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Australia news live: Liberal coalition with One Nation ‘not being talked about’, Tehan says; suspected space debris washes up near Townsville
On 5 July 2026, senior Liberal MP Dan Tehan publicly ruled out any possibility of a coalition between the Liberal Party and Pauline Hanson's One Nation, stating
Woman charged with murder after body of four-year-old boy found in Central Coast home
A 32-year-old woman has been charged with murder after the body of a four-year-old boy was discovered at a home in Wyong, on the New South Wales Central Coast.
Reducing speed limits in cities can save lives. Why is Australia still reluctant?
An investigation by Guardian Australia reveals that while Victoria has led the way in trialling 30km/h speed zones, the NSW government is dragging its feet on r
Doctors’ soaring use of AI scribes prompts Australian government warning over privacy
The Australian federal health department has issued a warning about AI scribe tools being used by doctors to record, transcribe and summarise patient consultati
‘It’s all a set-up’: the ‘fake’ Australian documentary TV series mining governments for millions
An investigation by Guardian Australia has revealed that popular long-running documentary series 'Aussie Gold Hunters' and 'Outback Opal Hunters' — distributed
Norfolk Island’s unique corals under triple threat from disease, El Niño and now government-approved dredging
Scientists have raised the alarm that Norfolk Island's unique coral reefs — most of which are likely undescribed species found nowhere else on Earth — face a tr
What Australia can learn from the rise of populists around the world to avoid following Hanson down her rabbit hole | Julianne Schultz
In a powerful opinion piece published in Guardian Australia, academic and author Julianne Schultz argues that Australia must learn from the global rise of popul
Michelle Grattan and Melissa Clarke on the political year so far – podcast
Guardian Australia's 'Full Story' podcast published a mid-year political review episode featuring veteran political commentators Michelle Grattan (The Conversat
The surprising factor shaping young Australians' family plans
New research from the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) has found that while 7 in 10 young Australians still hope to have children, trust in public
Denis watched his ancestral lands be ravaged as a kid. It sparked a major change
This SBS feature tells the story of Denis, an Indigenous Australian who witnessed the degradation of his ancestral lands as a child — an experience that sparked
🌍 World (21)
This immigrant served in the US military. Now he faces deportation
Benito Miranda Hernandez, a US Navy veteran who completed three tours of duty during the Iraq war, was brought from Mexico to the US as a baby and promised citi
Will economic pressure move the Kremlin towards talks with Kyiv?
Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries have disrupted one-third of Russia's oil refining capacity, creating a significant fuel shortage across the country.
Russia's Medvedev says Strait of Hormuz is Iran's 'nuclear weapon'
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, posted a video on social media declaring that Iran's ability to disrupt maritime traffic through
Police clash with protesters outside AfD meeting
German police clashed with protesters outside the national convention of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Erfurt. The convention drew added contro
At least 7 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces over past 48 hours in Gaza
At least 16 Palestinians were killed over a 48-hour period in Gaza, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health. Seven were killed directly by Israeli forces in re
Trump's Travel Crackdown Has a Winner: Mexican Tourism
Despite — or perhaps because of — Trump's aggressive travel restrictions and crackdown on immigration, Mexico's tourism industry has emerged as a surprising ben
The funeral comes amid fraught, sluggish U.S.-Iran peace talks.
The funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei took place amid what the New York Times describes as 'fraught, sluggish' peace talks between th
Nation Power Party Adviser Petitions Justice Ministry over Constitutional Rights
Rong Chhun, an adviser to Cambodia's opposition Nation Power Party, submitted a formal petition to the Ministry of Justice requesting a review of a Supreme Cour
ADHOC Says Rape and Domestic Violence Cases Fell, but Access to Justice Remains a Challenge
Cambodian human rights organization ADHOC released a report showing that recorded cases of rape and domestic violence fell by nearly a third in 2025 compared to
Iran's supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah's funeral
Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since the attack which killed his father at the outset of the US-Israel war with Iran.
US marks 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather
US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.
From 'a beautiful night' to 'world's greatest hangover', guests react to Taylor and Travis's wedding
Some of the famous guests have been posting on social media about the big day in New York.
Evacuations in Guam as super typhoon Bavi approaches
The storm is forecast to bring winds in excess of 160mph and waves nearly 11m high when it makes landfall on Monday.
Australia probes mystery space balls that washed up on beach
Officials are searching for the origins of six pieces of space debris discovered on Forrest Beach in Queensland.
Moment of destiny for France's Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing against a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.
