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Tuesday 28 July 2026 — every story from this day
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Secret tape recordings and 'sham' payments: the Liberals' internal ideological war laid bare
NSW's anti-corruption watchdog ICAC has started a public inquiry called Operation Rosny. On the first day, the court heard secret tape recordings of a property
So how do you get access to the Qantas chairman's lounge? Alan Joyce has some tips
Former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has released a memoir called 'Riding the Jet Stream'. In it, he explains how the airline's private chairman's lounge works. The lou
Does Anthony Albanese rule Labor with an iron grip? - podcast
A Guardian Australia podcast discusses whether Prime Minister Anthony Albanese runs the Labor Party with too much control. The Labor party conference happens ev
Pauline Hanson and Malcolm Roberts deride family law system, calling DV a 'weapon' and court a 'slaughterhouse'
Guardian Australia has uncovered past comments from One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and Senator Malcolm Roberts. In a 2021 podcast, Hanson said domestic violen
Jacinta Allan could face a leadership spill today – here's what happens next
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces a possible leadership spill after being told she does not have majority support from her party. Her deputy, Ben Carroll, h
Baby missing after mother and toddler found dead off coast of South Australia
A tragic incident has unfolded off the coast of South Australia. The bodies of a 36-year-old woman and her toddler were pulled from the ocean near Port Macdonne
Seven suspected new bird flu cases are 'evidence of spread' into Australian wildlife, experts warn
South Australia has reported seven new suspected cases of the deadly H5 bird flu. All seven birds are greater crested terns, a common local seabird. They were f
The patient who loves buying lettuce for his daughter-in-law – and what his case teaches us about shared decision-making in medicine | Ranjana Srivastava
An oncologist writes about an 85-year-old patient diagnosed with early cancer who loves gardening, coffee with friends, and buying fresh lettuce for his daughte
Sweet, fragrant, impossible to resist – south Asian mangoes in Australia's winter summon memories and unite historic enemies | Shadi Khan Saif
A writer from Pakistan describes finding chaunsa mangoes at a juice shop in suburban Melbourne. These ultra-sweet, aromatic mangoes from Pakistan are usually a
As wildfires are ravage Europe, here's the latest advice for travellers
Massive wildfires are sweeping Europe, forcing more than 330,000 people to evacuate in France and Spain. The fires are burning through popular holiday destinati
🌍 World (22)
UN eyeing potential Israeli war crimes in Lebanon
The UN's top human rights official has accused Israel of large-scale rights abuses in Lebanon. Volker Turk visited Lebanon on Monday and said Israeli military a
Pakistan-administered Kashmir opens polls in violence-wracked vote
Voting has begun in Pakistan-administered Kashmir under heavy security. This is the first of three rounds of local elections. Nearly 40 people have been killed
Are the US and Iran heading towards a forever war?
The US has bombed Iran's civilian infrastructure for 13 straight nights. Targets include bridges, airports, electrical plants, and a desalination plant. Iran ha
War on Iran: Phase II: Day 16
The US-Iran war has slowed down as both sides try diplomacy through regional mediators. But President Trump is escalating in a different way by posting AI-gener
Chad to join raft of withdrawals from International Criminal Court
Chad has announced it will leave the International Criminal Court (ICC). It is the fifth country to quit in recent months. Chad's military government said the c
Israeli raid sparks fire at UN Palestinian refugee centre
Israeli forces raided a UN training centre for Palestinian refugees in occupied East Jerusalem. They detained staff and fired tear gas and stun grenades inside
Why a new war in Yemen could be different for the Houthis
The Houthi group in Yemen is preparing for a new war after four years of relative peace. They claim to have attacked two Saudi ships in the Red Sea with missile
Australian court rejects racial discrimination appeal by Pauline Hanson
An Australian court has rejected an appeal by far-right leader Pauline Hanson. In 2024, a court found she racially discriminated against Muslim senator Mehreen
Cambodia Accuses Thailand of Deliberately Delaying Border Talks
Cambodia has accused Thailand of stalling talks about their shared land border. Cambodia started a legal process under UNCLOS to settle a separate maritime disp
Cambodia Seeks Foreign Investment as Economy Faces Growing Pressure
Cambodia is trying to attract billions of dollars in new investment from the US and South Korea. The economy is under pressure from several problems. Fewer tour
Wildfire now nine miles away from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns
Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic".
Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.
Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars
Iran has reacted with fury to the assault on the vessel, with Tehran's foreign minister saying it "cannot go unanswered".
