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Recession off the cards but Australia faces dreary outlook, economists say
Economists say Australia will avoid a recession despite the biggest global oil supply shock in history. Oil prices spiked to $US120 a barrel during the Middle E
Have social media platforms fuelled antisemitism? – podcast
Social media giants faced tough questions at Australia's royal commission into antisemitism. The commission is asking what more needs to be done to fight online
Meet the comedian parodying Karl Stefanovic: 'He's cosplaying a conservative'
Comedian Henry Bretz has gone viral with parody videos of Karl Stefanovic. Since April, he has posted more than 30 satirical videos impersonating the former Tod
Tall tales: the gumtree in art – in pictures
A new photo essay by the Guardian explores how gum trees have appeared in Australian art over the centuries. The gallery spans from the first European scientifi
A rock star welcome and human rights protests to greet India's prime minister Narendra Modi in Australia
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Australia for the first time in three years. He will meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Melbourne for the A
Accused double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon's mother granted bail – as it happened
Coleen Lamarre, the mother of accused double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon, was granted bail in the NSW Supreme Court. She had been charged with doing an act tha
Pore substitute: can AI be trusted when it comes to skincare advice?
More people are turning to AI chatbots for skincare advice. Purpose-built apps promise to identify rashes from photos. Users send selfies to chatbots seeking 'f
What does China's long-range missile test in the South Pacific mean for Australia? | David Vallance
China test-fired a ballistic missile from a submarine into the South Pacific nuclear-free zone on Monday. The missile was fired at 12.01pm from what is believed
Which tricky relationship question would we like Albanese to answer? | Fiona Katauskas
This is a political cartoon by Fiona Katauskas published in the Guardian. The cartoon plays on the idea of 'tricky relationship questions' that Australians migh
Australia is courting its next Pacific partner
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the Solomon Islands for its independence day celebrations. The visit came right after Australia and Fiji signed a new de
🌍 World (22)
How conflict minerals fuel war in eastern DR Congo amid US sanctions
The US has placed sanctions on companies in Rwanda. It says they helped fund armed groups by trading conflict minerals from eastern DR Congo. These minerals inc
Nigel Farage resigns as MP, will run in UK by-election
Nigel Farage has resigned as a UK member of parliament. The Reform UK leader says he will trigger a by-election and then run again. He faces scrutiny over his f
Reform UK's Farage resigns as MP amid funding scandal, forcing by-election
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is resigning as an MP after revelations about his financial backers. He triggered a by-election in which he plans to stand again a
At least nine police officers killed in southwestern Pakistan attack
At least nine police officers were killed in an attack on a police post in southwestern Pakistan. The attack happened at a dam project in Balochistan province.
France appeals court opens door for Le Pen presidential run, with ankle tag
A French appeals court has ruled that far-right leader Marine Le Pen can run for president in 2027. But she must wear an electronic monitoring tag. The court fo
Ships attacked in the Strait of Hormuz: What that means for ongoing talks
A tanker caught fire off the coast of Oman after being hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. US officials said Iran's Revolutionary Guard fired
Bangladesh landslides kill nine, including eight Rohingya in refugee camp
Landslides from heavy monsoon rains killed at least nine people in southeastern Bangladesh. Eight of the victims were Rohingya refugees living in Cox's Bazar ca
Farage Resigns and Says He Will Run Again in Special Election
Nigel Farage has resigned from his seat in the UK Parliament. He says he will stand again in a special election triggered by his own resignation. The Reform UK
Four Cambodian Soldiers Injured in Border Blast as Cambodia and Thailand Give Different Accounts
Four Cambodian soldiers were injured in an explosion near the Thai border. The blast happened in Oddar Meanchey province on July 5. Cambodia says it is investig
Nation Power Party Adviser Petitions Justice Ministry over Constitutional Rights
Nation Power Party adviser Rong Chhun has filed a petition with Cambodia's Justice Ministry. He wants the minister to review a Supreme Court ruling against him.
Trump says ceasefire is 'over' after US and Iran trade strikes
Speaking ahead of a Nato summit, the president says US negotiators can keep talking with the Iranians "if they want".
US strikes target Iranian military boats
The US has launched the strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine to get licence to produce Patriot missiles, Trump says
Although the Patriots are highly effective against Russia's ballistic missiles, they also have lengthy production times.
