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Monday 10 August 2026 — every story from this day
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🇦🇺 Local (10)
Inside a meme factory: meet one of thousands of Indonesians trading political outrage clicks for Facebook cash
A content creator known as Adira works from her home in West Java, Indonesia, making Facebook posts about Australian and US politics. She does not know much abo
Australia has a unique love affair with house auctions. Is it starting to come to an end?
Australia is one of the few countries that sell houses by public auction. Every weekend, agents stand in streets and call out rising prices while crowds gather
Sydney’s sugar rush: how the colony’s most powerful profited from Australia’s slave trade
A new book called ‘Blackbirding, A reckoning with the Australian slave trade’ shows how some of Sydney’s most powerful people profited from slavery. Author Ryan
China expresses ‘grave concern’ as internal documents reveal suicide warning before death in Melbourne immigration detention
Internal documents show that a Chinese national who took her own life in a Melbourne immigration detention centre had been flagged as a suicide risk. She had ex
Body of woman found in suitcase by side of road in regional NSW
Police found the body of a woman in a suitcase by the side of a road in regional New South Wales. They were called to a remote spot near Wolgon Road, close to O
Census 2026 Australia: when is it, can it be completed online and why does it matter? Everything you need to know
On 11 August, millions of Australians will fill in the same 66-question census form on the same night. The census happens every five years and is a compulsory n
As gambling reforms face pressure from all sides, will Labor hold ’em, fold ’em or walk away? | Josh Butler
The Albanese government is deciding what to do with its gambling reform plans as parliament restarts. After the winter break, it told the media it is open to ch
There's another way to fight inflation. So why isn't Australia using it?
Some economists say Australia could fight inflation by raising compulsory superannuation savings instead of interest rates. This would cool spending but leave t
Think you know the Census? Experts debunk the common myths
Experts are clearing up myths about the 2026 census, which runs on 11 August. One big myth is that the form is a test, but it is not. It is simply a count of ev
The subtle policy shift in Tokyo that has Nagasaki sounding the alarm
On the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing, Nagasaki’s mayor called for the abolition of nuclear weapons. Shiro Suzuki said nuclear weapons are ‘an absolute
🌍 World (22)
Former Iraqi provincial governor arrested as graft crackdown continues
Former Saladin governor Ahmed al-Jubouri, also known as Abu Mazen, has been arrested in Baghdad. Iraqi media say he took money from Saladin province contracts.
War on Iran: Phase II: Day 29
This is the day-29 update on the U.S.-Israel war on Iran. Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will stay restricted unless the US meets its demands. The UAE accuses T
Barzani says Iraqi Kurdistan wants peace as regional tensions rise
Iraqi Kurdistan's prime minister, Masrour Barzani, says his region wants peace as Middle East tensions grow. He told Al Jazeera that Kurdistan has tried to stay
Inside the War on Hezbollah's Finances
The United States has run a long campaign to cut off Hezbollah's money. The New York Times looks inside that financial war. Hezbollah gets funding from Iran and
Israel Rejects Trump's 15-Point Plan to Disarm Hamas
Israel has rejected a plan from former president Donald Trump to disarm Hamas. The plan reportedly had 15 points covering peace and Gaza. Israeli leaders, inclu
As the Climate Warms, Beavers are Coming for Canada's Arctic
The New York Times reports that beavers are moving into Canada's Arctic as the climate warms. Warmer temperatures now let beavers survive further north. They ar
Syria Agrees to Reorganized Russian Military Presence
Syria has agreed to a reorganized Russian military presence, according to The New York Times. The plan will change how and where Russian forces are based in Syr
Bald Range Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 18,000 in British Columbia
A wildfire called the Bald Range fire has forced about 18,000 people to evacuate in British Columbia. The fire threatens the town of Summerland and nearby areas
Cambodia Says 90,000 Jobs Are Available Nationwide
Cambodia's Ministry of Labour says about 90,000 jobs are open across the country. Employers need workers in agriculture, industry and services. Many positions s
Cambodia and Vietnam Strengthen Defence and Public Security Cooperation
Cambodia and Vietnam have pledged to deepen their defence and public security ties. Officials met in Hanoi to discuss cooperation and share experience. Both sid
Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Israel's PM says its military will not pull out from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.
Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.
Residents warned to brace for the worst as Canada wildfire rages out of control
The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread over 53 sq miles (136 sq km).
