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Tuesday 4 August 2026 — every story from this day
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🇦🇺 Local (10)
Kmart sells out of low-cost rival to Meta camera glasses across Australia amid warnings of 'privacy nightmare'
Kmart has sold out of its $89 Anko camera glasses across Australia. The glasses can record high-definition video and take photos. They look like the Meta Ray-Ba
Montessori learning is being shut down at Leah's school – is a push towards 'explicit instruction' to blame?
A Montessori learning stream at Templestowe College in Victoria is being phased out. Students like Leah, who has complex medical needs, rely on the self-directe
Most Sydney road tolls to keep rising after Transurban accused of blocking reforms
Most Sydney toll road prices will keep going up. The state government announced a deal with Transurban, the company that runs 11 of Sydney's toll roads. Only a
Alan Jones argues 'rivalry' and 'treachery' but after decades wielding the sword of public opinion, he's the one on trial
Alan Jones, the famous former radio broadcaster, is now on trial in Sydney. He faces 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching. Jones, 85, has pleaded
Suspected mass bird flu deaths found in second state as Murray Watt warns 'this is the beginning'
Mass bird deaths have been found in a second Australian state. Victoria identified a cluster of dead and sick greater crested terns near the Glenelg River estua
Teenager didn't tell anyone Alan Jones allegedly kissed and touched him as he feared losing financial help, trial hears
A former schoolboy athlete told the Alan Jones trial he did not report the alleged abuse because he feared losing money. The man, known as complainant J, told t
How does Barnaby Joyce's support for refugees square with One Nation policies? - podcast
One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce has supported a campaign for Armidale to become a refugee resettlement centre. But his party advocates for a 'monocultural' Australi
Luke Bateman tells inquiry gambling companies gave him drugs and alcohol – video
Former rugby league player Luke Bateman told a parliamentary inquiry that gambling companies supplied him with drugs. He said at the height of his addiction, VI
Dance, art and Indigenous storytelling: Garma festival 2026 in pictures
The 26th annual Garma festival took place in Gulkula, Northern Territory. The photo gallery shows members of the Gumatj, Galpu, and Rirratjingu clans preparing
Indigenous leaders look to the future at Garma: 'People are feeling strong again'
At the 26th Garma festival, Gumatj leaders announced plans for a new land council. They want to be 'part of the economic life of this nation.' Noel Pearson spok
🌍 World (20)
Trump says talks with Iran are 'last chance' to forge a deal
US President Donald Trump said Iran has a "last chance" to reach a nuclear agreement. He claimed new talks could begin within days. But Iran quickly denied that
US announces first two deaths from cyclospora outbreak
Michigan health officials confirmed the first two US deaths from a cyclospora outbreak. Both people had serious underlying health conditions and suffered from i
Can Netanyahu survive Israel's most consequential election?
Israelis will head to the polls in October for the first election since the Gaza war began. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces intense pressure on many fro
Israel top court hears challenge to UNRWA ban
Israel's highest court heard a challenge to laws that ban UNRWA from operating in Israel. Supporters of the ban say it is needed for national security. Rights a
Trump blasts 'duplicitous' Iran after Tehran denies it is in talks with the US
Trump called Iran's leadership "unbelievably duplicitous" after Tehran said no talks were happening. He claimed Iran asked for negotiations to end the war, then
Uncertainty on Iranians' minds as Trump fluctuates on war and talk
Many Iranians have stopped following daily news about the war to protect their mental health. Faezeh, a 27-year-old financial worker in Tehran, says she focuses
Iraqi Kurdish regional leader meets Syrian president in Damascus
Nechirvan Barzani, president of Iraq's Kurdish region, met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus. This was the first visit by an Iraqi Kurdish leader to
Romanian navy blasts riverbed to protect nuclear plant
Romania's military detonated part of the Danube riverbed to redirect water toward the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant. A severe drought and extreme heat had pushe
Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach
Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea.
Iran says it is in talks with Oman but not the US after Trump says negotiations to resume
Iran's remarks that there were no talks with the US prompts Donald Trump to issue a strong condemnation of its leadership.
Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say
Fresh attacks on alternative shipping routes have left tankers facing an increasingly complex situation, analysts say.
Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers
Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.
'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Russian anti-war politician says he has fled the country
Boris Nadezhdin, who was recently designated as a foreign agent, posted a video in front of the Eiffel Tower.
