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Sunday 12 July 2026 — every story from this day
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🇦🇺 Local (10)
Fastest spider in the world? This huge, hairy-legged Australian arachnid may be the quickest on the planet
Scientists in the UK and Germany have found that Australia's brown huntsman spider may be the fastest spider on Earth. The team measured the speed of more than
Boy, 16, charged with murder after police discover body of 13-year-old Layla Jeffery in Victorian bushland
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder after police found the body of 13-year-old Layla Jeffery in bushland near Donald, a small town in regional Victor
Robot swans, giant keyboards and dancing mirrorball people: Illuminate Adelaide – in pictures
Illuminate Adelaide has returned with a spectacular lineup of light-based art installations across the city. The festival features life-sized robotic swans floa
'People could have lost their lives': Telstra's apologies fail to quell outage anger
Telstra's national mobile network suffered a major outage on Wednesday, affecting millions of customers across Australia. The fault stopped some people from cal
Pianist Jayson Gillham 'very disappointed' after losing Melbourne Symphony Orchestra discrimination case
Concert pianist Jayson Gillham has lost his unfair dismissal case against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Federal Court Justice Graeme Hill threw out the case
The Hills were alive with a NSW Liberal factional war – now the corruption watchdog is sniffing around
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) has begun hearings into serious corruption allegations involving Liberal Party operatives in Sydney's H
Norway v England LIVE: Quarter-final starting soon
Norway faced England in a FIFA World Cup quarter-final, marking Norway's first-ever appearance in the last eight of a men's World Cup. Norway stunned five-time
Nearly two million evacuated as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards China
China evacuated more than 1.8 million people as Typhoon Bavi churned towards the major eastern city of Wenzhou, home to about 10 million people. The storm also
Hobart's MONA museum plans Bangkok expansion
Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) has announced plans to open a new museum in Bangkok, Thailand. MONA signed an agreement with Thai real estate company
News story saying Labor minister called One Nation voters 'unintelligent' shown to be fake
A fabricated news story claiming Housing Minister Clare O'Neil called One Nation voters 'unintelligent' and said they 'likely went to public school' has been ci
🌍 World (22)
US lawmaker slams Israeli army after settlers detain him on Palestine trip
US Representative Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, says Israeli settlers detained him and his group during a trip to Palestine. The settlers were armed wi
Moldova's president nominates businessman Vasile Tofan as prime minister
Moldova's President Maia Sandu has named Vasile Tofan, a 44-year-old financier, as the country's next prime minister. Tofan has no prior government experience.
China prepares as Typhoon Bavi leaves Taiwan
Typhoon Bavi brought heavy rain and strong winds to Japan's southern islands before skirting Taiwan. In Taiwan, rough seas, fallen trees, and some damage were r
Speedboat accident in southern Vietnam kills 15 Indian tourists
Fifteen Indian tourists died when their speedboat capsized near Phu Quoc island in southern Vietnam. The boat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew memb
More than 1.7 million evacuated as Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China's eastern Zhejiang province late Saturday night. Chinese authorities had already moved more than 1.7 million people out of h
Russian missile and drone barrage kills six and wounds dozens in Ukraine
Russia launched a big attack of missiles and drones on Ukraine, killing at least six people. In the northern city of Sumy, two glide bombs hit a crowded area, k
Trump trades threats with Iran's leader as mediators struggle to save talks
President Trump threatened to "decimate and destroy all areas of Iran" if he faces any assassination attempt. This came after Iran's new Supreme Leader, Ayatoll
Israel Struck an Iranian Steel Facility. Was It a Valid Military Target?
Israel carried out a strike on an Iranian steel facility, raising questions about whether the plant was a valid military target or a civilian one. The attack is
Ten Years After Kem Ley's Killing, Rights Groups Say Justice Remains Incomplete
Ten years after Cambodian political analyst Kem Ley was killed, rights groups say justice has not been fully served. A man named Oeut Ang was sentenced to life
Four Cambodian Soldiers Injured in Border Blast as Cambodia and Thailand Give Different Accounts
Four Cambodian soldiers were hurt in an explosion near the Thai border in Oddar Meanchey province. Cambodia says it happened while a patrol was in a cashew plan
Iran must pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz, US officials say
US media say Iran has told US officials an attack on ships crossing the strait early this week was "a mistake".
Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed
At least four Britons are believed to be among the victims of the blaze, which left another 23 people missing.
Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting
The reporters received the legal summons after they reported on alleged security issues with the president's new plane, which was gifted by Qatar.
