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Sunday 16 August 2026 — every story from this day
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Could you save money on your mortgage? As house prices cool and lender rivalry heats up, experts say Australians should ask
The Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate at 4.35 percent this week, sparing homeowners from another painful rise. But many economists think another hike
Yvonne Whear vanished from a NSW town. Her daughter believes some people aren't talking
Yvonne Whear, 73, disappeared from Dungay in northern New South Wales in February 2026. She left her art class in Murwillumbah at 3pm one day. She was seen on C
Ask me anything: 'melon-gate', One Nation's media ban and the PM's ambition - podcast
Federal parliament is back from its winter break with a fast start to the second half of the political year. There were days of comment and squirming over melon
One Nation senator says parents who support their trans children are engaging in 'child abuse'
One Nation senator Tyron Whitten has claimed that parents who support their transgender children are engaging in child abuse. He made the comments on a fringe Y
Delivery drivers will get a minimum wage in Australia's 'world-first' deal. But is it fair – and will your Uber Eats cost more?
From Monday, an Uber or DoorDash delivery driver in Australia will earn at least $31.30 an hour. The union has called the deal with DoorDash and Uber Eats a wor
Naidoc awards honour 'fearless, brilliant' promoter of First Nations culture Rhoda Roberts
One of Australia's greatest cultural ambassadors has been recognised after her death. Rhoda Roberts, a proud Widjabul Wieybal woman of the Bundjalung nation, di
Labor is facing an insurgent One Nation. The path it takes on immigration will define its identity for years to come
Labor is under pressure over immigration as One Nation gains support. Home affairs minister Tony Burke pulled out of a planned National Press Club speech on new
Coalition split on Andrew Bragg speech as South Australian senator Andrew McLachlan urges colleagues to 'follow his lead'
The Coalition is split over a speech by Andrew Bragg on migration. At the National Press Club, the shadow housing minister suggested cutting net overseas migrat
Australia's 'pioneer' colonists profited from slavery. That truth must be acknowledged | Paul Daley
A new opinion piece argues Australia must acknowledge that some of its pioneer colonists profited from slavery. The author focuses on blackbirding, the forced o
Investors have backed off the housing market. But will you benefit?
Investors have pulled back sharply from the housing market. New Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows investor loans fell 8.6 percent in the June quarter,
🌍 World (16)
Moroccan police arrest over 100 migrants trying to reach Spanish enclave
Moroccan police arrested more than 100 people who were trying to reach Ceuta. Ceuta is a Spanish enclave on the north coast of Africa. Footage posted online on
Death toll from Zimbabwe ferry disaster rises to 72
The death toll from a ferry disaster in Zimbabwe rose to 72. Twenty-six more bodies were recovered from the ferry. The boat capsized on Lake Kariba on Tuesday.
Tropical Storm Lala expected to strengthen as it nears Hawaii
Tropical Storm Lala began hitting Hawaii's Big Island on Saturday. Forecasts said it could strengthen into a hurricane as it neared land. The US National Hurric
UK PM Burnham reacts to death of former Cambridge professor
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the death of Jason Arday should be a moment of reflection. Arday was a high-profile Black academic. He was accused of plagia
One killed, dozens injured after wildfire hits Croatian coast
A violent wildfire swept through a coastal town in Croatia. At least one person was killed and around 42 others were injured. Nearly 200 people were rescued. Pr
The next Yemen war might be different
The conflict in Yemen is still raging and spilling over into the Red Sea. New developments show a changing trend in drone warfare. The Houthis once almost monop
Black professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row found dead
Dr Jason Arday was found dead days after resigning from Cambridge University. He faced plagiarism allegations brought by DEI critic Nathan Coftas. Arday's famil
Aftermath of deadly Indonesia earthquake
Dozens of people were killed by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia's Flores Island. Rescue teams searched for survivors as aftershocks continued. Many are
Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 47 in Indonesia
A search and rescue operation is under way to find survivors in Flores, an island in eastern Indonesia.
Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say
Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.
Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say
Israel's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers.
Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne
The declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000.
