Australia Drops Case Against Musk's X Over Stabbing Videos

Australia has dropped its legal case against Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter) over the removal of graphic footage from a church stabbing incident in Sydney. The eSafety Commissioner had sought to have the video removed globally to prevent incitement of further violence, but X argued that such orders were unlawful and a threat to free speech. Despite initial resistance, X eventually blocked access to the video in Australia, though users could bypass this with a VPN. The decision to drop the case was made to ensure the online safety of Australians, especially children.