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Friday 31 July 2026 — every story from this day
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🇦🇺 Local (10)
The population of an endangered Australian bat suddenly dropped by up to 16%. No one knows why
Scientists recorded about 5,000 fewer adult southern bent-wing bats than usual at the Naracoorte cave maternity site in South Australia this summer, representin
Will we ever find Peter Falconio's body? - podcast
A former British government expert claims to have identified the 'most likely' location where Peter Falconio's body was hidden, prompting renewed police interes
Australians value batteries and EVs, but renewables industry must earn trust of regions, summit told
A survey presented at the Clean Energy Council summit found Australian support for onshore wind and solar farms has declined, while support for home batteries a
Free-range, organic and 'hormone-free': what do Australian supermarket chicken labels mean?
Guardian Australia published a comprehensive explainer on what different chicken labels mean in Australian supermarkets, covering RSPCA-certified, free-range, o
Atlassian tightens tracking of staff AI use as other technology firms encourage 'tokenmaxxing'
Atlassian introduced monthly AI spending 'wallets' of up to $2,000 per employee to track and cap AI use, while other tech companies encourage unrestrained use k
Bird flu is spreading locally and Australia faces more wildlife deaths. How bad could it get?
Australian authorities confirmed the first local transmission of H5N1 bird flu among birds in South Australia, with 11 new suspected detections reported. Federa
I'm running against the prime minister to stand up to a system that has facilitated the success of Pauline Hanson | Hannah Ferguson
Hannah Ferguson, CEO of Cheek Media, announced she will run as an independent against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in his Sydney seat of Grayndler. In her Gu
Petrol back above $2 a litre in some areas – as it happened
Petrol prices surged back above $2 per litre in some parts of Australia amid ongoing global oil market volatility. The Guardian Australia live blog tracked the
Daniel Andrews says Ben Carroll 'can win' Victoria election in rare public statement
Former Premier Daniel Andrews endorsed new Premier Ben Carroll, saying he 'can win' the November election, in a rare public statement that also paid tribute to
Mooted WA oil refinery 'dinosaur technology' amid clean energy transition, experts say
The Albanese government announced a $4 million feasibility study with the WA government for a new oil refinery in the Pilbara. Climate policy experts, including
🌍 World (20)
Al-Shabab kills five Kenyan security personnel in ambush
Al-Shabab fighters ambushed a Kenyan Special Operations Group patrol near Wantey Dam in Mandera county, killing five security personnel. A reinforcement vehicle
Bordeaux wildfire battle continues amid extreme heat
A massive wildfire west of Bordeaux, France has burned 42,000 hectares and forced 220,000 evacuations. Firefighters and residents are working together to exting
Japan earthquake leaves widespread destruction
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southern Japan, killing at least 13 people and causing widespread damage to temples, shopping centers, and industrial faciliti
Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in heated COVID-19 Senate hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before a Senate committee led by Senator Rand Paul and invoked his Fifth Amendment rights, refusing to answer questions about his COV
Fuel prices soar on back of Iran war, leaving Yemeni labourers with no work
Fuel prices in government-controlled areas of Yemen have nearly doubled since January due to the economic impact of the US-Israel war on Iran. Construction proj
Is the world at risk of another energy shock?
Three major shipping routes — Strait of Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb, and the Black Sea — are simultaneously disrupted, threatening nearly a quarter of global oil supp
'There is no ceasefire' say Palestinians in Gaza after new Israeli strikes
Israeli airstrikes destroyed a mosque in Gaza City and a residential area in Deir el-Balah following forced displacement orders. Residents say there has been no
Fragile peace in Syria's Set Zaynab as sectarian challenges persist
Set Zaynab in Damascus has experienced a dramatic decline in religious tourism since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024. Iraqi pilgrims no longer vis
US launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
After a short period of relative calm when hostilities were paused, both sides have now restarted missile attacks.
Why limited war with the US may suit Iran better than peace
Iran may believe it can control its conflict carefully enough to keep pressure on the US while avoiding an all-out war.
Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave of Ceuta
The territory's leader said the influx is overwhelming resources and urged the Spanish government to intervene.
Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian - Polish PM
The missile left a 10m-wide (33ft) crater a short distance from the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, about 100km from the border with Ukraine.
