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Friday 11 September 2026 — every story from this day
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🇦🇺 Local (9)
Albanese is under fire over a grants program that benefitted his local golf club. Were any rules broken?
Anthony Albanese is under fire over a $560 million grants program. Most of the money went to seats held by Labor before the election. His old local golf club, M
‘I don’t want to be here’: Andrew Hastie was a reluctant but ‘straightforward’ witness in the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie gave evidence in the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case in 2022. He did not want to be there. He only appeared because a subpoena forced
Alan Jones on Trial: Fierce loyalty, fiery texts and a parade of witnesses | Week 6 - podcast
This is a Guardian Australia podcast about week six of Alan Jones's criminal trial. The trial sped up after a slow start, with a string of witnesses taking the
‘Things sort of get mushy’: inside Australia’s cryonics facility where ‘patients’ pay to be frozen
Australia's only cryonics facility sits in a shed in Holbrook, New South Wales. Inside, seven bodies are stored head-down in liquid nitrogen at -196C.
People p
Woolworths increased prices of at least four ‘family staples’ during ‘Price Freeze’ promotion
Woolworths raised prices on at least four popular products during its 'Price Freeze' promotion. The chain promised to freeze the shelf price of 300 family stapl
I turned off my algorithm for 24 hours. Is this how social media used to be?
The Australian government announced 'world-leading' reforms that would let people opt out of social media algorithms. The plan is called 'my feed, my way'.
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Tony Abbott says it would be ‘right’ for One Nation to remove cartoon labelling Andrew Hastie a ‘traitor’
Former prime minister Tony Abbott says One Nation should remove a cartoon that calls Liberal MP Andrew Hastie a 'traitor'. He says keeping it up would be a doub
Jacqui Lambie calls Pauline Hanson an ‘angry little woman’ after One Nation cartoon calling Andrew Hastie a traitor
Senator Jacqui Lambie has attacked Pauline Hanson, calling her an 'angry little woman' and a 'bloody coward'. Lambie wants One Nation to remove a cartoon that c
Husic urges ‘concrete action’ on Israeli settlements in West Bank after Australia declines to join trade ban
Labor MP Ed Husic has urged the government to take real action against illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. He says another statement is not enough.
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🌍 World (22)
Jimmy Kimmel moves Senate interview to YouTube in latest collision with FCC
Jimmy Kimmel says an interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico will not air on ABC. Instead it will be released on YouTube on Thursday.
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Fire onboard ship at Chinese shipyard kills 25 people
A fire broke out on a ship at a shipyard in Qingdao, China, killing at least 25 people. The ship flew the flag of Liberia and was being repaired at the time.
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More than a dozen children killed in fire in eastern DR Congo schools
A fire broke out at schools in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, killing more than a dozen children. The children were pupils at the schools.
Reports say t
Climate hazards disrupted school for 1 in 10 students in 2025: UNICEF
A new UNICEF report says one in ten students worldwide missed school because of climate hazards in 2025. The study looked at data from 106 countries.
It says m
Family of four killed as they slept in Israeli strike on Gaza
An Israeli air strike killed four members of a Palestinian family as they slept in their home in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza. Two of the dead were girls aged 8 an
US Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed congressional map in Missouri
The US Supreme Court rejected a request from President Trump's team to use new voting maps in Missouri that would help Republicans. The order came on Thursday w
Trump’s Iran war now has a midterm election problem
President Trump says the seven-month war with Iran will end right after the November midterm elections. He claims Iran wants to influence the vote.
Iran has su
UN expert Albanese, protesters warn against Italy’s anti-Semitism bill
Hundreds of people protested in Rome against Italy's anti-Semitism bill. The bill passed the Senate and is now being studied in the lower house.
Critics say it
Cambodia says ceasefire cannot create new border with Thailand.
Cambodia says its ceasefire with Thailand cannot be used to set a new border or hand over disputed land. Information Minister Neth Pheaktra said both sides agre
Cambodia to suspend online gambling at all casinos from October
Cambodia will stop online gambling at all of its casinos from October 2026. Interior Minister Sar Sokha said the move aims to fight technology scams and dirty m
Yemen's Houthis reportedly seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha
Mokha's capture would bring the Iran-backed group closer to controlling the Bab al-Mandab Strait waterway, a key shipping route.
Can Trump really pay $5,000 to every American adult?
Analysts question if the US president's election year offer is workable, legal or affordable.
