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Monday 14 September 2026 — every story from this day
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🇦🇺 Local (10)
As Japan’s yen peaks, is the era of budget-friendly trips coming to an end for Australian travellers?
The Japanese yen has climbed to its highest level against the US and Australian dollars in about six months. Japan and the US have both stepped in to support th
Crossbench MPs launch push to stop Australian military exports being used in human rights breaches
A group of independent and Greens MPs has introduced a bill to stop Australian military parts being used in human rights abuses. David Pocock, Sophie Scamps, Li
The Populist: Aeroplanes and bulldozers | Episode 1 – podcast
The Guardian has launched a new podcast called The Populist, all about Pauline Hanson and One Nation. Episode one is called 'Aeroplanes and bulldozers'.
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Rabbits are the biggest threat to Australia’s native species. Why are their numbers booming again?
Rabbit numbers are rising across Australia. Scientists blame a wet winter and the rabbits' growing resistance to the viruses used to control them.
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Blankets of colour: Western Australia’s wildflower season bursts to life – in pictures
Western Australia's wildflower season has started, and parts of the outback are covered in colour. The Guardian has published a photo gallery taken at the site
Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce stayed at Gina Rinehart’s $20m mansion after One Nation fundraisers
Guardian Australia reports that Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce stayed overnight at Gina Rinehart's $20 million Brisbane mansion. The visits came after fundrai
The Populist: Aeroplanes and bulldozers | Episode 1 - podcast
The Guardian has released episode one of The Populist, a new podcast about Pauline Hanson and One Nation. The episode is titled 'Aeroplanes and bulldozers'.
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Why a vacuum at the top could drive Australia's housing market down
New data from property firm Cotality shows high-end home prices are falling faster than cheaper ones. In Sydney and Melbourne, the top 25 per cent of houses hav
A 'child bride' divorced at 20: Meet Australia's youngest divorcees
SBS News has published a report about some of the youngest people in Australia to go through a divorce. The headline centres on a woman described as a 'child br
'Living in an online world': Why this state is cutting back on classroom screen time
New South Wales will limit how much time students spend on screens in class. Daily device use for kindergarten to year 2 will be capped at just 15 minutes.
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🌍 World (22)
Centre-left opposition bloc leads in Swedish vote, poll shows
Sweden held its general election on Sunday, with voting ending at 18:00 GMT. An exit poll by public broadcaster SVT put the centre-left opposition on 51.3 perce
Bangsamoro’s parliamentary election is a turning point
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in the Philippines holds its first parliamentary election on Monday. It ends a transition run by an
Syrian child killed after roadside object explodes near Damascus
A child has been killed in Syria after an explosive object blew up when he touched it near Damascus. Relatives named him Khaled al-Ajeelah. The video report com
Six killed, 130 missing after Indonesian passenger ship capsizes
Six people have died and 130 are missing after a passenger ship capsized in the Java Sea off Indonesia. The boat was carrying 243 people, and 107 have been resc
World leaders gather in New Delhi for final day of BRICS summit
BRICS leaders met in New Delhi for the final day of their summit. The group is split over the wars in Iran and Ukraine, but it worked to show unity. Its stated
Iran-GCC summit: What’s behind the meeting, why is Bahrain not attending?
Iran says a meeting between Iraq and the Gulf countries will be held in Oman on Monday to discuss the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is under an Iranian blockade
Renewed fighting worsens Yemen’s humanitarian crisis
Fighting between Yemen's Houthis and forces loyal to the internationally recognised government has made a dire situation worse. The International Organization f
Ukraine drone strikes kill four as Russia attacks close to Poland border
Russia and Ukraine sent wave after wave of drones at each other overnight, killing civilians and wounding more than 20. Ukraine's General Staff said Russia laun
Cambodia says ceasefire cannot create new border with Thailand.
Cambodia's Information Minister Neth Pheaktra says the ceasefire with Thailand cannot be used to create a new international border or hand legal ownership of di
Cambodia to suspend online gambling at all casinos from October
Cambodia will suspend online gambling at all casinos from October 2026. Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sar Sokha said live-streamed online gambling
Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station
The former UK PM said "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning".