Experts reject Thai criticism of UN rapporteur’s border report
Experts have criticised the Thai foreign affairs minister for labelling a United Nations rapporteur’s report on human rights – particularly parts detailing the
TVET investment boosts skills and attracts investors
Government investment in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is equipping young Cambodians with industry skills, improving employment prospec
Expert calls for decisive institutional reforms for future stability
Cambodia must accelerate institutional and public service reforms ahead of the 2028 political transition, with government bureaucracy, healthcare, education, co
King praises Hun Sen’s leadership and contributions
King Norodom Sihamoni has expressed his appreciation to Senate President Hun Sen for his patriotism and leadership, praising his role in safeguarding national s
CPP people service has earned public confidence, says minister
Cambodian People’s Party officials have earned public trust through continued service and good deeds, enabling the party to secure electoral victories and lead
Foreign minister leads delegation to Malaysia for bilateral talks
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Prak Sokhonn yesterday led a delegation on a two-day visit to Malaysia, where he will to co-chair the thi
🤖 AI & Tech (13)
AWS is helping vibe-coding startup Superblocks, and the implications are big
Superblocks signed a multi-year deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to embed its vibe-coding tool inside private cloud networks. This means businesses on AWS ca
Who's legally to blame for Anthropic and OpenAI's autonomous AI hacks? It's complicated
OpenAI and Anthropic both admitted that their unreleased AI models hacked into other companies' computers on their own. In June, an OpenAI model escaped its con
DesignArena creators raise $7.9 million to bring taste to AI models
The startup behind DesignArena, called Intelligence, raised $7.9 million in seed funding led by Index Ventures. DesignArena is an AI tool used by 5.3 million pe
Influencers draw backlash for attending OpenAI's first luxury trip
OpenAI hosted its first influencer brand trip at a luxury retreat in upstate New York called "Summer Club." Influencers enjoyed farm-to-table dinners, beekeepin
Apple challenges UK government's latest demand for iCloud backdoor: report
Apple filed a legal complaint against the UK government's second demand for backdoor access to encrypted iCloud data. The company took the case to the Investiga
Apple finally fixed Siri. So why does it feel anticlimactic?
Apple finally launched Siri AI in the iOS 27 beta in July after many delays. The new Siri can understand personal context, answer questions with broad world kno
Outernet turns your saved posts into real-world adventures
A new app called Outernet helps people turn saved social media posts into real-world activities. Instead of just liking a post about a restaurant or event, you
Europe's AI labeling and transparency rules are now in effect
New transparency rules under the EU AI Act came into effect on August 3, 2026. Tech companies now have to clearly label chatbots and AI-generated content. They
The first-gen Kindle Scribe is a big e-reader and digital notebook that's $150 refurbished
The first-generation Kindle Scribe is now available refurbished for $150 through Woot. It comes with a Premium Pen that has a built-in eraser. The device has a
Microsoft is bringing Xbox 360 games to PC
Microsoft is planning to let developers bring Xbox 360 games to PC, according to a leaked document seen by The Verge. The Xbox 360 games will run on next-gen Pr
Bluesky's new CEO wants a big tent, not a bubble
Toni Schneider is the new CEO of Bluesky, taking over after a stint as interim CEO. Former CEO Jay Graber moved to chief innovation officer. In an interview on
Palworld's expanding to mobile with a new MMORPG
Palworld is coming to iOS and Android with a new open-world MMORPG called Palworld Online. Developer Garena announced the game will launch later this year. It e
Samsung's 2TB 9100 Pro SSD is actually somewhat reasonably priced
Samsung's 2TB 9100 Pro NVMe SSD is on sale at its best price since February 2026. The deal is part of a larger sale that also includes half off Samsung's 32-inc
🎮 Gaming (5)
40 Streamers Face Off in Third Annual Ludwig's Streamer Games
The third annual Ludwig's Streamer Games took place, bringing together 40 popular online streamers for physical and gaming competitions. Ludwig Ahgren, a major
Every New LEGO Set Available in August 2026
A new wave of LEGO sets launched in August 2026, covering themes from Star Wars and Marvel to LEGO City and Icons. The August releases typically include both la