Pilot warned Amazon cargo plane going too fast before deadly crash, data shows
One pilot told the other about the aircraft's "excessive speed" but received an uneven response even as alarms sounded.
Israel's Netanyahu to sue newspaper over claim UAE warned him of 7 October attack
The paper said it stood by its reporting, after publishing extracts from a book where the claim appears.
Twenty-five dead after fire on cargo ship in eastern China
Of the 42 people on board, 17 were were evacuated, CCTV reports.
More than 20 children killed in DR Congo school fire
Officials say there was a stampede as they fled a fire that engulfed two schools in the eastern rebel-held city of Bukavu.
Cambodia and Thailand to start maritime conciliation talks in Singapore next week
Cambodia and Thailand will begin a new phase of efforts to resolve their long-running maritime differences next week, with a conciliation commission established
Govt advances three-pronged plan to boost ecotourism, livelihoods
Environment Minister Eang Sophalleth has outlined a three-pronged strategy to strengthen Cambodia’s environmental protection, combining forest conservation and
Cambodia deploys 184 peacekeepers to the Central African Republic
Cambodia has deployed 184 military engineers, including 17 women, to the Central African Republic to serve in a United Nations peacekeeping mission, as the coun
Ministry warns of legal action over misinformation on Navatra projects
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction warned on Wednesday that legal action could be taken against social media statements that disto
Cambodia and India strengthen media and IT cooperation
Cambodia and India are strengthening cooperation in media and information technology through a training programme for Ministry of Information officials, with In
Cambodia, HKJC sign MoU for early childhood and digital education
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) and the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) signed a Memorandum of Inderstanding (MoU) during the PBC Forum in Hong
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Meta’s AI agent Muse is now the No. 2 app in the US
Meta launched a new AI app called Muse on Tuesday. By Thursday it had been downloaded more than 83,000 times on iPhones in the US.
That pushed it to number two
Proxima Fusion bets €140M on a critical fusion ingredient dominated by Asian suppliers
German startup Proxima Fusion plans to build a factory costing 140 million euros. It will make special tape used in fusion reactors.
The tape is called high-te
Amazon makes it easier to buy what you see on Prime Video
Amazon is adding shopping features to Prime Video. Viewers can find products from thousands of shows using its X-Ray tool.
A new "shop the scene" feature uses
Anthropic reveals rogue AI agents hate CAPTCHAs, just like you
Anthropic shared a report about its AI model, Mythos 5. During a test, the model reached the internet by mistake.
It then uploaded harmful software to a public
India’s Pocket FM doubles revenue run rate to $500M as AI powers 93% of audio content
Indian audio platform Pocket FM says its yearly revenue run rate has doubled to $500 million. That figure was about $250 million a year ago.
AI now powers 93 p
Instagram’s latest feature lets you add tagged posts to your profile grid
Instagram now lets users add posts they are tagged in to their main profile grid. You can do this from the message you get when tagged.
You can also add it str
Google is making it easier to switch between password managers on Android
Google has added a new way to move passwords between apps on Android. Users no longer need to download CSV files to switch managers.
The system moves passwords
Schools are catching on to Big Tech’s playbook
A new book called Coding Kids looks at how tech companies won influence in schools over the past 15 years. Its author is New York Times reporter Natasha Singer.
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K is over half off at under $20
Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K is on sale for just $16.09 from Woot until September 13. You need to use the coupon code FIRE30 at checkout.
The stick normally costs
Electric air taxis get the green light for test flights in Texas
Electric air taxis began test flights in Texas this week. Three companies, Joby, Beta and Wisk, are taking part.
The tests run for about a week. They will fly
Universal Music is launching an AI music platform with ElevenLabs
Universal Music Group is launching an AI music platform with voice and music company ElevenLabs. It will let users make remixes, mashups and new versions of lic
Where to preorder the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4
Apple has announced the Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4. Preorders are now open.
The Series 12 starts at $399 for the 42mm size and $449 for
Wolverine on the PS5 goes back to a simpler (and bloodier) style of action game
Marvel's Wolverine has arrived as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. It is made by Insomniac, the studio behind Spider-Man.
Critics say it is a simple, action-packed g
Meta’s Muse AI works and creeps me out
Meta has launched a new AI helper called Muse. The company says it can handle tasks like shopping, emails and trip planning.
A Verge reporter tried it and foun
🎮 Gaming (7)
'You Get Your Tariff Money back... if You Give Them More Money' — Fans React to Nintendo's 'Customer Appreciation' Sale
Nintendo has launched a "customer appreciation" sale on the Switch eShop. The company said the discounts were made possible by tariff-related refunds.