China's second typhoon in a week makes landfall
Nearly two million people are evacuated from eastern Zhejiang province, with the city of Wenzhou close to the path of the storm.
Indian tourists among 15 killed as speedboat capsizes in Vietnam
Local media say 21 people were saved after the boat overturned in rough seas near an island in south Vietnam.
US Democrat Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers
Khanna, 49, was visiting the occupied West Bank when he was held for 90 minutes, he says.
Rong Cham’s second phase 80% complete as displaced families rebuild their lives
Construction of the second phase of Rong Cham, or "Waiting Village", has reached about 80 percent completion, bringing hundreds more border-displaced Cambodian
Four foreigners jailed for drug trafficking and money laundering in Sihanoukville
The Sihanoukville Provincial Court has sentenced four foreign nationals to prison terms ranging from two to 18 years for drug trafficking, possession and money
Roadside poker game ends in murder
A card game between two men under a Phnom Penh flyover ended in murder when one player beat his companion to death with a stick.
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79 Thai nationals deported over cyber-scam, illegal entry
Cambodia deported 79 Thai nationals and slapped them with multi-year entry bans following a major crackdown on cybercrime and immigration violations, officials
IN PICTURES: Physical jerks, haircuts for Kampong Speu youth gang
A gang of youths received a short, sharp course of punishment courtesy of the Kampong Speu Provincial Military Police for breaking traffic rules in Chbar Mon Ci
Cambodia protests Thailand’s persistent violations of its sovereignty
Phnom Penh has formally lodged a protest against Thailand's continued violations of Cambodian sovereignty and territorial integrity along the border.
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🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Smart glasses without a camera? Even Realities bets productivity beats recording everyone
Even Realities released its G2 smart glasses, which take a different path from competitors like Meta. The G2 has no camera or speakers. Instead, it shows a gree
OpenAI bets on families as ChatGPT goes deeper into households
OpenAI is hiring a product manager to build tools for families, caregivers, and older adults. This is a big shift from focusing only on individual users. ChatGP
US cybersecurity agency CISA had to build its incident playbook during the incident, agency reveals
CISA, the US agency in charge of protecting federal networks, admitted it had no response plan ready when a cybersecurity breach happened in May. A contractor h
Phia accused of 'cookie stuffing,' taking affiliate credit on purchases it didn't earn
Phia, a shopping startup co-founded by Bill Gates' daughter Phoebe Gates, has been accused of a practice called cookie stuffing. A Bloomberg investigation found
Meta removes controversial AI feature on Instagram after backlash
Meta removed a new AI feature on Instagram just days after launching it. The feature let people edit photos from public Instagram accounts using AI by @-mention
Bluesky's interim CEO, Toni Schneider, drops the 'interim'
Toni Schneider is no longer the interim CEO of Bluesky. He dropped the "interim" title and became the permanent chief executive. Schneider took over in March wh
Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft
Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of stealing trade secrets and breaking contracts. Apple says OpenAI's Chief Hardware Officer, Tang Ta
FL Studio head Constantin Koehncke turns to Reddit for feedback and fun
Constantin Koehncke, the CEO of Image Line and head of FL Studio, visits the FL Studio forums and subreddit every day to talk to users. He uses Reddit and other
Nintendo's Talking Flower got a small price cut
Nintendo's Talking Flower toy, based on the chatty character from Super Mario Bros. Wonder, has received a small price cut. The toy is a weird gadget that offer
White House taps the guy who keeps crying 'aliens' to run UFO group
The White House has appointed Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb to lead the new UAP Science Advisory Council. UAP stands for Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, whi
ICE are heavily armed killers. They're also huge losers
Two stories about Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agency have sparked outrage. In one incident, federal agents shot and killed a man and then tried to ju
A tasty RPG that will make you very hungry
Dosa Divas is a new indie roleplaying game that simplifies the classic turn-based RPG format into something more approachable and deliciously themed. The game r
The perfect kit for all your tiny repairs
iFixit has released a new repair kit designed for small home fixes, featured in The Verge's weekly 'Installer' column. The newsletter also highlights impressive
Are you filthy enough for a $700 portable shower?
