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Wednesday 29 July 2026 — every story from this day
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🇦🇺 Local (10)
Guardian Essential poll: Angus Taylor's approval rating crashes and One Nation support plateaus
The latest Guardian Essential poll shows Opposition Leader Angus Taylor's approval rating has crashed, while One Nation's primary vote has plateaued at 25%, dow
Royal commission into Victorian construction sector could boost Labor's chances at state election, expert says
New Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has announced a royal commission into alleged corruption in the construction sector as his first act in office, including on B
Anger at Labor as Rex Patrick faces potential six-figure legal fee if he loses Aukus documents battle
The federal government is seeking an order to force former senator Rex Patrick to pay up to $150,000 in legal costs if he loses a Freedom of Information battle
Angus Taylor has inadvertently taken centre stage in an Icac hearing – and the fallout could be profound
Federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has been named in an NSW Icac hearing as a potential donor to a conservative Liberal Party factional group being investig
Banks charged mortgage holders $55m in extra interest after offset account errors, Asic finds
Asic has found that banks charged mortgage holders $55 million in extra interest due to faulty offset account errors. In one case, a bank accidentally unlinked
Ben Carroll announces royal commission into construction sector in first act as new Victorian premier
Ben Carroll was sworn in as Victoria's premier after Jacinta Allan resigned following a tumultuous 48 hours for Labor. In his first act, Carroll announced a roy
Ben Carroll will want to distance himself from Jacinta Allan's unpopularity – but will that be enough to save Victorian Labor? | Jon Faine
Columnist Jon Faine argues that Victoria's new premier Ben Carroll will try to distance himself from his predecessors. Carroll will avoid the 'Dan Andrews look'
The (spin) doctor is in: the Albanese government is in good health, but that could all vanish in an instant | Peter Lewis
Spin doctor Peter Lewis offers a health check on the Albanese government as it approaches the midpoint of its second term. He diagnoses Labor with 'strong vital
Gina Rinehart paid for Pauline Hanson's flights from London to attend Dolce & Gabbana show in Sicily
Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart paid for One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's return flights from London to Sicily so she could attend an exclusive Dolce & Gabba
Australians in end-of-life agony can't always see a doctor. Telehealth can help them die with dignity | Andrew Denton
Andrew Denton argues that Australians suffering at the end of life cannot always access a doctor in person, and telehealth should be allowed for voluntary assis
🌍 World (16)
‘The dream I carried is gone’: Miscarriages rise amid trauma of Gaza’s war
Nuha Abu Lebda, a Palestinian woman in Gaza, has lost three pregnancies since Israel's war on Gaza began in October 2023. She was forcibly displaced multiple ti
Uganda declares end to Ebola outbreak
Uganda has officially declared itself free of Ebola after completing a mandatory 42-day monitoring period with no new cases detected. The outbreak had 20 confir
Lindsey Graham ‘almost cried’ tears of joy over war on Iran, footage shows
Newly released documentary footage shows the late US Senator Lindsey Graham saying he 'almost cried' tears of joy when the US and Israel launched strikes on Ira
Wildfire leaves Biscarrosse commercial district in ruins
A devastating wildfire in southwestern France has destroyed large parts of the commercial district in Biscarrosse, a town in the Landes region. Business owners
War on Iran: Phase II: Day 17
On Day 17 of Phase II of the US-Israel war on Iran, US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are back on, claiming that Tehran is 'begging' for a d
Online scam centres fuelling human trafficking worldwide, warns UN agency
The IOM has warned that human trafficking through online scam centers is one of the world's fastest-growing forms of trafficking. Victims from more than 80 coun
What are Trump’s military options?
An analysis by military expert Harlan Ullman outlines Trump's options in the Iran war. Trump reportedly put massive attacks on hold after a White House meeting.