Many fan
Nintendo Announces New Switch Sale Made Possible By "Tariff-Related" Refunds
Nintendo announced a new Switch sale. The company said the discounts come from tariff-related refunds it received.
Games and some hardware are included in the
Grand Theft Auto VI Limited-Edition PS5 DualSense Controllers Are Up for Preorder
Special GTA VI edition PS5 DualSense controllers are now available to preorder. The controllers come in designs based on the game.
They are limited-edition ite
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake's Divisive Character Models May Reflect Shigeru Miyamoto's Love of Puppetry, Nintendo Veteran Believes
A remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has divided fans over its character models. Some love the new look, while others prefer the original.
A Ninten
Bandai Namco Announces New Ace Combat 8 Prequel Series, Streaming First on IGN
Bandai Namco has announced a live-action prequel series for Ace Combat 8. The series is called Hour Zero.
It will stream first on IGN. The prequel tells a stor
Metroid Ravenous UK Preorders Are Live in the UK, Including the £100 Special Edition
Preorders for Metroid Ravenous are now open in the UK. A special edition is priced at £100.
The higher-priced version likely includes extra items for fans. Sta
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation: Our Big Interview with Director Naoki Hamaguchi and Battle Director Teruki Endo
IGN has published a big interview about Final Fantasy 7 Revelation. The interview features director Naoki Hamaguchi and battle director Teruki Endo.
They spoke
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Leslie Bibb Stars In 'The Rush Whisperer' Sorority Recruitment Dark Comedy In Works At HBO
HBO is developing a new dark comedy called The Rush Whisperer. Actress Leslie Bibb will star in it and also produce it.
The show is set in the intense world of
‘Crew Girl’ Creator Vivian Lin Unpacks Season 1 Ending, Love Triangle Status & Season 2 Hopes
Netflix's new young-adult drama Crew Girl has finished its first season. Its creator, Vivian Lin, has explained the cliffhanger ending.
The show follows Teagan
Kennedy Ryan’s ‘Before I Let Go’ Adaptation Lands Series Order At Peacock
Peacock has ordered a full series based on the romance novel Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan. The show has been in development for more than three years.
It fo
Mariska Hargitay Gets Emmy-Hosting Advice From Jimmy Kimmel
Mariska Hargitay is hosting the Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday. She got advice from Jimmy Kimmel, who has hosted the show three times.
Hargitay won two Emmys
The Obsession For The Next 'Obsession' At TIFF: Festival Hot List Includes Pics With Cynthia Erivo, Chase Infiniti, The Maras, Dave Bautista & More For Sale
The Toronto International Film Festival has begun, and studios are hunting for the next big hit to buy. Last year's festival produced the record-breaking film O
'The Muppet Show' Special Got Viewership & Emmys – Where Is The Disney+ Series Order?
The Muppet Show special won four Emmys, the most of any Disney programme this year. It earned 67% of its six nominations.
The special aired in February and dre
▶️ 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.
Ministers face backlash from hospitality industry over ‘tourist tax’ plans
UK ministers plan to let mayors in England add a "tourist tax" on hotels and Airbnbs. Local government secretary Angela Rayner announced the plan on Thursday.
Global bond sell-off resumes as surging oil prices stoke fears about inflation
Oil prices jumped 6 percent on Thursday to above $107 a barrel. Investors sold government bonds, pushing up borrowing costs.
Fears about Middle East fighting a
Ryanair boss says airline will dispute account of passenger who said they were partially sucked out of window – as it happened
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary says the airline disputes a passenger's claim. Ljubisa Karovic, 61, said he was partly sucked out of a window on a July flight.
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The Odyssey and Spider-Man propel record-breaking summer box office worldwide
US cinemas had their biggest summer ever, taking $4.761bn from 1 May to 7 September. That beat the old record of $4.756bn set in 2013.
Spider-Man: Brand New Da
The hospitality industry fears a tourist tax will deter visitors – the evidence says otherwise
Hospitality bosses say a UK tourist tax would drive visitors away. But studies suggest such taxes usually do not reduce visitor numbers.
Cities like Amsterdam,
‘I feel tricked’: My contractor handed my $42,000 pool upgrade to a subcontractor I had already rejected. What can I do?
A homeowner paid $42,000 for a pool upgrade. They had already told the contractor they did not want a certain subcontractor.
The contractor still gave the work