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Thursday 24 September 2026 — every story from this day
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‘My friend’: Anthony Albanese announces $60m more for Ukraine at Zelenskyy meeting
Anthony Albanese announced $60m more in support for Ukraine during a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the U
Groceries rise by 7% across Australian supermarket chains, Choice finds
A new Choice survey found a basket of eight common groceries rose 7% between March and June at Australia's four major supermarkets. Prices went from $40.83 to $
Property investors may pay less capital gains tax under Labor’s reforms, analysis suggests
Research from the e61 Institute suggests most property investors may pay less capital gains tax under Labor's budget reforms. It looked at nearly 921,000 homes
Australia banned this anti-fascist play in 1936 at the request of the Nazis. Ninety years on, it’s being staged again
A play banned in Australia in 1936 is being staged again, 90 years later. Clifford Odets' 'Till the Day I Die' was outlawed by the federal government at the req
Gas lobby ‘scare campaign’ urges Victoria to scrap ban in new homes, leaked documents show
Leaked documents show the gas industry is pushing Victoria to reverse its ban on gas in new homes. The material was prepared by a lobbyist for the Australian Ga
Victorian Labor puts reproductive rights on election agenda as it warns One Nation could try to wind back abortion access
Victoria's Labor government is putting reproductive rights on the election agenda. It will fund new portable ultrasound machines for the state's 20 sexual and r
Shoebridge says US submission on online safety laws an ‘extraordinary intervention’ – as it happened
Greens senator David Shoebridge called a United States submission on Australia's online safety laws an 'extraordinary intervention.' He made the comment during
Parenting advocate explains 814-hour parenting shortfall caused by school holidays – video
Parenting advocate Georgie Dent says school holidays create an 814-hour care shortfall for Australian families each year. She spoke at the National Press Club o
Angus Taylor pledges to repeal swathe of climate policies, saying ‘Australia has done its bit’
Opposition leader Angus Taylor says a Coalition government would repeal a swathe of climate and energy policies within a month of winning power. He said 'Austra
Parenting advocate says family pressures are a 'policy failure' – video
Parenting advocate Georgie Dent says the pressures on Australian families are a 'policy failure,' not a personal one. She spoke at the National Press Club on We
🌍 World (20)
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for sustained pressure to end ‘Putin’s crazy war’
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday. He blamed Russia's President Vladimir Putin for the war. He u
Israeli soldier wounded in car-ramming attack in occupied West Bank
An Israeli soldier was badly hurt in a suspected car-ramming attack in the occupied West Bank. The attack happened at a checkpoint near the settlement Beit Horo
US lawmakers propose sweeping AI restrictions with superintelligence ban
US Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar have introduced a new bill. It would place sweeping limits on the artificial intelligence industry. One
Trump administration to defend its ban of major news outlets in court
The Trump administration is defending its ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. In a court filing it said the president has broad power over who
Argentina’s Milei says UN ‘looking the other way’ on Falkland Islands
Argentina's President Javier Milei spoke at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday. He said the United Nations is "looking the other way" on the Falkland Islands
Iran’s Pezeshkian slams ‘terrorist’ US but extols diplomacy in UN speech
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday. He hit back at US President Donald Trump, who had threatened to de
US open to Cuba talks on government change, Marco Rubio says
The United States says it is open to talks with Cuba about a political move to new leadership. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said this in New York on Wednes
Board of Peace plans $2.4bn Gaza reconstruction as Israel kills seven
The US-backed Board of Peace has proposed a $2.4bn plan to start rebuilding Gaza. It set out a 66-project plan at a meeting held during the UN General Assembly.
Iran's president tells Trump it will never 'bend the knee'
Masoud Pezeshkian's defiant speech to the UN comes after the US president threatened to "annihilate" Iran if a peace deal is not agreed soon.
Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new war
The local authorities reportedly seize Tigray's airports following reports of recent drone strikes.
White House rolling out red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit
Trump and Xi are expected to discuss a range of issues from trade to AI during the latter's multi-day visit to Washington.
Dramatic eviction of woman aged 87 highlights Spain's housing shortage
The tenant of the flat in Madrid, Maricarmen, was unable to pay the rent set by the firm which recently bought it.
Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of 'threats and intimidation'
Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate.
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault
Assault survivor Miriam Haley said the "devastating effect on my life and sense of security that may never go away".