The Verge reviewed the Joolca Hottap Go, a portable hot water system that costs around $700. The device provides hot showers anywhere - at camping sites, music
🎮 Gaming (7)
Ryse: Son of Rome Had Plans To Be Xbox's Assassin's Creed
A new report reveals that Ryse: Son of Rome was originally planned to be Xbox's answer to Assassin's Creed. The game, released in 2013 for Xbox One, was meant t
EU Says It's Powerless to Stop PlayStation From Killing Discs: 'Companies Are Free to Offer Games and Services in the Manner They See Fit'
The European Union says it cannot stop Sony from removing physical disc support from PlayStation consoles. When asked about Sony's shift toward digital-only gam
The Odyssey Director Christopher Nolan Says 'AI Slop' Is Being 'Utterly Rejected' By Younger Audiences
Director Christopher Nolan, who is making a film adaptation of The Odyssey, said young people are rejecting what he calls "AI slop." He believes audiences can t
Fallout 5, The Elder Scrolls 6, Blade, and More: As Xbox Layoffs Hit Hard, What's Going on at Bethesda?
Major Xbox layoffs are raising questions about what is happening at Bethesda, the studio behind Fallout, Elder Scrolls, and Starfield. While Bethesda has severa
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Sales Reach 2 Million on Day 1
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sold 2 million copies on its very first day. The game is a remastered version of the 2013 classic Assassin's Creed IV: Blac
Beat the Summer Heat With This $7 Portable Turbo Fan
A portable turbo fan is being sold for just $7 as a summer deal. The small, battery-powered fan is designed to help people stay cool during hot weather. It can
Save 36% Off the TP-Link Deco 7 Pro BE10000 Wi-Fi 7 Whole Home Mesh System
A deal is offering 36 percent off the TP-Link Deco 7 Pro BE10000, a whole-home Wi-Fi 7 mesh system. This high-end router system is designed to cover large homes
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Dwayne Johnson Tried To Revive 'The Odd Couple' On Broadway With Kevin Hart: 'Not Letting That Dream Go'
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has revealed he has been working on his Broadway debut for nearly three years. He wanted to star alongside his best friend Kevin Hart
Larry Birkhead 'Not Involved' With Anna Nicole Smith Movie Based On Dr. Sandeep Kapoor's Book, Filed Complaint With California Medical Board
Larry Birkhead, the father of Anna Nicole Smith's daughter Dannielynn, has spoken out against an upcoming movie about the late star's doctor. The film, called T
Jayden Adams Dead: South African Soccer Pro Who Played 2026 FIFA World Cup Was 25
Jayden Adams, a 25-year-old South African footballer who played for Mamelodi Sundowns and recently represented South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has died
'Moana' Paddling To Underwhelming $42M-$46M U.S. Opening, But Lands A- CinemaScore – Saturday Box Office Update
Disney's live-action Moana opened to an estimated $42-46 million in the US, well below early predictions of $70-80 million. The film earned an A- CinemaScore fr
Arrested Man Released Without Charges In Death Of Former MP & UK Reality Star Ann Widdecombe
British police have released a 26-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder in the death of Ann Widdecombe. The man was arrested on Friday but releas
DOJ Subpoenas New York Times Journalists After Report On Trump's New Air Force One
The Justice Department under the Trump administration has subpoenaed four New York Times journalists after they reported on security problems with Trump's new A
▶️ 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
MKBHD Reviews the AI Phone Everyone's Talking About
MKBHD reviews the hottest new AI phone on the market. From on-device language models to real-time translation and AI photography — this device is pushing what a
Google Just Killed the Most Popular AI Tool in the World
Google's latest AI update has effectively killed the most popular AI tool in the world. Fireship breaks down exactly what changed, how it works, and what this m
📌 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.
Slew of lawsuits over disability access frustrates US cafe and shop owners
Small business owners across the US are being hit with lawsuits over disability access rules. Rodrigo Nogueira, who owns No More Cafe in Manhattan, was sued for
Datacentres drive up big tech's carbon emissions to a third of those of France
Microsoft, Amazon, and Google's combined carbon emissions rose to 119 million metric tons this year. That is about one third of France's total emissions. The nu
Ryanair has axed its family seating policy – but kids' fees still add up
Ryanair stopped charging parents extra to sit next to their children on flights. But families are still facing high costs when flying. In some cases, the fees f
Is it better to spend my savings now so I can delay taking Social Security? How do I choose?
Many older Americans face a tough choice: spend their savings now so they can delay Social Security, or take Social Security early and keep their savings. The a
Your data built the AI boom — but Big Tech is pocketing 100% of the equity
The article argues that regular people deserve a share of the wealth created by AI. Tech companies trained their AI models on data from millions of internet use
Only 5% of U.S. adults can ace this 8-question financial-literacy test. Can you?
A financial literacy test found that only 5 percent of US adults can answer all eight questions correctly. The test covers topics like interest rates, inflation