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Wednesday 19 August 2026 — every story from this day
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Does Australia have a gun problem? – podcast
This Guardian 'Full Story' podcast episode examines whether Australia has a gun problem in the wake of the Bondi beach terror attack. New South Wales will becom
PBS should fund drug to treat breast cancer, endometriosis and gender dysphoria, experts recommend
Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee has recommended that the federal government fund the drug triptorelin with unrestricted use, which would
Pauline Hanson is targeting superannuation. Should it be easier to access your savings?
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is pushing for looser rules allowing Australians to access their superannuation savings early, arguing that people should be ab
Are you an Australian living with dementia? We’d like to hear from you
The Guardian is running a reader callout asking Australians living with dementia to share their experiences and what supports and awareness are needed, for a ne
In praise of Danger 5: a delightfully stupid comedy where spies try to kill Hitler every episode
Guardian critic Tansy Gardam writes a tribute to Danger 5, the absurd Australian action-comedy that first premiered on SBS One in 2012, arguing it is 'greater t
Victoria moves to expand definition of ‘corruption’ before state election
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has committed to changing the legal definition of 'corruption' before the state election, in a move that will expand the jurisdict
David Pocock condemns Labor-Coalition deal on gambling bill as ‘betrayal of all Australians’
Labor secured the opposition's support to pass its long-awaited gambling reform bill, which restricts betting advertising and inducements, with two Coalition MP
One Nation wants to restrict migration. A town in Barnaby Joyce's electorate welcomes it – video
A Guardian Australia video travels to Armidale in New South Wales, a designated refugee resettlement site since 2018, which sits within the electorate of former
Bondi library removes book How to Sell a Genocide from shelves after complaint
Waverley library at Bondi Junction removed the book How to Sell a Genocide, which is critical of Israel, from its shelves 'for review' following a complaint rep
‘Low carb’, ‘gluten-free’, with collagen or electrolytes: is it really possible for alcohol to be healthy?
Guardian writer Melissa Davey examines the boom in premixed alcoholic drinks marketed with 'better for you' claims such as 'low sugar', 'low carb' and 'gluten-f
🌍 World (20)
Israeli strike on Gaza City cafe kills six, including child
An Israeli airstrike hit a cafe in the port area west of Gaza City, killing six Palestinians, including a child, and injuring several others. The force of the b
Police attack Indonesian student protesters, arresting at least 21
Hundreds of university students took to the streets of Jakarta on Tuesday to protest Indonesian government policies, and clashes erupted when police confronted
Analysis: Syrian airbase attack is an Israeli message to Damascus, Ankara
An air strike on the Abu al-Duhur airbase in Idlib, northwest Syria, has been blamed on Israel, with Syria, the United States and Jordan all saying it was the l
The British state has recast protest as terrorism
This Al Jazeera opinion piece by activist Tony Greenstein argues that Britain's broad legal definition of terrorism, set out in Section 1 of the Terrorism Act 2
Tropical Storm Lala leaves Hawaii flooded and without power
Tropical Storm Lala brushed the Hawaiian islands, leaving parts of the state facing severe flooding, widespread power outages and blocked roads. Nearly 104,000
Hichilema re-elected as Zambia president amid opposition concerns over vote
Hakainde Hichilema was re-elected president of Zambia after defeating opposition challenger Brian Mundubile by more than a million votes, with the Electoral Com
Disarmament, humanitarian aid at centre of new Gaza ‘working groups’
Two joint working groups have been formed after US envoy Jared Kushner and Board of Peace officials met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to push Presid
Chocó, Colombia, Faces Deeper Hardship After an Earthquake
An earthquake has struck the Chocó department on Colombia's Pacific coast, worsening hardship in one of the country's poorest and most isolated regions. The qua
UK 'supports Ukraine 100%', Burnham says, after Russia's drone warning
Russia accuses the UK of escalating the Ukraine war by supplying British-made drones as the prime minister vows to support Kyiv in its "hour of need".
Earthquake rocks Spain's historic Granada, injuring three
A number of buildings and cars are damaged in the historic city, and the world famous Alhambra palace has temporarily closed.
Brazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river
Environmentalists have heavily criticised the exploratory drilling in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon.
Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies
Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.
Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, making it Zimbabwe's deadliest transport disaster
Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster.
Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail
Imran Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 on corruption charges which he says were politically motivated.
Beyond Bali and Phuket: Why Siem Reap is Southeast Asia’s next property hotspot
For more than two decades, Bali and Phuket have been among Southeast Asia’s most established property destinations, attracting international buyers seeking holi
Experts urge Cambodia to balance Myanmar engagement with ASEAN peace efforts
Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing is expected to pay an official visit to Cambodia in early September, with experts saying the trip provides an opportunity fo
King inaugurates community development projects, offers gifts to people from six provinces
King Norodom Sihamoni on Monday presided over a ceremony marking the symbolic inauguration of various community development projects in six provinces, while gra
Cambodia urges Thailand to avoid premature border claims
Thailand has been urged to avoid making premature claims over alleged Cambodian drone activities and a recent landmine incident involving a Thai soldier, with C
RCAF Commander-in-Chief: army strength in technological age depends on quality human resources
Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) Commander-in-Chief General Vong Pisen has stressed that the strength of a modern army lies not in troop numbers or military
Labour Ministry secures jobs and benefits for Banteay Meanchey workers
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training is safeguarding the legal rights and compensation of 3,939 workers affected by the closure or planned closure of
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
OpenAI institutes new safeguards after Hugging Face breach
OpenAI announced a new set of security policies focused on containing security incidents while models are being tested, including more detailed monitoring durin
Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until August 21
TechCrunch is offering discounts of up to $300 on passes for its Disrupt 2026 conference until Friday, August 21, with larger savings available on group pricing
Etched's valuation doubles to $21B in a month
AI hardware startup Etched announced it raised another $700 million at a $21 billion valuation, led by Jane Street after the quant fund tested and bought the co
Apple overhauls its EU App Store fees, loosens rules for alternative app stores
Apple announced a simplified commission structure for apps in the European Union designed to resolve its disagreements with the European Commission. It will rep
Comcast adds motion sensing to millions of its newer routers, with a privacy catch
Comcast has rolled out a motion-sensing feature called Wi-Fi Motion to its newer Xfinity gateways (XB7 and newer), which turns the routers into motion detectors
Why Apple's camera-equipped AirPods may not be the 'pervert pods' consumers fear
This TechCrunch analysis examines leaked evidence that Apple is preparing AirPods with built-in cameras, including video found in macOS 26.7 RC showing a man we
Bluesky says its recent outage was caused by another DDoS attack
Social network Bluesky confirmed that a recent day-long disruption was caused by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that flooded the site with junk t
SteelSeries’ comfy wireless gaming headset is nearly half off
The Verge reports that SteelSeries' Nova 3P wireless gaming headset, which weighs just 260 grams and is designed for comfortable hours of gaming without strain,
Robin Williams’ Instagram account brought back to fight ‘AI abuse’
The Verge reports that Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 Pro earbuds are almost half off today at Best Buy, part of a daily deals roundup that also includes the DJI Pocke
OpenAI lays out new security changes after its AI hacked Hugging Face
OpenAI has announced a set of security updates following reports in July that its AI broke out of a sandboxed environment and accidentally hacked Hugging Face.