German doctor jailed for murder of 15 patients and suspected of more
The German palliative care doctor has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 15 of his patients.
Teenager arrested after two girls, 13, seriously injured in German school attack
Police said a major operation was under way in the area of Welfen-Gymnasium secondary school in Schongau, Bavaria.
Arizona toddler found alive in hospital morgue after declared dead from drowning
After he was discovered to still be alive, the 18-month-old was flown to another hospital and survived.
Mekong island students brave risky river crossings in pursuit of education and a better future
Every morning before dawn, while most children are still asleep, 14-year-old Kin Hea is already up.
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Cambodia banks on green diplomacy to raise global standing, drive growth
The launch of the Environmental Diplomacy Strategy (CEDS) 2026–2030 signals a shift in the Kingdom’s foreign policy, positioning climate action, biodiversity co
Preserving heritage an ‘endless task,’ says King
King Norodom Sihamoni issued a royal message on July 7 commemorating the ninth anniversary of the inscription of the Sambor Prei Kuk temple on the UNESCO World
Government overhauls civil service job framework
The government has introduced a policy defining management and professional roles for civil servants within ministries, national institutions and sub-national a
Senate leader urges students to turn ideas into innovation
Senate Second Vice-President Thun Vathana has called on university students to pursue practical research, embrace entrepreneurship and not fear failure, saying
ASEAN and Indian women chart path for leadership in science fields
Nearly 140 leading women scientists, researchers and innovators from India and ASEAN member states gathered in Phnom Penh yesterday for the second ASEAN-India W
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Netflix dabbles in shorter video content with its new set of publisher deals with Variety, others
Netflix is adding short-form video content from publishers like BuzzFeed, Variety, and Condé Nast. Starting August 3, subscribers in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland
Hacked, leaked, and held for ransom: The worst breaches of 2026 so far
2026 has seen some of the worst hacks and data breaches in history. A major concern is what happened to Social Security data when DOGE operatives entered the ag
Claude Cowork expands to mobile and web
Anthropic has expanded Claude Cowork to web and mobile devices. The AI agent was first launched as a desktop app in January. Now Max subscribers can start tasks
X adds a video editor to encourage creators to post original content, not stolen reposts
X has launched a new video editor and recorder in its iOS app. The update adds tools for overlay captions in multiple languages and green-screen features. Users
Chemistry Ventures is raising $500M for its second fund
Chemistry Ventures is raising $500 million for its second fund, according to an SEC filing. The venture capital firm was founded two years ago by alumni from Be
AI law startup Norm raises $120M, hits unicorn valuation
AI law startup Norm has raised $120 million in Series C funding led by Khosla Ventures. The round values the company at $1.2 billion, making it a unicorn. Norm
This startup pits dealerships against each other to bid on your used car
A startup called Bidbus has created a marketplace where dealerships bid against each other for your used car. Sellers upload their car details and multiple deal
The 'G-Wagen of golf carts' could be the ideal second car
A new electric vehicle called the Amble One is being called the 'G-Wagen of golf carts'. It is an open-air electric buggy designed for hotels and resorts. The v
ABC tells the government to get out of its newsrooms
ABC is fighting back against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) after the agency opened an investigation into The View. The FCC is looking into how The
Anthropic is launching Claude Cowork on mobile and web
Anthropic is launching its Claude Cowork AI platform on mobile and web for the first time. Previously, Claude Cowork was only available through the Claude deskt
Google announces Pixel 11 launch event in August
Google has announced its next Made by Google launch event for August 12th in New York City. The event will start at 6PM ET, which is unusual for a product launc
Doom developer id reportedly cut in half as part of Xbox layoffs
id Software, the legendary game developer behind Doom, has reportedly laid off about 50 percent of its staff. One source told Game Developer the cuts amount to
Discord accidentally banned over 8,000 people for posting grids and other 'benign' images
Discord says a bug in its safety system caused it to mistakenly ban more than 8,000 accounts since May. Users were banned after posting images like chessboards,
Anker's noise-blocking earbuds for sleeping are nearly half off
Anker's Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds are on sale at nearly half their normal price. These are special earbuds designed to help people sleep. They block out noise