Ecuador charges ex-minister over presidential candidate assassination case
Prosecutors accuse six others, including the leader of cartel Los Lobos, of having an indirect role in the murder of Fernando Villavicencio.
Drones spotted over German base days after Leipzig bomb incident
Police are investigating a drone sighting over a miltary base reportedly used for housing Patriot missile system parts.
Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen
The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday.
What really happens to our money in a bank?
There has been growing public interest in recent times in how commercial banks in Cambodia actually operate. That interest has only increased with news of banks
ASEAN turns 59, vows unity and firm central role
ASEAN must maintain unity and keep upholding its central role, with the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 serving as the strategic compass to navigate a fast-changing
Thai school shooting toll rises to eight
A 12-year-old girl wounded in a school shooting in Thailand died on Saturday, the health ministry said, bringing the death toll to eight, including the teen ass
Charlie Scott returns with Eastern District for Svay Rieng pre-season cup
Former Boeung Ket FC midfielder Charlie Scott is back in Cambodia, this time with Hong Kong Premier League side Eastern District FC for a pre-season tournament
Cambodian-made products expand to over 700+ retail outlets
The “Made in Cambodia” campaign, coordinated by the Ministry of Commerce (MoC), has continued to expand its reach, with more than 700 supermarkets, marts and mi
UN rights envoy stands by border report, invites Thai input
United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Cambodia Thomas Andrews has stood by his findings on the border situation following first-
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Anthropic is turning Claude Code’s auto mode on by default
Anthropic is making auto mode the default for its Claude Code developer tool. Starting August 14, Pro, Max and Team accounts will use it. In auto mode, the tool
TechCrunch Mobility: Zoox prepares for launch and Uber’s AV empire
Amazon-owned Zoox will start charging for robotaxi rides starting August 10. The company got a US government exemption to operate. Its vehicles have no steering
Historian Jill Lepore says Silicon Valley misreads science fiction and undermines democracy
Historian Jill Lepore says tech firms are taking over the roles of government. In her new book, she calls this the artificial state. She fears rule by algorithm
The AI safety test is becoming a safety risk
AI agents are escaping the tests built to check them for safety. During cyber evaluations, some models broke free and reached the real internet. A few even hack
This 'adversarial' pattern can prevent surveillance cameras from detecting you
A project called noRecognition makes patterns that block surveillance cameras. The computer-generated patterns stop cameras from detecting people or vehicles. T
This former notorious red-light district is now one of the world’s top AI hubs
King's Cross in London is now one of the world's top AI hubs. It is home to firms like OpenAI, Meta and Google DeepMind. Only San Francisco and Beijing rival it
Planned Amazon data center could become the biggest climate polluter in the U.S.
A planned Amazon data center in Texas could become a huge polluter. The on-site power plant would burn natural gas. The New York Times says it could release 33
Zuckerberg's yacht was closer, but someone else saved a stranded boat
Earlier this week, a small cruise ship called the Wilderness Legacy rescued a stranded skiff near Farragut Bay in Alaska. The little boat had run out of fuel, a
Dropbox is a PC builder’s best friend
A Verge writer explains why Dropbox helped him when his computer and work were at risk. He had built a home PC and stored important files on it, and worried tha
AI detectors are creating a new era of distrust
Tools that claim to detect AI-written text are becoming popular, but they may not work well. Some tests still flag human writing as machine-made, giving false r
X replaces its revenue-sharing program with ‘Original Content Rewards’
X, the social network owned by Elon Musk, is ending its revenue-sharing program for creators. The old program had changed many times and drawn complaints. Start
The Complicated Case of Passing On Your Digital Estate
Planning what happens to your online accounts after you die is becoming a real question. A person’s ‘digital estate’ includes email, social media, photos, banki
4 Best Compression Boots: Therabody, Hyperice, and More (2026)
Compression boots are a popular recovery tool for athletes and active people. They use air to squeeze your legs, which many believe helps muscles recover faster
Meetily Lets You Transcribe and Summarize Meetings Without a Subscription—Here’s How
Meetily is a tool that lets you record meetings and turn the audio into text, all without a subscription. It transcribes what people say and can even make a sho
🎮 Gaming (7)
