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Saturday 18 July 2026 — every story from this day
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🇦🇺 Local (10)
Back to Back Barries: will Tommy Robinson sink Pauline Hanson?
A podcast called Back to Back Barries looked at Pauline Hanson's recent interview with far-right British activist Tommy Robinson. The hosts, Barrie Cassidy and
Robodebt whistleblower was told her royal commission evidence 'could cost you your job', court hears
A woman named Jeannie-Marie Blake is suing the Australian government. She says her bosses threatened her before she gave evidence at a royal commission. They to
Peter Falconio murder: British expert says he has identified a 'most likely' burial location
A British expert says he has found where Peter Falconio's body is most likely buried. The expert worked with UK police in the early 2000s on cases where bodies
Jana Armstrong and her sister made a pact to care for each other's children should the worst happen. Then it did
Two sisters in Toowoomba, Queensland made a promise to each other. If one of them died, the other would raise her child. Just weeks after making this pact, Jana
A friend, Facebook or ... Ukraine? No easy surrogacy options for Australian families desperate for children
The Australian Law Reform Commission is looking at how to better regulate surrogacy. Over 400 submissions have been made. Many tell stories of people who desper
Australian MPs are facing a rising tide of security threats. Our national politics has lost its down to earth spirit
Australian politicians are facing more security threats than ever before. Almost every MP in Canberra has a list of disturbing personal security incidents. The
Telstra executive says server software update could have prevented outage - video
A Telstra executive admitted that a simple software update could have prevented a major outage. The outage last Wednesday cut hundreds of people off from triple
The Crunch: Whale migration, house prices on the move, and a lot of missing cash
This is a newsletter called The Crunch that covers data and charts about Australia. It talks about the rise of One Nation, the mystery of missing cash in the ec
Welcomed by Robinson, beckoned by Rinehart: Pauline's Euro trip proves she is her own worst enemy | Malcolm Farr
Pauline Hanson went on a trip to Europe that has caused a lot of criticism. She went to Britain to meet with far-right activist Tommy Robinson but was ignored b
Unis lacked 'trauma-informed' care around Hamas-Israel war, royal commission hears
University leaders have admitted they failed to protect Jewish students during the Hamas-Israel war. The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion he
🌍 World (19)
At least three killed and hundreds displaced by heavy rain in Chile
Torrential rain and strong winds hit central and southern Chile. At least three people died and hundreds had to leave their homes. President Jose Antonio Kast t
Germany's Merz hails nuclear deterrence cooperation with France
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany will join a French nuclear drill for the first time this year. He spoke at a press conference with French Presiden
Did the US just start a trade war with Brazil?
President Trump announced a 25% tax on goods from Brazil. This is called a tariff. Brazil's leaders said they will fight back with their own taxes on US product
Eight killed, at least 34 missing after landslide in China's Chongqing
A huge landslide hit Pengshui county in Chongqing, China on Friday morning. Eight people died and 34 are missing. More than 1,100 people had to leave their home
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 14, including mourners attending funeral
Israeli drone strikes killed at least 14 Palestinians in Gaza on Friday. Eight of them died while attending a funeral in the Nuseirat refugee camp. The mourners
Plainclothes ICE agents manhandle man during arrest attempt
A video went viral showing two plainclothes ICE agents tackling a man at the Las Vegas airport. Bystanders started yelling at the agents. The agents then let th
Ten killed in attacks in Russia and Ukraine as protests continue in Kyiv
Russian and Ukrainian air attacks killed 10 people on both sides of the border. In southern Ukraine, Russian drones hit port buildings in Mykolaiv and damaged t
Uganda school bus crash kills 20 children and 1 adult
A school bus crashed in eastern Uganda on Thursday night, killing 20 children and one adult. The bus was bringing students home from a field trip to Sipi Falls.
US denies Iranian claims it hit civilian infrastructure in latest strikes
The US military says its attacks were intended to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities".
Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC
Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move.
One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents
While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.
EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake quake strikes off Mexico coast
The US Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning and has recorded waves 0.3m (1.1 feet) high in Puerto Madero and Chiapas in Mexico.
Air conditioner sparked deadly blaze at children's orphanage - police
Eleven people, including children, died in the fire that also injured 19 others.
Sudary highlights self-reliance as cornerstone of national resilience
National Assembly President Khuon Sudary said that in a rapidly changing and increasingly unpredictable geopolitical landscape and global order, “self-reliance”
Weekly Roundup 17 July 2026
Weekly Roundup 17 July 2026
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CPP briefs international democratic forum on Cambodia-Thailand border dispute
The ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) has briefed an international gathering of centrist democratic parties on the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute, highlig
Joint tree-planting drive promotes greener communities in Pursat
The Ministry of Environment, in partnership with the Pursat Provincial Administration and conservation organisation Wildlife Alliance (WA), planted 500 trees in
Ministry of Information urges youth to lead the fight against fake news
The Ministry of Information has called on young people to become responsible digital citizens to combat misinformation, promote credible content, and bolster so
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Apple and Google ordered to purge 'nudify' apps from App Stores
The city of San Francisco ordered Apple and Google to remove dozens of "nudify" apps from their stores. These apps use AI to alter photos and remove people's cl
Nuclear startup Valar Atomics in talks to raise new funding at $6B valuation
Valar Atomics, a three-year-old startup, is trying to raise $1 billion at a $6 billion valuation. Sequoia Capital is expected to lead the deal. The company buil
I replaced my space heater and ceiling fan with one Dyson appliance
A TechCrunch reporter tested the Dyson Hot+Cool HF1 for three months. It is a $499 appliance that replaces both a space heater and a ceiling fan. It has a blade
How Apple's big lawsuit could disrupt OpenAI's IPO plans
Apple filed a trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI. The complaint says OpenAI stole Apple's private information and hired more than 400 former Apple employees.
FBI arrests man accused of using Steam games to drain victims' crypto wallets
The FBI arrested Zyaire Wilkins, a 21-year-old Florida student. He is accused of uploading fake video games to Steam that contained hidden malware. The games lo
Parents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call.
More companies are making phones designed for kids. These phones look like normal smartphones but have strict limits. They block web browsers, social media, and
Amazon fixing bug that billed some AWS customers billions of dollars
A bug in Amazon Web Services (AWS) showed some customers they owed billions of dollars for cloud services they never used. One customer saw a charge of $2.5 bil
TikTok is testing an AI likeness detection tool
TikTok is testing a new tool that can detect AI-generated copies of people. Creators can opt in to have TikTok scan for unauthorized deepfakes of their face or
Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky says his 30-day warranty is all about trust
Pebble's new smartwatch only comes with a 30-day warranty. Most gadgets come with a one-year warranty or longer. Founder Eric Migicovsky says the short warranty
Apple Music is getting a price hike
Apple Music has raised its prices. In the US, an individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, up from $10.99. A family plan jumped from $16.99 to $19.99. The stu
Apple's plot to crush OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI. The lawsuit is detailed and aggressive, according to experts. Apple claims OpenAI has done something wrong in how it built its AI technol
Asus' top-end 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor is $400 off
The Asus ROG Swift 32-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor is on sale for $400 off. This is one of the best gaming monitors you can buy. It uses QD-OLED technology wh
Samsung's redesigned Z Fold 8 with a wide display just leaked
Images and specs of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 have leaked online. The leak comes just days before the official launch on July 22. The new phone is shorter and w
Is America ready for this quirky Jeep-looking EV that can park itself?
