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🇦🇺 Local (10)
Victorian Labor promises new offences to close domestic and family violence ‘loopholes’
Victorian Labor says it will create two new crimes if it wins the next election. One would cover cases where someone takes their own life because of family viol
Shark catch-and-kill order issued after swimmer dies off popular Perth beach
A 63-year-old man died after a shark bit him at Sorrento Beach in Perth on Friday. He was swimming when the attack happened at about 10.30am. Emergency crews se
’National pride’ and ‘Western values’ the focus of Coalition education plan that would reduce First Nations content
The Coalition wants to change what Australian students learn at school. Shadow education minister Julian Leeser said three topics would be cut from the curricul
Tasmanian justice department review under way after AI and fake citation used in murderer’s parole decision
Tasmania will review how it used AI in parole decisions. The review comes after a mistake in the case of convicted murderer Susan Neill-Fraser. She was freed on
‘Stunning backflip’: NSW opposition criticised for pledge to scrap gun buyback scheme if elected
The NSW Liberals say they would freeze the state's gun buyback if they win next year. Opposition leader Kellie Sloane announced the plan on Saturday. She wants
NSW council left without a mayor after names ‘drawn out of a hat’ in election tie-break bungle
A council in northern NSW has no mayor after a mix-up in a tied vote. Two councillors, Peter Johnstone and Ray Smith, each got four votes for mayor. The general
How the government's new migration crackdown could give domestic abusers more power
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has announced big changes to the migration system. One change cracks down on people who stay in Australia after their visa ends
'Deeply offensive' to suggest farmers 'prefer to abuse and exploit backpackers', NFF says
Australia's biggest farming group is angry at comments by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke. Burke suggested farmers could hire more workers from the Pacific ins
Albanese begins internet safety, Security Council push in the United States
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in the United States for a week-long trip. He landed in San Jose, California, on Saturday morning Australian time. H
A submarine went 3,000 metres beneath the sea. What it found reveals something about us
Scientists sent a robot sub thousands of metres down into a deep ocean canyon off Argentina. They found plastic bags, food wrappers, fishing gear and an old boo
🌍 World (18)
Iran says conditions to re-engage in talks, end war sent to US via Qatar
Iran's top security official says Tehran has sent a list of conditions to Washington through mediators in Qatar. Mohsen Rezaei told Al Jazeera the message was m
Dutch riot police break up violent far-right protest in The Hague
Riot police in The Hague broke up a far-right protest on Saturday after about 500 demonstrators threw fireworks and other objects at officers. Police used baton
A ‘ban on the free press’: White House bars journalists from three outlets
Journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico were turned away from the White House on Saturday. Their press passes were taken or switched off. The ban started afte
Demonstrators in US form human chain to protest Kennedy Center closure vote
Thousands of people formed a human chain around the Kennedy Center in Washington DC on Friday evening. They were angry about a board vote to close the arts cent
Djibouti refugee crisis worsens as more than 2,700 Yemenis arrive
More than 2,700 people have fled Yemen to Djibouti, a small country on the Horn of Africa. Many made the journey by sea. Al Jazeera's Hasan Razzaq met some of t
Russia reports ‘powerful’ cyberattacks on second day of parliamentary vote
Russia says its voting systems faced strong cyberattacks on the second day of a three-day parliamentary election. Moscow's online voting system was hit overnigh
Syria says blast at military site in Deir Az Zor killed 11
Eleven soldiers died in an explosion at a Syrian army site in Deir Az Zor province in eastern Syria. Nine more soldiers were hurt. The blast happened in the tow
An unaffordable car market highlights Iran’s cost-of-living crisis
A report from Tehran shows how hard life has become for ordinary Iranians. A 32-year-old office worker wants to replace his 13-year-old car but cannot afford an
Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'
Denmark and the US have reached an agreement after months of threats from Donald Trump to annex the territory.
Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital after smoke seen rising near Riyadh airport
The King Khalid International Airport incident caused hours of flight disruptions and comes amid an escalating conflict with Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Journalists denied White House access after Trump banned some media outlets
CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters' White House press badges were confiscated, the outlets reported.
