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Monday 24 August 2026 — every story from this day
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Illicit deeds have just gotten a new Halloween video game banned in Australia – and it’s not because of the violence
The game Halloween: The Game, made by US studio Illfinic, has been refused classification in Australia. That means it cannot be sold in the country. The strange
The end of Latrobe Valley coal – in pictures
A photo essay captures the slow ending of the coal industry in Victoria's Latrobe Valley, once one of Australia's richest regions. The two power stations still
Australia’s marine parks protect ‘places no one goes’ rather than fragile coastal zones, scientists say
More than 270 leading marine scientists from 84 research groups have written to the environment minister, Murray Watt, asking for better protection of Australia
Australia’s first home buyers are still taking out loans as property investors step back, data shows
New data from the lender Loan Market shows that first home buyers are the only group taking out more loans than they did in June. Their requests dropped 3% in J
Apartment rents now cost more than half a typical single worker’s take-home pay in all Australian capital cities, report finds
A new report from the housing group Everybody's says renting a unit now costs most of a single worker's pay in every Australian capital city. In Sydney, the med
The hidden underbelly of Australia's weight-loss drug boom
SBS News looked into Australia's fast-growing weight-loss drug market and found a side running outside the normal prescription system. One woman, Kansasin Darwa
One Nation MP admits the party's true migration target 'isn't too different' from Labor's
One Nation's David Farley said on a Sunday TV program that the party's real migration number would be about 100,000 higher than first stated. He explained that
First mammal infected with bird flu in Australia as 'devastating virus' spreads beyond birdlife
Australia has recorded its first case of bird flu in a mammal. A long-nosed fur seal at Beachport in South Australia tested positive for the H5 strain on Sunday
'Elevated bushfire danger': How each state and territory is preparing for spring weather
Fire crews across Australia are getting ready for a spring season that could bring very different dangers in every region. Some areas may face an early bushfire
What are Trump's options as US eyes 'never been seen' sanctions on Iran?
The United States today says it is preparing new and tougher economic action on Iran. It has received that measures used before on Iran could arrive very soon.
🌍 World (22)
Two killed after giant Ganesha statue collapses onto crowd in Mumbai
A giant statue of the Hindu god Ganesha toppled onto a crowd in Mumbai, India. Two people were killed and five more were injured. The accident happened while de
Palestinian teen killed in Israeli raid buried in Occupied West Bank
A 14-year-old boy named Islam Ahmad Maher Ajouri was killed by Israeli gunfire during a raid. The raid happened at the Askar Refugee Camp in the occupied West B
Trump has ‘run out of options’ in Iran war: Stephen Walt
Stephen Walt, a professor at Harvard, says President Trump has run out of options in the war with Iran. Walt argues that Trump's unpredictable style is making t
Tunisia sees protests after migrant boat sinking kills eight
A migrant boat with 15 Tunisians on board sank off Tunisia's southeast coast. Eight people died and six others are missing. The group was trying to reach Italy
Thousands displaced as wildfire threatens homes in US state of Nevada
A fast-moving wildfire in Nevada has forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes. The fire, called the Hawk Fire, started near Reno and grew to more
Iran war: Top US lawmaker says Republicans can ‘absolutely’ win midterms
Mike Johnson, the speaker of the US House of Representatives, says Republicans can absolutely keep control in November's midterm elections. He told Fox News his
Landfill collapse in Guinea kills at least 30 people
A huge pile of trash collapsed at Conakry's largest landfill in Guinea around 3 am Sunday. The landslide buried nearby homes and killed at least 30 people, whil
Can Nigeria cash in on Iran war?
The war in Iran is straining global gas markets, and Nigeria thinks it can profit. Minister Ekperikpe Ekpo plans to expand gas output and build a Nigeria-Morocc
Cambodia’s Demining Authority Faces Funding Squeeze as Donors Shift Priorities
Cambodia's mine-clearing agency is feeling a budget squeeze like others across Asia. Donors are spending more of their money on crises in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan,
Cambodia Closes 600 Scam Centres, Sends 4,000 Suspects to Court
Cambodian officials have shut down 605 criminal centers linked to online scams. They have also sent 4,147 suspects to court in the capital. Officials inspected
Zelensky should be asked what he knew about government corruption, sacked minister tells BBC
Mykhailo Fedorov has also called for wartime elections to be held in Ukraine.
Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse
Canada's PM said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs and accused the US of starting a trade war.
Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30
A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.
DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks
Representatives met in Switzerland to work out next steps to resolve the conflict.
France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves
A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.
Dozens of co-ordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand
No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which the military said "aimed at creating unrest".
Techo International Airport to drive Cambodia’s global tourism boom
Techo International Airport is poised to play a major role in strengthening Cambodia’s international tourism connectivity and promoting the Kingdom as a safe, a
Rapid 5G progress to spur Cambodia’s digital shift, GSMA says
Cambodia’s rapid progress in mobile connectivity and 5G infrastructure is creating opportunities to attract private-sector investment and accelerate the country
Cambodia protests Thai border activities as ASEAN observers continue field missions
Cambodia has lodged a strong protest over what it described as Thailand’s continued border activities, urging Bangkok to halt actions that violate its sovereign
King Sihamoni hails ‘Solidarity Palace’ as symbol of unity
King Norodom Sihamoni on Friday inaugurated the Senate’s new building, named the “Solidarity Palace”, hailing the landmark as a symbol of national unity and a r
22.91 million inbound visits: Why more international travelers are choosing China
China has once again emerged as one of the world’s most talked-about travel destinations.
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China’s first-half economic performance signals stronger momentum, higher-quality growth
In the first half of 2026, China’s GDP grew by 4.7 percent year-on-year. Summer grain output exceeded 150 million tons for the first time, while total imports a
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Who's behind the new ‘stealth model’ Ox Alpha?
A new AI model called Ox Alpha has sparked a big guessing game on the internet. The free model was posted on OpenRouter and described as built for coding and lo
Uber faces fine of nearly $1B over automated driver suspensions
The Dutch data regulator is fining Uber close to one billion dollars. It says the company cut off driver accounts using an automated process without enough warn
Linkdaze’s smart calendar is built to run a household, not just track a schedule
Linkdaze is a touchscreen calendar built for whole families to plan their week. It brings together schedules from Google, iCloud, Outlook, Yahoo, and Cozi so ev
TechCrunch Mobility: The custom chip driving Waymo's robotaxi ambitions
Waymo, the self-driving car company, is growing its robot taxi service fast. Its newest car, the Ojai, is now open to all riders in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Sa
Flock CEO calls for 'compromise' as surveillance company faces growing backlash
Flock Safety, a company that makes cameras for police, is facing heat. A report found officers accused of using its tech to stalk their own wives and girlfriend
Is it legal to train AI models on copyrighted books? It's complicated
AI chatbots are trained on huge piles of books and articles, often without authors saying yes. Many writers ask if this is legal. Experts say the answer is not
Two years after launch, Walmart's Flipkart is closing in on India's quick-commerce leaders
Walmart's Flipkart is quickly catching its India rivals in fast grocery delivery. Its service, Flipkart Minutes, delivers over one million orders a day now. Two
GTA VI: all the news on Rockstar’s next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series
Rockstar Games is finally preparing to launch Grand Theft Auto VI, the sequel fans have waited over a decade for. The game has been pushed back twice, first to
We’re All Going to the World’s Fair is an intimate coming-of-age horror film
A film critic is inviting readers to revisit We're All Going to the World's Fair, the first feature made by Jane Schoenbrun. The timing lines up because Schoenb
Grand Theft Auto VI exists in its own universe
A new article argues that Grand Theft Auto VI is so huge that it already lives inside its own universe. Even before the game is out, Rockstar's latest epic seem
Harvard’s $699 startup bootcamp offers AI avatars of its instructors
Harvard Business School is testing a new eight-week, $699 startup bootcamp that pairs live online classes with AI copies of the teachers. These digital doubles
Will the DOJ's investigation into a16z spook other VCs?