Family stranded at sea for 16 hours after jet ski capsized in Thailand
A father and his two young sons spent a night adrift before being rescued off the coast of the island of Koh Samui.
Information Ministry Warns Against Content Violating Women’s Rights and Dignity
The Ministry of Information has instructed journalists, media organisations, content creators and social media users to strengthen responsibility in producing a
Hun Manet meets former opposition leader’s daughter
Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Kem Monovithya, the daughter of former opposition leader Kem Sokha, for a working discussion on August 14.
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Polish restaurateur dies on Koh Rong Island
A well known restaurant owner is reported to have died on the Island of Koh Rong.
The post Polish restaurateur dies on Koh Rong Island appeared first on Khmer T
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Anthropic shares more details about how Claude's new watermarks will work
Anthropic published a blog post to explain how it will watermark text produced by its chatbot Claude. The move is meant to comply with the EU AI Act's Transpare
SpaceX officially closes its Cursor acquisition
AI coding startup Cursor is now officially part of SpaceX. SpaceX, which also acquired Musk's xAI earlier this year, announced the April deal for the companies
How to tell if your AI platforms' accounts have been hacked
Hackers can break into accounts on popular AI platforms like ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity. TechCrunch made a guide to help people check if their accounts were
Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M
Fusion power has moved from being a joke to a real investment area. A number of startups have raised over $100 million. Fusion promises to use the reaction that
Talks to sell PayPal to Stripe and Advent are heating up
Talks to sell PayPal to Stripe and private equity firm Advent are heating up. In July, Stripe and Advent offered $60.50 a share for PayPal. That would have valu
Self-driving trucks are officially testing on California highways
Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI got permits from California to test self-driving trucks on public roads. Kodiak has already started testing a handful of trucks
Retrospec Joe Rev 2 Review (2026): Putting the 'Joy' in Joyride
The Retrospec Joe Rev 2 is a product review from Wired. The title says it puts the joy in joyride. Reviews of gear like this compare features, build quality and
Don't overlook Elektron's budget electronic music instruments
The Verge's weekend editor is making the case for Elektron's budget-priced Model:Samples and Model:Cycles grooveboxes. He says the two machines are far more pow
Switched on Pop's Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding love fresh vegetables and guitar pedals
The duo behind the popular music podcast Switched on Pop have brought their deep dives into pop music to Netflix. Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding sit down for an
Star Wars: Ahsoka season 2 and Starfighter get teased at D23
Lucasfilm teased Star Wars: Ahsoka season 2 and a new project called Starfighter at D23. Season two of Ahsoka is still months away, but the studio took the chan
Disney D23 2026: Everything announced for Star Wars, Marvel, and more
Disney's annual D23 fan event brought a flood of announcements. Marvel showed off the cast of its X-Men movie and a new trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, plus a f
I finally found a magnetic phone grip I never want to remove
The Verge's senior editor says he finally found a magnetic phone grip he never wants to take off. After the OhSnap Snap Grip Stand lived in his pocket for month
Marvel reveals the new X-Men cast, including Inde Navarrette and Adam Driver
Marvel has finally revealed the cast of its new X-Men movie. Inde Navarrette and Adam Driver join Sadie Sink, who was earlier revealed as Jean Grey. The cast wa
Xteink's tiny e-readers are getting access to free books through Libby
Xteink's pocket-sized e-readers are getting access to free books through Libby. The CrossPoint Reader firmware is being updated with plug-ins that add support f
🎮 Gaming (7)
X-Men Director Teases Comic Book Inspirations and 'Something New' for the MCU After Marvel's Big Cast Reveal | D23 2026
At D23 2026, Marvel revealed the cast for its X-Men movie. The director then teased what fans can expect. They said the movie will pull from comic book stories.