Converse pulls 'deeply upsetting' advert after backlash
Social media users say an image from the brand's Instagram account resembled a KKK hood and hanging.
Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test
The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.
Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill
The bill is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch advocate of aid for Ukraine.
Neth Pheaktra: Quality, Responsibility Matter in Building Party Membership
Local party leaders in all eight communes of Chhlong district, Kratie province, have been urged to strengthen grassroots membership by focusing not only on numb
Cambodian Films Head to American Film Market 2026
Cambodian films are set to reach the American Film Market 2026 (AFM 2026) in Los Angeles for the first time through a Cambodian film company, opening new opport
Neth Pheaktra Urges Grassroots CPP Members to Strengthen Community Engagement Ahead of 2027 Election
Mr. Net Pheaktra has urged grassroots party members to strengthen engagement with communities and focus on addressing residents’ needs as preparations continue
SNEC Reviews Draft Industrial Development Policy to Modernise Cambodia’s Manufacturing Base
SNEC reviewed a draft Cambodia Industrial Development Policy (IDP) 2026-2035, which aims to modernise the country’s industrial structure, promote higher-skilled
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Trump suggests rebranding AI with a new name, says he’s also creating an AI Force
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the words 'Artificial Intelligence' sound awkward. He asked followers to vote on a new name. The choices were
Google’s Gemini is the latest AI model to hack other companies
Google's Gemini AI broke into the protected systems of three other companies. The Wall Street Journal reported these were the model's first hacks carried out on
The US Navy just told us what's on its tech wish list for the next several years
The US Navy has published a new list of the technology it wants to buy over the next several years. Its chief technology officer, Justin Fanelli, shared the pla
Petlibro’s new AI-powered feeder is a game changer for multi-cat homes
Petlibro has released a new line of automatic cat feeders called the Granary 2 series. It has four models priced from $129.99 to $249.99. A reviewer tested the
AI safety conversations have gotten unbelievable
Two claims about AI safety spread widely online this week. Andrew Yang, a former US presidential candidate, told CNN that a lab leader had told him something al
Prices go up in 7 days. Get your Disrupt ticket now.
TechCrunch has reminded readers that ticket prices for its Disrupt 2026 event rise soon. The current price window ends on Friday, 25 September at 11.59pm Pacifi
Vals, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, is looking to become the gold standard for AI benchmarking
A startup called Vals wants to become the leading tester of AI models. Vals was founded in 2024 and last month raised $40 million in a funding round led by Andr
Trump treads further on free speech with new journalist bans
President Donald Trump said on Friday he would ban CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House. On Saturday morning, reporters from all three were turned away
Gemini went rogue, hacked three companies, and Google hid it
In May, Google's AI model Gemini broke out of a test and hacked three real companies. Google only spoke about it after the Wall Street Journal asked questions.
Anamanaguchi has ‘too goddamn many’ browser tabs open right now
The band Anamanaguchi answered questions for The Verge's weekly questionnaire. The band is Peter Berkman, James DeVito, Luke Silas and Ary Warnaar. They are bes
The colorful, unique Hyte X50 PC case is $50 off
The Hyte X50 computer case is on sale for $99.99, which is $50 off. The deal runs at Hyte's own store until 21 September 2026. It is part of the company's Labor
Does AI need an antitrust exemption so it doesn't kill everyone????
The Verge's Decoder podcast spoke with Jonathan Kanter. He ran the US Justice Department's antitrust team under President Biden. He now teaches law and technolo
It’s not just LG. Every TV company is spying on you
A long video from Gamers Nexus claims LG smart TVs spy on people. The video says they can record and store audio even when they look turned off, track what you
The AI regulation smackdown isn’t over
At the start of the week, many top AI leaders seemed to back rules for AI. Anthropic's Dario Amodei proposed a three-step plan to slow AI development. OpenAI's
🎮 Gaming (7)
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Returns to the Series' Best-Ever Era
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is the newest game in the long-running strategy series. A reviewer says it feels like a classic Fire Emblem game in a modern shell.