The US Department of Justice is now investigating the major venture firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) for holding board seats on competing AI companies at the sam
Asus ROG Swift RGB Stripe OLED Review: The Clarity King
Wired is reviewing the Asus ROG Swift RGB Stripe OLED, calling it the Clarity King for its sharp and clean picture. This is a premium OLED gaming screen aimed a
What’s the Best Kindle of 2026? (So Far)
Wired is rounding up the best Kindle e-readers of 2026 so far. The guide compares different models to help shoppers pick the right one, since Amazon sells more
🎮 Gaming (7)
Marvel's Wolverine Limited-Edition PS5 Controller Is Still Available for Preorder (But It May Sell Out)
Sony is selling a limited-edition PS5 controller themed to the hero Wolverine. Fans can preorder it now, but the controller may sell out fast. Limited runs like
The Best PC Gaming Collaboration Collections to Check Out Now
Games and brands often team up to release special collections of gear. These bundles may pair a game with a chair, headset, mouse, or more. The article rounds u
The Best Deals Today: Nintendo Switch 2, LEGO Tropical Aquarium, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and More
A daily deals list is out that gathers gaming and tech discounts. It shows the Nintendo Switch 2, the game Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and a LEGO Tropical Aquari
18 Years Later, the Best 'XKCD' Comic Strip Quote Still Lives in My Head Rent Free
A writer looks at why the webcomic strip Duty Calls has stuck with them for 18 years. It shows a drawn figure who is too busy being right on the internet to lea
The 7 Most-Anticipated Games at Gamescom 2026, the Show's Biggest Year Yet
Gamescom, Europe's big gaming show, is about the set for its biggest year yet. This article picks a top seven of the games fans most want to see. Huge titles li
Gamescom Is Officially the Biggest Gaming Event in the World. So What's Next?
Gamescom has grown into the largest gaming event on the planet, and i it wants to stay that way for years. Its team spoke about what the show does next as the l
Mewgenics' Xbox Port Is Coming Sooner Than Expected, Store Leak Suggests
A Xbox store page surfaced early for the hit PC game Mewgenics, hinting that the port is about to land soon. While the dated slip was pulled, the page still not
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Anthony Bourdain Biopic 'Tony' Sizzling At $5M Weekend, No. 7 Spot – Specialty Box Office
The independent movie Tony, about the late chef and TV star Anthony Bourdain, had a very strong weekend at the box office. It earned about $5 million and landed
Will Furt Le, Lana Condor 'Had Hope' For 'Coyote vs. Acme' Release After 'Freakin' Awesome' Screening
The stars of the movie Coyote vs. Acme, Will Forte and Lana Condor, say they never gave up hope it would be released. After a rare screening of the finished fil
2026 Domestic Box Office Soars Past $7 Billion, +20% Over 2025
The United States box office has crossed the $7 billion mark in ticket sales so far this year. That total is up more than 20 percent over where it stood at the
Dr. Dre Admits He Uses AI To Produce, Doesn't See It 'As A Threat': 'I'm Embracing It'
Famous music producer Dr. Drew has admitted he now uses artificial intelligence when he makes music. In a profile with the New York Times, he said he sees the t
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' No. 1 $109M WW, 'Insidious' Franchise Rises To $800M WW – Global Box Office
The rocking superhero film Brand New Day stayed the number one movie in the whole world this weekend. In its fourth big weekend it earned about $109 million acr
Bret Michaels Cancels 2026 Tour Dates As Doctors Pull Him 'Off The Road' Following Recent Surgery
Bret Michaels, the singer of the rock band Poison, has walked the rest of his 2026 tour dates so his body can recover. Only a month after surgery to remove kidn
▶️ 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.
'No more!!!': Trump lashes out after US-Canada talks devolve into trade war
The United States and Canada have tumbled into a trade war after their talks collapsed. The US placed 50 percent tariffs on twenty billion dollars of Canadian g
CrossCountry cancels almost all rail services after power cut hits control centre
A power cut in Birmingham hit the control room that runs a big UK train company. On Sunday, almost all services run by CrossCountry was dropped. Routes across t
'The line's running half-empty': Llanwern steelworks feels the heat from cheap steel imports
A steelworks in Wales is running only partly full as cheap steel pours in from Asia. Too few orders leave some machines idle part of the day. Staff move to clea
UK orders reviews of franchising sector after Vodafone allegations
The United Kingdom has ordered two deep reports into how franchise systems are run. Ministers want it to shape new law for the sector based on the missing. This
Jumpy bond markets make it clear: Trump risks driving US into debt crisis
The US Treasury tried to calm bond markets as investors grew jitterly over debt. But steppers read the move as worry, not strength. The worry go to one of the c
My son does not work, yet pays $500 for Affordable Care Act health insurance. Is that fair?
A family writes that a young adult without a job pays about five hundred a month for health cover under the US care law, the ACA. That high bill can feels unfai