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Reading and writing worsens in Australian schools as one in three students fail to meet Naplan benchmarks
Australia's 2026 NAPLAN results, released by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (Acara), show reading and writing scores going backwa
The ‘extremely effective’ campaigns undermining support for renewables – podcast
A Guardian 'Full Story' podcast episode, presented by Reged Ahmad with environment and climate correspondent Graham Readfearn, examines the 'extremely effective
Australian town defends its ‘long-valued and admired’ statue of an enslaved African American child
The town of Maitland in New South Wales is defending a roughly 150-year-old statue of an enslaved African American child, known locally as the 'little black boy
‘Did you send that report?’ The Icac bombshell that came late for Damien Tudehope
Former New South Wales finance minister Damien Tudehope was questioned on Tuesday before the state's Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) as part of
Melbourne anti-weapons protest being investigated as terrorist act by ‘far-left extremists’
Australian federal police, Victorian officers and the spy agency Asio say they are investigating a July 5, 2025 incident at Melbourne defence manufacturer Lovit
Mentions of ‘gender’ scrubbed from Queensland Office for Women website amid alleged effort to ‘dewokify’
References to 'gender equality' and 'gender' have been removed from the Queensland Office for Women's website, with comparisons of live and archived pages showi
Pauline Hanson has knocked another brick out of our creaky political system. It’s not good for anybody | Peter Greste
Peter Greste, an Australian journalist and former foreign correspondent, argues in an opinion piece that One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has 'knocked another b
Trump wants ‘fair treatment’ in fight over Labor’s levy on tech giants to pay for news, US trade group warns
A major US trade body, the National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC), has criticised the Albanese government's plan to expand Australia's News Bargaining Incentive
Sportsbet and Tabcorp deny allegations they sourced drugs and sex workers to encourage VIP clients to bet more
Betting giants Sportsbet and Tabcorp have denied allegations, made by anti-gambling campaigners Tim Costello and Luke Bateman at a parliamentary inquiry into La
Rise in adulterated sexual enhancement supplements could mean users are getting stiffed
Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz, writing for Guardian Australia, reports that testing by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has found sexual-enhancement suppleme
🌍 World (20)
Red Cross urges international aid as Sudan crisis deepens
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) called for greater international support for Sudan, saying humanitarian needs are es
‘Maximum use’: Iran boosts military strength during ceasefire with US
Iran's military authorities say they are prepared to resume war with the United States if negotiations again collapse, while emphasising they have adapted and r
Israel election pressure fuels settlement push as West Bank violence surges
Ahead of Israeli elections in October, a dramatic surge in settlement activity has heightened concerns that the settler movement is cementing its grip on the oc
Senate Democrat’s report says major banks ‘looked the other way’ on Epstein
A report by Senator Ron Wyden, the top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, presents evidence that major Wall Street banks 'looked the other way' regarding
Gaza holds mass funeral for 112 people killed in Israel’s 2023 Sabra attack
Thousands of Palestinians gathered in Gaza City for one of the largest mass funerals since Israel's war on Gaza began, burying the remains of 112 members of the
EU offers emergency aid to Spain to strengthen Ceuta border
The European Union offered Spain assistance to strengthen security at the border of Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa. All 27 EU member states held an em
War on Iran: Trump says Iran has one ‘last chance’
US President Donald Trump says Iran has 'one last chance' to reach a deal, but Tehran appears in no hurry to take it, focusing instead on talks with Oman to man
Why did Trump attack Jeanine Pirro over US reflecting pool ‘vandalism’?
US President Donald Trump threatened to fire Jeanine Pirro, the US Attorney for the District of Columbia he had appointed, after she declined to press criminal
Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attack
Ukraine said the video - showing a terrified civilian being hounded by a remotely-controlled drone - amounted to a war crime.
Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.
EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis
About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.
Ukraine hits more Wildberries sites as strike kills five in Moscow region
Facilities operated by Russia's largest online retailer were also hit in St Petersburg and Tver.
Arrests in Egypt after people allegedly impersonate judges
Egyptian authorities say the alleged scam involved fabricated scenes in court as part of a plot to defraud people.
