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Tuesday 30 June 2026 — every story from this day
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🇦🇺 Local (10)
Sydney to get parking zones for shared ebikes in bid to stop 'wild west scenes' of blocked footpaths
The NSW government has announced $6.6 million in funding for Sydney councils to set up marked parking bays for shared ebikes. Each council can get up to $200,00
The show must go on: musical theatre cancellations lead to industry calls for urgent government help
Two major musicals and a $20 million opera have cancelled shows in Australia within one week. Waitress will end early in Melbourne and skip its Sydney tour. Bee
How a Melbourne womans death is shining light on the dangers of non-medical births - podcast
Melbourne wellness influencer Stacey Warnecke died in September 2025 after choosing to give birth at home with no medical help. Only her husband and a woman nam
Court rules identities of multiple survivors of Bondi attack cannot be published – as it happened
An Australian court has ruled that the identities of multiple survivors from the 2024 Bondi Junction stabbing attack cannot be published. The court order protec
Liberal frontbencher calls for party 'rebrand' after drop in polls, prompting ridicule from Labor
Liberal frontbencher Melissa McIntosh has said her party may need a 'rebrand' after polling hit a historic low. The Coalition's primary vote dropped to just 17%
Pauline Hanson will not go away! Is she up or down in the polls? Or both?! | First Dog on the Moon
This is a First Dog on the Moon cartoon about Pauline Hanson's surprising rise in the polls. One Nation has jumped to 29% in the latest Newspoll, putting it wel
No doctor wants to have this conversation with a patient. For everyone's sake, we must | Ranjana Srivastava
Doctor and author Ranjana Srivastava writes about the difficult conversations doctors must have with terminally ill patients about death and dying. She describe
Six killed in shooting at youth centre in northern Germany
A shooting at a youth welfare facility in Stade, northern Germany, left six people dead on Monday. Five people — four women and one man — died at the scene, and
Superquiz, Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Sydney Morning Herald published its daily Superquiz puzzle on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The quiz is written by Chris Berry and is part of the newspaper's regu
Best of cartoons, June 30, 2026
The Sydney Morning Herald published its daily collection of political and editorial cartoons for June 30, 2026. The collection includes five cartoons from artis
🌍 World (23)
Supreme Court blocks Trump's bid to fire US Federal Reserve's Lisa Cook
The US Supreme Court refused to let President Donald Trump fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. In a 5-4 decision, the court said Trump did not follow the r
Afghan families mourn loved ones as border tensions with Pakistan rise
Pakistan launched air strikes in three Afghan provinces early Monday. The Afghan government says 36 civilians were killed and 163 wounded, most of them women an
US Supreme Court rebuffs Trump's appeal in E Jean Carroll case
The US Supreme Court refused to hear Donald Trump's appeal in the E Jean Carroll case. That means the $5 million verdict against Trump still stands. A jury foun
Iraq's corruption crackdown is a start, not a solution
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi arrested 47 officials, lawmakers, and politicians on Sunday. The arrests stem from an investigation into the Ministry of Oil.
The US-Iran MoU looks at managing the pain rather than ending the war
The US and Iran signed a 14-point agreement in June to pause a 109-day war. The deal lifts the US naval blockade on Iran. In return, Iran agreed to reopen the S
Earthquake jolts southwest China
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit Yibin in Sichuan province, southwest China, just after midnight on Monday. The quake injured at least 13 people, according to loc
Five killed in shooting at German youth centre
Five people were killed in a shooting at a youth welfare center in Stade, northern Germany. Police arrested two people, including the suspected gunman. Authorit
Trump announces meeting with Iran in Qatar despite military skirmishes
President Trump announced that Iran and the United States will meet in Qatar on Tuesday for talks. He posted on social media that Iran had requested the meeting
Cambodia Rejects Thailand's Unilateral Border Claims, Accuses Bangkok of Violating Bilateral Agreements
Cambodia accused Thailand of violating border agreements and moving into its territory. Thai soldiers have been clearing forest and laying barbed wire near Bord
Human Rights Watch Accuses Cambodian Government of Using Forced Confessions to Suppress Dissidents
Human Rights Watch released a report accusing Cambodia's government of forcing political opponents to confess and join the ruling party. The report says authori
Mum rescued from Venezuela rubble with newborn baby tells BBC how he helped her survive
The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.
Sixth person dies after shooting at youth welfare centre in Germany
Four women and a man were shot dead at the scene while a sixth person died in hospital, police say.
Trump's final appeal of E Jean Carroll sex abuse case rejected
The Supreme Court decision means the US president will now have to pay Carroll the $5m (£3.6m) in damages she had been awarded.
DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.
US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran
A series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.
Pakistani strikes kill at least 28 civilians in Afghanistan, UN says
Pakistan claims it was targeting militants near its border, but the Taliban government calls it an "atrocity".
