could weaken government transparency by curbing civil society's access to official information and limiting requests from foreigners.

Free choice of repertoire and an increased upper age limit part of the changes in a competition that will emphasise individuality and imaginationThe Leeds International Piano Competition is to be relaunched under the artistic direction of Sir Stephen Hough. The pianist is leading

Treasury also promises a new first-time buyer Isa with no upper age limit, as the ‘age at which a first home is bought is rising’Isa reforms announced on Tuesday promise a new first-time buyer account with no upper age limit, and a tax on interest on cash savings held in a stocks

The victory may have dinged Labor’s chances of easily passing its significant cost-cutting reforms to the NDIS through the Senate in AugustGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe government scored a crucial win on Tuesday, securing support for its tax chang

Prime minister Anthony Albanese says too many children still on platforms but he is ‘heartened’ by world-leading lawSocial media bans go global: big tech faces a reckoning after Australia’s crackdownGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government

As Labor pushes on with reforms, the Coalition must decide whether to join in the parliamentary deal-makingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt’s the last week of parliament before the winter break, and not a minute too soon; tensions have been running a

Meanwhile Anthony Albanese says tax reforms ‘make system fairer’ and tells 7.30 the housing market was ‘broken’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChalmers defends house price forecastsThe government has been facing some heat over

Exclusive: Data shows buyers are not rushing to get into the market, despite lower prices and less competitionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFirst home buyers are starting to step back and investor demand is slumping in all areas except new property, a