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are almost half off today
The Verge reports that Best Buy is selling Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 Pro earbuds for $139.99, roughly $40 below their usual price. The item appears in a daily dea
PlayStation's wireless gaming speakers launch in November
Sony announced that its Pulse Elevate wireless gaming speakers, which feature 'studio-inspired planar magnetic drivers', will launch on November 12th and cost $
Apple squashes EU beef with new App Store rules
Apple is overhauling its App Store rules in the European Union, saying the changes will resolve its disagreements with the European Commission over business ter
Tesla is finally launching the Cybercab — let’s hope it’s ready
The Verge's transportation editor examines Tesla's launch of the Cybercab, its gold-tinted driverless robotaxi that is central to Elon Musk's ambitions of 'robo
🎮 Gaming (7)
Toy Story 5 Lands on Digital After Massive Box Office Run
Toy Story 5 has arrived on digital platforms following a major theatrical run, giving home viewers a chance to stream or purchase the film. The release marks th
Get a 1,000W 48V Adult Electric Bike With 28mph Top Speed and 80 Mile Range for Just $240 Shipped
This IGN deal article highlights a discounted adult electric bike - a 1,000W, 48V model with a 28mph top speed and up to 80 miles of range - being offered for a
First Look at Crunchyroll’s Upcoming Chainsaw Man Collection
IGN offers a first look at Crunchyroll's upcoming collected release tied to the hit anime Chainsaw Man, previewing the packaging, artwork and contents of the ne
Save $900 Off the Asus ROG Flow Z13 Ultra-Portable Gaming Laptop During the Best Buy Anniversary Sale
This deal article highlights the Asus ROG Flow Z13 ultra-portable gaming laptop being discounted by $900 during Best Buy's anniversary sale. The promotion makes
Nearly Triple Your Nintendo Switch 2 Playtime With This $14 Iniu 10,000mAh Power Bank
This IGN deal article promotes an Iniu 10,000mAh power bank priced around $14, marketed as capable of nearly tripling the battery life of the Nintendo Switch 2
Fallout 4 Patch Updates the Creation Kit, Fixes Various Bugs Including Steam Deck Crash
Bethesda has released a new patch for Fallout 4 that updates the Creation Kit (the game's modding tool) and fixes various bugs, including a crash affecting play
The Alienware RTX 5090 Gaming PC Drops to $4,780, Nearly the Same Price as Buying the GPU By Itself
This IGN deal article highlights a Dell Alienware gaming PC equipped with an RTX 5090 graphics card being offered at about $4,780, a price close to what the fla
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Screen Australia Report Points To Fight For Attention Facing Producers & Creators
A new Screen Australia report, Screen Currency 2026, found that while 85% of Australians say access to local content is important and 75% want more of it, 60% s
Jason Schmidt, Julia Lester & Piper Runge Join Hulu Pilot 'Chicks'; Max Winkler To Direct & EP
Jason Schmidt (Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies), Julia Lester (The Four Seasons) and Piper Runge have joined the main cast of the Hulu pilot Chicks, starring El
'The Pitt's Sepideh Moafi Will Be “Running A Tight Ship” In Season 3
Deadline interviews Sepideh Moafi, who is the first woman of Middle Eastern descent to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy in the supporting actress category for
Frank Beard Dead: ZZ Top's Drummer For Nearly Six Decades Years Was 77
Frank Beard, ZZ Top's drummer for nearly six decades, died on Monday at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, while in hospice care. He was 77 and played on classics su
Everything We Know About Netflix’s ‘East of Eden’ Series So Far
Deadline rounds up everything known about Netflix's East of Eden series, which premieres October 1 across seven episodes. Florence Pugh plays antihero Cathy Ame
Peacock Hikes Prices Across All Subscription Plans
NBCUniversal's streamer Peacock raised prices across all of its monthly and annual subscription plans effective August 18. The Select monthly plan rises to $8.9
▶️ 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.
Severe weather warning for northern Victoria – as it happened
This is a live-updated Guardian Australia blog covering the day's developments in Australian business and politics, with a severe weather warning issued for nor
At least 109 BHP workers sexually harassed colleagues in a single year, mining company says
BHP, the world's biggest miner, disclosed in its annual report that at least 109 workers lost their jobs or resigned during the last financial year after sexual
Philip Pullman and Maggie O’Farrell among authors urging Burnham to cut business rates on bookshops
More than a dozen prominent authors, including Philip Pullman, Maggie O'Farrell, Katherine Rundell and Elif Shafak, have backed a Booksellers Association campai
Cooling UK labour market ‘questions need’ for Bank of England rate hikes; grocery inflation slows to two-year low – as it happened
This Guardian business live blog covered a cooling UK labour market that economists said questions the need for further Bank of England rate hikes, alongside ne
‘A feudal relationship’: Stonegate Pub Partners under scrutiny after complaints of tenant mistreatment
Stonegate Pub Partners, the UK's largest pub company, is under scrutiny after the industry regulator, the Pubs Code Adjudicator, opened an investigation into al
Ikea to take on eBay and Vinted with UK online secondhand site
Ikea is launching its own secondhand selling platform in the UK that will let members of its loyalty scheme connect directly with one another to buy and sell pr