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Sunday 30 August 2026 — every story from this day
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🇦🇺 Local (10)
Statins can safely cut risk of heart attacks or strokes in healthy people aged over 70, world-first clinical trial shows
A world-first clinical trial led by Australian researchers has found statins are safe for healthy people aged over 70. The common cholesterol-lowering drug cut
Plug-in solar panels could save households up to $370 a year – if Australia made them legal as in the UK
The advocacy group Solar Citizens says millions of Australians could save up to $370 a year with plug-in solar panels. These are small solar units that sit on b
What we know about the Australians missing in the Nepal floods
More than 40 Australians are among almost 2,500 people missing after deadly flash floods and landslides tore through valleys on the Nepal-Tibet border. The miss
Another beloved live music venue is closing. Is Australia's precarious rental market killing the vibe?
Lazy Thinking, a not-for-profit music venue in Dulwich Hill in Sydney's inner west, is closing. Landlord pressure forced the venue out, says owner Jim Flanagan.
Royal commission lays bare the fear and anger of Jewish Australians. But has it got to the heart of antisemitism?
The royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion has heard from more than 300 witnesses. A university student named Liat told the commission about the
Controversial plans for a Daniel Andrews sculpture officially scrapped by Victorian government
Victoria's government has cancelled plans for a statue of former Labor premier Daniel Andrews. Work began in May on the $134,000 statue, which honoured Andrews'
At least 27 killed near Kyiv after Russian strike exacerbated by 'official negligence'
At least 27 people were killed in a Russian attack near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. President Zelenskyy said a warehouse in the village of Myla was hit by a Rus
How bird flu could spread among Australia's mammals, and what it means for your pets
H5 bird flu has been confirmed in three mammal species in South Australia. A red fox found in metropolitan Adelaide is the first land mammal case in Australia.
What weather can we expect across Australia this spring?
Australia is in for a warm spring, according to long-range forecasts from the Bureau of Meteorology. Daytime and overnight temperatures are likely to be above a
As bird flu edges towards this remote territory, an unprecedented move is taking place
Researchers will be evacuated from Macquarie Island in the Southern Ocean because of the worsening bird flu outbreak. The Australian Antarctic Division made the
🌍 World (18)
Pakistan suspends eight officials over hospital fire that killed 14 babies
A fire tore through a newborn baby ward at a government hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, early Wednesday morning. The blaze started in the nursery and spread fa
DR Congo begins vaccinating against largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak
DR Congo has started vaccinating people against its largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak on record. The outbreak began in May, and since then 5,795 confirmed ca
Niger military says it is regaining control after attempted mutiny
Niger's military says it is getting back in control after soldiers tried to mutiny in the capital, Niamey. The trouble happened at the city's airport complex. I
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill four people, hit hospital supply warehouse
Israeli attacks across Gaza killed at least four people on Saturday. One strike hit a tent used as a medical supply warehouse inside the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospita
Chinese rescuers race to reach mudslide survivors in Nepal-China border
Chinese rescue teams are working against the clock to reach survivors of a mudslide near the Nepal-China border. The mudslide hit the border port of Gyirong in
UNRWA's first and last vocational college in East Jerusalem is under attack
Israeli troops raided the Qalandiya Training Centre, the last vocational college for Palestinians in East Jerusalem. The raid happened on Tuesday, and around 40
Indonesia sets up shelters for babies, children affected by wildfire smoke
Indonesian aid groups have opened two shelters in Palangkaraya on the island of Borneo. The shelters are for babies and children who are being harmed by wildfir
Search Continues for 2,400 Missing in Nepal Floods Amid 'Immense' Devastation
Search teams in Nepal are still looking for about 2,400 people who went missing in severe floods. The floods have caused what officials call immense devastation
Footage of Tibet floods isn't being shown in China - and we know little about victims there
Some of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China.
At least 37 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv weapons depot
An investigation has begun into the storage of weapons for Ukraine's military near a residential area.
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported from US to UK
The self-styled provocateur had been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Norway's new king remembers 'my dear father' in first speech
Haakon VIII pays emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, before outlining how he wishes to reign.