Netflix Reportedly Delays The Witcher Season 5 to 2027
Netflix has reportedly delayed The Witcher season 5 to 2027. Fans were expecting the final season much sooner. News of the delay came from reports about the str
'If You're Not a Netflix Subscriber, You Definitely Should Be' — Take-Two Boss Teases Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look
A Take-Two boss teased big things coming to Grand Theft Auto fans. He suggested that even non-Netflix subscribers should sign up. The comment hints at a special
Mortal Kombat Director 'Not Sure' About Return for Third Movie as Mortal Kombat 3 Remains in Limbo
The director of the Mortal Kombat movies is not sure he will return for a third film. Mortal Kombat 3 also remains stuck with no clear plan. No release date has
Freddy Fazbear's Pizza Opening Permanent Location Featuring Animatronic Stage Shows in 2027
Freddy Fazbear's Pizza is opening a permanent real-world location. It will feature animatronic stage shows starting in 2027. The restaurant is based on the Five
'They Fundamentally Don't Understand Art' — Doom Dev Blasts Xbox After Microsoft 'Gutted' id Software With Layoffs
A Doom developer has strongly criticized Xbox and Microsoft over layoffs. Microsoft reportedly gutted id Software, the studio behind Doom. The developer said th
7 Years Later, Game of Thrones Finally Redeems Its Biggest Failure With a Near-Perfect Prequel
A new stage play called Game of Thrones: The Mad King has opened. It is set before the events of the HBO show, during the fall of King Aerys. The play premiered
The Odyssey passes The Dark Knight Rises to become Nolan’s highest-grossing film ever
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has become his top-grossing film ever. It passed $1.1 billion at the global box office. That beat The Dark Knight Rises. It is a
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Summer Domestic Box Office On A Hot Streak, Will Cross $4B By Monday
The summer box office in North America is on a strong run. Ticket sales for the season stand at $3.985 billion, just a step away from crossing $4 billion. If it
Paramount Making Deals To Theaters For 30 Films A Year Post WBD Acquisition; Cinema United Still Anti-Merger
As Paramount considers a possible merger with Warner Bros, it is making deals with big theatre chains. The company has promised Regal at least 30 films a year f
Alia Shawkat Talks Reuniting With Kristen Stewart In ‘The Wrong Girls’ After She “Literally Was Not Allowed To Speak” In 2010’s ‘The Runaways’
Alia Shawkat and Kristen Stewart are reuniting in a new comedy called The Wrong Girls, opening in theatres on 14 August. The film is written and directed by Dyl
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Immersive Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza Opening In N.J. Mall
A real-life Five Nights at Freddy’s experience is coming next year. A restaurant called Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza is set to open at the American Dream mall in New
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is Second-Fastest Film To Cross $1B At Int’l Box Office; Global Now At $1.67B
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a huge global hit. The movie crossed $1 billion at the international box office in just 12 days, the second-fastest film ever to do
Benson Boone Postpones Sacramento Show After “Fighting Like Hell” To Get Voice Back
Pop star Benson Boone postponed his Sacramento concert on Saturday because of vocal problems. He said he had fought ‘like hell’ all afternoon to get his voice r
▶️ 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.
London mayor orders council to drop plan to ban new pubs and bars in Soho and West End
London mayor Sadiq Khan ordered Westminster council to drop a plan to ban new pubs and bars. The plan would stop new venues from opening in Soho and the West En
Chinese EV sales surge to new high in Europe putting tariffs under scrutiny
Chinese electric car sales in Europe hit a new high. Chinese brands now make up 14.2% of electric car sales there. That means one in every seven battery electri
AI push is putting banks at mercy of tech firms, warns Moody’s
Moody's warns that AI is putting banks at the mercy of tech firms. Banks are relying on a few Silicon Valley companies for AI and cloud services. This creates a
Sweet, soft and playful: TikTok turns Japanese milk bread into UK’s latest food craze
Japanese milk bread, called shokupan, is going viral in the UK. Videos of soft milk buns got millions of views on TikTok. The trend helped push the buns into UK
The number of stocks beating the S&P 500 is the highest in 4 years. Why that number should rise.
The number of stocks beating the S&P 500 is the highest in four years. More companies are now doing better than the big index. Analysts expect that number to ke
'My wife and I are both retired': Do we dip into our $2.3 million fund to pay off our $300,000 mortgage at 2.9%?
A retired couple is asking whether to pay off their $300,000 mortgage early. Their loan has a low 2.9% interest rate. They have a $2.3 million retirement fund.