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Thursday 25 June 2026 — every story from this day
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🇦🇺 Local (10)
The pianist from the audience at La La Land in Concert was a global feelgood story – but all was not what it seemed
During a performance of La La Land in Concert at Sydney's Darling Harbour Theatre on 30 May, an audience member stepped in to replace an ill keyboardist, creati
Labor tax critic deletes anti-immigration AI video reposted from rightwing nationalist account
Fund manager Geoff Wilson, a prominent public critic of the Albanese government's negative gearing and capital gains tax changes, deleted an inflammatory AI-gen
Why are Australian energy prices going up – and when will electricity bills come down?
As energy companies prepare to update their electricity offers from July 2026, some providers are increasing fixed supply charges while reducing per-kilowatt ho
Rookie One Nation MP blames lack of staff for mistakenly voting with Greens
One Nation's rookie MP David Farley, representing the New South Wales seat of Farrer, mistakenly voted with the Greens and teal independents to wind back fuel t
Australian citizen working as spy for Iran 'orchestrated' Bondi firebombing, Asio boss says
ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess revealed in his annual threat assessment speech that an Australian citizen working as a senior intelligence officer for Iran
Pauline Hanson wants a 'monocultural' society. But this version of Australia has never existed | Alan Atkinson
In this opinion piece, historian Alan Atkinson challenges One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's assertion that Australia cannot be multicultural and must exist as
Capital gains tax changes are already having an impact on wealth inequality – and vested interests are running scared | Greg Jericho
Economist Greg Jericho argues that the Albanese government's proposed changes to the capital gains tax (CGT) discount are already having a tangible impact on we
Paul Hogan and Norman Gunston are 'essential features of Australian monoculture', Hanson says – as it happened
This live blog covered a busy day in Australian federal politics on Wednesday 24 June 2026. Key developments included: Pauline Hanson citing Paul Hogan and Norm
Liberals dumbfounded by Angus Taylor's multiculturalism comments: 'Embrace the reality of modern Australia'
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor faced internal backlash from his own Liberal Party colleagues after repeatedly refusing to say whether he supports multiculturali
Teals reveal name, logo and founding principles of new party – but there's no leader
The teal independents, led by Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender, launched a new political party called "Community Strong Australia." Papers were filed with the
🌍 World (22)
Iran's president awarded honorary doctorate in Pakistan
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was awarded an honorary medical fellowship in cardiac surgery by Pakistan's College of Physicians and Surgeons during a stat
Has the worst of the Hormuz crisis passed?
Shipping traffic has resumed through the Strait of Hormuz following the signing of an interim deal between Iran and the United States that effectively ended the
Israeli attacks kill 2 in southern Lebanon despite ongoing Washington talks
An Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon killed at least two people on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, even as Israeli and Lebanese officials were meeting in Washi
What The Elephant Knows | Ep 7 – Sri Lanka
Episode 7 of Al Jazeera's documentary series "What The Elephant Knows" takes viewers to rural Sri Lanka, where a devastating human-elephant conflict is unfoldin
Israeli attacks on Gaza and occupied West Bank kill two, including child
Israeli forces continued attacks in Gaza and the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, killing at least two Palestinians despite the ceasefire that os
US Senate approves Iran war powers resolution: What that means for Trump
The United States Senate voted 50-48 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, to invoke the War Powers Act and force President Donald Trump to halt his military campaign agai
North Korea commissions warship as Kim eyes nuclear navy
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un commissioned a new 5,000-tonne multi-mission destroyer named the Choe Hyon at Nampo port on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, and used the
Iran's Loyalists Promote a Wider Nationalism, Unveiled Women Included
Iranian hardline loyalists of the Islamic Republic have reportedly begun promoting a broader, more inclusive form of Iranian nationalism that notably includes u
Tea Banh accuses overseas critics of trying to undermine Cambodia-Vietnam ties
Former Cambodian defense minister Tea Banh accused overseas opposition politicians of attempting to damage relations between Cambodia and Vietnam during a cerem
Six Detained Over Bank Account Sales and Online Fraud
A Phnom Penh court has ordered the pre-trial detention of six individuals accused of involvement in a sophisticated cyber fraud operation that defrauded victims
France, UK and Spain see record temperatures as heatwave grips western Europe
Tens of millions of people are grappling with punishing temperatures, which have led to red heat alerts across the continent.