Former Ecuadorian president imprisoned for corruption
Lenín Moreno denies taking bribes from a Chinese firm to secure a contract to build a hydroelectric plant.
Landlady to 9/11 hijackers reveals their links to alleged Saudi spy
A woman who rented out homes to two al-Qaeda members speaks publicly for the first time - to the BBC.
Cambodia to Launch New 10-Year Mine Action Policy
Cambodia will officially launch its National Policy on Mine Action 2026-2035 on September 2, providing a 10-year roadmap for mine action and victim assistance.
MFAIC Official Had 375 Bank Accounts in Visa Case Linked to Online Scams
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) adviser Tho Samnang had 375 separate bank accounts across seven banks, according to the An
Mekong Water Levels Decline After Sharp Rise, Ministry Says
Mekong River water levels have begun to decline after rising sharply last week and exceeding warning thresholds in four provinces, although authorities continue
New transport partnership seeks to make travel easier for Cambodians
For travelers heading from Phnom Penh to another province, catching an early flight or making a family trip, finding transport that fits their schedule can some
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Sony Music, Warner sue Anthropic, alleging a “brazen campaign” of intellectual property theft
Music publishers Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell have sued the AI company Anthropic. They filed the lawsuit on Friday in a US federal court in Califor
At TechBBQ, Europe's AI conversations kept coming back to: Who's actually in control?
At the TechBBQ conference in Copenhagen, Europe's tech leaders kept asking one question: who should control AI? Investors, founders, and operators talked about
“We're not doing 30 bets a year”: Vijay Pande on betting small after running $4 billion at a16z
Vijay Pande used to run a $4 billion health and biotech fund at the famous venture firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). Last June, he walked away to start a much sm
Hollywood celebs are getting into microdrama apps
Hollywood stars are moving into microdramas, short soap-style series made for phones. Episodes run only a few minutes and end on cliffhangers that push viewers
The Theragun Sense makes everyday recovery surprisingly easy
TechCrunch's reviewer tested the Theragun Sense (2nd Gen), a $299 massage gun made by Therabody. She was surprised that it was genuinely useful after weeks of t
Nvidia's AI advantage is moving beyond the GPU
Nvidia's stock story used to be simple: it made the best AI chips, called GPUs, and everyone needed them. Its market value grew ten times between the start of 2
Chinese automakers are following Tesla's bet that robots are the next big profit machine
Chinese carmakers are piling into humanoid robots, following Tesla's bet that robots will be the next big money machine. This week, Xpeng's robotics unit raised
Alt-right troll Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported
Milo Yiannopoulos, the controversial far-right internet figure, has been deported to the UK. He was arrested by ICE on Thursday, and on Friday the Department of
Sony Music and Warner Chappell are suing Anthropic
Sony Music and Warner Chappell have filed a lawsuit against AI company Anthropic in a US federal court in California. They claim Anthropic used tens of thousand
Distraction-free writing gadget BYOK is adding custom extensions
BYOK, a distraction-free writing gadget, is adding custom extensions. The company says its answer to adding features without bloat is an optional scripting syst
Welcome to Night Vale cocreator Joseph Fink learned storytelling from Grim Fandango
Joseph Fink, cocreator of the hit podcast Welcome to Night Vale, says he learned storytelling from the video game Grim Fandango. He is promoting his latest book
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is at its best when there's friction
The Verge has reviewed Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8, a folding phone designed to be used shut more than ever before. The cover screen now feels more like a real ph
Musicians-turned-detectives are hunting for AI grifters
Musicians are turning into detectives to hunt AI grifters in the electronic dance music scene. Some people release AI-generated tracks and try to pass them off
Google further buries search results under AI mode
Google is now automatically expanding its AI search summaries for some queries. Instead of showing part of an AI Overview with a Show more button, Google now sh
🎮 Gaming (7)
Everything Coming to HBO Max in September
IGN has published its monthly guide to everything arriving on HBO Max in September. The list covers new movies, series, and returning shows due on the streaming
Ridley Scott Says Alien: Romulus 'Was OK,' So He's Returning to the Franchise Because It 'Needs Some Help'
Director Ridley Scott has said Alien: Romulus was only 'OK', and that is why he is returning to the franchise. In a recent interview, he explained that the seri
Fibbage Card Game Review
IGN has reviewed Fibbage, now released as a physical card game. Fibbage is a party game where players make up believable fake answers to trivia questions, and o
We Played State of Decay 3 and It's in Good Shape Despite the Xbox Upheaval | gamescom 2026
IGN played State of Decay 3 at gamescom 2026 and says the game is in good shape despite big changes at Xbox. The zombie-survival game lets players build a base,
IGN's Top-Reviewed Nintendo Switch 2 Games
IGN has put together a list of the best-reviewed games for the Nintendo Switch 2. The new console launched this year, and players want to know which games are w
Everything Coming to Netflix in September
IGN has published its guide to everything coming to Netflix in September. The monthly list covers new originals, movies, and returning series. Subscribers use i
Philips OneBlade vs Standard Razors: A Worthwhile Upgrade?
