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Back to Back Barries: Angus Taylor's multiculturalism mess
The Back to Back Barries podcast, hosted by veteran political commentators Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry, dedicates its latest episode to examining what they de
Massive wins and the promise of change – but that's where the Starmer-Albanese similarities end
Guardian Australia political editor Tom McIlroy delivers a detailed analysis contrasting the political fortunes of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese an
How Australian hero Karl Stefanovic took a sharp turn to the right – and fell from TV stardom
Karl Stefanovic, the longtime face of Channel Nine's Today show, was dramatically dumped from his $2.8 million contract after embracing far-right activist Tommy
Christian Brothers sold real estate worth millions for $1. Now it claims in court it lacks money to pay abuse survivors
A Guardian Australia investigation by Christopher Knaus has revealed that the Christian Brothers Catholic order transferred 26 properties worth millions of doll
Here we Joh again? The spectre of Bjelke-Petersen still looms large over Queensland
Guardian Australia's Queensland correspondent Ben Smee examines how the legacy of Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen, Queensland's notorious 'hillbilly dictator' premier,
Wayne Swan likens Hanson to Trump and says Labor must stop One Nation's 'dark, dystopic picture of the future'
Australian Labor Party (ALP) national president Wayne Swan delivered a stark warning to Labor's national executive, comparing Pauline Hanson's leadership of One
Larissa Waters on the Greens' CGT and negative gearing deal with Labor - podcast
Guardian Australia's Australian Politics podcast features an interview with Greens Senate Leader Larissa Waters, who discusses her party's deal with Labor to pa
The Community Strong Australia party's 'reason over rage' sounds good to me. Can it appeal to One Nation voters too? | Zoe Daniel
Independent MP Zoe Daniel contributes a personal opinion piece reflecting on the launch of Community Strong Australia, the new centrist political party formed b
Venezuela death toll climbs as neighbours search rubble for loved ones
Back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday evening, killing at least 920 people and injuring more than 3,36
🌍 World (21)
Israeli prosecutors charge six settlers after West Bank mosque attack
Israeli prosecutors have filed criminal charges against six Israeli settlers following a violent attack on the Palestinian village of Deir Dibwan in the occupie
US announces framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel on Friday, June 26, 2026, following three days of US-med
Nine people killed in building collapse in Lagos, Nigeria
At least nine people were killed when a three-storey residential building collapsed in the Alakija neighborhood of Lagos, Nigeria, on Thursday, June 25, 2026. T
How did Colombia’s election split a nation in two?
Colombia has just experienced the closest presidential election in its history, with a right-wing political outsider endorsed by former President Donald Trump d
EU targets Somalia with visa curbs as president pushes back on returns
The European Union has imposed visa restrictions on Somali citizens, escalating a dispute with Mogadishu over the return of Somalis living in Europe illegally.
Why has the UN paused plans to evacuate sailors from the Strait of Hormuz?
The United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO) has suspended its plans to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz afte
South Korean court jails former first lady for seven years in bribery case
South Korea's former First Lady Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to seven years in prison by the Seoul Central District Court on Friday, June 26, 2026, after being fo
Aid groups urge swift action to avert ‘atrocities’ in Sudan’s el-Obeid
Thirty-eight civil society organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, issued an urgent open letter on Friday, June 26, 2026, calling
Tea Banh accuses overseas critics of trying to undermine Cambodia-Vietnam ties
Former Cambodian Defence Minister Tea Banh has accused opposition politicians living abroad of attempting to damage relations between Cambodia and Vietnam by cr
Mother dies saving daughter in Venezuela earthquakes
Héctor Bello wrote on social media that "you gave your own life for our daughter" in the quakes which killed at least 589 people.
DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict
Kinshasa accuses its neighbour of committing various violations since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.
Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire breach after Strait of Hormuz attack
A Singapore-flagged ship was struck crossing the waterway on Thursday, prompting a large-scale evacuation to be paused.
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Bolton faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m in fine, prosecutors say.
Christmas market attacker jailed for life for murdering six in Germany
A nine-year-old and five women were killed when Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen drove into the market in 2024.
Reflecting Pool liner cut with sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
Earlier in the week Donald Trump blamed vandals for "a 300 foot long gash" in the pool and accused someone of putting fertiliser in the water.