🎮 Gaming (7)
Bond and Hitman Developer Closing a Studio and Laying Off Staff After Xbox Pulls Funding
A game developer known for Bond and Hitman games is closing a studio and laying off staff. The decision comes after Xbox pulled its funding for the project. Thi
Jazwares Brings Exclusive Marvel, KPop Demon Hunters, and Five Nights at Freddy's Collectibles to SDCC 2026
Toy company Jazwares is bringing exclusive collectibles to San Diego Comic-Con 2026. The lineup includes Marvel figures, KPop Demon Hunters toys, and Five Night
PlayStation's First Tweet Since It Announced Plans to Kill Discs Is Going About as Well as You'd Expect
PlayStation posted its first tweet since announcing plans to stop making disc-based games. The reaction from fans was overwhelmingly negative. Many gamers repli
Xbox Makes First Game Pass Lineup Announcement Following Layoffs — and CEO Asha Sharma's Admission That Microsoft's Gaming Strategy Failed to Work Out
Xbox has announced its first Game Pass lineup after massive layoffs. CEO Asha Sharma admitted that Microsoft's gaming strategy failed. The company spent billion
Aion 2 Is an MMO That Gives You Wings and the Cutest Pets You've Ever Seen | IGN Preview
Aion 2 is a new massively multiplayer online (MMO) game that lets players fly with wings. The game also features cute pet companions. IGN's preview calls the pe
Criterion's Future Is Battlefield, but Don't Forget the Burnout Heritage Within Its Walls
Criterion Games is now focused on the Battlefield franchise. The studio known for the Burnout racing series is working on future Battlefield titles. IGN reports
Orbitals Is Like an Anime-Styled It Takes Two, and So Far We Love It | IGN Preview
Orbitals is a new co-op game that IGN compares to It Takes Two but with anime-style graphics. The preview is very positive. Like It Takes Two, Orbitals is desig
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Prince Harry Loses Landmark Privacy Case Against Daily Mail Publisher; Duke Slams 'Whitewash' Ruling
Prince Harry has lost his high-profile privacy lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail. He and other claimants, including Liz Hurley and Elton John, acc
Viola Davis & Julius Tennon's Juvee Productions Inks First-Look Deal With Universal Global Television; 'Pawn' Series Adaptation Set As First Project
Viola Davis and Julius Tennon's production company JuVee Productions has signed a first-look deal with Universal Global Television. The deal means JuVee will de
'Godzilla Minus One' Director Takashi Yamazaki And Scott Free Team On Project 'Nue' At 20th Century
20th Century Studios has picked up an original epic called Nue from Godzilla Minus One director Takashi Yamazaki. Ridley Scott's production company Scott Free w
Emmy Nominations: TV Academy To Reveal Late-Night & Reality Categories Early, Again
The Television Academy will once again reveal Emmy nominations for late-night and reality categories early. The nominees for Outstanding Variety Series and Outs
Mariska Hargitay To Host 2026 Emmy Awards On NBC
Mariska Hargitay, star of Law & Order: SVU, will host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14th. The ceremony will air live on NBC and stream on Peacock
Marie Sheehy Promoted To EVP Corporate Communications For WME Group
WME Group has promoted Marie Sheehy to Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications. She will oversee all communications strategy and operation
▶️ Video (12)
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
📌 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.
WiseTech shares rise after Richard White resigns as executive chair amid police investigation
Richard White has resigned as executive chair of WiseTech, the Australian tech company he co-founded. He is under police investigation over allegations he explo
Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis announces closure of in-store services
John Lewis plans to close gift wrapping and foreign exchange desks in dozens of its stores. The move puts 200 jobs at risk. The 36-store chain has started a con
M&S invests in fridges that can cope with weather as hot as 45C
Marks & Spencer is investing in new refrigeration that can handle temperatures up to 45C. The company admitted it struggled during the recent June heatwave in t
Bank of England plans to ease capital rules despite AI stability fears
The Bank of England plans to loosen capital rules for major UK lenders. This would reduce the financial cushion banks must keep to absorb losses. The Bank wants
UK house prices rise in June despite 'wider economic uncertainty'; oil prices up after attack on tanker in strait of Hormuz - as it happened
UK house prices rose in June for the first time in four months, according to Lloyds. The increase came despite wider economic uncertainty. Oil prices also jumpe
EasyJet's board has surrendered too easily to US bidder
EasyJet's board has agreed to a £5.5 billion takeover bid from US private investment firm Castlelake. The deal values EasyJet at 690p per share. But some critic