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Friday 21 August 2026 — every story from this day
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🇦🇺 Local (9)
Alan Jones on Trial: Alleged victim tells court he was ‘groomed for 10 years’ | Week 3 - podcast
Complainant C took the witness box in week three of Alan Jones's trial to recount his time working at radio station 2GB. He detailed allegations of indecent ass
Bryn is 16 and has never eaten a meal. His mother’s terrified the newly-cut NDIS won’t ‘step up to keep him alive’
This story profiles Bryn Skyes, a 16-year-old who has never eaten a meal and is tube-fed due to disability and gastrointestinal problems. Parliament has passed
Sydney air traffic controllers have ‘grave concerns’ about collision risk after airspace redesign
Sydney air traffic controllers have warned the federal government about the risk of collisions after an airspace redesign tied to the new Western Sydney airport
Australians will soon be able to block all online gambling ads. How will it actually work?
Australia is putting together a register that would let people block all online gambling ads within roughly 12 months. From January the start of the year all on
‘You have got to go’: former NSW minister tells Icac ‘something strange at play’ when she was sacked by Perrottet
Former NSW minister Eleni Petinos told the Icac inquiry that her sacking in 2022 was unfair and that there was something strange at play. She said her dismissal
NSW police commissioner says ‘I unreservedly apologise’ for miscommunication over 18-year-old bushwalker Lily Hooper’s death – as it happened
The NSW police commissioner has issued an unreserved apology for miscommunication over the death of 18-year-old bushwalker Lily Hooper, in a live day of politic
‘An insult’: Zomi Frankcom’s family issues strongly-worded statement as Israel rejects criminal investigation into her killing
The family of slain Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom issued a strongly worded statement calling Israel's decision not to reopen a criminal investigation into
Zomi Frankcom: Penny Wong condemns ‘insulting’ decision to clear IDF over Gaza strikes that killed Australian aid worker
Australia reacted with outrage to the Israeli decision not to open a criminal investigation into the strike that killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom, while the amba
Wong 'outraged' at Israeli decision to not criminally investigate Zomi Frankcom killing – video
In a video, Penny Wong delivers Australia's formal response, saying the country is outraged by the decision not to open criminal investigations into the killing
🌍 World (22)
Could US sanctions destroy the International Criminal Court?
The United States issued further sanctions against the International Criminal Court, drawing condemnation from the United Nations and the European Union. The me
Thai schools hold shooter drills after deadly attack
Schools across Thailand are carrying out active shooter drills to save lives and spread awareness after a teenage gunman killed his grandparents and six others,
Ahmad Hassoun, Assad’s ‘barrel bomb mufti’, faces Damascus court verdict
The verdict in the criminal case against Ahmad Badru Hassoun, Syria's former grand mufti, is set to be announced in Damascus on Monday. Prosecutors have called
Dozens dead after boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria
A boat capsized on a river in northwest Nigeria, killing dozens of people, most of them children, according to officials and residents in Sokoto state. A Reuter
Russian paramilitaries in Mali kill nine, including children: HRW
Human Rights Watch accused Russian-controlled paramilitaries, the Africa Corps, of summarily killing nine civilians, including four children, in Mali and beatin
Bangladesh elects ruling party veteran Alamgir as president
Bangladesh's parliament elected ruling party veteran Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as its next president, defeating rival candidate Oli Ahmed in a 255 to 88 vote
At least 800 people evacuated from major wildfire in western Spain
A fast-moving wildfire in western Spain forced the evacuation of more than 800 people and burned more than 4,800 hectares of land. Authorities described it as t
Syria detains policeman over death of White Helmets rescuer hit in custody
Syrian police have arrested an officer, Ahmad Jawad, who investigators say slapped a detainee with a medical condition who later died. The Interior Ministry sai
Cambodia’s Demining Authority Faces Funding Squeeze as Donors Shift Priorities
A report says international donors are becoming less able to fund mine-clearance organisations across Asia, including Cambodia, as other crises demand humanitar
Cambodia Closes 600 Scam Centres, Sends 4,000 Suspects to Court
Cambodian authorities shut down 605 criminal sites and referred 4,147 suspects to the Phnom Penh Municipal Court as part of a crackdown on online scams. Officia
US says sanctions will 'squash' Iran's economy and 'collapse' its regime
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".
UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project
European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.
Russia 'purposefully' hit critical infrastructure in latest strikes, Kyiv mayor says
At least 17 people were killed in the "massive attack" overnight on Ukraine's capital, as mayor Vitali Klitschko warns hot water supply has been disrupted.
Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison
Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.
Como mayor hit by electric bike and issues blanket ban in Italian city
Alessandro Rapinese said the prohibition was for public safety, adding "I know what it's like to be hit by one of these beasts".
Assad officer extradited to Syria on war crimes charges for first time
Lebanon handed over former General Adel Issa, as Syria steps up its pursuit of wanted members of the former regime.
Trump vows ‘tremendous’ economic costs on Iran partners
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was launching a major new campaign to target Iran’s economy, threatening “tremendous” punishment on any country that
The Cambodian workshop that runs like a hospital and the market testing it
In Seang Piseth’s first Phnom Penh garage, near Wat Phnom, the tools never touched the floor. Every part he removed went into a tray, in the order he took it ou
Forever partners: The beautiful journey of a lasting love story (VIDEO)
For Chon Thai and Em Savan, marriage was never a promise of blue, cloudless skies. It was an unspoken vow to hold the umbrella together when the storms rolled i
PM Hun Manet’s three year milestone highlights stability, resilience amid reform and border tests
Three years into Prime Minister Hun Manet’s first mandate, the seventh-mandate government is highlighting political stability, economic resilience, infrastructu
Who is shaping the Anti-Cambodia information flow?
The debate over how Cambodia is portrayed internationally during periods of tension with Thailand raises an important question: Who is shaping the information r
Experts urge Cambodia to end ‘waiting for orders’ culture
Cambodia’s heavy reliance on top leaders to initiate action on routine matters has sparked widespread concern among governance experts who warn that the entrenc
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Someone targeted security researchers using a fake crypto conference as a lure
A person pretending to work for a leading crypto news site targeted cybersecurity professionals around the Black Hat and Def Con hacking conferences. The attack
Mark buys a castle
Mark Zuckerberg bought a 19th-century castle in Ireland and its grounds, close to Meta's international headquarters, and is expected to have cost $23 million to
Google gives publishers a new way to fight AI-driven traffic losses
Google launched a 'Preferred Sources' button that publishers can embed on a site, letting readers flag a favourite source to be highlighted more across Google S
Runlayer, Rippling drop lawsuits — but the brouhaha is still a cautionary tale for founders
Startups Runlayer and Rippling dropped their lawsuits against each other with no settlement, no cash changing hands and no payment of legal fees. In the afterma
Castelion hits $13B valuation to mass-produce hypersonic missiles
Missile startup Castelion raised a $1 billion Series C at a $13 billion valuation, co-led by top venture and financial firms. The company builds hypersonic weap
Linkdaze’s smart calendar is built to run a household, not just track a schedule
Linkdaze makes a smart digital calendar tablet built for a whole family, syncing calendars from Google, iCloud, Outlook, Yahoo and Cozi, and adding color-coding
Grok keeps sending gibberish responses to users
An unusual glitch caused xAI's Grok chatbot to produce gibberish for a subset of users, spouting nonsense text instead of useful replies. The issue showed up mo
Riot is ending development on its League of Legends fighting game
Riot is ending active development on 2XKO, its free-to-play League of Legends fighting game, by the end of 2026. The company says it has not seen enough players
The Genesis GV90 blows the bloody doors off what’s possible in EV design
Genesis, Hyundai's luxury brand, revealed the GV90, its first full-size three-row electric SUV for the U.S. market, with coach-style doors and front seats that
Mark Zuckerberg bought an Irish castle
The Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan bought an Irish castle, Strancally, which sits on a 440-acre estate and could have cost tens of million
Australia says Roblox hasn't fixed its child predator problem
Australia says the video-game platform Roblox still has not fixed its child-predator problem, based on eSafety tests. Roblox is planning more changes after test
FCC officially decides gigabit speeds are too good for you
The FCC has officially decided to scrap earlier gigabit broadband speed goals set under the Biden administration, lowering the nation's ambition for fast intern
Framework says it's addressing a BIOS update that bricked some of its older laptops
Framework is addressing a BIOS update that bricked some of its older laptops and will replace in- and out-of-warranty 7040-series mainboards confirmed affected.
It’s Greg Brockman’s OpenAI now
A report highlights that Greg Brockman, not Sam Altman, now effectively runs day-to-day operations at AI leader OpenAI. The piece, 'It's Greg Brockman's OpenAI
🎮 Gaming (7)
Nitro Deck 2 Is Finally Out for Switch 2 Next Week
The CRKD Nitro Deck 2, a grip and controller for the Nintendo Switch 2, launches next week. It aims for a more comfortable, precise feel in handheld mode.
