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Monday 3 August 2026 — every story from this day
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Alan Jones trial on indecent assault and sexual touching charges begins in Sydney
The trial of former radio broadcaster Alan Jones, 85, has commenced at Sydney's Downing Centre local court, with the 85-year-old facing 22 charges including 20
Your guide to Alan Jones' trial – podcast
The Guardian's Full Story podcast released an episode providing a comprehensive overview of the Alan Jones trial as it commenced. Guardian media correspondent A
A new Queensland bill aims to 'streamline' major projects. Matt and Caitlin fear it could hand their farm to developers
A proposed Queensland bill designed to 'streamline' major projects is raising alarm among landowners like Matt and Caitlin Wood, who run a regenerative agricult
Inside Sydney's hottest nightspot, where shoes are off, laptops are on and customers drink matcha
A new type of venue called 'O3 Space' has opened on King Street in Newtown, Sydney, operating as a 24/7 study cafe where students pay by the hour to study in a
A record number of First Nations people died in NSW prison custody last year. Advocates fear this year will be worse
First Nations advocates are warning that New South Wales prisons could exceed last year's record number of Indigenous deaths in custody, after two men died in J
House prices slide across Australia as Middle East conflict and tax changes begin to bite
New Cotality data reveals that house prices have fallen across most of Australia since May, with Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth all experiencing declines. Brisba
The 'great net zero debate' was anything but – so beware Coalition claims of renewables taking over 'two Tasmanias'
Coalition leaders Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan participated in what was billed as a 'great net zero debate' hosted by Karl Stefanovic at cattle saleyards near
'Straight up demanded access': Census rule you may not be aware of
With the 2026 Australian Census scheduled for Tuesday 11 August, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has begun contacting strata and building managers to
Five dead, 41 missing in Indonesia ferry fire
A passenger ferry called the Mutiara Santos 2 caught fire off Indonesia's Madura island while travelling from Surabaya in East Java province to Makassar city in
'At least there was closure': NT Police reflect on the discovery of Kumanjayi Little Baby
Northern Territory Police officers Sergeant Chris Harden and Acting Sergeant Karl von Minden have spoken publicly for the first time about the search for five-y
🌍 World (20)
Ukrainian drone attacks kill eight in response to Russian missiles
Ukraine launched large swarms of drones overnight targeting multiple Russian regions, killing at least eight people despite Russia claiming to have shot down 63
Republican senator says former son-in-law should resign from US Congress
US Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) publicly stated that his former son-in-law, Representative Max Miller (R-Ohio), should not serve in Congress amid domestic abu
Migrant deaths in Ceuta rise to 72 after border surge from Morocco
At least 72 migrants have died after approximately 60,000 people surged across the border from Morocco into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta over several
'Iran war participation trophy' mocking Trump appears in New York
A 10-foot-tall golden trophy mocking US President Donald Trump for his 'enthusiastic involvement in the Iran war' appeared in New York City's Foley Square. The
Suicide bomber kills 14 outside police station in Pakistan's Swat
A suicide bomber killed at least 14 people and wounded 22 others outside a police station in Kabal, Swat Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, near the Afghanist
Saudi Crown Prince MBS urges Trump to 'prioritise dialogue' in US-Iran war
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) spoke directly with President Donald Trump by phone, urging a renewed push for dialogue over further military escal
How to end the 'Hormuz war'
This opinion piece by Alan Eyre analyzes the US-Iran war, now in its sixth month, arguing that the United States is sinking into a quagmire with no clear exit s
Heatwave forces nuclear shutdown in Hungary
Hungary announced that a severe heatwave is forcing the shutdown of its largest nuclear power plant for the first time in its 44-year history. Scorching tempera
Two crew killed as British pilot survives after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece
One Danish and one Greek national died in the incident, while a British pilot and another Greek crew member survived.
Trump cancels Iran strikes subject to deal being made 'rapidly'
The US president claims Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked Washington to hold off on any attack as the "perimeters" of a deal had been agreed.
At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal
Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.
