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Saturday 1 August 2026 — every story from this day
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Alan Jones wielded huge power, but now the legacy of his four-decade career will be decided by four months in court
Alan Jones is one of the most recognisable and polarising figures in Australian media history. Beginning his career as a school teacher and English master, Jone
Back to Back Barries: the fallout from a Victorian coup
Victorian politics was dramatically reshaped when Premier Jacinta Allan was ousted and replaced by Ben Carroll in a party room coup. The leadership spill marked
NSW should compensate elderly woman whose public housing was inundated with sewage, ombudsman finds
The NSW public housing system has faced sustained criticism over its handling of tenant complaints and maintenance issues. Homes NSW, the state's public housing
How the 'Braveheart' tribe of young Liberals descended from the Hills only to have their kilts lifted by Icac
The NSW Liberal Party has long been riven by factional battles between its moderate and conservative wings. The 'Reformers' emerged as a secretive sub-faction w
Is One Nation big enough for Barnaby Joyce and Pauline Hanson? Rumours of internal ructions abound
Barnaby Joyce's defection from the Nationals to One Nation in December 2025 was one of the most dramatic political moves in recent Australian history. The forme
The rise and fall of Alan Jones, once one of Australia's most influential radio hosts - video
This Guardian Australia video produced by Matilda Boseley and Bertin Huynh charts the extraordinary trajectory of Alan Jones' life and career. Born in regional
Back to Back Barries podcast: what the Vic spill means for federal politics
The Back to Back Barries podcast, hosted by veteran political observers Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy (with Jon Faine substituting this week), has become a must
Where is the money coming from? Albanese, Taylor and Hanson don't want to talk about it - and that's a problem
Political donations have long been a contentious issue in Australian democracy. While South Australia under Premier Peter Malinauskas moved to ban political don
Forced out of Australia's military due to his sexuality, David says an apology is 'long overdue' for veterans like him
Until as late as 1990, the Australian Defence Force maintained a policy prohibiting homosexual members from serving, resulting in discharge and conviction for c
Pauline Hanson's no 'good Muslims' comment don't breach hate speech laws, Australian federal police finds
Pauline Hanson, leader of One Nation, has a long history of controversial statements about Islam and Muslim Australians. In February 2026, she appeared on Sky N
🌍 World (20)
World reacts with cautious optimism to Hamas disarmament agreement
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been one of the most enduring and intractable conflicts in modern history, with roots stretching back to the early 20th cen
Western allies warn North Korean IT workers funding nuclear arsenal
North Korea has long been one of the world's most isolated and sanctioned nations, with its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs drawing widespread in
DR Congo Ebola epidemic becomes world's second largest outbreak
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has experienced more Ebola outbreaks than any other country, with this being the 11th recorded outbreak in the nation
Spain PM: Ceuta migrant surge a 'violation of territorial integrity'
Ceuta, a small Spanish enclave on the northern coast of Africa bordering Morocco, has been a flashpoint for migration disputes between Spain and Morocco for dec
Spain deploys military to Ceuta after migrant surge: What we know
Ceuta, one of two Spanish enclaves on the North African coast, has a population of approximately 85,000 people within its 18.5 square kilometers of territory. T
Palestinians in Gaza react to latest ceasefire deal
The people of Gaza have endured nearly three years of relentless warfare that has transformed the densely populated coastal strip into what humanitarian organiz
Approval for China's mega embassy in London was lawful, UK court rules
The planned Chinese embassy in London has been one of the most controversial diplomatic developments in UK-China relations in recent years. China purchased the
In Area Hit by Blaze, French Officials Failed to Enforce Wildfire Rules
France, like much of Southern Europe, has been experiencing increasingly severe wildfire seasons driven by climate change, with hotter temperatures, prolonged d
Spain's PM blames traffickers after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta from Morocco
Spain said most had returned to Morocco by Friday evening, as Italy suspended its Schengen agreement on free movement with Madrid.
Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza
The realities of politics, war, zero trust, the deaths of thousands and the destruction of Gaza will make any agreement very complicated.