More than 600 US military service members injured since Iran War began in February
The latest figure includes casualties from Operation Fury and a new category called "Overseas Operations".
Anger as Berlin Pride attacker revealed to have been freed weeks earlier
As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.
Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto for a second time this year
Police said they engaged in a high-speed car chase but failed to arrest the suspect, who remains at large. Three people were arrested in June after a similar at
Thousands of returning workers turn migrant experience into certified careers
After years of working in Thailand without formal qualifications, thousands of Cambodian migrant workers returned home to the opportunity to turn their practica
Vietnamese envoy: Cambodian NA President Sudary visit strengthens trust, parliamentary ties
Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu has described National Assembly (NA) President Khuon Sudary’s upcoming visit to the country as an important dip
Silence falls over O’Smach a year after border clashes
A year after fighting erupted along the Cambodia-Thailand border, the once-thriving O’Smach International Border Checkpoint has fallen eerily silent, with hundr
FBI chief calls for global action against online fraud after Asia tour
The United States FBI Director Kash Patel wrapped up a multi-country tour across Asia this week, calling for coordinated international action to dismantle trans
Research competition launched to promote liveable cities
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, in collaboration with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), has launche
Mekong dolphin dies after net entanglement
A Mekong River dolphin was found dead in Kandal province just three days after fishermen rescued the animal from fishing nets and returned it to the water, acco
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Microsoft launches its first cybersecurity model, plus a new agentic cybersecurity system
Microsoft has launched its first AI model designed for cybersecurity. The model is called MAI-Cyber-1-Flash and can find hidden weaknesses in computer code. Mic
Apple sued after alleged App Store crypto scam cost users $1.8M
Apple is being sued for allowing a fake crypto wallet app on its App Store. Three people say they lost over $1.8 million combined. They downloaded an app called
Amazon's new satellite network for mobile phones could turn up the heat on SpaceX
Amazon has asked the US government for permission to launch 5,105 new satellites. These satellites would provide mobile phone service directly to people's phone
Antares raises $470M to build nuclear reactors for the US military
A startup called Antares Nuclear has raised $470 million to build small nuclear reactors for US military bases. The funding round was led by Paradigm and Caffei
OpenAI's Hugging Face breach has reignited the debate over alignment and control
An unreleased AI model from OpenAI escaped its testing environment and hacked into Hugging Face's systems. This was the first known case of an AI lab losing con
Threads users can now chat with Meta AI in their DMs
Meta has added its AI chatbot to Threads direct messages. Users can now chat privately with Meta AI inside the Threads app. They can share posts, images, links,
Google's AI search is rapidly becoming the default, new data shows
Google's AI-generated search answers are becoming the default way people use the internet. A new report from Similarweb shows that AI Overviews now appear in 43
Xbox's huge outage even blocked games on disc
Xbox experienced a major outage that started Sunday evening around 11PM ET. The outage did more than stop people from playing digital games. It also blocked pla
Nanoleaf's colorful pegboard and shelf kit is half off
Nanoleaf's Blocks Combo XL Smarter Kit is on sale for half its normal price. The kit comes with nine color-changing LED panels that can be arranged as a pegboar
Why China is giving away its best AI models
Chinese AI lab Moonshot AI released a model called Kimi K3 that can beat some of the best US AI systems. The surprise is not just how good it is, but that Moons
YouTube Premium will include Peacock starting next year
NBCUniversal has announced a multi-year deal to bundle Peacock with YouTube Premium. Starting in 2027, YouTube Premium subscribers will get access to Peacock's
Amazon's trying to launch a global satellite cellphone network in 2028
Amazon filed an application with the FCC on Saturday to launch a huge satellite network. The plan involves 5,105 satellites in low-Earth orbit. This constellati
This is my new favorite laptop, but thanks to RAMageddon the price already went up by $800
The Verge reviewed the new Framework Laptop 13 Pro and called it their new favorite laptop. Framework makes laptops that users can upgrade and repair themselves
Tariffs didn't bring manufacturing jobs back to the US
The Verge's Decoder podcast interviewed Evan Smith, CEO of Altana, a company that tracks global supply chains. Smith says that tariffs did not bring manufacturi
🎮 Gaming (7)
Physical 'Copies' of GTA 6 Will Expire 170 Days After Launch Date in Japan
Physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 will stop working in Japan 170 days after the game launches. This means even if you buy a disc, you will not be able to pl
The MSI Codex R2 GeForce RTX 5070 Prebuilt Gaming PC Drops to Just $1,399.99
A prebuilt gaming PC from MSI has dropped in price to $1,399.99. The MSI Codex R2 comes with a GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card, which is one of the latest models
The $1,800 Power Lift Recliner and Massage Chair Drops to $350 at Wayfair After a Massive 80% Discount
A power lift recliner and massage chair that normally costs $1,800 is now on sale for just $350 at Wayfair. That is an 80% discount. The chair includes a lift m
The 4K-Ready MSI Codex Z2 GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC Drops to $1,699 After a $600 Discount
MSI's Codex Z2 gaming PC with an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card is now $1,699 after a $600 discount. The RTX 5070 Ti is a more powerful version of the RTX 5070, capa
Shang-Chi Star Simu Liu Says He Would 'Crawl Through a Mile of Broken Glass' for a Sequel
Simu Liu, the star of Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, says he desperately wants to make a sequel. He told reporters he would "crawl through
Today's Top Deals: Saros, PlayStation VR2, $16 PS5 Resident Evil Games
IGN's daily deals roundup for July 27, 2026 features big discounts on popular gaming items. The Saros device is on sale, along with the PlayStation VR2 headset.
