World Cup VAR & rules: Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron became the first player sent off at the tournament for covering his mouth during a confrontation, after a VAR review triggered a new IFAB red-card rule. Group D shock: Matias Galarza’s 64-second strike helped Paraguay beat Turkey 1-0, eliminating Turkey, while the US topped Group D after beating Australia 2-0 in Seattle. Sport science backlash: FIFA hydration breaks are being slammed as unnecessary in cooler stadiums, with a scientist arguing they’re only justified at extreme heat. Online safety debate: Canada’s proposed under-16 social media ban faces legal questions over whether it would breach rights protections. Local rights update: South Australia will formally recognise same-sex parents on birth certificates after Greens reforms passed. Community funding scrutiny: Senate Estimates renewed questions over how Australia funds security for Jewish and Muslim communities, including transparency and disparity concerns. Tech & education: Norway moves to restrict generative AI for younger students, aiming to keep basics first. Protest policing (NSW): Police arrested a protester in Sydney as riot police moved against an encampment blocking demolition of Waterloo South public housing.