Morning Mail: Online networks target children with ‘gamified’ violence, Seven’s Hanson pitch, Burnham takes power

The 764 network has perpetrators and victims in dozens of countries. Illustration: Ben Sanders/Jacky Winter Group

Good morning. Today we reveal how organised online networks are “gamifying” violence and encouraging self-harm, targeting children in games including Roblox and Minecraft. With cases before the courts in Australia and around the world, experts want parents to know the warning signs.

We’re also reporting on how Seven pitched a Spotlight show about “uncontrolled immigration” to Pauline Hanson, Iran says it is in “full-scale war” with the US again, and Andy Burnham promises to be the UK “circuit-breaker” as he moves into No 10 and picks his new cabinet.