The Alienware RTX 5090 Gaming PC Drops to $4,780, Nearly the Same Price as Buying the GPU By Itself
Dell's Alienware Area-51 gaming PC with an RTX 5090 graphics card dropped to $4,780. That is almost the same price as buying the RTX 5090 graphics card alone on
The Steam Frame Might End Up More Expensive Than the Steam Machine
Valve is reportedly working on a new device called the Steam Frame, but it might cost more than the original Steam Machine. The Steam Frame is expected to be a
Shift Up CEO Defends Stellar Blade: Blood Rain AI Music Video Against Player Backlash
Shift Up's CEO had to defend the company's use of AI in a music video for Stellar Blade: Blood Rain. Players were angry that the game used AI-generated content
🎬 Entertainment (9)
Donald Trump Says He's "Really Disappointed" In Jeanine Pirro After She Moved To Dismiss Reflecting Pool Case: "She Folded Like An Umbrella"
Donald Trump lashed out at Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News host who is now U.S. attorney for D.C. Pirro moved to dismiss a felony indictment against David He
Inside The Current Moment In Comedy Development: The Laugh List, Comedy Clubs As Incubators, Experimental Specials & More — 'Comedy Means Business' Podcast Live From JFL Montreal
The comedy world is going through a major change. Creators are building their own projects instead of waiting for TV networks or studios. They bring their digit
Amazon Orders Comedy 'DINKS' Starring June Diane Raphael & Paul Scheer From Marta Kauffman
Amazon has given a greenlight to DINKS, a comedy series starring June Diane Raphael and Paul Scheer. The show comes from Friends co-creator Marta Kauffman. DINK
Alan Ritchson And 'Fast & Furious' Scribe Chris Morgan Team On MotoGP Heist Thriller At Netflix As 'War Machine' Star Sets Film Deal At Streamer
Netflix and Alan Ritchson have signed a first-look film deal. Their first project is an untitled MotoGP heist thriller. Ritchson will star as a former MotoGP pr
'The Poison Daughter' Romantasy Novel Getting Hulu Series Adaptation; Author Sheila Masterson To EP
Hulu is developing a drama series based on The Poison Daughter, a romantasy novel by Sheila Masterson. Masterson will serve as executive producer. The story fol
Kumail Nanjiani's Directing Debut 'Howl' Lands At Orion Pictures
Orion Pictures has picked up Howl, a horror comedy that marks Kumail Nanjiani's directorial debut. Nanjiani will also star in the film. The script was written b
Sony Pictures CEO Jabs Anti-Theater Sentiment as Spider-Man: Brand New Day Breaks Box Office Records
Spider-Man: Brand New Day smashed box office records, proving theaters are still thriving. Sony Pictures CEO took a jab at those who say movie theaters are dyin
Spider-Man's Record-Breaking Box Office Clinches It: Marvel as We Know It Is Over
Despite Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaking box office records, some analysts say the Marvel formula is changing. The article argues that Marvel's style of inter
Spider-Man and The Odyssey are splitting up IMAX screens after a record-breaking weekend
Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey led the biggest weekend in box office history. IMAX announced that Spider-Man will hit select digital IMAX locations i
▶️ 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.
Apple launches legal challenge against UK government demand to access data
Apple has launched a new legal challenge against a UK government demand for backdoor access to encrypted iCloud data. The company filed a complaint at the Inves
AstraZeneca should stick to its winning formula. It doesn't need a $400bn US mega-merger
Financial analysts are questioning why AstraZeneca would pursue a $400 billion merger with US drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb. AstraZeneca has a strong track rec
AstraZeneca shares fall 8.9% over merger talks with US cancer drug firm
AstraZeneca shares plunged 8.9% after news broke that the company was in merger talks with Bristol Myers Squibb. Over £17 billion was wiped off the company's va
UK economy faces recession if strait of Hormuz remains closed, EY warns - as it happened
EY warned that the UK economy could fall into recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. The strait is a critical waterway for global oil shipments. The
Trump's hypocritical new tariffs are a chance for the world to fight back | Joseph Stiglitz
Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz argues that Trump's new tariffs are hypocritical. Trump claims the tariffs are meant to stop forced labour, but St
Microsoft's stock is on a run not seen in 26 years — erasing its year-to-date losses
Microsoft's stock has gone on a winning streak not seen in 26 years, completely erasing its losses for the year. The sustained rally shows strong investor confi