Cambodia Rejects Thailand’s Unilateral Border Claims, Accuses Bangkok of Violating Bilateral Agreements
Cambodia has reiterated that it “categorically rejects” Thailand’s unilateral claims over sections of the two countries’ shared border, accusing Thai troops of
Lawyer urges swifter compensation for crime victims
A lawyer has called for reforms to ensure victims of crime receive compensation more quickly, arguing that lengthy court proceedings and weak enforcement leave
Sokhonn heads to Paris to chair Francophonie meeting
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Prak Sokhonn departed for Paris yesterday to chair the 47th Extraordinary Ministerial Conference of La Fr
Cambodia, China boost security ties as Thailand urges Beijing to stay neutral
Cambodia and China have agreed to pursue a comprehensive security partnership following Senate President Hun Sen’s visit to Beijing, prompting Thailand to expre
CHRC files 60 petitions over Thai border violations
The Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) has submitted 60 protest petitions to ASEAN-related stakeholders and international human rights mechanisms over the
Expert calls for law to preserve military history as national asset
As Cambodia reassesses defence priorities amid border tensions with Thailand, a historian argues that strengthening the country’s military requires more than sp
CMAC and JICA launch mine action training for African officials
The Cambodia Mine Action Centre (CMAC), with the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), launched a management course yesterday for delega
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Arena, the AI leaderboard everyone uses, is now a $100M business
Arena, the popular AI model leaderboard, has reached $100 million in yearly revenue. It only launched its commercial service eight months ago. The company start
Cursor now has a mobile app for guiding your coding agent on the go
Cursor, the AI coding assistant, released a mobile app for iOS devices. Users can now prompt coding agents directly from their phone. The app works with Cursor
Trump administration threatens 92 GW of new electricity supply with red tape
A new study says Trump administration policies could stop 92 gigawatts of new clean power from being built. That is enough electricity to power millions of home
TIDAL cracks down on AI music by cutting off monetization
TIDAL, the music streaming service, announced it will stop letting fully AI-generated music make money on its platform. These tracks will be tagged with an AI b
In major privacy win, Supreme Court rules geofence warrants are protected by privacy rights
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that people have privacy rights in their cell phone location data. The court said authorities need a search warrant to get geofen
WhatsApp now lets you reserve usernames
WhatsApp announced a new username feature that lets users share their profile without giving out their phone number. Starting Monday, people can reserve usernam
Rocket Lab continues buying spree by acquiring satellite company Iridium
Rocket Lab is buying Iridium, the satellite communications company, for $54 per share. That values Iridium at $8 billion. The deal has not closed yet, but it is
At $499, Apple's M3-powered iPad Air is a good deal
The M3-powered iPad Air is now available for $499. After Apple raised prices on many products by hundreds of dollars, this price stands out. The iPad Air suppor
The best July 4th sales we found so far
The Verge has rounded up the best tech deals available for July 4th, 2026. This year the sales overlap with Prime Day, which just ended. Some deals from Prime D
WhatsApp is launching usernames: here's how to reserve yours
WhatsApp is adding a new feature that lets users create usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers. You will be able to reserve your chosen username befor
Lawmakers want to ban AI companies from selling your health data
US lawmakers have introduced a revamped data privacy bill that would ban AI companies from selling your health data. The bill targets AI chatbots, apps, and oth
Dbrand cancels Companion Cube because it didn't actually ask Valve for permission
Dbrand has cancelled its Steam Machine Companion Cube accessory because it made the product without getting a license from Valve. The company announced it was r
These camera-free smart glasses made me feel like Tony Stark
Chinese company Xgimi has launched the MemoMind One, a new pair of smart glasses with a built-in display but no camera. The glasses connect to AI features and c
Supreme Court allows firing of FTC commissioners, ends agency independence
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Trump v. Slaughter that the president can fire Federal Trade Commission commissioners at will. The decision breaks with decade
🎮 Gaming (7)
Steam Machine Companion Cube Canceled Because Dbrand Didn't Ask Valve for Permission
Dbrand, the company known for phone skins and accessories, had to cancel its Steam Machine Companion Cube product. The company did not ask Valve for permission
'60fps Feels Like a Bridge Too far' — Tech Experts Cast Doubt on Those GTA 6 Quality and Performance Mode 'Leaks'
Tech experts are casting doubt on recent leaks about GTA 6's graphics settings. The rumors claimed the game would have Quality and Performance modes. But expert
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Drops to an All-Time Low Price
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has dropped to its lowest price ever. The game, which originally launched in 2017 alongside the Nintendo Switch, is now
Unionized Xbox Workers Demand Layoff Protections Ahead of Expected Cuts to Microsoft's Gaming Business
Unionized workers at Xbox are demanding layoff protections. They expect Microsoft to cut jobs in its gaming business soon. The workers want guarantees that layo
Deltarune Chapter 5 Was Not What I Was Expecting and That's Fantastic