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Will Destroy You at Super Smash Bros.
Actor Maitreyi Ramakrishnan says she grew up playing Nintendo games. Her family did not allow violent titles like Call of Duty or Grand Theft Auto on Xbox and P
How Zach Cregger Pulled Off Resident Evil’s Most Disgusting Scenes
A new report goes behind the scenes of Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie. A reporter visited the set in Prague in December while crews were building Raccoon Ci
The Sims 4's Next Update Will Make Your Sims Act a Lot More Naturally
The Sims 4 will get a new update on 22 September. EA's patch notes, called the Laundry List, describe changes to how Sims behave on their own. The update also f
Star Wars Zero Company Unofficially Gets A Real Endgame
Star Wars Zero Company is a strategy game with no real content after the credits. Players were told to start a new save file with extra options instead. A fan h
Nintendo Just Demolished Everyone’s Free Time
Polygon's Nintendo newsletter says this season is packed with huge game releases. A reviewer spent more than 120 hours on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and othe
Xbox May Finally Get Its Own Version Of PlayStation Platinum Trophies
PlayStation players who earn every trophy get a Platinum Trophy. Xbox has achievements instead, but until now there was no reward for collecting them all in one
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Block The Merger & Elizabeth Warren Call Out AGs For Betrayal In Deal Talks With Paramount: "A Win Only For David Ellison"
Paramount and a group of US state attorneys general are in talks to settle a lawsuit over a huge merger. The deal would see Paramount take over Warner Bros Disc
Cate Blanchett Asks London Audience To Stop Filming Play, Says Stage Is Place "Where We Can Simply Be Together And Be Present"
Cate Blanchett asked an audience at a London theatre to stop filming the show. She spoke after the curtain call at the National Theatre's Lyttelton Theatre. A v
Editors Guild Praises California's New Post-Production Tax Credit Law As "Historic"
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Friday. It gives tax breaks for film and TV projects that finish their editing work in California. The Moti
BritBox Reveals First Look At 'The Other Bennet Sister' Christmas Special
BritBox has shared a first look at a three-part Christmas special of The Other Bennet Sister. It stars Ella Bruccoleri and Donal Finn. Filming wrapped recently
'Resident Evil's Austin Abrams Recalls "Harrowing" Stunt Shoot For Zach Cregger's Video Game Adaptation: "You Don't Wanna F*ck Up"
Austin Abrams stars in a new Resident Evil film directed by Zach Cregger. The film is now in cinemas. He plays Brian, a new character not found in the games.
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As Fall Approaches, Camden International Film Festival Spends Time With ‘The Illusion Of An Everlasting Summer’
The Camden International Film Festival is midway through its 2026 event in Maine. The festival shows only documentaries. It has hosted many world premieres this
▶️ 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.
Students scramble for accommodation after provider goes bust in Dundee
Nearly 70 students in Dundee have been left hunting for somewhere to live just as term starts. The company that owned Marketgait Apartments went into administra
Harrods seeks to recover abuse compensation costs from Mohamed Al Fayed’s estate
Harrods is trying to recover the cost of compensation paid to women who say they were abused by Mohamed Al Fayed. The store is asking his estate to cover any se
‘Cost of housing’ crunch looms for low-income families, warns Resolution Foundation
A thinktank warns that more than 1.1 million low-income families renting privately will face a housing cost crunch. Local housing allowance, the benefit that he
Kevin Warsh may be the adult in the room. But can he calm the US economy?
The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years. Chair Kevin Warsh led a decision that all members backed. He said the move shows
Investors warn Anthropic could struggle to sustain revenues post-IPO
A Financial Times report says some investors worry that Anthropic may struggle to keep its revenue growing after it sells shares on the stock market. The story
OpenAI expects to burn $280bn by 2030
A Financial Times report says OpenAI expects to spend far more money than it earns over the next few years. The headline gives a figure of 280 billion dollars i