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Tuesday 11 August 2026 — every story from this day
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Australia’s falling house prices are actually a good thing for mortgage holders. Here’s why
Falling Australian house prices are being framed by the RBA and economists as a silver lining for mortgage holders, because a cooler property market makes anoth
Jean hoped bird flu wouldn’t come to Australia. Then it arrived – and she saw a tern ‘trembling and swaying’
South Australia confirmed its first case of the deadly H5 bird flu strain near Robe on the Limestone Coast, shattering hopes the disease would not reach Austral
Fiona’s 14-year-old son Max was bright and gave enormous bear hugs. She lost him in an instant when his heart suddenly stopped
Fiona Connolly lost her 14-year-old son Max when he collapsed on a Sydney basketball court in 2021 after his heart suddenly stopped, a case of sudden cardiac ar
Car owners should challenge insurers on steep price hikes and ‘call their bluff’, Asic says
Australia's corporate regulator Asic released a report finding many motor insurers were raising premiums faster than inflation, with none of the eight reviewed
New head of Australian trade union movement named after Sally McManus steps down
Melissa Donnelly, national secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union, was elected by the ACTU executive as the next head of Australia's peak trade unio
SA premier announces royal commission into AI – as it happened
This blog covered South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas announcing a royal commission into AI, alongside other national developments on Monday 10 August. O
Albanese gives ground on gambling inducements as Labor and Coalition inch towards deal
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese bowed to pressure and agreed to limit gambling inducements as part of a deal with opposition leader Angus Taylor, after a week o
Malcolm Turnbull says faith in Aukus nuclear submarines deal is 'stark staring bonkers' – video
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull told a public inquiry that faith in the Aukus nuclear submarines deal with the US and UK is 'stark staring bonkers', pred
Sheep-herding robot dogs put to the test at Royal Queensland Show – video
A University of the Sunshine Coast project trialled robotic dogs herding sheep with public demonstrations at the Ekka at the Brisbane Showgrounds. Senior mechat
Not a 'red line': The problem with Australia’s mortgage stress measure
New research from financial comparison platform Finder found 55% of mortgage holders in Australia experience mortgage stress, with borrowers devoting an average
🌍 World (21)
Migrant children go days without food in Ceuta amid asylum crisis
A surge of migrant children and families remains in makeshift shelters in Ceuta, Spain's North African enclave, after the largest migrant crossing in the territ
111 dead after Colombia quakes leave trail of destruction
At least 111 people were killed after a destructive magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit western Colombia, collapsing dozens of buildings and trapping residents under d
Iran’s president says Khamenei is in ‘perfect health’
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei delivered a message of 'unity and cohesion' during a recent seven-hour meeting
Photos: 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks western Colombia
Photo coverage shows residents walking through the rubble of collapsed buildings in Cali and other western Colombian cities after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake cen
DRC’s Ebola outbreak began months before it was officially declared, says WHO
The WHO said the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record began in February, months before it was officially declared on May 15 in the Democratic Republic of Co
Sudan’s army chief holds unannounced talks on national dialogue
Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan held unannounced consultations with political and civil society groups, reaching agreement on steps to create conditio
Earthquake with 7.4 magnitude hits Colombia, killing at least 69
At least 69 people were killed and dozens of buildings collapsed across western Colombia after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck near San Jose del Palmar in the
Cambodia Says 90,000 Jobs Are Available Nationwide
Cambodia's Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training says about 90,000 jobs are currently available nationwide across agriculture, industry and services, with
Cambodia and Vietnam Strengthen Defence and Public Security Cooperation
Cambodia and Vietnam pledged to deepen cooperation in defence and public security, with Cambodian Interior Ministry Secretary of State Chan Ean meeting Vietname
At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike deep into Russia
Russian officials say another 75 people were injured by the attack - one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks since Moscow's full-scale invasion.
World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.
Netanyahu's rejection of Trump's 15-point Gaza plan unlikely to be final word
The Trump administration is said to be unbothered by the Israeli prime minister's rejection of the deal, viewing it as campaign rhetoric ahead of a general elec
'We've had a lot of close calls': Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes
More than 12,000 people have been forced to evacuate and some homes have been lost after a wildfire tore through Canada's picturesque Okanagan region.