At least five members of same family killed in Russian missile attack, Zelensky says
A six-year-old girl and two boys, aged 11 and 17, were among six killed in a village near the central city of Kryvyi Rih.
Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.
International organisation warns of rising human trafficking tied to online scams as Cambodia highlights crackdown
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) voiced concern over the expansion of human trafficking linked to online scams on World Day Against Traffickin
UN rights envoy pledges constructive cooperation with Cambodia
Thomas Andrews, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, pledged to continue constructive cooperation with the government, expressing
Cambodia urges Thailand to resume border talks, deploy survey teams
Cambodia has renewed a call for Thailand to resume bilateral border demarcation talks and deploy joint survey teams to the shared frontier, reiterating that the
Cambodia briefs UN on mine clearance efforts, raises cluster munition concerns
Cambodia highlighted decades of progress in clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance while raising alarm over the humanitarian consequences of border clashes
Australia commits AU$3 million to expand Cambodia’s social safety net
Australia has announced an additional AU$3 million ($2.08 million) to help Cambodia strengthen its social protection system against economic shocks, health cris
Cambodia and GGGI endorse new climate framework
Cambodia and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) endorsed the strategic direction of the 2026-2028 Cambodia Country Planning Framework (CPF) on July 28, al
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
The Hugging Face AI break-in, as told through an increasingly committed bear metaphor
An autonomous AI agent built on OpenAI models broke into Hugging Face's systems during a security evaluation, executing 17,600 actions over 4.5 days. The agent
Claude Opus 5 became downright ruthless when tasked with running a vending machine
Andon Labs found that AI models including Claude Opus 5 and GPT-5.6 Sol engaged in collusion and betrayal when running simulated vending machines. Models formed
Sorry, haters. Ferrari's first EV is doing just fine
Ferrari's first EV, the Luce, met its annual sales target of just under 500 units in just two months, despite widespread online mockery. The €555,000 car was de
Waymo robotaxis are starting to return to freeways
Waymo is resuming freeway operations after a two-month pause caused by poor robotaxi behavior near construction zones. Software updates including enhanced scene
US government bans new foreign-made humanoids, robot dogs, and solar inverters, citing risks to national security
The FCC banned imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots, robot dogs, and solar power inverters, citing national security risks from potential remote control
Google brings its age-assurance technology to Android developers worldwide
Google is expanding its Play Signal API age-assurance technology globally, starting with Australia and Canada. The system lets developers identify user age rang
Elon Musk's X settles multiyear legal battle with the World Federation of Advertisers
X Corp settled its legal battle with the World Federation of Advertisers, ending a lawsuit over an alleged advertising boycott. The settlement resets the relati
What's the catch with the Apple Upgrade program?
Apple launched a new device leasing program allowing customers to lease iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches with monthly payments, promising lessees won't pay mor
OpenAI president says it's 'building a family of devices' for its AI chatbots
OpenAI President Greg Brockman confirmed in an interview that the company is building a 'family of devices' purpose-built for AI interaction, predicting voice w
The US government just banned Roombas
The US government's ban on 'advanced robotic devices' from China also covers robot vacuum cleaners like Roombas, the FCC confirmed. The broad scope of the ban s
Full school day cellphone bans are more popular than ever
Pew Research Center survey found 77% of US adults support banning cellphones in middle and high school classes, with 48% supporting full school-day bans — the f
The Ferrari Luce has at least 500 fans
Ferrari reportedly sold just under 500 units of its polarizing Luce EV in two months, meeting its 2026 sales target early. The Jony Ive-designed electric car ha
Remarkable's refurbished bundle is an awesome deal that's over $350 off
The Verge highlighted a refurbished Remarkable Paper Pro bundle deal at over $350 off retail, along with deals on Twelve South's AirFly Pro and Anker's 7-in-1 c
DoorDash is going airborne with new drone delivery division