More than 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
The government says all of the migrants, who were attempting to cross to the UK, will be returned to France.
Phnom Penh condo launches 2026: Top condo developments which have broken ground and topped out
As we head towards the final third of 2026, the property market condo launches can be typified by the quality of new launches and (as we have discussed over rec
Thailand to protest UN rights envoy’s border report
Thailand will send a formal protest to the United Nations after rejecting a report from the UN human rights rapporteur to Cambodia, which outlines the suffering
Senate leader urges fair coverage of Cambodia
A senior Cambodian Senate leader has urged foreign media outlets and the international community not to define Cambodia by its online scam problem, saying recen
Technology and merit to play key role in public service reform
Cambodia is accelerating efforts to transform its public administration system through digital innovation, merit-based recruitment, and stronger institutional c
Cambodia opens applications for master’s scholarships in Japan, Korea and other Asian countries
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) is seeking candidates for two master’s degree scholarships under a project backed by the Asian Development Ba
ADB to deploy $450m lifeline for poor households
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide $450 million in financial support to Cambodia and Sri Lanka to protect vulnerable households and strengthen econom
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Open-weight AI models are catching up to the frontier. The safety gap remains.
A report from AI safety nonprofit SaferAI found that China's Z.ai open-weight model GLM-5.2 has narrowed the capability gap with frontier systems, being only a
Anthropic signs $10 billion deal with AI cloud startup Volta
Anthropic has reportedly signed a $10 billion deal with AI cloud startup Volta, which will provide cloud compute to the Claude maker over a six-year period. Vol
Meet Wrinkles, an AI app that uncovers the hidden stories of the places around you
A new mobile app called Wrinkles uses a user's location to automatically surface stories, hidden history and local lore about the places around them, functionin
Nvidia doesn't mess around: A week after open AI industry group formed, it's already showing progress
The Open Secure AI Alliance (OSAA), an Nvidia-spearheaded industry group formed about a week ago that has grown to over 120 companies, has already developed a w
Waymo opens up robotaxi service in Dallas to everyone
Waymo has dropped the waitlist for its robotaxi service in Dallas, opening it to all residents and visitors. Anyone can now download the app and immediately hai
Take an extra $100 off your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass: This week only!
TechCrunch announced an additional $100 discount on founder, investor and attendee passes for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, on top of current pricing. The flash sale
TV Time co-founder launches Bingers to revive the beloved TV-tracking app
Antonio Pinto, one of TV Time's original founders, has launched Bingers, a new TV and movie-tracking app to fill the gap left by TV Time's closure. Bingers aims
Telegram CEO says an extortionist planted CSAM in a chat to get it pulled from the App Store
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov says an extortionist planted child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in a public chat to get the app removed from Apple's App Store, claimin
How an OpenAI influencer trip backfired
The Verge's Mia Sato reports on how OpenAI's 'summer club' weekend trip for content creators backfired, examining what the influencers were meant to learn about
Lenovo's Legion Go S with SteamOS is down to its lowest price ever
The Verge reports that Lenovo's Legion Go S handheld gaming PC with SteamOS is on sale at its lowest price ever, coming soon after Valve raised prices on the St
‘Not healthy’ LLM use is more common than you think
The Verge reports that 'not healthy' large language model (LLM) use is more common than people think, in the wake of popular YouTuber and science communicator H
BMW’s in-car Spider-Man ad is villain behavior
The Verge reports that BMW is showing banner advertisements for the movie 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' on the infotainment dashboards of many BMW owners, a featu
T-Mobile’s $0-down financing plan bundles taxes and fees
T-Mobile is launching a new financing option, the Equipment Installment Plan (EIP) Flex 36, that lets customers pay for a device, taxes and fees over 36 months
Skylight's smart calendars are up to $90 off during its back-to-school sale
The Verge reports that Skylight's smart calendars are discounted by up to $90 during a back-to-school sale that runs through August 9th. The sale includes the 1
🎮 Gaming (7)
Amazon Has a Well-Reviewed 12V 4,000A Cordless Car Jump Starter for Just $25.64 After Coupon
