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'It's only going to get worse': wildfires forcing firefighters to make impossible choices
Wildfires across the Mediterranean are getting worse because of climate change. Firefighters now have to make tough choices about which fires to fight and which
Australian man detained by ICE in Los Angeles after earlier arrest attempt in Las Vegas
Phu Nguyen, a 57-year-old Australian citizen, was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Los Angeles. Days earlier, plainclothes ICE age
Pauline Hanson denies rumoured rift with Barnaby Joyce over Tommy Robinson podcast
Pauline Hanson has denied rumors of a split with One Nation member Barnaby Joyce. Reports suggested Joyce was unhappy about Hanson's European tour and her podca
Hanson 'undermining social cohesion', Albanese says, as Labor responds to Islamophobia envoy's report
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused Pauline Hanson of undermining social cohesion. This came after the government responded to a report by Islamophobia
Australia updates travel advice for Laos as charges announced over mass methanol poisoning
The Australian government has raised its travel alert for Laos. Smartraveller now advises Australians to exercise a high degree of caution due to risks of metha
DFAT making urgent inquiries after Australian tackled and handcuffed by ICE at US airport
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs is urgently inquiring with US officials about an Australian man who was tackled and handcuffed by ICE agents at Las Ve
Laos says lack of autopsies means cause of tourist deaths cannot be proven as methanol
Laos authorities say they cannot officially determine what caused the deaths of six tourists in Vang Vieng in November 2024. The statement came as charges were
Albanese issues Opposition a One Nation 'test' at launch of Islamophobia report response
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has challenged Opposition leader Angus Taylor to rule out any future preference deals with Pauline Hanson's One Nation party. Al
Muslim leader welcomes govt's Islamophobia envoy response despite 'one glaring omission'
Prominent Muslim groups have welcomed the federal government's response to the Islamophobia envoy report. The government accepted 35 of 54 recommendations made
Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke blanketing the US, demands compensation
US President Donald Trump has blamed Canada for wildfire smoke that is covering large parts of the United States. Heavy smoke from more than 900 Canadian wildfi
🌍 World (20)
Israeli attacks on residential areas in Gaza kill eight
Israeli warplanes and artillery hit two residential areas in Gaza City on Saturday, killing at least eight Palestinians. Two missiles destroyed a second-floor a
New York's Mamdani says looking into Netanyahu arrest during city visit
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is actively looking into arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city for the UN General
US military says two service members killed in Iranian strike in Jordan
The US military confirmed that two American service members were killed and four were medically evacuated after an Iranian missile and drone attack in Jordan on
Lebanon's Aoun to meet Trump in Washington to discuss Israel talks
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is heading to Washington to meet President Donald Trump at the White House. It will be the first visit by a Lebanese head of stat
Armed groups attack Malian military convoy in Gao region
Mali's army says it launched a counterattack after fighters from an al-Qaeda affiliate and a separatist group ambushed a military convoy in the northern Gao reg
Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases emergency aid
The death toll from the twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela's Caribbean coast on June 24 has passed 5,000. National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez confirmed
Death toll from Uganda school bus crash rises to 24
Three more schoolchildren died from injuries after a school bus crash in eastern Uganda, bringing the death toll to 23 children and one adult. The bus was carry
Iran suggests MoU 'suspended' as 50 killed in US strikes in July
Iran says at least 50 people have been killed and more than 500 injured in US strikes this month. The US military launched a seventh consecutive night of raids
US soldier killed and one injured after Iranian attack in Iraq
The US military reports another death a day after two of its soldiers were killed in Jordan.
Tate brothers arrested in US as further UK charges take total to 59
The Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are innocent.
Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Ukrainian cities
Eight people die and dozens are injured as several cities are hit by missile and drone attacks, while Kyiv continues its own assault on Russian infrastructure.
New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says
Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.
The 1975's Matty Healy marries model Gabbriette Bechtel in Los Angeles
The newlyweds were first linked in 2023 after Healy's brief relationship with Taylor Swift.
Ferry carrying 133 passengers and crew sinks off Guyana coast
Fifteen children are among 67 people rescued, officials say, with dozens still missing.
