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Saturday 22 August 2026 — every story from this day
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🇦🇺 Local (10)
Victorian Labor promises free dental care if re-elected in Australia-first move
Victorian premier Ben Carroll will take a plan for free public dental care to the November 2026 state election as Labor's first major election commitment. Under
‘Shameful’: UK, Australia and Canada criticise Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings decision
Britain, Australia and Canada jointly criticised Israel's decision not to open criminal investigations into the April 2024 airstrikes on a Gaza aid convoy that
NSW ‘seeking urgent advice’ on controversial court ruling that found anti-Israel vandalism was not antisemitic
The NSW government is seeking urgent advice and considering an appeal after a supreme court judge refused its request for a terror order over Sydney man Mohomme
Political stitch up or compromise? The tale of two political deals – Back to Back Barries podcast
In the Back to Back Barries podcast, Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry examine two deals struck this week between the Coalition and Labor on gambling advertising an
Andrew Hastie is effective in attacking One Nation, unlike his Liberal colleagues. So why won’t they use him? | Tom McIlroy
Federal Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie maintained a notably quiet presence in question time this week, barely speaking even as colleagues pursued Labor over
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’
Bryn Skyes is a 16-year-old who has never eaten food, having been tube-fed since infancy because of his disability and gastrointestinal problems. Most of his co
Brethren church denies paying far-right activists to stage election stunts targeting Albanese and others
The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has denied paying far-right influencers to stage stunts targeting Anthony Albanese and other politicians, in an appearanc
David Pocock on the ‘real betrayal’ of Labor’s deal on gambling reforms - podcast
Independent senator David Pocock has criticised the Albanese government's deal with the Coalition on online gambling advertising reform and NDIS cuts, calling i
Will rents rise by 30%? We don’t know, but the number of stories about rents rising definitely did | Weekly Beast
The Guardian's Weekly Beast column examines coverage claiming rents could rise by up to 30% following the federal budget's changes to property tax concessions.
The missing piece of evidence Australia is still pursuing after Zomi Frankcom's killing
The family of slain Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom say they will continue their fight for justice, with missing drone audio remaining one of the central un
🌍 World (22)
US court slashes Alex Jones fines for Sandy Hook school shooting case
The Texas Third Court of Appeals has unanimously slashed a $50 million defamation judgment against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones over his false claims that the
US, Canada negotiators race to ink a deal as Trump’s tariff deadline looms
US and Canadian negotiators met for a third straight day in Washington to finalise a trade deal before new American tariffs take effect on Saturday. President D
Secret tunnel becomes museum for Syria chemical attack and siege of Ghouta
Thirteen years after Bashar al-Assad's forces carried out a deadly sarin attack on rebel-held Ghouta during Syria's civil war, a hospital tunnel that was used t
Drone strike on Ukraine shopping centre kills 14, over 100 injured
Al Jazeera footage shows the aftermath of a Russian drone strike on a major shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih that killed 14 people and injure
Russian drone attack on busy shopping centre kills 14 in Ukraine
Russian drones hit a busy shopping complex in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, killing at least 14 people and wounding more than 120, including 22 chil
Israeli army, settlers kill 2 Palestinians in separate West Bank incidents
A Palestinian teenager in Hebron and a former colonel in Jenin were shot and killed in separate incidents involving Israeli settlers and soldiers on Friday, acc
Migrants clash with French police as they attempt to cross the Channel
Video footage shows French border police clashing with migrants in northern France on Friday as they intercepted a small boat attempting to reach the UK. The UK
Russian expert warns of impending social crisis as Ukraine death toll rises
A Russian expert has warned that a social crisis could unfold as Ukraine's death toll rises and Russia's economy struggles under the strain of war and Ukrainian
Cambodia’s Demining Authority Faces Funding Squeeze as Donors Shift Priorities
Cambodia's demining authority is facing a funding squeeze as international donors shift humanitarian resources toward conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan and else
Cambodia Closes 600 Scam Centres, Sends 4,000 Suspects to Court
Cambodian authorities have closed 605 criminal sites linked to technology-enabled fraud, or online scams, and referred 4,147 suspects to the Phnom Penh Municipa
Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests
Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearfu
Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian mall, officials say
At least 130 people, including 23 children, were also injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.
Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists guilty in national security trial
Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.
UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel for refusing criminal probe into aid worker killings in Gaza
Seven World Central Kitchen workers were killed in the Israeli strike on their convoy in 2024.
Two injured in stabbing attack at Canada Sikh temple
One suspect is in custody, but police have not disclosed a possible motive.
Ebola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infections
About half of the 2,500 recorded deaths from Ebola happened in the last 20 days, the WHO says.
K-Edu Vision Fair Highlights Study Opportunities for Cambodian Youth
The K-Edu Vision Fair Cambodia 2026 opened in Phnom Penh on Friday, bringing representatives from 12 Korean universities together with Cambodian students to pro
Weekly Roundup 21 August 2026
Weekly Roundup 21 August 2026
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47 Vietnamese nationals deported over alleged online scams, other offences
Cambodia has deported 47 Vietnamese nationals, including 11 women, after authorities said they were involved in online scams and other offences, including drug‑
MOWRAM issues flood alert for four Mekong provinces
Four provinces along the Mekong River have been placed on alert as water levels are forecast to rise sharply over the next three to four days, with authorities
Cambodia moves toward first women, peace and security roadmap
Minister of Women’s Affairs Ing Kantha Phavi yesterday led a final consultation workshop on the Strategic Roadmap for Cambodia’s National Action Plan on Women,
Japanese students return to Angkor for 14th internship programme
Japanese students are visiting the Angkor Archaeological Park for the 14th internship programme under long‑standing cooperation between the APSARA National Auth
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
The $225 Pebble Time 2 is a refreshingly fun smartwatch
TechCrunch reviewed the new $225 Pebble Time 2, a rebooted version of the popular indie smartwatch revived by its original founder. The watch features a 64-colo
Nvidia just showed that the harness, not the AI model, is now the real hero
Nvidia published research suggesting that the 'harness' — the scaffolding of memory, context, tools and runtime around an AI model — matters more than the model
Last chance: Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket today
TechCrunch is running a final-sale push for its Disrupt 2026 startup conference, offering up to $300 in savings on individual passes and larger discounts on gro
Tesla’s solar roof is dead — here’s what went wrong
TechCrunch reported that Tesla's solar roof, first introduced nearly a decade ago, has been removed from the company's website as the product has effectively be
Waymo hands over documents in NHTSA's child collision probe
Waymo has responded to questions from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as part of an investigation into a January crash where one of its ro
Why is the DOJ investigating Andreessen Horowitz’s board seats?
The Department of Justice has reportedly been investigating venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) for nearly a year over an antitrust issue involving
US government lab is probing Chinese lidar for security vulnerabilities
A US Department of Energy lab, the Idaho National Laboratory, is investigating whether Chinese lidar sensors could pose a security risk if they become widely us
Apple is laying off staffers working on the Vision Pro and Siri
Apple is cutting more than 200 jobs, largely shutting down a Vision Pro gaming team and reducing the size of the team that makes Vision Pro immersive content, a
$100 Best Buy gift cards will be $60 at stores Saturday
To celebrate Best Buy's 60th anniversary, the retailer is offering $100 Best Buy gift cards for $60 on Saturday, August 22, for one day only at its stores. This
Walmart is finally adding Apple Pay and Google Pay
Walmart announced it will bring tap-to-pay support for Google Pay and Apple Pay to 'select' Walmart and Sam's Club locations starting August 24, before rolling
Microsoft and Discord subpoenaed over GTA VI gameplay leaks
Following several apparent video leaks of Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay, Take-Two Interactive has subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord over content that 'infringes c
Pixel 11 gets in on the digicam trend
On The Vergecast, the hosts deep-dive into the Pixel 11 cameras, which include a suite of new photography features called Camera Looks that let users dial in th
Why does it seem like food recalls are out of control this year?