Air conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest day
France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.
UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
Rafael Grossi says the IAEA is "working on modalities" but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a final deal with the US.
Clean sweep for Mamdani-backed candidates in New York's Democratic primary
Brad Lander unseats Dan Goldman in a race that laid bare the city's divisions over the Israel-Gaza war.
Biggest city in Crimea without power after Ukraine strikes
Sevastopol's Moscow-installed governor warns there will be no electricity in some areas until the evening.
France confirms first Ebola case
The French doctor had been working in DR Congo, where more than 260 people are known to have died.
Phnom Penh seeks stronger role for ASEAN Observer Team as Thailand confirms F-16 flights over Cambodian airspace
Cambodia has reiterated its call for the ASEAN Observer Team to play a stronger role in monitoring its ceasefire with Thailand, following admissions from Bangko
Cambodia urges full compliance with UN regulations, ICJ rulings
Cambodia has stressed the importance of fully implementing United Nations Security Council resolutions and respecting the binding judgments of the International
US sanctions Prince, Huione groups as Cambodia boosts anti-scam push
The United States has imposed sanctions on individuals linked to the Prince Group and Huione Group for their involvement in online scams and money laundering.
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Cambodia advances economic diversification with UN backing
Cambodia transformed its economy, with non-traditional activities generating nearly half of the nation’s GDP, according to the United Nations Cambodia Results R
Trout-as-salmon scandal exposes gaps in consumer protection
The recent discovery of a local distributor selling trout mislabelled as salmon highlights systemic vulnerabilities in the Cambodian marketplace, including unin
Interior Ministry warns parties over foreign funding
The Ministry of Interior on June 23 warned that any political party receiving contributions or financial assistance from foreign sources could face fines and di
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Facebook rolls out an AI companion app for creators
Facebook announced on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, that it is reimagining its Creator Studio tool as a standalone AI companion app designed to help creators grow t
Deezer says its new feature lets fans remix songs with artist consent
Global music streaming service Deezer announced on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the launch of "Remix Lab," a new feature that allows fans to create remixes of song
Agility Robotics plans to go public via SPAC in a $2.5B deal
Agility Robotics, the Oregon-based humanoid robotics startup that spun out of Oregon State University in 2015, announced plans to go public through a merger wit
NTSB launches probe into fatal Texas Tesla crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has opened an investigation into a fatal crash that occurred over the weekend in Katy, Texas, where a driver str
Figma adds code layers, support for animations, more AI features in new update
Figma announced a major update on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, that introduces code layers directly onto the collaborative canvas, adds native support for animatio
Zoox upgrades its robotaxi as it prepares for commercial service
Zoox, the Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company, unveiled a series of upgrades to its custom-built robotaxi on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as it prepares for co
This new tracking label could help solve cargo theft
Fleet management company Samsara announced on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, a new product called the Samsara Tracking Label — a business-card-sized sticky label tha
Google's new rules for the app store will allow alternative billing next week
Google announced that starting next week, its Play Store will allow alternative billing systems for Android apps, effectively ending the mandatory 30% commissio
Prime Day deals under $50 that are really worth it
The Verge published a curated guide to Amazon Prime Day deals under $50, featuring products the outlet's reviewers have tested and recommend. The list covers a
The $27 million Al proxy war over Alex Bores ends in a draw