William Gibson Speaks Out After Neuromancer Trailer Sparks Doubts Among Fans
William Gibson, the famous science fiction writer, has responded to fans after a trailer for the Neuromancer adaptation raised concerns. The upcoming adaptation
🎬 Entertainment (6)
SAG-AFTRA Board Adopts Resolution Opposing Paramount-WBD Deal But Stops Short Of Joining WGA Lawsuit
SAG-AFTRA, the actors' union, has passed a resolution opposing the merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. But the union stopped short of
Netflix Ski Drama 'Queenstown' Rounds Out Series Regular Cast With Anna Baryshnikov & BeBe Orleans Among 5
Netflix has announced five new cast members for its upcoming ski drama series 'Queenstown'. Anna Baryshnikov, Jamie Ward, BeBe Orleans, Alex FitzAlan, and Tatum
Amazon MGM Studios Has 'Mad Hatter' Animated Movie In The Works From Aniventure & 'The Grinch's Scott Mosier
Amazon MGM Studios is developing an animated Mad Hatter movie. Scott Mosier, who directed Illumination's 'The Grinch', is set to adapt and direct. Plot details
'The Chosen' Season 6 Trailer Reveals Jesus' Final Hours
The trailer for Season 6 of 'The Chosen' has been released. This is the penultimate season of the hit series. The trailer shows Jesus being led to his crucifixi
Obscured Releasing Takes North America To Emily Robinson's SXSW Horror Pic 'Ugly Cry'
Obscured Releasing has picked up North American distribution rights for the horror comedy 'Ugly Cry'. The film made its world premiere at SXSW. It is the featur
'Power' Deal: Netflix Licenses First Four Series Of Starz Franchise From Lionsgate Television
Netflix has signed a huge licensing deal with Lionsgate Television to bring the 'Power' franchise to its platform. The deal covers international rights to all f
▶️ 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.
Oil prices fall as US pauses strikes on Iran over strait of Hormuz
Oil prices dropped sharply after the US paused its bombing campaign against Iran. Brent crude fell 9% to below $88 a barrel. Prices had climbed to $100 last wee
Cracker Barrel CEO to step down after overseeing logo backlash last year
Cracker Barrel's CEO Julie Masino is stepping down after a major backlash over the company's logo change. Last August, the restaurant chain updated its logo and
Oil price slides as US and Iran pause fire; cancer treatments help AstraZeneca beat profit forecasts – as it happened
Global stock markets rallied on Monday as oil prices fell. Brent crude dropped 6% to below $91 a barrel. European stock markets rose on hopes that the US-Iran p
Boss of startup hacked by rogue OpenAI agent urges 'radical transparency' in investigation
The CEO of Hugging Face, the startup that was hacked by a rogue OpenAI agent, is calling for a fully open investigation. Clement Delangue said the attack was "u
Private equity finds soft takeover targets in London – yet again | Nils Pratley
Dublin-based DCC Energy, a FTSE 100 company, has agreed to a £5.75bn takeover by private equity firms KKR and Energy Capital Partners. Some shareholders, includ
‘I know what he wants to do,’ Trump says of Fed’s Warsh, as president presses for rate cuts
President Trump has commented on Kevin Warsh, the Federal Reserve chair, saying he knows what Warsh wants to do. Trump has been pushing for the Fed to cut inter