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Saturday 29 August 2026 — every story from this day
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🇦🇺 Local (10)
‘So desperately loved’: ADF member among dozens of Australians missing in Nepal floods as families pray for safe return
More than 1,900 people are missing after flash floods tore through the Nepal-Tibet border region. The death toll stands at at least 584. A wall of water slammed
How Nepali diaspora is responding to flood disaster and how Australians can help in relief effort
Australia's Nepali community is holding vigils and fundraisers after the Nepal-Tibet floods killed at least 579 people. More than 1,900 people are missing. Cand
How is One Nation influencing Labor’s immigration policy? – Back to Back Barries podcast
Tony Barry and Sean Kelly hosted a special Back to Back Barries podcast this week. They sat in for Barrie Cassidy to examine the politics of immigration and asy
Three boys crawled into a skip bin one night and by morning one was dead. How did it happen?
On 11 May 2021, three boys slept in an industrial skip bin in Port Lincoln, South Australia. They pulled cardboard over themselves to keep warm and fell asleep.
Charles Perrottet becomes Icac’s main character amid claims of hidden payments and political hit jobs
Charles Perrottet, brother of former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet, began giving evidence at Icac on Friday. The corruption inquiry wants to know what, if anyth
Labor wrestles with migration figures but opponents struggle to find the target
Labor is wrestling with the politics of immigration. On Thursday, reports said the government would cut the annual refugee intake from 20,000 to 13,750 places.
Hannah Ferguson: ‘I’m not Zohran Mamdani, I’m not that cool. But that’s the bar I want to set’
Hannah Ferguson, 28, plans to run against prime minister Anthony Albanese at the next federal election. She wants to win Grayndler, the seat Albanese has held i
The tussle over Australian datacentres is just beginning – and it’s been far from easy so far | Tom McIlroy
The Australian Energy Market Operator released a snapshot showing datacentre electricity use is growing fast. It forecasts consumption rising from about 3 per c
‘We execute the prick’: Charles Perrottet sent text plotting downfall of NSW Liberal minister, Icac hears
Charles Perrottet wrote about plans to damage the career of Liberal minister David Elliott, Icac heard on Friday. In an October 2021 text to his wife, he wrote
Hanson tells star One Nation candidate to stop speaking Japanese – as it happened
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson told her new star candidate to stop speaking Japanese at his unveiling. Mike Newman, a former NSW trade commissioner, is the pa
🌍 World (20)
Colombia’s new president faces backlash over ‘inhumane’ deportation policy
Colombia’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has announced a deportation campaign against foreigners living in the country without legal status. He order
President Donald Trump signs order creating US Space Academy
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create the first US Space Academy. He made the surprise announcement on Friday at NASA’s Johnson Space C
Israeli strike kills three Palestinians in West Bank’s Jenin
Israeli forces have killed three Palestinians in Jenin in a rare air strike in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli military said it “eliminated” three people, o
Al Jazeera reports from Nepal as flood survivors flee new threat
Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo reported from flood-hit Bidur, Nepal, where residents are grabbing their belongings and fleeing toward higher ground. A warning of anoth
Board of Peace envoy Mladenov warns Gaza ceasefire risks ‘collapse’
Nikolay Mladenov, the high representative for the Board of Peace, has warned that the Gaza ceasefire could collapse. He said both sides are failing to follow th
Israeli strikes kill five people, including three from one family, in Gaza
Israeli attacks killed at least five Palestinians in Gaza on Friday in multiple strikes. A drone strike north of Khan Younis killed three members of the Abdeen
Kenyan police fire tear gas at Nairobi protest against import duty hike
Police in Kenya fired tear gas at small-scale traders protesting a hike in import duties. The demonstrations on Friday brought parts of central Nairobi to a sta
6 months of war on Iran
The US-Israeli war on Iran has reached the six-month mark, with no sign of slowing down. Al Jazeera’s Marah Rayan explains how the conflict unfolded, from milit
ក្រសួងការងារ ចុះដោះស្រាយអត្ថប្រយោជន៍ជូនកម្មកររោងចក្រ នីឌិច និងនាំយកឱកាសការងារថ្មីរាប់ម៉ឺនកន្លែងជូនដល់ទីតាំងផ្ទាល់
Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour has gone directly to the Nidec factory site to sort out benefits owed to workers, according to the Khmer Times report. The ministr
Nidec workers to receive statutory payments as Labour ministry offers new jobs
Workers at Nidec’s factory in Cambodia will receive statutory payments, meaning money they are owed by law, as the Labour Ministry steps in. The ministry is als
Norway mourns King Harald as Haakon VIII ascends throne
Mourners gather outside the palace as royals, politicians and citizens remember a beloved king, whose son has adopted the family motto "all for norway".