How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media
The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.
Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.
Five dead and 41 missing after Indonesia ferry catches fire
The vessel with at least 250 people on board caught fire off Madura island.
Cambodia tells AOT Thai actions stalling border demarcation
Phnom Penh has informed the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) that the Cambodia–Thailand border demarcation process has been brought to a standstill due to Thailand’s m
Cambodia-China defence ties support regional peace
China’s military modernisation has strengthened its ability to safeguard national sovereignty while contributing to regional and global peace, with defence coop
UN rights envoy highlights displacement, cyber scams
UN Special Rapporteur Thomas Andrews concluded his first official mission to Cambodia last week by urging the government to strengthen human rights protections,
Govt to reform media and digital content governance
Cambodia will update and harmonise its legal framework governing the information and broadcasting sector while strengthening oversight of digital content, inclu
World Heritage Committee condemns war destruction of cultural sites
The 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, held from July 26 to 29 in Busan, South Korea, unanimously condemned the destruction of cultural sites during
Prey Veng officers grilled over $10,000 bribery claim
The Ministry of Interior has questioned the Prey Veng provincial police chief and his deputy over allegations that they demanded $10,000 a month from a business
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Malaysia is reportedly shutting down Balaji Srinivasan's Network School
The Malaysian government has ordered the shutdown of Balaji Srinivasan's Network School, a startup-centric community based in an abandoned Malaysian hotel that
TechCrunch Mobility: Two roads diverged — for robotaxis
A stark contrast is emerging in the autonomous vehicle industry: the federal government is accelerating development while state and local officials are applying
These App Store hidden gems prove there's still room for great software in the AI era
Despite debates about whether AI agents will replace traditional apps, the App Store is thriving with a surge of new app launches — worldwide new app releases w
Inside the London hacker house taking a stand against founder burnout
Six twentysomethings in East London have established the 'London Island Founder House' (or 'Lift House'), a co-living hacker house that explicitly rejects the i
Judge denies xAI's request to block Minnesota ban on 'nudify' apps
A federal judge has denied xAI's request for a temporary restraining order to block Minnesota's first-in-the-nation ban on 'nudify' apps — applications that use
8 Best Password Managers (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Wired published its annual review of the best password managers for 2026, testing and ranking top contenders based on security, ease of use, cross-platform comp
The James Webb Telescope Is Changing Astronomers' Understanding of the Ancient Cosmos
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) continues to revolutionize astronomy by providing unprecedented views of the early universe, challenging existing models o
Fender's CEO seems to think your bandmates are just analog AI
Fender CEO Edward 'Bud' Cole gave an interview to T3 marking the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster in which he made controversial comments comparing human band
Xbox prices are increasing by up to €200 or £170
Microsoft has announced significant price increases for its Xbox console lineup in the EU and UK, with some models seeing hikes of up to €200 or £170. The 1TB X
Skylight's smart calendars are up to $90 off during its back-to-school sale
Skylight is offering discounts of up to $90 on its smart calendar devices as part of a back-to-school sale running through August 9th. The Skylight Calendar 2,
HP's HyperX Omen 15 isn't quite the budget-friendly gaming laptop its predecessor was
The Verge reviewed HP's new HyperX Omen 15 gaming laptop, which replaces the HP Victus 15. While the laptop is described as decent enough for 1080p gaming, it f
Is paying artists enough to convince them to embrace AI?
A startup called Pippa is attempting to persuade artists to embrace AI by offering a revenue share system that would pay them royalties when their work is used
Foldables are sort of boring now — and that's great news for Apple
The Verge's Dominic Preston argues that foldable smartphones have matured to the point where they are no longer novel or exciting — and that this is actually go
Pixel 11 specs and price leak with no surprises
Android Headlines has leaked the specs and pricing for Google's entire Pixel 11 lineup ahead of the expected August 12th launch event. The Pixel 11 is expected
🎮 Gaming (7)
The Best Deals Today: Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, Saros, Death Stranding 2, and More
IGN published a roundup of the best video game and tech deals available on August 2, 2026. Featured deals include the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection (a c
Hideo Kojima Reviews Spider-Man: Brand New Day: 'It Felt Fresh, and I Really Enjoyed It'
Legendary game director Hideo Kojima shared his positive impressions of the newly released film 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' calling it 'fresh' and saying he 'r
What the Heck Is Marvel Doing With the Hulk Anyway!?