Cambodia’s microfinance loan portfolio tops $6 billion in 2025
The Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) reported that the outstanding loan portfolio exceeded $6 billion last year, while deposits at Microfinance Deposit-T
Spend more to raise learning outcomes, Cambodia told
While Cambodia has made progress in expanding education access over the past two decades, low public investment, teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and w
Cambodians welcome return of King
Cambodians expressed joy over the return of King Norodom Sihamoni upon his recovery from cancer surgery in Beijing, saying his presence brings warmth, confidenc
ASEAN chair affirms AOT neutrality after RCAF complaint
The Philippines says the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) will continue its mission with transparency and neutrality as Malaysia’s Chief of Defence Forces prepares to
Cambodia champions health equity at UNHRC
Cambodia last week detailed its work to advance the right to health, combat racial discrimination and promote international solidarity during the 62nd session o
Casino regulator tightens oversight amid online scam crackdown
The commercial gambling regulator is intensifying casino inspections and prosecuting operators linked to online scams, as authorities uncovered a fraud compound
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
New Google commercial imagines a Declaration of Independence written with help from AI
Google released a July 4 commercial imagining the Founding Fathers writing the Declaration of Independence using modern Google Workspace tools, complete with AI
Midjourney wants Hollywood studios to reveal the details of their AI usage
AI image-generation startup Midjourney filed a legal motion to compel Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros. to reveal detailed information about their own interna
Alibaba reportedly bans employees from using Claude Code
Alibaba will ban its employees from using Anthropic's Claude Code programming tool starting July 10, classifying it as high-risk software. This follows reports
What is Mistral AI? Everything to know about the OpenAI competitor
TechCrunch published a comprehensive explainer on Mistral AI, the French AI startup that has become Europe's most prominent challenger to US AI dominance. The a
Submit Your Questions: Inside The World of Online Romance Scams
WIRED hosted a livestream book club event inviting readers to submit questions about the inside world of online romance scams. The event was tied to coverage of
15 Best MagSafe Wireless Chargers (2026): Power Banks, Stands, Pads, and Travel Chargers
WIRED published its 2026 curated guide to the 15 best MagSafe wireless chargers on the market, covering power banks, charging stands, pads, and travel-friendly
Where NASA Posts Its Best Space Photos, and How to Find Them
WIRED published a practical guide for space enthusiasts on where NASA posts its best imagery online and how to find it. The article covers the various NASA plat
NASA launched an emergency mission to stop the Swift Observatory from crashing to Earth
NASA has launched an emergency mission to save the Swift Observatory — a gamma-ray burst-hunting satellite launched in 2004 — from burning up in Earth's atmosph
White House deletes thousands of web pages about energy conservation as heatwave slams US
The US Department of Energy deleted approximately 6,000 web pages related to energy conservation during a historic heatwave sweeping across the United States. T
Matic’s robot vacuum is getting a $250 price hike in September
Matic, the company behind The Verge's top-rated robot vacuum and mop combo, has announced a $250 price increase effective September 9, 2026, raising the price f
Flatbush Zombies’ Erick the Architect misses his BlackBerry keyboard
The Verge interviewed Erick the Architect, a member of the hip-hop group Flatbush Zombies, who recently made a surprise appearance at Apple's WWDC 2026. In the
Hey number pad lovers, this is a keyboard we can finally agree on
The Verge reviewed the Epomaker RT98, a retro-styled mechanical keyboard with a unique modular numpad that can be positioned on either the left or right side of
The square-ish phone that I wanted to love
The Verge's Allison Johnson published a hands-on review of the Ikko MindOne Pro, a smartphone with an unconventional square-ish form factor that diverges from t
The fanfiction community is at war with AI — and itself
The fanfiction community, particularly on platforms like Archive of Our Own (AO3), is in turmoil over the use of generative AI to write fanworks. Readers are sc
🎮 Gaming (7)
Exclusive: First Details and Trailer Revealed for BEYOND BORDERS Vol.1: EMERGE MODE MIKU, a New EP Featuring Hatsune Miku Singing With Grimes, slayr, and More
IGN exclusively revealed the first details and trailer for BEYOND BORDERS Vol.1: EMERGE MODE MIKU, a new EP featuring the virtual pop star Hatsune Miku collabor
Solo Leveling: Beyond the System Movie Announced at Anime Expo
At Anime Expo 2026, a new animated movie titled 'Solo Leveling: Beyond the System' was officially announced. The film expands the Solo Leveling universe beyond
Young Washington Review
IGN published a review of 'Young Washington,' a game released around the July 4 holiday that appears to focus on the early life of George Washington. Given the
First Look at Ghost of Tsushima Legends Anime Character Art
IGN revealed the first official character art for the upcoming 'Ghost of Tsushima Legends' anime adaptation. The anime, based on Sucker Punch Productions' open-
The Best Deals Today: Cyberpunk 2077, Criterion Collection Sale, Nintendo Switch 2 Camera, and More
IGN published its July 4, 2026 roundup of the best deals available, highlighting discounts on Cyberpunk 2077, a Criterion Collection film sale, and notably, a N
The Devil's Rain Review
IGN published a review of 'The Devil's Rain,' a game presumably released around July 2026. Based on the title, the game likely falls into the horror or dark fan
Mr. Terrific TV Show in the Works With Pilot from The Sandman Alum
