Educational experts have called for a blanket ban on mobile phones in Australian primary schools to ensure children are no longer distracted, socially isolated, or bullied using the technology.

The call comes as the French Government banned all students under the age of 15 from using smartphones during school hours, and just months after, one state launched an inquiry into whether Australia should follow its lead.

At least one person has died and over 40 injured in a stampede at the Madagascar football stadium before the Madagascar v Senegal match in the Africa Cup of Nations.

The stampede began as thousands of spectators began to enter the stadium’s only entrance at the same time.  Two of the injured are in critical condition.

Poor crowd-control and entry systems are often seen as causes stampedes within African nations.  

Last Sunday, Germany saw a crowd marching through the city, lighting candles as a tribute for the death of a German activist at a protest. This protest involved far-right and opposition anti-fascist crowds, which took place in Kothen, eastern Germany.

The 22-year old German man died following an alleged fight with another man. However the victim was said to have had a heart problem not directly linked to his injuries from the fight.

Young Congolese-Australian playwright Future D. Fidel is using a drama based on his life to share the realities of civil war.

Well known to Brisbane's African community, Future went to a local high school, studied at Griffith University and has gone on to develop a successful career as a writer and director.

His play 'Prize Fighter' is set in a boxing ring, it's on at the Logan Entertainment Centre next week.

Restoration work on Anzac Square has begun, with pedestrian access to the war memorial park closed until late November.

Today will mark the day in which there will be no direct pedestrian access to the site, and partial closures within the rail tunnel that connects to Central Station.

The Brisbane City Council says the restoration will introduce more grass and seating, and remove some unhealthy trees from the Square.

Farmers and their supporters have rallied at Parliament House in Canberra, demanding the Government to take urgent action on climate change.

A ute convoy with farm dogs made its way around State Circle this morning before speakers addressed crowds.

During the rally, a spokesperson from Farmers for Climate Action said “praying for rain is not going to cut it” and argued farmers have been dealing with the harsh realities of inaction by the Government.

The Public Service Association has also organised a rally today after the new South Australian Liberal Government revealed plans to privatise management of the Adelaide Remand Centre and cut public sector jobs.

PSA’s Neville Kitchin says the Government did not consult with unions or public servants before it made the announcement.

Mr Kitchin says they’re planning to march from the Remands Centre to Parliament and are expecting hundreds of members to take part in the rally.

Russian police have arrested over 800 people in a protest against the Government’s plans of raising retirement age from 60 to 65 for men, and from 55 to 60 for women.

Polling reveals over 80% of Russians are against the arrangement, which has made an impact on President Vladimir Putin’s historically high approval rating. Many Russians say they will not live long enough to receive a pension, given the country’s life expectancy.

North Korea has staged a military parade focused on peace and economic development to mark the 70th anniversary of the country’s founding.

The focus on economic goals of the regime were promoted after joint summits with US President Donald Trump lead to the process of denuclearisation.

This parade is set with the theme of ‘reunification’, as no ICBMs or medium range missiles were showcased, as has been the case with other North Korean parades.