The $27 million proxy war between AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI over New York's 12th Congressional District primary ended in a draw, with neither side achie
The top tech Prime Day deals to shop on day two
The Verge published a follow-up guide covering the best technology deals available on the second day of Amazon Prime Day 2026. As Prime Day evolved into a multi
Riot now lets you enable its anti-cheat when you want to
Riot Games announced that League of Legends and Valorant players can now switch the Vanguard anti-cheat software from always-on to "on demand" mode, provided th
UK staff at the foundation that runs Wikipedia seeks union recognition
UK-based staff at the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF), the nonprofit organisation that supports Wikipedia, sent a letter to management requesting voluntary recogniti
Figma now has AI motion graphics and shader tools
Figma announced a suite of new design and coding product updates at its annual Config conference, centred on AI-powered motion graphics and shader tools that ai
🎮 Gaming (7)
We're Finding the Best Xbox Deals Available in Prime Day Sales — Save on Games, Storage, and More
As part of Amazon's Prime Day sales event in June 2026, IGN published a curated roundup of the best Xbox deals available, covering discounts on Xbox Series X|S
The Best Prime Day Robotic Lawn Mower Deal Is Here
IGN highlighted the best robotic lawn mower deals available during Amazon's Prime Day 2026 sales event. The article focuses on autonomous mowing robots from lea
Get a Brand New, Fully Warrantied Apple iPad Mini for Less Than the Cost of a Standard iPad for Prime Day
IGN reported a standout Prime Day 2026 deal offering brand new, fully warrantied Apple iPad Mini models priced below the cost of a standard-size iPad. The deal
Save Over 40% Off the Sony WH-1000XM6 Noise Canceling Headphones for Amazon Prime Day
IGN highlighted a Prime Day 2026 deal offering over 40% off Sony's flagship WH-1000XM6 wireless noise-canceling headphones, representing one of the deepest disc
Save 30% on CAP Barbell's Adjustable Dumbbell During Walmart's Rival Prime Day Sale
IGN reported on a 30% discount on CAP Barbell's adjustable dumbbells available during Walmart's rival Prime Day sale event in June 2026. Walmart's competing sal
An Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Is On Sale For Its Lowest Price Ever During Prime Day
IGN reported that Amazon Prime Day 2026 featured the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra at its lowest-ever price, with the unlocked variant receiving a substantial discou
The Best Prime Day Apple Deals Include Massive Price Drops on AirPods, Apple Watches, and iPads
IGN published a comprehensive roundup of the best Apple deals available during Amazon Prime Day 2026, highlighting massive price drops on AirPods, Apple Watches
🎬 Entertainment (6)
FX's 'The Drop: A Snowfall Saga' Sets Premiere Date
FX announced that "The Drop: A Snowfall Saga" will premiere on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on both FX and Hulu. The series is a spin-of
Everything We Know About Netflix's 'Little House On The Prairie' Reimagining So Far
Netflix's reimagining of "Little House on the Prairie" will premiere all episodes of its first season on July 9, 2026. The series was first ordered in January 2
'Toy Story 5' Crosses $200M U.S., Posts Best Tuesday YTD With $23M+ – Box Office
Disney and Pixar's "Toy Story 5" crossed the $200 million domestic box office mark in just five days, posting the best Tuesday of 2026 with $23.7 million. This
'My Life With the Walter Boys' Season 3: Everything We Know So Far
Netflix's "My Life With the Walter Boys" received an early season 3 renewal ahead of the launch of its second season. The third season wrapped production in lat
Leo Woodall Signs With CAA
English actor Leo Woodall has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), one of Hollywood's top talent agencies. Woodall is currently shooting Andy Serkis' "The
'Sex Criminals': Ayden Mayeri & Ashleigh Cummings Join Prime Video Series Based On Comic
Ayden Mayeri ("Mr. Throwback") and Ashleigh Cummings ("Citadel") have joined the cast of Prime Video's series adaptation of the comic "Sex Criminals." Mayeri jo
▶️ Video (11)
This 'Messi the goat' clears weeds during World Cup
A goat named Messi — after the Argentine football legend — has been clearing invasive weeds along the Missouri River in Kansas City, where the Argentina nationa
LIVE: Reuters talks to Energy Secretary Wright on US policy, supply outlook