Body of US climber the latest recovered after Pakistan avalanche
The bodies of two other climbers have already been recovered from the mountain, while others are still missing.
Peru's ex-president has 15-year jail sentence for corruption charges overturned
Ollanta Humala had been convicted of money laundering offences alongside his wife in 2025.
Hundreds escape Greek wildfire by sea as blazes continue across Europe
Around 500 people, mostly tourists, are evacuated by boat from Agios Vasileios after becoming trapped.
Fifa says 'nobody selling football' as plan continues
Football's governing body Fifa plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups.
Cambodia rules out trafficking in case of missing Singaporean woman
Cambodian authorities have ruled out human trafficking or online scam involvement in the case of a missing Singaporean woman, concluding that she traveled to Ph
UN expert says displaced Cambodians deserve to return home after witnessing border devastation
UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia Thomas Andrews has called on Cambodia and Thailand to work together to ensure the safe and sw
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Veterinarian jailed for involuntary manslaughter after fatal dengue injection
A 63-year-old veterinarian has been remanded in custody following the tragic death of a 13-year-old girl who was given an unauthorised injection for dengue feve
Irish woman arrested with 40kg of cannabis at Phnom Penh airport
A Northern Irish woman was arrested at Techo International Airport after officers seized more than 40kg of dried cannabis from her luggage.
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E-waste burning threatens public health with persistent heavy metals
Informal burning of electronic waste, specifically discarded lithium and alkaline batteries, is creating a silent public health crisis by discharging heavy meta
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Google nixes its Earth AI feature one day after launch, amid criticism it would spread misinformation
Google Earth has long been one of the most trusted sources of visual evidence for journalists, researchers, and the general public, providing satellite imagery
Fresh off its Wiz payout, Index Ventures raises $2B across three funds
Index Ventures is one of the most prominent and longest-standing venture capital firms in Europe and the United States, with a 30-year history of backing transf
VC-backed startups commit more fraud, and researchers think they know why
Fraud in the startup world has become an increasingly visible problem, with a string of high-profile cases in recent years involving tech founders who have been
Sam Altman isn't the only one who wants to pump the brakes on AI
For years, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was one of the most vocal advocates for rapid AI development and deployment, pushing the boundaries of what large language mode
Snapchat no longer rewards fully AI-generated Spotlight content
Snapchat's Spotlight feature, launched in 2020 as a competitor to TikTok, allows users to share short-form video content and earn rewards based on engagement. T
Siri AI could come with a paywall for power users
Apple has long been viewed as a laggard in the AI race, with its Siri digital assistant falling far behind competitors like Amazon's Alexa, Google Assistant, an
GM and Ford are talking less and less about EVs
Just a few years ago, General Motors and Ford — the two largest American automakers — were positioning electric vehicles as the centerpiece of their future stra
Google Earth's AI deepfake tool only lasted one day
Google Earth launched a new feature on Thursday that allowed users to edit satellite images with text prompts using AI, powered by an image generation model cal
The NHTSA is investigating 1.2 million Tesla vehicles over suspension failure reports
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a probe into nearly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles following complaints about suspension fai
Google might launch a 'Pixel Tag'
Google appears to be developing its own competitor to Apple's AirTag, according to evidence uncovered by 9to5Google. The publication obtained an image of a devi
The ban on robot vacuums won't make them safer, only worse
The FCC has banned all future robot vacuums manufactured outside the USA — effectively all robot vacuums on the market, since virtually none are made domestical
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a quirky life sim that's worth buying at this discount
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is the latest entry in Nintendo's quirky life simulation franchise, where players create Miis based on family, friends, and cel
Here's the problem with putting an AI image generator in Google Earth
This companion piece to the Google Earth AI deepfake story delves deeper into why the feature was fundamentally problematic from its inception. Even with Google