Iran rejects Trump frozen funds plan, warns ships of Hormuz transit ban
Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that ships damaged by Iran in the Gulf would be compensated from frozen Iranian funds. IRGC spokesperson Ebr
Cambodia Accuses Thailand of Deliberately Delaying Border Talks
Cambodia has accused Thailand of deliberately delaying land border negotiations by linking them to a separate maritime dispute. Cambodia's foreign ministry said
Cambodia Seeks Foreign Investment as Economy Faces Growing Pressure
Cambodia is seeking hundreds of millions or possibly billions of dollars in new investment from the United States and South Korea as its economy faces mounting
Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.
Uefa & Burnham criticise Infantino World Cup plan
Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant'
Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.
Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry
It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.
Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation
The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.
The cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe - the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightback
The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Ozlo's Sleepbuds 2 build on Bose's sleep earbud legacy
Ozlo, a sleep earbuds startup founded by former Bose engineers, has launched Sleepbuds 2. The new model costs $279, a 12% increase over the original. Key improv
The robot NASA hired to lift a orbital telescope is tumbling out of control
A Katalyst Space robot called LINK, launched on July 3 to grab and lift NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory to a higher orbit, is now tumbling out of control.
Waymo, robotaxi operators face fresh scrutiny over emergency response failures
Waymo and other robotaxi operators are facing new scrutiny and possible federal requirements over how their autonomous vehicles interact with emergency responde
eBay reaches $56M settlement with e-commerce newsletter writers it terrorized in 2019
eBay and three former executives have agreed to pay $56 million to settle a lawsuit from Ina and David Steiner, a married couple who ran the EcommerceBytes news
These App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI era
Despite predictions that AI agents would replace traditional apps, the App Store is experiencing a boom. New app launches in 2026 are up 60% year-over-year glob
HBO Max embraces vertical video with a new 'Shorts' feed
HBO Max is adding a TikTok-like vertical video feed called 'Shorts' to its platform, along with an experimental AI-powered conversational search feature. The Sh
Saudi prince buys 5% stake in Lucid Motors
Prince Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud, a member of the Saudi royal family, has purchased a 5% stake in Lucid Motors, increasing the Kingdom's overall ownership of
AI leaders sign statement asking the government to do something about automated AI
Employees of OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Thinking Machines, Microsoft, Mistral, and other leading AI labs have signed a joint statement to the US governmen
Is it illegal to trick the US government into wiping your phone during a questionably legal search?
A Georgia man named Samuel Tunick was charged with a felony for allegedly wiping his phone while being questioned by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offi
AI's finally expensive enough to make Wall Street nervous
Investors got an unpleasant surprise from Google during earnings season: the company increased its spending estimate to as much as $205 billion, up from a previ
This comfy gaming headset that can play audio from two sources is $25
The EPOS H3 Hybrid gaming headset is on sale for $25, a significant discount. This headset combines wired and Bluetooth audio sources, allowing users to hear au
Logitech will pull a Nintendo — only European mice will come with replaceable batteries
Logitech has announced that only European customers will get mice with user-replaceable batteries, following a similar move by Nintendo with the Switch 2. EU re
Apple won't turn on any 'restricted mode' for missed lease payments
Apple has confirmed it will not limit the functionality of devices leased through its new Upgrade program if customers miss payments. Apple spokesperson Brian B
New Yorkers will soon need to verify their age to access algorithmic feeds
New York's SAFE for Kids Act, taking effect January 25, 2027, will require New Yorkers to verify their age before accessing algorithmic feeds on platforms like
🎮 Gaming (7)
The Iniu 10,000mAh Power Bank Will More Than Double Nintendo Switch 2 Play Time for Less Than $10
IGN reported on a deal for the Iniu 10,000mAh power bank, which costs less than $10 and can more than double the play time of the Nintendo Switch 2. The Nintend