30 years later, a former gang member will stand trial for Tupac's murder
It’s been three decades since Tupac was killed, and since then, his reputation has only grown.
We are chasing Ebola virus - it is ahead of us, WHO warns
Infection rates are high, adding to concern that authorities are struggling to get to grips with the disease.
Former migrant worker in Thailand returns to build a career in Cambodia with government support
For more than 20 years, Prang Sokcheng was a migrant worker in Thailand – crossing the border without documents, sleeping in forests to evade authorities, spend
Rescued stray inspires a decade of animal welfare (VIDEO)
A neglected stray dog found on the streets 10 years ago became the catalyst for an animal welfare movement that has since treated over 600,000 animals and advan
Cambodia sends condolences on death of Lao parliamentary leader
National Assembly President Khuon Sudary expressed condolences to Laos following the death of Xaysomphone Phomvihane, President of the National Assembly, callin
Malaysia, Cambodia pledge deeper defence ties
Malaysia has pledged to further deepen and expand defence cooperation with Cambodia, including in peacekeeping operations, maritime security, non-traditional se
Cambodia’s 2026 baccalaureate exams begin with 151,238 candidates nationwide
High school examinations, or BacII exams, began yesterday at 244 centres nationwide, with 151,238 candidates sitting the tests under heightened monitoring to en
Cambodian Mine Action Centre reports 3,858 cluster munition-contaminated areas across 335 villages
The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) has told the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) that recent surveys identified 3,858 areas contaminated by
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Aptoide becomes the first rival app store to return to Google Play in the US
Portugal-based app distributor Aptoide returned its games store to Google Play in the United States after more than a decade, becoming the first rival app store
Social media platforms still facing thousands of user addiction lawsuits after failed appeals
The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals denied Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and Google an early exit from thousands of lawsuits alleging they intentionally designed addic
YouTube now requires creators to have twice as many watch hours to start earning money
YouTube announced that new creators will need at least 8,000 qualified watch hours over the past year or 20 million qualified Shorts views in 90 days to begin e
Clicks' Power Keyboard brings BlackBerry-style typing to any phone — with some compromises
Clicks Technology began shipping its $99 MagSafe-compatible Power Keyboard this summer, with 75% of first-batch preorders now shipped. The slide-out keyboard wi
Meta’s new Glimmer AI model offers a hint at Zuckerberg’s personal intelligence vision
Meta released Muse Glimmer, a 30-billion-parameter open-weight model licensed under Apache 2.0, designed to run AI agents locally on consumer hardware. It suppo
Sila lands $1.4B Pentagon loan as militaries demand more batteries
Sila secured a $1.4 billion loan from the US Department of Defense to expand production of its silicon-carbon battery material at its Moses Lake, Washington fac
Archer buys former rival Wisk Aero
Archer Aviation now owns its former rival Wisk Aero after Boeing agreed to sell Wisk, along with SkyGrid and drone maker Insitu, to Archer in exchange for a rou
Bluesky now lets you hide reposts from that annoying person you follow
Bluesky has added a feature that lets users hide reposts from a specific person in their feeds. The tool is designed for users who want to stop seeing reposts f
Costco's great Switch 2 console bundle includes over $100 in free stuff
Costco is offering a Nintendo Switch 2 console bundle that includes over $100 in free extras, including a year of Nintendo Switch Online and a 256GB MicroSD Exp
What to expect from Google’s 2026 Pixel hardware launch event
Google is set to host its annual Made by Google hardware launch event on Wednesday, expected to unveil new slab-style and foldable Pixel smartphones. Leaks also
YouTube is making it harder to earn money on YouTube
Starting February 1, 2027, creators who want to monetise through YouTube's Partner Program (YPP) will need at least 1,000 subscribers and either 8,000 qualified
Four takeaways from Mark Zuckerberg's massive AI manifesto
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg published a lengthy manifesto titled 'The Future is for Everyone' running more than 6,500 words, laying out his vision for humanity co-
Apple will stream Friday Night Baseball live in Vision Pro
Starting Friday, August 28, Apple will stream Friday Night Baseball in immersive video on its Vision Pro headset. Games will stream every Friday for four weeks,
Keychron’s wireless Hall effect keyboard is back to its lowest price