The 27" Samsung OLED Gaming Monitor Drops to $265 for Select Customers, But You Can Game the System
A 27-inch Samsung OLED gaming monitor is discounted to $265 for select customers. That is a very low price for a premium OLED panel.
'I Bet Many of You Would Not Like It' — Halo Co-Creator Says He Would Make Series 'Darker' if He Made a New Game
A Halo co-creator says he would make the franchise darker if he made a new game. He jokes that many players would not like his version.
Pokémon x Crocs Collection Gets 3 More Clog Designs
The Pokémon x Crocs collaboration is adding three more clog designs. They join the existing character-themed footwear in the range.
Wonder Man Star Was Told the Show's Cancellation Was Due to Viewership Numbers
A Wonder Man actor says he was told the show was cancelled due to viewership numbers. The series was made at Marvel Studios.
Save $320 off Bose's Biggest and Most Immersive Soundbar With Dolby Atmos and TrueSpace Technology
The biggest Bose soundbar is on sale with a $320 discount. It supports Dolby Atmos and Bose TrueSpace for immersive sound.
Save $75 Off the Nintendo Switch 2 Plus Up to $130 in Best Buy Credit When You Trade in a Switch Console
Best Buy offers $75 off the Switch 2 plus up to $130 in store credit when customers trade in an older Switch. The deal runs during its anniversary sale.
🎬 Entertainment (6)
'Miami Vice '85' Sets Camila Morrone To Star Alongside Michael B. Jordan And Austin Butler
Camila Morrone has been cast to co-star opposite Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler in 'Miami Vice 85'. The Joseph Kosinski-directed Universal movie, scripted
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Says "Optics Are Obvious" Of 'Wonder Man' Cancellation & 'Blade' Reboot Delays: "It Should Be A Priority To Change That Narrative"
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II says the 'optics are obvious' around Disney and Marvel's decision to cancel 'Wonder Man' after one season and delay the 'Blade' reboot, tw
Judge Plans October Hearing In ABC's First Amendment Lawsuit Against The FCC, Sets Briefing Schedule
A federal judge has scheduled an October hearing in ABC's First Amendment lawsuit against the FCC and set a briefing schedule. The network asks for an order to
Kali Bailey Adapting L. Frank Baum's 'The Life And Adventures Of Santa Claus' For Monarch Media
Kali Bailey has been tapped by Monarch Media to adapt L. Frank Baum's 'The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus'. Producers Steve Barnett, Alan Powell and Vicky P
Netflix Veteran Andy Weil Joins Amazon MGM Studios As Head Of Comedy
Andy Weil, Netflix's VP of Comedy and second-longest-serving programming executive, is leaving Netflix to join Amazon MGM Studios as Head of Comedy, starting Se
Netflix & AMC Studios Forge Co-Production Agreement With Shane Black's 'Bannerman' As First Series
Netflix and AMC Studios have forged a co-production agreement, with the new original series 'Bannerman' by Shane Black and Craig Silverstein as the first greenl
▶️ 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.
Mark Zuckerberg buys 440-acre Strancally castle estate in Ireland
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan paid for the Gothic Strancally Castle in Ireland and around 440 acres, to use as a base on visits. The off-market price was n
Specsavers pays £12m dividend to parent company after jump in earnings
Specsavers paid a 12 million pound dividend to its parent company after pre-tax profits rose by more than a quarter. Sales also climbed 7 percent, and the group
UK cinemas look at banning Meta smart glasses over piracy fears
UK cinemas are considering banning camera-enabled Meta smart glasses over fears they could help pirate films. The trade body says chains must weigh that against
Travelodge boss resigns amid criticism over handling of assaults; oil price tops $93 a barrel – as it happened
The chief executive of Travelodge resigned amid criticism of how the hotel chain handled a series of assaults. Separately, oil prices rose above 93 dollars a ba
‘Starve the beast’? The $40tn cost of Republicans’ false promises to cut spending
A Guardian analysis argues the huge U.S. federal debt is the product of a long-standing Republican strategy to reduce taxes and shrink government. It says debt
Anxious bond market sends troubling message to investors: There’s no easy fix for U.S. debt
An anxious bond market resumed a serious sell-off, warning investors there is no easy fix for the U.S. national debt. A Treasury buyback plan only steadied mark