Trump downplays warnings of AI risks, citing rivalry with China
The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".
Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like
While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.
Six dead, 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes in Java Sea
Ships and helicopters are searching for those missing from the Virgo Transport 8 ship, which had encountered bad weather.
Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists
Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community.
Iran war reshapes Brics ties but also exposes divisions
Brics members agree they need a new global order but it's harder to answer what should replace it and how to get there.
Nearly 400 civilians affected as Cambodia files complaint over Thai military chemical use
Cambodia has filed a complaint with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) over the use of chemical substances by Thailand during the 2
Senate leader tells displaced to have hope, faith in govt
Displaced residents sheltering in Banteay Meanchey province should preserve solidarity, maintain hope and turn their hardships into strength to rebuild the coun
Cambodia slams Thai bid to use online scams to justify occupation
At a United Nations Forum in Geneva, Thailand tried to justify its military operations in Cambodia by warning the international community about online scams and
Cambodia’s embrace of Min Aung Hlaing draws concern over diplomacy and oversight
Cambodia has rolled out a state welcome for Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing, signing four bilateral agreements and promising closer security and econo
ECCC trains tour guides on history, transitional justice
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) organised a seminar on Friday for 45 tour guides to strengthen their understanding of transitional j
Khmer Writers Association visits ‘Waiting Village’ to learn about displaced residents’ lives
The Khmer Writers Association led more than 60 members on a study visit to “Waiting Village” in Slakram commune, Svay Chek district, Banteay Meanchey province,
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
What's behind the AI industry’s latest warnings of doom?
The AI industry is having its loudest public argument yet about whether its own technology could threaten humanity. It began when AI researcher Jacob Coxon said
Obama urges Democrats to have a ‘clear plan’ for AI safeguards
Former US president Barack Obama said Democrats must make artificial intelligence one of their central agendas and have a very clear plan for its effects on job
TechCrunch Mobility: Lyft has entered the robotaxi chat
Waymo robotaxis are now available on the Lyft app in Nashville. Under the deal, Lyft looks after fleet services such as vehicle readiness and maintenance, plus
Fusion power startups find new partners in the defense world
Fusion power startups are finding new partners in the defence industry. Fusion research began decades ago, when scientists looked for peaceful uses of the scien
Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board
Matt Mullenweg, the founder of WordPress, is back as CEO of Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, after the board voted to put him on paid leave. Automa
OpenAI’s Sam Altman says it would be 'ill-advised' to go public in 2026
OpenAI has filed privately to list on the stock market, but chief executive Sam Altman says the company will not go public this year. In an interview with Fortu
The Smart Bird Feeders Everyone’s Talking About (and Actually Buying) (2026)
Wired has published a guide to the smart bird feeders it rates most highly. Smart feeders are bird tables fitted with a camera, a microphone and a small compute
Trump and Mike Johnson think the AI industry is overreacting
Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei wrote an open letter saying it was time to 'pace the frontier' and slow down AI development. Other tech leaders backed hi
Apple is reportedly working on iPhone game controllers
Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman says Apple is building two game controllers for the iPhone. They would probably be sold under the Beats brand.
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The Units’ Digital Stimulation is synthpunk perfection
The Verge has reviewed Digital Stimulation, a 1980 album by the San Francisco band The Units. The writer calls it raw, catchy and surprisingly modern.
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Waymo pulls over, calls cops on riders with a ghost gun
Two young people were arrested in San Francisco after riding in a Waymo robotaxi. The car pulled over by itself and called the police on them.
Officers found t
Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother will make you forget all about Marvel’s Blade disaster
A Verge critic reviewed five films in one day at the Toronto International Film Festival. The main one is Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, out in US cinemas
Your car is selling your data
The Verge reports that many modern cars collect large amounts of data about their drivers. Some carmakers then sell that data to other companies.
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Apple’s new phones are here
Apple has released new iPhones, AirPods and accessories. The Verge's Installer newsletter runs through what is worth knowing.