Oslo mayor calls off wedding ceremony after death of Norway's king
Anne Lindboe, the mayor of Norway's capital, had planned to marry her fiance on Friday.
Russia ramps up rhetoric but wants to avoid war with Nato, Western officials say
But they say Moscow will likely continue its "hybrid activity" against Nato members, short of direct military action.
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE
The British citizen, who lives and works in the US, has supported Trump and ICE agents in the past.
Thieves steal 600-diamond necklace from Vienna museum in broad daylight
Police are hunting two suspects they believe bought a ticket for the exhibition to get at the jewellery.
Greenland says findings on genocide allegation not final
Experts examined the use of forced contraception on the Inuit community during the 1960s and 70s.
Weekly Roundup 28 August 2026
Weekly Roundup 28 August 2026
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ACU, CCC commit to clean business culture to boost Cambodia’s investment appeal
The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) and the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) have committed to strengthening transparency and integrity in the private sector throu
Cambodian FM calls for immediate border talks, warns Thai activities threaten peaceful settlement
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn on Friday called for the immediate resumption of Cambodia-Thailand border survey and demarcati
ISC rejects violence, defends territorial integrity amid Cambodia-Thailand border dispute
The Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC) has rejected all forms of violence and reaffirmed its respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty o
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
An Anthropic researcher just gave us a peek at self-improving AI
Anthropic has published a new paper called “Automated Researchers Can Reliably Mitigate Alignment Failures”. Led by researcher Chen Yueh-Han, the work shows AI
Brave's browser one-ups Chrome with its new support for email aliases
Brave, the privacy-focused Chrome alternative, has added email aliases to its browser. Users create a Brave account with their real email, then the browser offe
Open-weight AI companies are the Valley's hottest acquisition targets
Huge money is pouring into open-weight AI companies. Everyone is waiting for Nvidia to confirm a reported $13 billion deal to buy Hugging Face, the platform whe
How Sweden built one of Europe’s hottest startup ecosystems
Sweden has become one of Europe’s hottest tech hubs. This year its startups raised $2.8 billion, and the total is projected to hit at least $5 billion. Last yea
More Americans oppose police license plate cameras than support them: survey
A YouGov survey of 20,000 Americans found 46% oppose license plate surveillance cameras in their communities, while only 38% support them. Last year, a majority
Friend-focused photo-sharing app Retro snags $21M
Retro, a photo-sharing app built for close friends, has raised more than $21 million in Series A funding, according to an SEC filing. The startup, founded by fo
Apple TV is raising its subscription prices again
Apple TV+ is raising its prices again — the fourth hike in four years. The monthly price goes from $12.99 to $14.99, and the annual plan jumps from $99 to $119.
Save hundreds on a TCL mini-LED TV with quantum dots and high refresh rate
Amazon and Best Buy have cut the price of the TCL QM7L mini-LED TV. The 55-inch model is $797.99, a $200 discount. Larger sizes also have discounts, though Amaz
Trump’s EPA wants to let data centers hide their air pollution
The US Environmental Protection Agency wants to scrap a federal rule that requires public notice when certain industrial sites apply for air permits. The rule,
DLSS 5 leaked and modders are putting Nvidia's AI effects on everything
Modders are testing an unofficial version of Nvidia's DLSS 5 on games like Skyrim, Cyberpunk 2077 and GTA V. Code for the AI upscaling tech appeared in an early
The iPhone Fold could make concerts even worse
This week's Vergecast episode covers Apple's big product news. Apple refreshed the Mac Mini and Mac Studio with new M6 and M5 Ultra chips. The hosts are sceptic
Apple TV now costs $14.99 a month after its fourth price hike in four years
Apple raised the price of Apple TV+ on Friday. The monthly subscription goes from $12.99 to $14.99, and the annual plan from $99 to $119. The change is effectiv
Apple TV’s sci-fi thriller Dark Matter gets even trippier in season 2
Dark Matter season 2 is streaming on Apple TV+. The sci-fi thriller follows Jason Dessen, a physics professor played by Joel Edgerton, who was kidnapped by an a
Anthropic was illegally blacklisted by the Trump administration, court rules
A federal judge ruled that the Pentagon's blacklisting of AI lab Anthropic was unconstitutional. Judge Rita F. Lin called it unlawful retaliation in violation o
