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🇦🇺 Local (10)
'One in 15 million': Brisbane woman gives birth to identical quadruplets
A 34-year-old Brisbane woman named Jenitar Na'amoana has given birth to identical quadruplets. It is believed to be an Australian first. The four baby girls wer
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria increasingly leaving children vulnerable to common infections, global study finds
A major global study found that antibiotic resistance has increased in every region of the world between 2004 and 2022. The research covered 82 countries and sh
Australian ski resorts smash July climate records with temperatures 12C above average
Australian ski resorts in New South Wales and Victoria smashed July climate records over the weekend. Temperatures reached up to 12 degrees Celsius above averag
Inside the horrifying online network where children extort others to commit violence and self-harm
A shadowy online network called 764 targets young people and pushes them toward violence and self-harm. The group was founded by a Texas teenager, Bradley Caden
Manufacturing union says Australia's tax system is 'rigged' in bold manifesto ahead of Labor conference
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union has released a bold 32-page manifesto calling for big changes to the tax system. They want a new tax rate for the hi
Pauline Hanson shares Seven pitch for Spotlight special that says program would highlight 'uncontrolled immigration'
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson shared a pitch from Channel Seven's Spotlight program on social media. The email from a senior producer asked her to travel to
Derryn Hinch remembered as 'journalistic James Bond' – as it happened
Derryn Hinch, the veteran Australian journalist and former politician, has been remembered following his passing. Colleagues called him a 'journalistic James Bo
Barnaby Joyce says One Nation doesn't want return of White Australia policy but backs Pauline Hanson on mass deportations
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has said Pauline Hanson does not support bringing back the White Australia policy. But he backed her call for 'mass deportations' of
Abortion clinic-style protest bans could reduce 'distress and anxiety' at synagogues and Jewish schools, Dreyfus says
Former attorney general Mark Dreyfus has called for protest bans outside synagogues and Jewish schools. He spoke at the antisemitism royal commission and said t
Australia spent more than $9m for each asylum seeker held on Nauru last year – so why can't they afford to buy food?
The Australian government spent more than $9 million per person last year to keep asylum seekers on Nauru. But a new survey shows most of those held there canno
🌍 World (20)
What does Khalil al-Hayya's election win mean for Gaza?
Khalil al-Hayya has been elected as the new head of Hamas. He won by a single vote, getting 35 out of 69 votes against Khaled Meshaal. This ends nearly two year
Yemeni women support families through enterprise as economic crisis bites
In the Yemeni city of Taiz, more women are starting businesses to help their families survive the economic crisis. One example is Aziza, who runs a fast-food re
EU pauses methane penalties amid energy crisis, US pressure
The European Union has told its member states to pause penalties on oil and gas companies that break methane emissions rules. The penalties were set to start in
Protests in Italy after Moroccan man dies during arrest
Hundreds of people protested in Bologna, Italy after a Moroccan man died while being arrested by police. The man, Abderrahim Fakir, was pinned to the ground by
'Now or never': Students defy Delhi lockdown to march on India's parliament
Thousands of students in India marched to parliament despite a lockdown in Delhi. They were protesting corruption in national exams and demanding reforms in edu
Philippine sailor injured during clash with Chinese coast guard
A Philippine sailor was injured after a clash with Chinese coast guard in the South China Sea. A Chinese officer allegedly hit the sailor with a wooden baton du
At least 25 killed as floods and landslides hit northern India
At least 25 people have been killed by floods and landslides in northern and northeastern India. Heavy monsoon rains hit Indian-administered Kashmir and the sta
Lebanon's military starts 'pilot zone' takeover in south
The Lebanese army is taking over security in three villages in southern Lebanon as part of a pilot program. The villages are Froun, Srifa and Zawtar al-Gharbiya
Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
The move comes days after the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal
A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.
Carney looking at 'all options' as Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canada
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
Dozens hurt in Bologna protests after man dies while being restrained by police
Thousands of people took to the streets demanding justice for a Moroccan-born man who died on Sunday.
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers
Iran says it has hit two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as well as targets in Bahrain and Jordan.
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, medics say
Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in one attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.