The iPhone 18 Pro gets a variable
🎮 Gaming (7)
Overwatch Devs Confirm That Yes, Tracer Is Still The Game’s Mascot
Overwatch developers have confirmed that Tracer is still the game's mascot. The word yes in the headline suggests the answer came after fans wondered whether a
World of Warcraft: Forever Devs Explain Why the Game Makes WoW 2 Unlikely
Developers working on World of Warcraft: Forever have explained why a full sequel, often called WoW 2, is unlikely. Their message is that the long-running onlin
Scooby-Doo: Origins Reveals Cute New Photo of the Live-Action Dog
A new photo from the film Scooby-Doo: Origins shows the live-action dog playing Scooby. IGN described the picture as cute. As the title suggests, the film looks
Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother Review
IGN has published its review of a title called Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother. The repeating name is the thing people notice first. A review like this give
StarCraft Devs Promise New Game Will Definitely Release in 2030
StarCraft developers have promised that a new game in the series will release in 2030. The word definitely suggests the team knows fans have waited a long time
Warcraft 3 Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom Review So Far
IGN has published a review so far of Warcraft 3 Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom. A review so far is an early look at a game that is still being updated or played, in
Overwatch Reveals First Look at New Omnic Hero Coming Later This Year
Overwatch has revealed a first look at a new hero coming later this year. The character is an omnic, which is what robots are called in the game's story. Design
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Pierce Brosnan Says Next James Bond Could Be "Someone That None Of Us Know About"; Tom Ellis Reveals Brosnan Said He'd "Make A Good Bond"
Pierce Brosnan says the next James Bond could be someone none of us has heard of. He played 007 in four films between 1995 and 2002.
Auditions for the new film
Mattel Studios Boss Says "We All Want To See The Barbie Sequel" But Timing Remains Unclear
Mattel Studios boss Robbie Brenner says everyone wants a Barbie sequel, but the timing is not settled. She spoke at a Toronto Film Festival event.
'We all want
Jeff Daniels Leading Comedy 'The Reception' About Chaotic Scottish Wedding; Trudie Styler Directing & Beta Launching TIFF Sales
Jeff Daniels will star in a new comedy called The Reception, about a chaotic Scottish wedding. Trudie Styler is directing.
The story is set at a grand Scottish
Emmys Sets Reba McEntire For Dolly Parton Tribute; Adds Big 'Baywatch' Contingent, McConaughey & Harrelson, LL Cool J & Caan, More As Presenters
The 78th Emmy Awards will be held on 14 September and shown live on NBC and Peacock. Mariska Hargitay is hosting.
The show will honour Dolly Parton, who died r
'Practical Magic 2' Opens To $30M U.S., On Par With Recent Sandra Bullock Pics – Box Office Update
Practical Magic 2 opened to about $30 million in the US over its first weekend. That is at the lower end of forecasts but in line with recent Sandra Bullock fil
Peacock Unveils Full Trailer & First-Look Photos For 'Crystal Lake' Series Starring Linda Cardellini
Peacock has released the full trailer for Crystal Lake, a Friday the 13th prequel series. It arrives on 15 October, and all eight episodes drop on the same day.
▶️ 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.
First case of bird flu in endangered Australian sea lion confirmed – as it happened
South Australia has confirmed its first H5 bird flu case in an endangered Australian sea lion. A ranger found the animal dead at Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island on
OpenAI boss and Elon Musk back calls to put brakes on ‘reckless’ AI development
Sam Altman and Elon Musk have backed a call by Anthropic chief Dario Amodei to slow the pace of AI development. Amodei warned that an AI swarm could otherwise b
Surging inflation puts interest rates back in focus as policymakers meet in Japan, US and UK
Central banks in the US, Japan and the UK will set interest rates this week as inflation rises. Investors will watch whether the new US Federal Reserve chair, K
George Osborne calls for UK to rejoin EU customs union and boost trade
Former UK chancellor George Osborne said Britain's economy has fallen off a cliff since Brexit, and that rejoining the EU customs union would be the fastest way
‘Really helpful’: the AI bootcamps aimed at addressing UK youth unemployment
A pilot AI bootcamp in Preston is training 16- to 24-year-olds who are not in education, employment or training, known as Neet. Five attenders work on laptops a
Many professionals take continuing education. Let’s add etiquette classes | Gene Marks
Columnist Gene Marks argues that professional training should include etiquette, not just ethics. He notes that accountants must earn at least 80 hours of profe