Deltarune Chapter 5 has been released and it surprised players in a good way. Toby Fox, the creator of Undertale and Deltarune, continues to deliver unexpected
Roblox Reveals 6 New Exclusive 18+ Games, Including an Extraction Shooter From the Co-Founder of Bungie
Roblox has announced six new exclusive games for players aged 18 and older. One of the biggest titles is an extraction shooter made by the co-founder of Bungie,
Extended Cut of Backrooms Hits Theaters Soon With Additional 15 Minutes of 'Theatrically Exclusive' Footage After the Credits
The Backrooms movie is getting an extended cut that will hit theaters soon. The new version includes 15 extra minutes of footage that will only be shown in thea
🎬 Entertainment (6)
'Euphoria's Jessica Blair Herman Signs With Luber Roklin Entertainment
Actress Jessica Blair Herman has signed with Luber Roklin Entertainment for management. She recently appeared in the third and final season of HBO's Euphoria, p
Taylor Sheridan Slams Studio Execs & Admits To "Rage-Baiting" Critics: "I'm Not Trying To Win Emmys"
Taylor Sheridan, the creator of Yellowstone and Landman, gave a wide-ranging interview on The Bill Simmons Podcast where he criticised studio executives and cri
Korean Format 'Running Man' Heads To U.S. With Hellcat
The long-running Korean variety show Running Man is getting a US adaptation. Korean broadcaster SBS is working with production company Hellcat to bring the show
NBCUniversal & Sky "Fit Well Together And Are Set Up For Success" After Comcast Split, Mike Cavanagh Says
Comcast Co-CEO Mike Cavanagh has told staff that NBCUniversal and Sky are well positioned after Comcast's planned split. He sent a memo saying the two media com
Jennifer Todd Set To Produce Motion Picture Academy's 17th Annual Governors Awards
Producer Jennifer Todd has been chosen to produce the 17th Annual Governors Awards for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Academy President Lynett
Joely Richardson Joins Apple TV's Thriller Series From Alex Cary
Joely Richardson has joined the cast of an untitled Apple TV+ thriller series from Homeland creator Alex Cary. She will play Syd, the wife of Stellan Skarsgård'
▶️ Video (12)
LIVE: Fans gather in Tokyo to watch World Cup match against Brazil
Fans in Tokyo gathered at public viewing areas to watch Japan face Brazil in a 2026 World Cup match. The live video captures the energy and excitement of Japane
LIVE: Fans in Rio watch Brazil v Japan World Cup match
Football-mad fans in Rio de Janeiro gathered to watch Brazil take on Japan in the 2026 World Cup. The live stream shows Brazilian supporters in their iconic yel
Residents take refuge on rooftops as flooding hits Ghana
Heavy flooding has hit parts of Ghana, forcing residents to take refuge on their rooftops. The short video shows people stranded above rising floodwaters, waiti
WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: Australian charged with murdering Thai girl found in suitcase
An Australian man has been charged with murder after the body of a Thai girl was found inside a suitcase. The distressing discovery has shocked Thailand and Aus
UK's prime minister-in-waiting vows to rip up politics as usual
The UK's prime minister-in-waiting has promised to change how politics works if elected. In this video, the leader-in-waiting vows to 'rip up politics as usual'
LIVE: US hold training session ahead of Bosnia and Herzegovina match
The United States men's national soccer team held a training session ahead of their World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The live video gives fans a
Forecast says 30 degrees, pavement says 50: Dallas' hidden World Cup heat trap
This short video reveals a hidden danger for World Cup fans in Dallas: the pavement can reach 50°C even when the air temperature is only 30°C. The intense Texas
Sectors Up Close: 'The world doesn't have enough copper' to meet AI demand
This analysis video warns that the world is facing a copper shortage as AI demand grows. Copper is essential for AI data centres, electrical wiring, and electro
LIVE: Fans arrive at Houston Stadium for Brazil v Japan match
Fans are arriving at a Houston stadium for the World Cup match between Brazil and Japan. The live stream captures the pre-match atmosphere as supporters from bo
Apple says India 'copy-pasted' rivals' claims in antitrust probe
Apple has accused Indian regulators of copying and pasting complaints from its rivals in an antitrust investigation. The tech giant argues that India's competit
Five people shot and killed in northern Germany, police say
Five people were shot and killed at a youth welfare center in Stade, northern Germany. The attack happened at a facility that provides care and support for youn
LIVE: French President Macron welcomes Thailand's King Rama X
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Thailand's King Rama X for a state visit in France. The live broadcast showed the official welcome ceremony. The two l
📌 Other (10)
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.
Outcry over supreme court decision to grant Trump power to fire agency chiefs
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump can fire the leaders of independent agencies. The decision overturns 90 years of legal precedent. It started
UK government borrowing costs dip and pound rises as City welcomes Burnham speech – as it happened
UK government borrowing costs went down and the pound went up after a speech by Andy Burnham. Investors liked what they heard. Burnham, the MP for Makerfield, t
EU introduces €3 customs charge on small parcels to curb cheap Chinese imports
The European Union is introducing a €3 customs charge on small parcels worth under €150. The charge starts Wednesday. It ends the de minimis exemption that let
US supreme court rules Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies
The US Supreme Court ruled that the president can fire leaders of independent agencies. The 6-3 decision in Trump v Slaughter reverses 90 years of legal precede