A Mr. Terrific television series is reportedly in development, with a pilot episode being written by a veteran of Netflix's The Sandman adaptation. Mr. Terrific
🎬 Entertainment (6)
‘Children of Blood & Bone’ Author Tomi Adeyemi “Will Not Watch” Film Adaptation: “It’s Been Painful”
Tomi Adeyemi, the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of 'Children of Blood & Bone' (2018), has publicly stated that she will not watch the upcoming Paramount
Donald Trump Says He’s Delivering Speech “No Matter What Happens” As National Mall Evacuated Due To Severe Weather — Update
On July 4, 2026 — America's 250th anniversary — severe weather forced the evacuation of the National Mall in Washington D.C., where a 'Salute to America 250' ce
‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ Teaser: Oasis Doc Follows Liam & Noel Gallagher’s Reunion Tour
Disney released the first teaser for 'Don't Look Back in Anger,' a documentary following Oasis's 2025 reunion world tour (Oasis Live 25), premiering in IMAX and
Russell T. Davies Praises Starz For Picking Up ‘Tip Toe’ LGBTQ Series In U.S. Despite Trump’s “Hatred, Bile & Anger”
Renowned TV writer Russell T. Davies ('Doctor Who', 'Queer as Folk', 'Years and Years') has praised Starz for picking up his LGBTQ thriller limited series 'Tip
Muhammad Ali Series ‘The Greatest’ Sets Prime Video Release Date; First-Look Teaser
Prime Video has announced that 'The Greatest,' an eight-episode limited series about the life of Muhammad Ali, will premiere on November 4, 2026. The release da
Vin Diesel Begins ‘Fast Forever’ Production, Teases “Most Amazing Finale”
Vin Diesel has announced that production has commenced on 'Fast Forever,' the 11th and final chapter of the Fast & Furious franchise, set for a March 17, 2028 p
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DeepSeek V4 AI Beats Billion Dollar Systems…For Free
DeepSeek V4 has arrived and it's outperforming systems that cost billions to build — for free. This video breaks down how the open-source model achieves compara
OpenAI's ChatGPT 5.5 Instant: The Good, The Bad And The Insane
A deep dive into OpenAI's ChatGPT 5.5 Instant — the good improvements, the bad trade-offs, and the insane capabilities that nobody saw coming. The video tests r
DeepMind's Insane AI Breakthroughs With CEO Demis Hassabis
An exclusive look at DeepMind's latest AI breakthroughs, featuring a conversation with CEO Demis Hassabis. The video covers new developments in protein folding,
NVIDIA's New AI Turns One Photo Into A World That Never Breaks
NVIDIA's latest AI can take a single photograph and generate an entire explorable 3D world that maintains consistency from every angle. The technology represent
Google's AI endgame is here… everything you missed at I/O 2026
Google I/O 2026 had massive AI announcements that reshape the entire Google ecosystem. This video cuts through the noise and highlights the key reveals — from G
Claude just got another superpower...
Anthropic just dropped a major new capability for Claude. Fireship breaks down what changed, how it works under the hood, and why this makes Claude even more us
A single PR just hijacked the NPM registry...
A single pull request caused chaos in the JavaScript ecosystem by compromising the NPM registry. This video explains the vulnerability, how it was exploited, an
"The Biggest Android Update Ever"
MKBHD breaks down what Google claims is the biggest Android update ever. From generative AI integration at the OS level to radical UI changes and privacy featur
Why New Smartphone Cameras Feel Worse
Despite better hardware specs, smartphone photos increasingly look worse than older models. MKBHD investigates the trend toward computational photography over-p
Claude Code on your Phone is OFFICIAL (it changes everything)
Anthropic officially released Claude Code on mobile, bringing AI-powered coding to your phone. NetworkChuck demonstrates setting up a forever terminal, coding f
Monaco blast suspect is a Ukrainian woman who fled to Germany
A suspect has been identified in a blast that happened in Monaco. The suspect is a Ukrainian woman who fled to Germany after the incident. Authorities are worki
AI News: Fable's Back But This New Model is Better?
Anthropic redeployed Fable 5 with improved reasoning and coding. A new BuseyBench benchmark tests episodic memory. OpenAI previewed GPT-5.6 Sol with improved mu
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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.
Mayfair casino facing legal action after former waiter says he did not get fair share of tips
A former waiter at the Metropolitan Mayfair casino in London has filed a complaint with an employment tribunal, alleging he was denied a fair share of tips duri
OpenAI's apparent failure to visit key site raises questions over UK investment
A Guardian investigation revealed that OpenAI apparently never visited the proposed site for its Stargate UK datacentre project in Cobalt Park, North Tyneside,
Gamer trades in $1,000 of physical discs at GameStop, days after Sony announces end of disc era
Days after Sony announced it would end the disc era — presumably ceasing production of physical game discs for PlayStation consoles — a gamer traded in approxim
'She wants him gone': My friend took in a homeless man as a caretaker. After 10 years, how can she evict him?
MarketWatch's popular 'Moneyist' advice column tackled a reader's question about how to help a friend who took in a homeless man as a caretaker a decade ago and
Here's what's worth streaming in July 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more
MarketWatch published a curated guide to the most noteworthy streaming content available in July 2026 across major platforms including Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, a
Why a founder at age 50 is twice as likely to find success as one at age 30
MarketWatch reported on research showing that entrepreneurs who start companies at age 50 are twice as likely to achieve success compared to those who start at