Reuters broadcast a live interview with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright discussing American energy policy and the supply outlook. The interview covered topics
Clear-bag rule at World Cup venues catches some fans off guard
FIFA's clear-bag policy at all 2026 World Cup venues has caught some fans off guard as the tournament progresses. The universal policy, enforced across all 16 s
Congolese hopeful despite Colombia defeat at first World Cup in 52 years
DR Congo fans and players expressed hope and optimism despite a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia in their second group stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The
Goat named after Messi clears weeds near Argentina team base
This longer-form video provides extended coverage of the goat named 'Messi' that has been clearing invasive weeds near the Argentina national team's base in Kan
Pink dominates World Cup pitch
Pink football boots have become the dominant footwear choice at the 2026 World Cup, with dozens of players across multiple teams sporting bright pink cleats. Ma
UK school sprays kids with hose to cool them down
A pre-primary school in London, L'Ecole des Petits, resorted to spraying children with a garden hose during break times to help them cope with extreme heat duri
At least 48 drown in France as killer heatwave persists
At least 48 people have drowned in France as a record-breaking heatwave driven people to rivers, lakes, and canals seeking relief from extreme temperatures. Fra
European countries work regulations in heat conditions
As a record-breaking heatwave sweeps across Europe, several countries have implemented or activated specific work regulations to protect employees from extreme
LIVE: WHO briefing on Ebola outbreak situation in eastern Congo
The World Health Organization (WHO) held a live press briefing on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, to provide updates on the Ebola outbreak situation in eastern Democr
Can Trump buy peace with Iran?
Reuters published a YouTube Shorts video analyzing the question of whether US President Donald Trump can effectively "buy" peace with Iran in the aftermath of t
📌 Other (12)
RBA Holds Interest Rate Steady at 4.10% in May Decision
Reserve Bank keeps cash rate unchanged as inflation remains within target band.
Big Four Banks Raise Variable Mortgage Rates Following RBA
CBA, Westpac, NAB and ANZ pass on rate changes to variable mortgage customers.
ASX 200 Hits New All-Time High on Mining and Energy Rally
Australian shares reach record levels driven by resources sector strength.
Australian Dollar Falls to Multi-Year Low Against US Dollar
AUD slides past $0.65 USD as commodity prices soften and rate differential widens.
Superannuation Balances Grow 12% Annually on Strong Investment Returns
Australian retirement savings pushed higher by robust equity and property market performance.
Property Market Shows Signs of Cooling as Auction Clearance Rates Drop
Sydney and Melbourne auction markets soften as affordability constraints bite.
Bedford crash occurred after train passed red signal, investigators believe
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) released an interim report into the Bedford rail crash, concluding that the train whose driver died passed a red d
Former WH Smith's small suppliers to lose at least half of debts in rescue plan
Small suppliers to the former WH Smith chain — now rebranded as TG Jones after its acquisition by private equity firm Modella Capital — face losing at least hal
Musk loses trillionaire status as SpaceX shares 'come down to earth with a bump' – as it happened
Elon Musk lost his trillionaire status on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as shares in SpaceX fell from their record highs, dropping his net worth below the $1 trilli
Great Britain's grid operator pays £10m for extra power to avoid supply crunch tonight
Great Britain's National Energy System Operator (Neso) paid approximately £10 million on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, to secure extra electricity and avoid a suppl
Another FTSE firm is under attack from a US raider. Demand top dollar | Nils Pratley
Segro, the UK's largest commercial property landlord listed on the London Stock Exchange, rejected a £12.6 billion takeover bid from US rival Prologis. The appr
Everyone on Wall Street now believes in buying the dip. That is exactly why you should worry.
MarketWatch published a contrarian analysis arguing that the near-universal Wall Street consensus on "buying the dip" — the strategy of purchasing stocks during