The major labels propose rules to keep AI slop off the charts
The three major record labels — Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group — have proposed new rules governing chart eligibility for songs involv
🎮 Gaming (7)
PlayStation 5 Video Games Are Heavily Discounted During Best Buy's Back to School Sale
Best Buy's Back to School sales have become a major event in the gaming calendar, offering significant discounts on hardware and software as the summer winds do
'The Fan's Dream Come True' - Marvel Comics Creators Lavish Praise on Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Spider-Man has been one of Marvel Comics' flagship characters since his introduction in Amazing Fantasy #15 in 1962. Over six decades, the character has gone th
X-Men Movie Casts Samara Weaving as the MCU's Emma Frost
The X-Men are finally joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe after years of anticipation following Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox in 2019, which brough
Everything Coming to HBO Max in August
HBO Max has established itself as one of the premier streaming services in the competitive streaming wars, combining the prestigious HBO library of original ser
AMD Reportedly Plans to Raise GPU Prices, Too
The GPU market has been in a state of flux for several years, with prices rising significantly across the board due to a combination of factors. The COVID-19 pa
Cyberpunk TCG: Exclusive Reveal of Jackie Welles and Judy Alvarez Cards
The Cyberpunk franchise, developed by CD Projekt Red, has become one of the most recognizable brands in gaming despite its famously troubled launch. Based on th
Square Enix Says Controversial Kingdom Hearts Collection Art Was the Result of 'Human Error,' Not Generative AI
Kingdom Hearts is one of Square Enix's most beloved franchises, a crossover series that combines Disney characters and worlds with Final Fantasy elements and or
🎬 Entertainment (6)
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Sets All-Time First-Day High With $167M+ U.S., Could Beat 'Avengers: Endgame' $357M Weekend Record
Sony and Marvel Studios' 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has shattered box office records in its opening weekend, earning an estimated $167M-$173M on its first day
David Jenkins Says DC & HBO's 'Booster Gold' TV Series 'Won't Be Moving Forward'
David Jenkins, creator of HBO Max's acclaimed series 'Our Flag Means Death', has confirmed that his planned 'Booster Gold' series for HBO is not moving forward.
Chris Fleming & Irina Shayk Join Universal Rom-Com 'The Catch'
Universal Pictures' upcoming baseball-themed romantic comedy 'The Catch' continues to build an impressive ensemble cast. Comedian Chris Fleming (HBO's 'Live at
Paramount Primal Snaps Up High-Concept Thriller Spec 'Sweet Spot' From Nic Curcio & Kirby Gladstein
Paramount Primal, the studio's genre-focused label, has preemptively acquired the high-concept thriller spec script 'Sweet Spot' from writing duo Nic Curcio and
Editors Guild Urges 'Critical' Need For CA Post-Production Tax Incentive
The Motion Picture Editors Guild (IATSE Local 700) is urgently lobbying California lawmakers to expand the state's tax incentive offerings for film and televisi
Dermot Mulroney To Leave 'Chicago Fire' Early In Season 15
Dermot Mulroney will depart NBC's long-running firefighter drama 'Chicago Fire' early in Season 15, sources confirm. Mulroney joined the show from Wolf Entertai
▶️ 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.
Icac hears of friendship breakdown between Reformers members – as it happened
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in New South Wales, Australia, is one of the country's most powerful anti-corruption bodies. It investigate
HSBC to close all branches and pull out of Australian retail banking market
HSBC, one of the world's largest banking and financial services organizations, has had a presence in Australia since 1986 when it first obtained a commercial ba
Kamala Harris says she has 'not made a decision' on potential 2028 presidential run – live
Kamala Harris served as the 49th Vice President of the United States under President Joe Biden from 2021 to 2025. When Biden declined to seek re-election in 202
'It ain't the same': inside the bitter battle to free Ben & Jerry's
Ben & Jerry's was founded in 1978 in Burlington, Vermont, by childhood friends Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield. The company grew from a single ice cream shop int
Washington Post's opinion editor resigns after just one year in role
The Washington Post has been in a state of turmoil since its acquisition by Jeff Bezos in 2013, with the newspaper navigating the challenges of the digital age
BP puts North Sea oil and gas business up for sale
BP (British Petroleum) has been a fixture of the North Sea oil and gas industry for over six decades. The company's involvement dates back to 1964, when it was