IGN has compared the Philips OneBlade with standard razors to answer whether it is a worthwhile upgrade. The OneBlade is a hybrid trimmer that cuts hair close w
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Acclaimed, Controversial Play 'Downstate' Gets Broadway Marquee; Scott Rudin Reportedly Producing With Joe Mantello Directing
The acclaimed and controversial play Downstate appears headed for Broadway. The marquee at the Booth Theatre in New York seems to confirm the move. Joe Mantello
Venice Film Festival Scraps Jury Press Conference
The Venice Film Festival has taken the unusual step of cancelling its main jury press conference this year. The festival, which starts next week, confirmed the
Anne Hathaway Joins Tom Cruise In 'Days Of Thunder 2' At Paramount
Anne Hathaway will join Tom Cruise in Days of Thunder 2 at Paramount. Cruise revealed the news on Saturday through his social platforms, posting a photo of the
Liza Minnelli Pays Tribute To Friend Dolly Parton: "When I Was In Trouble? Dolly Knew It."
Liza Minnelli has paid tribute to the late Dolly Parton in an emotional Instagram post. Beginning with her signature Hey Kids, she called the news of Parton's d
'Spider-Man' Nearing $900M; 'Coyote Vs. Acme' Solid $14M Debut & 'A' CinemaScore, 'Dog Stars' Going To The Dogs – Box Office Update
Spider-Man is leading the box office and nearing $900 million worldwide. Meanwhile, Coyote vs. Acme, the discarded Looney Tunes movie released by indie distribu
Alma Har'el's Family Drama 'Wet' Heading To TIFF Market With 193; A-List Cast Circling
Honey Boy director Alma Har'el's next project, Wet, is heading to the Toronto film festival market with sales company 193. Patrick Wachsberger's company is hand
▶️ Video (10)
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
📌 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.
Households could save up to £173 a year by switching to fixed energy deal
British households could save up to £173 a year by switching from a standard energy tariff to a fixed deal. Gas and electricity prices will rise by 4% from Octo
UK risks falling behind in AI race without faster telecoms upgrades, say executives
Senior telecom executives warn that the UK could fall behind in AI because its networks are not upgrading fast enough. AI needs huge data centers plus fast netw
'Winter panic': EU gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years
Europe is heading into winter with the lowest gas stores in 13 years, and traders are in 'winter panic.' EU gas stocks were 63% full in late August, far below t
Trump announces new US oil agreement with Venezuela
Donald Trump has announced a new US oil agreement with Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez. He says the US will have 'majority' control of more than 6
Am I too old for Roth conversions? I'm 84 and my wife is 77. We have $8 million saved.
A reader aged 84 asks whether he and his 77-year-old wife, with $8 million saved, are too old to do Roth conversions. The MarketWatch advice column explains wha
My mother, 91, has dementia. Every bank says I need her signature to unlock her $100,000 stock certificate. What can I do?
A reader cares for her 91-year-old mother, who has dementia, and needs to access a $100,000 stock certificate. Every bank says only the mother's signature can u