China backs Cambodia-Thailand dialogue as Xi reaffirms ironclad ties with the Kingdom
Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged China’s support for Cambodia and Thailand in resolving their border dispute through dialogue and consultation, saying B
Cambodia urged to build self-reliance amid shifting global order
Cambodia must strengthen its rule of law, human capital and economic resilience to navigate an uncertain global environment, while investing in education and se
Thailand accused of using media tours to justify border incursions
Lawmakers and scholars have condemned recent Thai military-led media tours within Cambodia’s territory, labelling them as a pretext to justify Thailand’s territ
US envoy to Cambodia vows to take down scam networks
Ahead of his arrival in Cambodia, the US ambassador-designate has vowed to protect America’s interests, particularly against online scam networks.
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CMAC clears 75,000ha of contaminated land
The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) cleared 75,132 hectares of land contaminated by landmines, cluster munitions and unexploded ordnance (UXO) between Janua
Taiwan strips Cambodia of visa privileges over One-China stance
Cambodia has been removed from Taiwan’s visa exemption programme, a move an expert views as retaliation against the Kingdom’s endorsement of the One-China polic
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Waymo says San Francisco service has resumed after one-hour pause
Waymo paused its robotaxi service in San Francisco for about one hour on Friday after a power outage affected roughly 7,000 PG&E customers in the city. The comp
Kimi: Threat or menace?
Chinese company Moonshot AI released a new version of its Kimi model called Kimi K3. The company says it still trails top models like Claude Fable 5 and GPT 5.6
All the EVs that were discontinued or killed off in the U.S. this year
Several electric vehicle models have been discontinued in the US in 2026, including the Honda Prologue, Honda's last all-electric car. TechCrunch compiled a lis
Federal employees can download TikTok on their work phones again
The Department of Justice says federal employees can now download TikTok on their government-issued devices. A 2022 law had banned the app on government devices
A 600-mile road trip (and data) proves EV charging doesn't suck anymore
TechCrunch reporter Tim De Chant drove an Audi e-tron over 600 miles from Boston to Montreal to test EV charging infrastructure. The result was near-perfect. Us
Neil Rimer thinks the AI money is coming back out
Neil Rimer, co-founder of the hugely successful venture capital firm Index Ventures, said during a tech festival in Athens that he believes the massive wealth b
Applications close in 48 hours — here's everything Australian founders need to know about Stripe x Startup Battlefield
Applications close in 48 hours for the Stripe x Startup Battlefield competition in Sydney. Eight Australian startups will be selected to pitch on August 19 at S
Google might not kneecap the Pixel 11a with an old processor
A new leak suggests Google's Pixel 11a will use the flagship Tensor G6 chip instead of an older processor. This is good news for fans of Google's budget phones.
Google is open-sourcing its 3D emoji
Google has decided to open-source its 3D emoji designs. This means anyone can now use Google's emoji in their own apps, websites, or creative projects. The comp
GoPro's discounted Max 2 bundle includes $100 worth of accessories
GoPro is offering a deal on its Max 2 360-degree camera that includes more than $100 worth of accessories for $70. The bundle makes it cheaper to get started wi
The Guardian's Carter Sherman fondly remembers being terrified by Ocarina of Time
The Verge interviewed Guardian reporter Carter Sherman for their Report podcast. Sherman talked about being truly scared while playing The Legend of Zelda: Ocar
Surprise! Facial recognition smart locks are actually good
The Verge tested four different facial recognition smart door locks and found that they actually work well. The locks use a camera to recognize your face and un
Sony's flagship RGB LED TV is incredible
Sony's new Bravia 9 II has been called the best RGB LED TV available. The reviewer says it has game-changing features that make picture quality amazing. Brightn
More games should be on rails (literally)
The Verge reviewed Denshattack!, a new train game from developer Undercoders. Unlike most train games where you manage schedules or build tracks, Denshattack! f
🎮 Gaming (7)
Christopher Nolan's Long and Winding Road to The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan's epic adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey' has finally reached theaters after years of development. The film, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus
Disco Elysium Dev ZA/UM Announces Layoffs Affecting Up to 32 Staff
ZA/UM, the studio behind the critically acclaimed RPG 'Disco Elysium,' has announced layoffs affecting up to 32 staff members. The studio confirmed the job cuts
Christopher Nolan's Take on the Gods of The Odyssey Is the Key to Unlocking the Film's Biggest Mystery
In Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' the Greek gods are portrayed in a way that many critics are calling groundbreaking. Zendaya plays Athena, the goddess of w
Christopher Nolan Says It Will Be 'At Least' 3 Years Before We See His Next Film, After The Odyssey Pushed Him to His Limits
Christopher Nolan has told reporters that it will be 'at least' three years before audiences see his next film. The director said that 'The Odyssey' pushed him
Jennifer English Steps Away From Tides of Annihilation Role Due to Health Concerns
Jennifer English, the voice actress known for playing Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3, has stepped away from her role in the upcoming game 'Tides of Annihilation
Colman Domingo and Robert O'Hara in Talks to Write Live-Action Princess and the Frog Tiana Spinoff Movie
Emmy-winning actor Colman Domingo and director Robert O'Hara are in talks to write a live-action spinoff movie based on Disney's 'The Princess and the Frog.' Th
The LEGO Exclusive Dungeons and Dragons Set Has Sold Out Just Days Before It Retires Forever
The LEGO Ideas Dungeons & Dragons set, officially called 'LEGO Ideas 21348 Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon's Tale,' has sold out just days before its planned ret
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon Dies: 'Palisades Park' & 'Tallahassee Lassie' Rock & Roller Was 89
Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon, the early rock and roll singer who brought us joyful hits like "Tallahassee Lassie" and "Palisades Park," has died at age 89. He pass
Jim Parsons Opens Up About Being "Stressed" And "Miserable" Through Much Of 'The Big Bang Theory'
Jim Parsons, best known for playing Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory, has opened up about being stressed and miserable during much of the show's run. In a
'RuPaul's Drag Race' Star Valentina To Make Broadway Debut In 'The Rocky Horror Show'
Valentina, a star from RuPaul's Drag Race, will make her Broadway debut on July 21 in The Rocky Horror Show. She will play the role of Columbia, the top-hatted
'The Odyssey' Opening To $257M+ Around The World, Best Ever For Christopher Nolan Ahead Of 'Dark Knight Rises'
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has opened to a massive $257.8 million worldwide. This makes it the biggest global opening of Nolan's career, beating The Dark K
Larry David Jabs Anti-Vaccine Activism Of Cheryl Hines' Husband In Latest 'Life, Larry And The Pursuit Of Unhappiness'
Larry David has taken a comedic swipe at Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the husband of his former Curb Your Enthusiasm co-star Cheryl Hines. In the latest episode of hi
'The Odyssey' Slaying With $120M+ U.S. Opening: 'A' CinemaScore, Best Live-Action Haul Of 2026 & Record For Matt Damon As Lead
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey earned $120.5 million in its US opening weekend, the best live-action debut of 2026. Friday previews alone brought in $51.2 mill
▶️ 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.
UK tech advocates alarmed by Burnham plan to scrap technology department
Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked officials to draw up plans to abolish the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The plan w
Andy Burnham considers radical shake-up to cut energy bills
Andy Burnham is considering a radical plan to cut household energy bills by £130 a year. The proposal, drawn up by the thinktank Nesta, would change how househo
Wessex Water chief pockets above-inflation pay rise despite bonus ban over sewage spills
Wessex Water CEO Ruth Jefferson received a 14% base salary increase, from £590,000 to £670,000, even as the company was banned from paying bonuses because of se
Trump has normalized crypto. Is it the path to the next financial collapse? | Eduardo Porter
Eduardo Porter's Guardian opinion piece argues that Donald Trump has normalized cryptocurrency in ways that could lead to the next financial collapse. Trump mad
'Respect is important': If my financial adviser said, 'Hey,' my wife and I would walk out. Where do you draw the line?
This MarketWatch article explores the question of how much informality is acceptable when dealing with financial advisers. The author recounts telling his wife
'They are relentless': A scammer is trying to change the email on my empty Robinhood account. What do they have to gain?
A MarketWatch reader asks why a scammer is relentlessly trying to change the email on their Robinhood account, even though the account is empty. The answer reve