IGN published an opinion/analysis piece examining the confusing state of the Hulk character within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The article questions Marvel S
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Beats Avengers: Endgame Record to Claim Biggest Domestic Opening Day of All Time
Spider-Man: Brand New Day shattered box office records by surpassing Avengers: Endgame to claim the biggest domestic opening day in history. The film's opening
Game of Thrones: The Mad King Reveals Full Stage Cast and First Portrait
The stage production 'Game of Thrones: The Mad King' has revealed its full cast and released the first official portrait. This theatrical adaptation focuses on
Vincent Pastore, The Sopranos Actor, Dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, the veteran character actor best known for playing Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero on the landmark HBO series The Sopranos, has died at the a
American Truck Simulator is headed to North Dakota in its latest DLC
SCS Software has announced that American Truck Simulator will expand to include North Dakota in its next downloadable content pack. The DLC will add the Peace G
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Ariana Grande Exits West End's 'Sunday in the Park with George' Revival Amid 'Ongoing Public Scrutiny'
Ariana Grande has withdrawn from the upcoming West End revival of Stephen Sondheim's 'Sunday in the Park with George,' directed by Marianne Elliott at London's
North American Box Office Sees Record $429M Weekend Thanks To 'Brand New Day'; YTD B.O. Soars Past $6B
The North American box office hit a record $428.99 million weekend across all films, driven primarily by the $355 million domestic opening of Sony and Marvel St
Broadway's 'Hadestown' Parts Ways With Actor Geno Segers Following Online Controversy
Broadway's 'Hadestown' has permanently parted ways with actor Geno Segers just days after he was announced as a new principal cast member taking on the role of
Universal Becomes First Studio To Conquer $4B+ At Global B.O. YTD As 'Odyssey' Heads For $1B WW
Universal Pictures has become the first Hollywood studio to cross $4 billion at the global box office year-to-date in 2026, driven largely by Christopher Nolan'
Modest Mouse Replaces Guitarist Simon O'Connor Amid Allegations Of DMing Minor
Indie rock band Modest Mouse has cut ties with guitarist Simon O'Connor following accusations that he sent inappropriate direct messages to a minor. A Reddit us
'Wonder Man' Showrunner Posts Video To 'Clear Up' Rumors About Cancellation: 'There Is No Movie In The Works'
Andrew Guest, co-creator and showrunner of Marvel's Disney+ series 'Wonder Man,' posted a video on Saturday night to address fan confusion and speculation follo
▶️ 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.
Healey's profiteering warning on food and fuel risks row with retailers
British Chancellor John Healey has issued a warning to major retailers that the government is watching closely for any signs of profiteering on food and fuel pr
Britain could face food shortages as drought continues, farmers warn
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has warned that Britain could face shortages of certain foods as a punishing drought continues across parts of England, with t
Trump is determined to pursue his trade war – and he may be difficult to stop
President Donald Trump has found a new legal basis for imposing tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down his previous IEEPA-based tariffs, deploying sections
For most US small businesses, Trump's tariffs aren't the big issue they were
Despite Trump's latest round of tariffs, most US small and medium-sized businesses are largely indifferent to the new trade measures, according to business colu
We're in our 60s with $1.5 million. Would a trust be more effective than a will to prevent conflict among our heirs?
MarketWatch's personal finance column addresses a reader question about estate planning: whether establishing a trust would be more effective than wills in prev
My girlfriend is 62. Can she claim her late husband's full Social Security benefit — or does she have to wait?
MarketWatch's personal finance column answers a reader question about Social Security survivor benefits for a 62-year-old woman whose husband has passed away. T