Cambodia urges ASEAN support for displaced civilians
Cambodia has urged ASEAN to support the safe return of more than 20,000 civilians displaced by its border conflict with Thailand, while rejecting Bangkok’s clai
Govt intensifies online scam crackdown amid global scrutiny
Cambodia reported more progress in its crackdown on online scams in the first half of July, deporting nearly 10,000 foreigners involved in cybercrime. However,
Outgoing Japanese envoy highlights strategic partnership as cornerstone of Cambodia-Japan ties
Outgoing Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia Ueno Atsushi has identified the elevation of Cambodia-Japan relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) al
Expert urges shift to organic fertilisers for health, sustainability
An agricultural expert has urged the country, from farmers to households, to shift from chemical to organic fertilisers to protect public health, preserve soil
Giant king grass project to boost community incomes, environmental conservation
The Ministry of Environment is introducing giant king grass, also known as Napier grass, in Community Protected Areas across Pursat province to improve rural li
A degree does not guarantee competence, job ability, says PM
Prime Minister Hun Manet has weighed in on the controversial debate over the quality of doctorate degree holders in Cambodia, saying that holding an advanced ac
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
X relaunches a rebuilt Android app after year-long effort
X (formerly Twitter) has released a completely rebuilt Android app after nearly a year of work. The company says the app was built from scratch using modern cod
OpenAI is scared of open-weight models. Should the US be?
A debate has erupted over whether the US should restrict open-weight AI models like China's Kimi K3. OpenAI's head of strategic futures suggested the US governm
Natural raises $30M to reinvent payments for AI agents — and take on Stripe
A startup called Natural has raised $30 million to build payment systems for AI agents. Right now, AI agents can find products, compare prices, and message vend
Judge pauses $110B Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
A federal judge has paused the $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery for at least two weeks. Twelve states led by California sued to
Adobe camera app's new feature will critique your photos using AI
Adobe has added AI features to its experimental camera app called Project Indigo. The app can now critique your photos and give editing suggestions. It comments
Hackers are exploiting recently patched WordPress bugs, putting millions of websites at risk
Hackers are breaking into websites that run old versions of WordPress, the popular blogging software. WordPress patched two critical security flaws last week an
YouTube clarifies policies around AI slop and upsetting videos
YouTube has updated its policies to crack down on AI-generated low-quality content, which it calls 'AI slop.' The new rules divide inauthentic content into thre
Ford's $30,000 electric truck: all the news about the company's big EV re-do
Ford is going back to the drawing board on electric vehicles. After ending the F-150 Lightning, the company is now working on a new $30,000 electric truck. It w
Judge pauses Paramount's attempt to buy Warner Bros. Discovery
A US judge has temporarily blocked the $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. Twelve state attorneys general asked the court to pause the
LG's glossy OLED gaming monitor is rare to find under $400
LG's 27-inch UltraGear Glossy OLED gaming monitor is on sale for $379.99. This is about $20 off its normal price. The monitor features a glossy WOLED display wi
LG's monitors come with an unwanted addition for Windows: McAfee pop-up ads
A video from tech channel Gamers Nexus shows that new LG monitors silently install unwanted software on Windows PCs. When you plug in an LG UltraGear monitor, W
Adobe's 'natural look' camera app embraces generative AI
Adobe has updated its experimental iPhone camera app, Project Indigo, with generative AI features. The new 'AI Playground' update adds AI-generated filter effec
Dr. Jill Lepore on why AI backlash is vital for the future
Harvard professor and New Yorker writer Dr. Jill Lepore appeared on The Verge's Decoder podcast to discuss her new book 'The Rise and Fall of the Artificial Sta
The AirPods Max 2 are down to their second-best price
Apple's AirPods Max 2 headphones have dropped to their second-best price ever. The deal is part of Best Buy's 'Black Friday in July' sale, which runs all week.