The FDA recently recalled more than one million eggs possibly contaminated with salmonella, produced by Midwest Poultry Services and distributed to Kroger and s
Google’s Pixel 10A is a great deal at 15 percent off
With all of Google's Pixel 11 phones launching this week, this deals roundup highlights the Pixel 10A on sale at 15 percent off in lavender, berry, fog and obsi
🎮 Gaming (7)
Today’s Top Deals: Pokémon Mega Zygarde ex Premium, $12 Star Wars Outlaws, Samsung Gaming Monitor
IGN's daily deals roundup highlights top gaming bargains including a Pokémon Mega Zygarde ex Premium collection, Star Wars Outlaws discounted to about $12, and
Want a Gears of War Lancer Replica? You Can Preorder One Now
IGN reports that a replica of the iconic Lancer, the signature chainsaw rifle from the Gears of War game series, is now available for preorder. The item allows
A $200 Movie Made by a Chinese Mother and Her Son Just Beat Obsession to Become the World's Most Profitable Film After Making 20,000 Times Its Budget
A $200 Movie Made by a Chinese Mother and Her Son Just Beat Obsession to Become the World's Most Profitable Film After Making 20,000 Times Its Budget — this is
Gorilla Grodd and Jimmy Olsen Show Gets Official Title and Cast List as DC Promises True Crime Documentary With a Comedic Spin
IGN reports that a DC show pairing Gorilla Grodd and Jimmy Olsen has received an official title and cast list, with DC promising a true-crime documentary with a
A Classic Scene From the I Spy Books Has Been Recreated in LEGO
IGN reports that a classic scene from the I Spy picture books has been recreated in LEGO. The I Spy series, famous for its intricate, highly detailed photograph
Save 50% Off Razer's Premium 14-in-1 USB 4 Docking Station for Gaming Laptops
IGN highlighted a deal offering 50 percent off Razer's premium 14-in-1 USB 4 docking station, marketed for gaming laptops. The dock expands a laptop's ports and
Soulslike Game Where You Play as a Sword-Wielding Dog Goes Viral Because, Well, You're a Sword-Wielding Dog
IGN reports on a Soulslike game that went viral for its premise of letting players take on the role of a sword-wielding dog. The absurd-but-appealing concept at
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Pink-Slipped Exec Chris Aronson Sues Paramount For Millions Over "Broken Promise"
Chris Aronson, Paramount's former president of domestic theatrical distribution, filed a lawsuit against the studio alleging age discrimination and breach of co
TV Show Book Adaptations Arriving In 2026 So Far
The article rounds up TV shows based on books set to arrive in 2026. Already rolled out or scheduled include Netflix's Little House on the Prairie, Peacock's Th
Why Talk Show Legend Merrill Markoe Felt Right At Home On 'Hacks' After Years Of Real-Life Writing For 'Letterman' – Guest Column
Merrill Markoe, the pioneering comedy writer who was head writer of The David Letterman Show and original head writer on Late Night with David Letterman, wrote
Book-To-Movie Adaptations Coming Out In 2026
The article lists films based on books releasing in 2026, including the Emily Henry rom-com People We Meet on Vacation (Netflix, January), Ridley Scott's adapta
Supreme Court Order Allows Construction To Continue On Donald Trump's White House Ballroom
The Supreme Court ruled that construction could continue on Donald Trump's White House ballroom, staying a preliminary injunction issued by a district court jud
Jason Blum Hosting Special 'Paranormal Activity' Performance On Broadway Next Week
Jason Blum, founder of Blumhouse, will host a special performance of the play Paranormal Activity on Wednesday, August 26, at the August Wilson Theatre on Broad
▶️ 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.
Hiker Lily Hooper remembered as someone ‘everyone liked’ – as it happened
Tributes have flowed for hiker Lily Hooper, remembered as someone 'everyone liked', following the recovery of her body overnight, as reported in The Guardian's
JD Vance reportedly mocks Carney for trying to ‘out-tough’ Trump on trade
A leaked audio recording, reportedly from a private fundraiser in Southampton, New York and shared with the Canadian Press, appears to capture US Vice-President
Gold and bitcoin surge after US bond market selloff; UK economy on ‘firmer footing’ - as it happened
Gold rallied to a three-month high and bitcoin jumped more than 20 percent this week, partly driven by a fall in the US dollar and a selloff in bond markets, ac
Airbus bows to remote working demands after series of strikes
Airbus has backed down on plans to restrict remote working after a series of strikes over its CEO's return-to-office orders, according to Reuters and The Guardi
Former JPMorgan exec takes on Social Security advisory role
MarketWatch reported that a former JPMorgan executive has taken on an advisory role related to Social Security, the US retirement programme. The specific duties
‘The estrangement isn’t about politics’: My daughter hasn’t spoken to me for 4 years. Do I leave her a monthly annuity?
A MarketWatch advice column (The Moneyist) fielded a reader's question about whether to leave a monthly annuity to a daughter with whom they have been estranged