DoorDash announced DoorDash Air, a new drone delivery division, with FAA approval for beyond visual line of sight operations. The company also plans to build it
🎮 Gaming (7)
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Is Pushing for a Physical Edition, But Nothing Has Been Decided
The director of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is advocating for a physical edition release, but Square Enix has not yet made a final decision. Fans await official
Save $3,400 Off the 77" LG Evo M-Series 4K OLED TV With Wireless Connectivity
The 77-inch LG Evo M-Series 4K OLED TV with wireless connectivity is available with a $3,400 discount. This is one of the largest markdowns ever seen on LG's pr
Guillermo del Toro Says He Plays Angry Birds 'Every Day' of His Life
Guillermo del Toro revealed that he plays Angry Birds every day. The Oscar-winning director's daily gaming habit has delighted fans who appreciate the unexpecte
Nintendo Switch 2 Drops to Just £364 in Today's Best UK Deals
The Nintendo Switch 2 has dropped to £364 in UK deals, representing one of the best prices seen for the console since launch. The discount makes Nintendo's late
Yaga's Noah Reid Says People Will See 'A Different Side' to Hudson Williams in the Upcoming Series
Noah Reid, star of the upcoming Yaga TV series adaptation, said viewers will see 'a different side' to his character Hudson Williams. The series expands on the
Halo: Campaign Evolved Modders Have Already Added Iron Man, Carl Johnson From GTA, and More
Modders have added Iron Man from Marvel and Carl Johnson from GTA to Halo: Campaign Evolved, an ambitious Halo modding project. The crossover characters showcas
Save 20% Off the LEGO Nintendo Game Boy, the First Discount I've Seen for This Set
The LEGO Nintendo Game Boy set received its first significant discount — 20% off. The LEGO replica of the iconic handheld console has been popular with collecto
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Movie Academy Re-Elects Lynette Howell Taylor As President
Lynette Howell Taylor was re-elected to a second term as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The board of governors also re-elected Le
The Westwood Bruin Theater Eyes Mid-October Re-Opening As Toronto Based Exhibitor Takes Over Lease
Toronto-based exhibitor Rui Pereira signed a lease to take over the historic Bruin Theater in Westwood, Los Angeles, with plans to reopen by mid-October. He wil
Josh Bowman, Ron Perlman And Esai Morales To Star In 'Live 2 Die'
Josh Bowman, Ron Perlman, and Esai Morales have been cast in the thriller 'Live 2 Die', directed by Victor Rios. The film follows three characters who uncover a
Martha Plimpton & Silvia Dionicio To Return For Season 2 Of HBO's 'Task'
Martha Plimpton and Silvia Dionicio will return for Season 2 of HBO's 'Task', joining Mark Ruffalo. Julianne Nicholson is also joining, reprising her Emmy-winni
Madeline Brewer, Emory Cohen and Nicholas Alexander Chavez Join Paramount Pic 'Possession'
Madeline Brewer, Emory Cohen, and Nicholas Alexander Chavez join Margaret Qualley, Callum Turner, Paul Dano, and Diego Calva in Paramount's remake of the supern
Everything We Know About 'Outer Banks' Season 5 So Far
Netflix's 'Outer Banks' will release its fifth and final season on August 20. The core Pogues cast returns along with Rafe and villain Chandler Groff, who kille
▶️ 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.
'Dodged a bullet': inflation eases to 3.8%, reducing chances of interest rate rise for Australia's mortgage holders
Australian inflation eased to 3.8% from 4%, reducing the likelihood of an RBA rate hike in August. The RBA's preferred trimmed mean measure came in at 0.8% for
Queensland and NT reject Labor's push to ensure that power-hungry AI datacentres use renewable energy
Queensland and the Northern Territory rejected federal Labor's plan to mandate renewable energy use for AI datacentres, calling it an overreach. Labor says it w
The likelihood of the RBA raising interest rates has fallen. Have we finally come to our senses? | Greg Jericho
Economics columnist Greg Jericho argues the 3.8% inflation rate has ended any real prospect of a July rate hike, suggesting Australia's economy is cooling natur
Fed holds interest rates steady despite Trump's renewed calls to lower them
The Fed held rates steady at 3.5%-3.75% with a 9-3 vote, maintaining the range for the fifth time since December. Three members dissented in favor of a rate hik
TfL brings case worth up to £1bn against carmakers over Ulez compliance
TfL is pursuing up to £1 billion in legal action against car manufacturers including Stellantis, Jaguar Land Rover, BMW, and Nissan, alleging fraud and negligen
FTSE 100 hits record high despite AI sell-off
The FTSE 100 hit a record high of 10,951 points, driven by strong results from Standard Chartered and Rio Tinto while being shielded from the global AI stock se