IGN is spotlighting a deal on a well-reviewed 12V 4,000A cordless car jump starter available on Amazon for $25.64 after applying a coupon. The price represents
Capcom Is Making a Life-Sized Leon Kennedy Statue for Resident Evil’s 30th Anniversary, and of Course the Internet Is Being Totally Normal About It
Capcom is producing a life-sized statue of Leon S. Kennedy, the protagonist of the Resident Evil series, to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary. The anno
Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft Crossover Is Up for Preorder
A Dungeons & Dragons and World of Warcraft crossover product is now available for preorder, as reported by IGN. The crossover brings the world of Blizzard's Wor
Today’s Top Deals: Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, LEGO Mineral Collection, Zelda Art Book
IGN's curated deals roundup for August 4, 2026 highlights discounts on gaming and collectible products, including Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, a LEGO Miner
Xbox Will Reportedly Continue to Support Physical Discs Following PS6 Backlash
According to a report cited by IGN, Xbox will continue to support physical game discs, a decision made in the wake of consumer backlash over the PlayStation 6's
The Hedge Knight Graphic Novel Is At Its Lowest Price In Nearly a Decade
The Hedge Knight graphic novel, based on George R. R. Martin's 'Tales of Dunk and Egg' stories set in the world of A Song of Ice and Fire, has reached its lowes
The RAM Crisis Seems to Be Expanding to Motherboards Now
IGN reports that the ongoing RAM shortage, referred to as the 'RAM crisis,' appears to be extending to computer motherboards. The article suggests that supply a
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Paramount “Fully Expects” WBD Merger To Close As It Reports Q2 Streaming Gains, Linear Challenges
Paramount reported mixed second-quarter results, with strong streaming gains, tough theatrical comparisons and an ongoing decline in linear television, while sa
TriCoast Worldwide & Vitagraph Set Fall Release For Malcolm McDowell & James Paxton Western 'Last Train To Fortune'
TriCoast Worldwide and Vitagraph Films have set a fall theatrical release for the western comedy 'Last Train to Fortune,' directed by Adam Rifkin and produced b
Idaho College Murders Doc Series Grabs Attention On Netflix; 'Ransom Canyon' Season 2 Off To Slow Start
Netflix's new three-part documentary series 'The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare,' about the 2022 killings of four University of Idaho students, debuted at No.
Judge Sets Paramount-WBD Merger Antitrust Trial For March
A federal judge has set the antitrust trial over the proposed Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger for next March, from March 2 to March 19, much closer to t
'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' Scores Best Week Ever As Closing Date Nears – Broadway Box Office
'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' posted its best-ever Broadway box office figures in its final week, grossing $1,405,709 and running at standing room only for the week
‘The Voice’ Scores Celebrity Edition At NBC; Joe Jonas Joins Queen Latifah & Riley Green As Coach With Keke Palmer Hosting
NBC is producing 'The Voice: Celebrity,' which for the first time has celebrities — actors, musicians, influencers, athletes, comedians and reality TV stars — c
▶️ 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.
NSW will not implement recommendation of long-awaited hate speech report – as it happened
New South Wales (NSW) announced it will not implement a recommendation from a long-awaited hate speech report in Australia. The report was a major inquiry into
After share price crash following IPO, SpaceX to report first earnings as a public company
SpaceX is set to report its second quarter earnings on Tuesday, its first financial report as a public company. The company had a record-breaking IPO in June, b
BP boss urges Burnham to prioritise UK oil and gas even as firm exits North Sea
BP's chief executive Meg O'Neill urged UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to prioritise domestic oil and gas production, even as the company prepares to sell its No
Revealed: major oil firms make $93bn profits amid war and climate crisis
Guardian analysis found that eight of the biggest listed oil companies amassed combined profits of almost $93 billion in the three months to the end of June, ne
Trump administration reportedly drafting ban on Chinese datacenter components
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a ban on US imports of new models of Chinese datacenter components, according to four sources familiar with the
BP boss is unsentimental in pruning portfolio and clear on North Sea advice to Burnham | Nils Pratley
Columnist Nils Pratley analyses BP boss Meg O'Neill's rapid pruning of the company's portfolio, including putting its 60-year-old North Sea business up for sale