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KOICA, CAMKAA Showcase Student Photography to Promote Plastic Waste Reduction (VIDEO)
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Cambodia Office, the Cambodia–Korea Alumni Association (CAMKAA) and the Phnom Penh Department of Environment
CMAC Chief Rejects Thai Media Claims Over MK-84 Bombs Found in Cambodia
Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) Director-General Heng Ratana has rejected reports by several Thai media outlets disputing the origin of MK-84 aerial bombs f
Six New Northeast Investment Projects Worth $83M Approved, Creating 2,587 Jobs
The government has approved special investment incentives for six projects worth approximately $83 million in Cambodia's northeastern provinces, with the invest
Cambodia Steps Up Anti-Online Scam Campaign, Briefs Japanese Media
Cambodia has highlighted its intensified campaign against online scam operations to a Japanese television audience, with senior government officials outlining s
Cambodia Tops Global Ranking for Sustainable Land, Natural Resource Management
Cambodia has been ranked the world's top country for sustainable land and natural resource management in 2026, according to information released by the Ministry
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Why everyone from OpenAI to SpaceX is building their own chips (and turning up the heat on Nvidia)
A growing wave of major technology companies, including OpenAI, Google, Apple, and SpaceX, are investing heavily in custom chip development, signaling a signifi
Russian hackers were behind $2.5 billion hack of Jaguar Land Rover: Report
The devastating cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) that halted production for months and cost the British economy an estimated $2.5 billion has been attribu
Tesla settles FSD crash lawsuit as federal investigations continue
Tesla has settled a lawsuit connected to a fatal 2023 crash involving a vehicle using the company's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, Bloomberg first reported on
TikTok’s road to becoming a super app
TikTok is aggressively expanding beyond its core short-form video platform to become a "super app" — a single integrated platform where users can shop, book tra
It’s not about Anthropic vs. OpenAI anymore
The competitive dynamic between AI labs Anthropic and OpenAI has been fundamentally upended by aggressive US government intervention in AI model releases. Two w
Xprize founder says ‘humans behave better when they’re being watched’
Xprize Foundation founder Peter Diamandis has publicly advocated for comprehensive global surveillance, arguing in a post on X and an extended Substack essay th
Robotaxis drive miles just to get cleaned and charged; this new startup wants to fix that
Redwood City-based startup Aseon Labs has raised $10 million in seed funding to develop what it calls "robotic pit stops for the robotaxi industry" — automated,
The beautiful shame
The Verge policy reporter Gaby Del Valle examines the stark contradiction between the Trump administration's promises of smooth travel arrangements for the 2026
This video bird feeder is the surprise hit of Prime Day
The Verge's Brad Bourque reports that the BirdBuddy Pro with Solar Panel has emerged as one of the surprise best-selling items during Amazon's 2026 Prime Day ev
It's the last day of Prime Day — here are over 140 great deals to choose from
The Verge published a comprehensive roundup of more than 140 technology deals available on the final day of Amazon's 2026 Prime Day event. The article serves as
OpenAI unveils GPT-5.6 amid US AI regulatory drama
OpenAI unveiled its GPT-5.6 model suite on Friday, less than 24 hours after news broke that the company had agreed to stagger the release at the request of the
Smart lock maker Level has been gutted and its founders are out
The Verge's Jennifer Pattison Tuohy reports that Assa Abloy, the Swedish lock conglomerate that acquired smart lock startup Level Home in 2022, has laid off the
You won't have long to get these iPad deals before Apple's price hike
The Verge's Sheena Vasani reports that Apple has raised prices across its iPad and MacBook lineup, creating a brief window of opportunity for consumers to purch
The 16 best robot vacuum deals you can still get before Prime Day ends
The Verge's Sheena Vasani curated a list of the 16 best robot vacuum deals still available as Amazon's 2026 Prime Day entered its final hours. The roundup inclu
🎮 Gaming (7)
The New Apple AirPods Max 2 Noise Canceling Headphones Drops to a New Price Low for Prime Day
Apple's second-generation AirPods Max 2 over-ear headphones, featuring upgraded active noise cancellation and improved audio quality, have reached their lowest
Project Hail Mary Gets a New 4K Steelbook, Blu-ray Release Date Confirmed
The home video release of "Project Hail Mary," the film adaptation of Andy Weir's bestselling science fiction novel, has been confirmed with a new 4K Steelbook
Apple Just Raised Prices on All of Its iPads, Get Them While They're Still on Sale for Prime Day
Apple has raised prices across its entire iPad lineup, increasing the cost of entry for consumers looking to purchase Apple's popular tablet devices. The price
The Bear Season 5 Review
Season 5 of "The Bear," the critically acclaimed FX/Hulu dramedy about a fine dining chef who returns to run his family's Chicago sandwich shop, has been releas
Nintendo Kicks Off Brand New Summer Sale On Switch 2 Games
Nintendo has launched a new summer sale on Nintendo Switch 2 games, offering discounts on a selection of titles for its latest gaming console. The Switch 2, the
One of Our Favorite 256GB Nintendo Switch 2 Memory Card Drops to $39.99 for Amazon Prime Day
A top-rated 256GB memory card compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 has dropped to $39.99 during Amazon's Prime Day sale, representing a significant discount on
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: 8-Minute Gameplay Tour of Havana | IGN First
