The move escalates the Russian government’s drawn-out standoff with social media platforms that have played a major role in amplifying dissent in Russia.

The scroll fragments bearing a biblical text were found in a desert cave and were believed to be hidden during a Jewish revolt against Rome nearly 1900 years ago.

Adoptions have dropped by 80 per cent in Queensland over the past 24 years.

To rescue his standing with women, the Prime Minister must take strong action to change the culture of discrimination, sexual assault and harassment.

Age readers respond to the Morrison government’s treatment of Rally 4 Justice protesters, the superannuation lifeline for women fleeing domestic abuse, the push by doctors for overtime and the failed state Liberal leadership spill.