The Dungeon Crawler Carl TV Series Could Make or Break the Future of LitRPG Adaptations
The popular book series Dungeon Crawler Carl is being made into a TV show. Fans and analysts say this show could make or break LitRPG adaptations. LitRPG books
100% Marvel's Spider-Man Games with One Month of Free IGN Guides Checklists
IGN is helping players fully complete, or 100%, the Marvel's Spider-Man games. A month of free IGN Guides checklists is being offered. These checklists help pla
I Love Handhelds, But I'm Worried the RAM Crisis is Going to Kill Them
An IGN writer says they love handheld gaming devices. But they worry that a RAM crisis could kill them. RAM is the memory chips that power electronics. Prices a
Star Trek's Babs Olusanmokun on the End of Strange New Worlds: 'I Don't See It as a Final Episode'
Star Trek actor Babs Olusanmokun spoke about the end of Strange New Worlds. He said he does not see it as a final episode. The show has been a big hit for Star
Who Needs Wolverine? Why We're Pumped for Marvel's X-Men Reboot | D23 2026
At D23 2026, IGN said fans should be excited about the X-Men reboot. The article asks who needs Wolverine. It says the new version will focus on a broader team.
I Hope GTA 6 Borrows a Lot From GTA 4
An IGN writer hopes GTA 6 takes ideas from GTA 4. GTA 4 is an older game in the series. Fans loved its serious story and detailed world. GTA 5, the current game
🎬 Entertainment (6)
'Smiling Friends' Creators Painted 'The Office' Alum Green, Then Sent Him Directly To A24's 'Primetime' - Contenders TV Nominees Studio
The co-creators of Smiling Friends have told how The Office alum Creed Bratton painted himself fully green for an episode of the show. The episode, about a frog
Dave Marsh Dies: Pioneering Rock Critic, Bruce Springsteen Biographer Was 76
Dave Marsh, the influential rock critic and author of the foundational Bruce Springsteen biography Born to Run, has died. He died on Friday at his home in Conne
Emmy Nominee Kristen Kish Wants 'Top Chef' To Cook Up More Prize Money - Contenders TV Nominees Studio
Top Chef host Kristen Kish wants the winners of the Bravo cooking competition to be awarded more prize money. As the cost of groceries rises, she says the $250,
Ewan McGregor: The Actor Opens Up About His Career, His Return To Scotland & Taking A Chance With Obi-Wan: "Deciding To Do 'Star Wars' Was Hard" - Edinburgh Film Festival
Ewan McGregor wowed an audience at the Edinburgh Film Festival with a live re-enactment of his 1992 stage performance in Joe Orton's play What the Butler Saw. H
Anne Hathaway Knows You're Worried About The Fate Of Starbuck The Dog In 'The End Of Oak Street'
Anne Hathaway has a reassuring spoiler for everyone worried about the dog in the sci-fi apocalypse thriller The End of Oak Street. The dog, named Starbuck and p
Bill Maher Has A Word For Luigi Mangione "Groupies"
Bill Maher had strong words for the supporters, or groupies, of Luigi Mangione in the opening monologue of his HBO show Real Time. Mangione pleaded guilty to sh
▶️ 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.
UK's biggest EV battery gigafactory shelves expansion as Jaguar Land Rover talks stall
The UK's biggest EV battery gigafactory has put its expansion on hold. Chinese-owned AESC makes batteries for Nissan at its plant in Sunderland. But AESC pushed
Secondhand booksellers in UK and Ireland suspect AI firms behind 'strange' bulk orders
Secondhand booksellers in the UK and Ireland report a wave of bulk orders from mystery buyers. They suspect AI companies are buying the books for their data. Th
'A tax on being thin': only high earners make overall savings on food bills from weight-loss drugs
Weight-loss medication is being called a tax on being thin. An analysis by consultancy Baringa says the high cost outweighs any saving on food for most people.
Donald Trump doesn't just love billionaires, he loves multimillionaires too
An analysis argues that US tax policy serves the rich more than others. The focus is on Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, or OBBBA. The House version paired a
I'm 63, a retired CPA with a $1.2 million 401(k). Do I need to bother with a Roth conversion?
A 63-year-old retired accountant asks whether they need to do a Roth conversion. A Roth conversion moves money from a traditional 401(k) into a Roth account. Th
Think interest rates are high now? These charts offer a different perspective.
MarketWatch is showing charts that offer a fresh look at interest rates. Many people think rates are high right now. But these charts suggest a different view.