🎮 Gaming (7)
Save Big On Electric Toothbrushes at Amazon, Including Sonicare
IGN has published a deals roundup for electric toothbrushes on sale at Amazon, including popular Sonicare models. Prices are cut for a limited time, letting sho
Today’s Top Deals: PS Portal for $145, Lenovo Legion Go S, Sony WH-1000XM5, 65" LG OLED Evo C6
IGN’s top deals for August 28 highlight big discounts on popular tech: the PS Portal handheld for $145, the Lenovo Legion Go S handheld PC, Sony’s WH-1000XM5 he
Grand Theft Auto 6 Is Already Bringing Back Characters from GTA 5
IGN reports that Grand Theft Auto 6 will bring back characters from GTA 5. The return of familiar faces links Rockstar’s new game to its most successful title e
Chun-Li Actress Grew Her Thighs 6.5 Centimeters to Match the First Lady of Fighting Games for the Street Fighter Movie
The actress playing Chun-Li in the upcoming Street Fighter movie says she grew her thighs 6.5 centimeters to match the character. Chun-Li is known as the “First
Capcom Is Making Life-Sized Statues of Lady Dimitrescu and Albert Wesker, and the Internet Is Being Totally Normal About It
Capcom is building life-sized statues of two of its most famous villains: Lady Dimitrescu from Resident Evil Village and Albert Wesker from the Resident Evil se
EA Motive's Iron Man Game Trailer Seemingly Leaked With Early Look at Gameplay
A trailer for EA Motive’s Iron Man game appears to have leaked online, showing an early look at gameplay. The leaked footage gives fans their first real glimpse
Everything Coming to Peacock in September
IGN has published its monthly guide to everything arriving on Peacock in September. The list covers new movies, TV shows, and original series hitting the stream
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Starburns Industries' Tom Hanks Pic 'Lincoln In The Bardo' Adds Willem Dafoe, Jonathan Bailey & Peter Dinklage
Willem Dafoe, Jonathan Bailey and Peter Dinklage have joined the voice cast of Lincoln in the Bardo. Tom Hanks plays Abraham Lincoln in the film from Starburns
Dark Comedy ‘Buddy’, Thriller ‘Colony’, John Boorman Doc Hit Theaters – Specialty Preview
New independent films hit theatres this weekend, the second-last of summer. Dark comedy Buddy opens on 1,258 screens from Roadside Attractions. It is set inside
All The Songs In ‘The Dog Stars’: From Hozier To Caamp
The soundtrack for Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars leans on folk and rock classics. The film opens with Hozier's song Like Real People Do. When pilot Hig meets Cim
Melissa Hirschenson Exits Innovative, Launches The Hirschenson Group
Senior talent agent Melissa Hirschenson is leaving Innovative Artists after more than two decades. She is launching her own company called The Hirschenson Group
Disney+ Greenlights New Pokémon Stop-Motion Series As Part Of Global Distribution Deal
Disney+ has greenlit a new Pokémon stop-motion series. Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu comes from Aardman, the studio behind Wallace an
‘The Dog Stars’: 6 Of The Biggest Changes Between Peter Heller’s Book And The Ridley Scott Film
Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars changes several details from Peter Heller's 2012 novel. In the book, Hig's plane is cream and blue; in the film it is yellow. The d
▶️ 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.
London Science Museum cuts links with BP after decades of partnership
The London Science Museum has ended its decades-long partnership with the oil and gas company BP. The Science Museum Group Academy, set up in 2018 to provide tr
US Federal Reserve’s Kevin Warsh warns there will be ‘work to do’ unless high inflation eases – as it happened
US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh warned there would be “work to do” unless high inflation eases, in a speech at the Jackson Hole economic symposium. Markets
Fed chair says delivering ‘stable prices’ is central bank’s job as inflation persists
Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh gave his first major speech in the role on Friday, insisting that “it is the Fed’s job to deliver stable prices”. He did not s
Trump pledges to allow cattle ranchers to process own food amid beef imports backlash
Donald Trump has promised to let cattle ranchers and farmers process their own food, after facing backlash over his plan to import foreign beef. He paused US ta
AI wants to help you pick a Medicare plan. Should you let it?
AI tools are being offered to help Americans pick Medicare plans, and MarketWatch asks whether that is a good idea. The article’s headline, “why you shouldn’t u
Kevin Warsh gets what every Fed chair hopes for: A bond market that trust his words
New Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh has earned something every Fed chair dreams of: a bond market that believes what he says. When investors trust the Fed, a