A Keychron wireless Hall effect keyboard is back to its lowest price, part of a roundup of deals that also includes a gaming laptop for $1,099 and discounts on
🎮 Gaming (7)
Wardogs 'Hits Different' and Could Be the Next Big FPS, Those Who Managed to Get Into the Recent Private Playtest Say
Testers who managed to get into Wardogs' recent private playtest are reportedly calling it a stand-out shooter that 'hits different' and could be the next big F
Pay Less Than Half Price for Sony's Outstanding WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones
A deal highlighted by IGN offers Sony's WH-1000XM6 wireless noise-canceling headphones for less than half their usual price. The promotion presents the flagship
Hideki Kamiya Gives Fans Hope That He Will Direct Another Devil May Cry Game
Developer Hideki Kamiya has given fans hope that he may direct another Devil May Cry game, raising the possibility in a recent public statement. Kamiya directed
Today’s Top Deals: Resident Evil Requiem, Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus CPU, LEGO Earth and Moon
IGN's daily deals roundup for August 10, 2026 highlights Resident Evil Requiem, an Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus CPU, and the LEGO Earth and Moon set among the d
Grand Theft Auto Players Fundraise $50k for Sick Fan Trying to Make It to GTA 6
Grand Theft Auto players have raised around $50,000 for a sick fan who is trying to live long enough to play GTA 6. The community-driven fundraiser highlights t
Save 30% on One of the Coolest and Most Interactive Space-Themed LEGO Sets Ever
A deal highlighted by IGN offers 30% off the LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit set, described as one of the coolest and most interactive space-themed
Amazon Discounts MTG Commander Decks From Marvel and Strixhaven
Amazon is discounting MTG Commander decks from the Marvel and Strixhaven universes, offering savings on these pre-built 100-card decks. Commander is Magic: The
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Jacob Elordi Circling Ari Aster's Next Film At A24 Starring Scarlett Johansson
Deadline exclusively reported that Oscar-nominated star Jacob Elordi is in talks to co-star opposite Scarlett Johansson in the Ari Aster-directed A24 thriller '
CAA Signs Ashley Gill & Grant Gibbs Of Musical Comedy Duo A Twink And A Redhead
CAA has signed the comedy duo A Twink and a Redhead, comprised of Grant Gibbs and Ashley Gill, for representation. The pair are comedians, musicians and digital
TV Show Book Adaptations Arriving In 2026 So Far
This Deadline feature rounds up TV shows based on books arriving in 2026, spanning streaming and network series. Recent and upcoming adaptations include Netflix
Mariska Hargitay's Best 'Law & Order: SVU' Episodes To Re-Air On NBC
NBC will host a special 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' marathon featuring the best of Mariska Hargitay's episodes on Thursday, Sept. 10, as a tribute to he
Connie Nielsen & Stana Katic Join Wyatt Russell-Led Monsterverse Series For Apple TV
Connie Nielsen (Gladiator, Wonder Woman) and Stana Katic (Castle, Absentia) have joined the cast of Legendary's new Monsterverse series for Apple TV, led by Wya
Julianne Moore To Star In New Play 'Faydra' Off Broadway
Julianne Moore will star in the title role of 'Faydra', a new play by 'In the Next Room' Tony nominee Sarah Ruhl, with a world premiere Off Broadway next year.
▶️ 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.
A job that changed me: Working at a toy store was my teen feminist awakening
The author recounts working at Toys R Us at age 15 as her 'teen feminist awakening,' describing how selling toys felt like selling joy but her least favorite pa
US judge drops criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani
A US judge dismissed federal fraud and bribery charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani after the Justice Department said it was abandoning the case. The
Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse
Octopus Energy urged customers to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday during the deepest solar eclipse in almost 30
Thames Water’s £1m payout to finance chief is ‘unacceptable’, says government department
Thames Water paid its finance chief a £1m signing fee despite being on the brink of government-handled administration, a decision the environment department (De
Oil prices rise as Iran tempers optimism around strait of Hormuz reopening - as it happened
Oil prices rose nearly 2% during the day as Iran tempered optimism around the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, on a session when European shares were mixed an
Water companies circumventing bonus rules? What did ministers expect? | Nils Pratley
Columnist Nils Pratley argues water companies have circumvented the executive-bonus clampdown through the 'waterbed principle,' where cutting performance-linked