IGN has released an exclusive 8-minute gameplay tour of Havana from "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced," a remastered or rebuilt version of the classic 2013
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Tim Robbins and Sissy Spacek Join Emma Stone In Rom-Com 'The Catch' At Universal
Deadline reports exclusively that Oscar-winning actors Tim Robbins and Sissy Spacek have joined the cast of Universal Pictures' upcoming romantic comedy The Cat
Michael Medico Takes Over As Director Of Bill Burr Comedy 'Bender'
Deadline reports exclusively that Michael Medico, a television director known for work on XO Kitty, Atypical, Doctor Odyssey, and 9-1-1, has taken over as direc
Documentary 'We Can't Stay Here' To Explore Gender Refugees, Driven To 'Fight, Flee Or Go Underground' In Anti-Trans America
Deadline reports exclusively on We Can't Stay Here, a new feature documentary from emerging independent studio Wrong Turn Productions that follows families unde
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Second Trailer Launch Is The Second Biggest Of All-Time With Over Half Billion Views
Deadline reports exclusively that Sony Pictures' Spider-Man: Brand New Day has achieved another historic milestone, with the film's second trailer generating 59
Andy Cohen Pays Tribute To 'Watch What Happens Live' Producer Kyra Samson With Emotional Message
Andy Cohen, host of Bravo's Watch What Happens Live, delivered an emotional on-air tribute to Kyra Samson, a production manager on the late-night talk show who
Evoke Entertainment Signs Tribeca-Honored Filmmaker Elisee Junior St. Preux
Deadline reports exclusively that Evoke Entertainment has signed Haitian American filmmaker Elisee Junior St. Preux, whose debut feature The Tropic Sun and His
▶️ Video (12)
LIVE: World Cup fans arrive at Boston Stadium for Norway-France game
This Reuters live video captures World Cup fans arriving at a Boston stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Norway and France. The live stream provid
🎬 Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen talk relationships at 'The Invite' premiere
This YouTube Shorts video from Reuters captures Olivia Wilde and Seth Rogen discussing relationships at the premiere of their new film The Invite. The two stars
LIVE: Vessel tracker shows Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near Oman
This Reuters live stream provides real-time vessel tracking data showing maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz following an incident in which a ship was hit
Mont Blanc hikers call routes 'dangerous' in France's heatwave
This Reuters video report documents hikers on Mont Blanc, Western Europe's highest peak, calling the climbing routes increasingly dangerous amid a severe heatwa
Satellite images show before and after Venezuela earthquakes
This Reuters video presents satellite imagery comparing the landscape of northern Venezuela before and after the catastrophic 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes
King Charles says he'll no longer live at Buckingham Palace
This Reuters video reports that King Charles III has announced he will no longer reside at Buckingham Palace, marking a significant shift in the British monarch
King Charles will no longer live at Buckingham Palace
This YouTube Shorts version from Reuters provides a condensed update on King Charles III's decision to no longer reside at Buckingham Palace. The short-form vid
Satellite images show before and after Venezuela's deadly quakes
This YouTube Shorts video from Reuters provides a condensed before-and-after satellite image comparison of the devastation caused by the June 24, 2026 earthquak
London Climate Action Week faces heatwave reality
This Reuters YouTube Shorts video captures the striking juxtaposition of London Climate Action Week taking place against the backdrop of an intense European hea
Iran reasserts its right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz
This Reuters YouTube Shorts video reports on Iran's reassertion of its claimed right to control shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement comes
LIVE: Bomb-sniffing dogs graduate in time for World Cup security
A cohort of bomb-sniffing dogs has graduated from training just in time to provide security for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the United
Volkswagen weighs up to 100,000 job cuts, sources say
Reuters has reported, citing sources familiar with the matter, that Volkswagen is considering cutting up to 100,000 jobs across its global operations, potential
📌 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.
Socceroos fans celebrate at city sites – as it happened
Socceroos fans gathered at city sites across Australia to watch and celebrate the national team's World Cup group stage match against Paraguay, which ended in a
Great Britain’s grid operator warns again over power supplies in heatwave
Great Britain's National Energy System Operator (Neso) issued its second market warning of the week on Friday, June 26, 2026, as an ongoing heatwave continued t
Key TG Jones landlords back restructuring plan; oil price hits four-month low – as it happened
TG Jones, the owner of the former WH Smith high street business, is set to seek court approval for a stringent restructuring plan involving the closure of up to
VW plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs and shut plants, report says
Germany's Volkswagen is reportedly planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs and reduce or eventually stop production at some plants, according to internal management
OpenAI staggers AI model release after Trump administration request
OpenAI is staggering the release of its latest AI model, GPT 5.6, after a request from the US government, echoing the controlled release program that preceded t
This disease is more expensive than cancer and heart disease combined. And it’s only going to get worse.
A MarketWatch report has highlighted a disease that imposes a greater economic burden on the US healthcare system than cancer and heart disease combined, and wh