🎮 Gaming (7)
Paramount and Warner Bros. Merger Paused for at Least 2 Weeks by Judge
A federal judge has ordered a 14-day pause on the $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. Twelve states, led by California, sued to bl
Best Buy's 2026 Black Friday in July Sale is Now Live
Best Buy has launched its 2026 Black Friday in July sale. The event offers deep discounts on electronics, gaming gear, and home appliances. Popular items includ
Rehaunted, a First-Person Psychological Horror Detective Game, Announced for PC
A new PC game called Rehaunted has been announced. It is a first-person psychological horror game where players take on the role of a detective. The game blends
This LEGO Star Wars Set Is at Its New Lowest Price Ever Before It's Gone Forever
A popular LEGO Star Wars set has hit its lowest price ever and is about to be retired. The set is being sold at a deep discount while supplies last. Once it sel
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 27" QHD 180Hz OLED Gaming Monitor Drops to $299.99 on Amazon
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 gaming monitor has dropped to $299.99 on Amazon. This 27-inch monitor features QHD resolution and a 180Hz refresh rate. OLED technol
The Baseus 20,000mAh 45W Power Bank With Dual USB-C Cables Drops to $21 After Coupon
The Baseus 20,000mAh power bank with 45W charging has dropped to just $21 after a coupon. It has dual built-in USB-C cables, so you do not need to carry extra c
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Star Sadie Sink Asked About Jean Grey Rumor, Tries to Respond Without Spoiling Anything
Sadie Sink, who stars in the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day, was asked about rumors that she might play Jean Grey in the Marvel universe. She tried to answe
🎬 Entertainment (6)
'Scrubs' Ups Ava Bunn To Series Regular Alongside Lead OG Trio As Season 2 Sets Cast Returns & Two Main Characters' Departures
ABC's Scrubs revival has locked in its main cast for Season 2. The three original lead actors - Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke - are all returning
Sony Pictures TV's Mallory Morehead Pritzl Joins Kovert Creative's Entertainment PR Team
Kovert Creative has hired Mallory Morehead Pritzl, a 15-year communications expert, to join its Entertainment PR team in Los Angeles. She was previously the Dir
Everything We Know About 'Percy Jackson And The Olympians' Season 3 So Far
Disney's Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 is coming soon. The show was renewed very early, back in March 2025, even before Season 2 aired. Production ha
Liza Colon-Zayas Joins Hulu's David Shore Legal Drama 'Conviction'
Liza Colon-Zayas, who won an Emmy for her role on FX's The Bear, has joined the cast of Hulu's new legal drama Conviction. She will be a recurring guest star, t
'Army Of Thieves' Matthias Schweighöfer Latest To Join New Line's 'The Conjuring: First Communion'
German actor Matthias Schweighofer, known for Oppenheimer and Army of Thieves, has joined the cast of The Conjuring: First Communion. His role has not been reve
How Wife Katie Thurston's Cancer Battle Changed Jeff Arcuri & Shaped His Debut Netflix Special – Comedy Means Business Podcast
Comedian Jeff Arcuri's debut Netflix comedy special was shaped by a very personal struggle. In 2025, his partner Katie Thurston, known from The Bachelorette, wa
▶️ 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.
Judge orders pause on Paramount-Warner merger after challenge from 12 states
A federal judge has ordered an $81 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt for at least two weeks. Twelve states led by California s
AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for failing to stop sale of illegal and fake goods
The European Union has fined AliExpress a record €550 million ($470 million) for allowing fake and dangerous goods to be sold on its platform. The fine is the b
Gilt yields edge higher as Andy Burnham promises to 'meet fiscal rules' as prime minister - as it happened
UK government borrowing costs went up on the day Andy Burnham became prime minister. He promised to follow the country's fiscal rules despite the challenges ahe
European gas prices surge amid fears US-Iran war will cause winter shortages
European gas prices have hit a four-month high as the US-Iran conflict raises fears of winter shortages. The Dutch natural gas benchmark briefly rose above €60
It's getting easier for terminally ill people to end their own lives. What to know as laws change.
More places around the world are making it legal for terminally ill people to choose to end their own lives. New laws are expanding access to assisted dying for
I will claim Social Security early. Why do so few people talk about the elephant in the room?
A growing number of people are choosing to claim Social Security benefits early rather than waiting for full retirement age. The author of this article argues t