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Is Finally Streaming on Crunchyroll
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, the latest film in the popular anime franchise, has finally arrived on Crunchyroll for streaming. The film is the direct continua
For Today Only, Save $900 Off the Asus ROG Flow Z13 Ultra-Portable Gaming Laptop With 64GB of RAM
IGN reported a limited-time deal on the Asus ROG Flow Z13, an ultra-portable gaming laptop, with a $900 discount. The Z13 is a unique device in the gaming lapto
The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Is One of the Best PC Gaming Controllers Under $50, and It's Less Than Half That Price
IGN reported a deal on the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C, a PC gaming controller that is already considered one of the best options under $50, and it is now available for
Today’s Best Deals: Ghost of Tsushima, Stranger Things Deluxe 4K UHD, and Resident Evil Requiem
IGN published its daily roundup of the best deals for July 28, 2026, featuring discounts on Ghost of Tsushima (likely a video game), Stranger Things Deluxe 4K U
Get All of the Dungeon Crawler Carl Books for $21 With This Amazon Kindle Deal
IGN reported an Amazon Kindle deal that lets readers get all of the Dungeon Crawler Carl books for just $21. Dungeon Crawler Carl is a popular litRPG (literary
Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 First Look Teases Return of Quinn, New Kills, and More
IGN published a first look at Dexter: Resurrection Season 2, teasing the return of the character Quinn, along with new kills and more surprises. Dexter: Resurre
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Look Out, Here Comes 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day': $465M WW Opening Set To Be 2nd Biggest Ever For Sony – Preview
Sony and Marvel Studios' 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is projected to open with an estimated $465 million globally, making it the second biggest opening ever for
'I Will Find You' Enters Netflix's Most Popular List As Streamer's Harlan Coben Deal Continues To Deliver
Harlan Coben's 'I Will Find You', starring Sam Worthington, has become Netflix's biggest original scripted debut of 2026, collecting 7.3 million views during th
'Oh, Mary!' Back To Sell-Out With Meg Stalter; 'Ragtime' Breaks House Record With $1.6M Gross – Broadway Box Office
Broadway box office rebounded last week, with total gross for 30 productions jumping 13% to $34,864,840 and attendance of 273,061 — up 7% over the previous week
Mike Flanagan In Talks To EP Amazon MGM Studios Henry Cavill 'Warhammer 40,000' TV Series
Mike Flanagan, the acclaimed horror director behind 'The Haunting of Hill House' and 'Midnight Mass', is in talks to join Amazon MGM Studios' 'Warhammer 40,000'
Amazon Developing Half-Hour Marriage Comedy From Atsuko Okatsuka & Josh Rabinowitz; Hiro Murai And Ramy Youssef Among EPs
Amazon is developing a new half-hour comedy series from stand-up comedian Atsuko Okatsuka and writer Josh Rabinowitz. The series is a starring vehicle for Okats
'Star Wars' Franchise Visual Effects Workers Unionize With IATSE
A group of US-based visual effects workers across the Star Wars franchise have organised with IATSE. The new bargaining unit includes workers contributing to ti
▶️ 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.
New Victorian premier Ben Carroll says 'I will do things differently' – as it happened
Ben Carroll became the new Premier of Victoria, Australia, after successfully challenging Jacinta Allan in a Labor leadership spill. Carroll promised to do thin
About 900,000 Origin Energy customers affected by hack as company admits it was warned weeks before public told
Origin Energy, Australia's largest energy retailer, has admitted that a data breach affected 900,000 current and former customers. The company also revealed it
I noticed a customer review I think might be fake. In Australia, are businesses allowed to do this?
A reader named Jade wrote to The Guardian's consumer affairs column after finding suspicious testimonials on the website of NannyLane Australia, a service descr
EBay and ex-executives to pay $55.7m to couple sent cockroaches in harassment campaign
eBay and three former executives agreed to pay 5.7 million to settle a lawsuit from David and Ina Steiner, who ran the EcommerceBytes newsletter. The couple was
South Korean stock market at three-month low as AI sell-off intensifies
The AI stock sell-off intensified, driving South Korea market to a three-month low. SK Hynix and Samsung fell over 10%, dragging the Kospi down 11.5%. US chip s
GSK heads to Cambridge with long-awaited positive vibes | Nils Pratley
GSK is moving more than 1,000 scientists to a new £400 million research and development center in Cambridge, UK. The company is closing its historic Stevenage f