A startup called Chip Motors has built a quirky electric vehicle that looks like a tiny Jeep. It costs $15,000 and can only go 25 miles per hour. That is too sl
🎮 Gaming (7)
Fallout 5: Everything Todd Howard Has Said About Bethesda's New Game
Todd Howard, the director at Bethesda, has shared new details about Fallout 5. The game is still in early development. Bethesda is working on it after finishing
Everything You Need to Know About the Palworld Card Game Coming July 30
A Palworld card game is coming out on July 30, 2026. Palworld is the hit video game where you catch creatures called Pals and use them to fight, build, and work
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair on 4K Is Out Soon – Here’s Where You Can Still Preorder It
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair is coming out on 4K Blu-ray soon. This is the version that combines both Kill Bill movies into one long film. It also include
King of the Hill Season 15 Review
King of the Hill returned for a 15th season. This is a revival of the classic animated show that originally ran from 1997 to 2010. IGN reviewed the new season a
Riftbound: Vendetta Hands-On Preview: Zed vs. Shen Showdown Deck and New Keywords
Riftbound: Vendetta is a new expansion for the League of Legends card game. This preview focuses on the Zed vs. Shen Showdown deck. These two characters are riv
Should We Fear Consoles Going All-Digital, or Does the PC Status Quo Prove It Works?
Game consoles are moving toward all-digital. Newer versions of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X have models without disc drives. Many gamers worry about losi
Vendetta Preview: Why Riftbound’s Design Team Chose Kennen, Akali, and Jayce for the First Opposing Domain Legends
The design team for Riftbound: Vendetta explained why they chose Kennen, Akali, and Jayce as the first Opposing Domain Legends. These are special cards that rep
🎬 Entertainment (6)
'Monster: Lizzie Borden' Star Ella Beatty In Final Talks To Join Focus Features' 'The Bell Jar'
Ella Beatty is in final talks to join the movie The Bell Jar. She is best known for playing Lizzie Borden in the Netflix series Monster. She will join Billie Ei
FIFA President & White House Officials To Discuss Air Quality Health Risks Ahead Of World Cup Final
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is meeting with White House officials to talk about air quality at the World Cup final. Canadian wildfire smoke has been blanket
'Mortal Kombat II' Attacking Home Screens On HBO Max & HBO Next Week
Mortal Kombat II is coming to HBO Max on July 24. The next day it will also air on HBO. The movie is the sequel to the 2021 Mortal Kombat film. It opened in the
'XO, Kitty' & 'Man On Fire' Still In Limbo After Making Top 20 In Netflix's Semi-Annual Report; Wrap-Up Movie Among Possible Options For YA Comedy
Netflix released its semi-annual viewership report. Two shows in the Top 20 still do not know if they will be renewed. Man On Fire, an action drama, got 40.4 mi
'The Five Star Weekend' Makes Itself At Home On Peacock With 1B+ Minutes Viewed Since Launch
The Five Star Weekend has been a huge hit on Peacock. The series premiered on July 9 and got over 1 billion minutes of viewing in its first week. That makes it
'The Odyssey' Currently Conquering Near $40M In Global Debut
Christopher Nolan's new movie The Odyssey has made almost $40 million in its first few days. It earned $17.6 million in North American previews alone. That is t
▶️ 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.
NSW woman arrested over movements of Dezi Freeman – as it happened
A woman in New South Wales, Australia was arrested in connection with the movements of Dezi Freeman. Freeman was a person of interest in an ongoing case. The ar
Berry tough: Ribena seeks to make hardier blackcurrants to beat extreme weather
The owner of Ribena is spending 200,000 pounds to make blackcurrant bushes tougher. Extreme weather has hurt the UK blackcurrant harvest. This year's crop is ex
South East Water warns over survival as funds dry up
South East Water, a UK company that supplies water to 2.4 million customers, says it might not survive. The company said it has enough money to last only until
Europe’s most effective tool to cut greenhouse gas emissions ‘risks being weakened’
The European Commission wants to change the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). This is Europe's main tool for cutting greenhouse gases. Critics say the proposed
Intercity rail passengers face summer disruption amid slashed services and strike votes
UK intercity rail passengers face a summer of travel problems. East Midlands Railway is canceling hundreds of trains because its new Hitachi trains keep breakin
‘I am at a loss’: My brother is dying. We are not close. What responsibility do I have to help him?
A person wrote to a financial advice column asking for help with a tough family problem. Their brother is dying, but they are not close. They asked what respons