Global leaders unite at ICCOS-2026 to eradicate online scams
The International Conference on Combating Online Scams (ICCOS-2026) opened yesterday with Cambodia demonstrating a firm commitment to combating online scams thr
Trump claims credit for Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire
United States (US) President Donald Trump has claimed credit for brokering peace between Cambodia and Thailand, citing the border dispute as one of several majo
Technical team verifies Funan Techo Canal markers
A technical team has verified coordinates and installed 41 boundary markers along Section 2 of the Funan Techo Canal in Kampong Trach district, Kampot province.
FM urges final push for 20th Francophonie Summit preparations
Cambodia is stepping up preparations for the 20th Francophonie Summit, with Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Prak Sokhonn urging organisin
Cambodia, Dongguk University partner on AI-based child safety park
The General Secretariat of the National Road Safety Committee (NRSC) and South Korea’s Dongguk University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to con
EU approves $1.8M Cambodia mine grant
The European Union has approved a €1.6 million (about $1.8 million) grant to support mine-clearance activities in Cambodia, with the project expected to clear a
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Enveda secures $311M to bring more nature-derived AI drugs into clinical trials
Biotech startup Enveda has raised $311 million in a Series E funding round. The round values the company at $2 billion. That is double the value it reached 12 m
Modal Motors is trying to cut China out of electric motors entirely
A startup called Modal Motors wants to build electric motors in the US without using rare-earth magnets. Founder Michael Van Steenburg says this would cut the U
Disney+ and Hulu add to the growing trend of streaming inflation
Disney is raising prices for Disney+ and Hulu again, about a year after its last increase. The ad-free bundle will cost $21.99 a month, up from $19.99.
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The old cybersecurity model is breaking
TechCrunch's Equity podcast looked at why the old cybersecurity model is breaking down. The guest was Shardul Shah, a partner at Index Ventures who has invested
Zoox grounds Atlanta test fleet after workers report toxic gas exposure symptoms
Amazon-owned Zoox has paused its self-driving test fleet in Atlanta. Safety drivers may have been exposed to carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide or hydrogen sulfide
ChatGPT mobile app gets voice-based agentic features
OpenAI is bringing voice-based agentic features to the ChatGPT mobile app. Users can speak to start tasks like writing a document, drafting an email or summaris
Even Americans who use AI every day are worried about it
A new Gallup survey found that about 68% of Americans who use AI every day are worried about it. Concern is even higher among people who use AI less often.
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Meta’s AI agent is a cute little guy who’s great at spending my money
The Verge's Allison Johnson tested Meta's new AI agent, Muse, on everyday chores. She found it worked better than expected, especially when shopping was involve
Data centers are black boxes, but California wants to change that
California governor Gavin Newsom signed a slate of bills to make data centers more transparent. Starting next year, operators must share some details about thei
Anthropic's biolab made a discovery it's comparing to Crispr
Anthropic says its AI, Claude, discovered a new enzyme system that it compares to the machinery behind Crispr gene editing. It is the first result from the comp
Bernie Sanders proposes banning ‘superintelligence’ and putting violators in prison
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar have introduced a bill to ban artificial superintelligence. The plan is called the Ban Artificial Superinte
Logitech’s new Blue Yeti 2 mic adjusts itself to where you are
Logitech has launched the Blue Yeti 2, the long-awaited successor to its famous USB microphone. The original Blue Yeti came out in 2009 and became a go-to choic
Logitech’s new haptics-based gaming mouse is a little better and $20 more
Logitech has announced the G Pro X3 Superstrike gaming mouse. It goes on sale October 6 for $199.99 in pink or black.
Unlike most gaming mice, it uses haptic a
Xbox’s Mythic Achievements sound like PlayStation’s Platinum trophy
Xbox appears ready to launch its own version of PlayStation's platinum trophies. A new update to the Xbox PC app revealed a feature called Mythic Achievements.
🎮 Gaming (7)
Enter Polygon's Point It Out x Secretlab Giveaway
The games site Polygon is running a giveaway with gaming chair maker Secretlab. Readers can enter for a chance to win a Secretlab TITAN Evo (Black Edition) chai
Leaked Xbox Memo Reveals Obsidian’s Fate Under Bethesda
Microsoft announced a new wave of Xbox job cuts on 22 September, affecting 268 developers. The cuts came with a reorganisation that merges several studios.
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Discord's Controversial Age Verification Policy Starts Today
Discord has started rolling out its "global age assurance" system. It sorts users into age groups so it can give teens extra protection.
The company says 90% o
Where to find pepper leaves in Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave
A new guide explains where to find pepper leaves in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. You can collect them from several nodes on the world map.
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Arc Raiders’ Cheating Epidemic Is Being Dealt With 'Quietly and Continuously'
Arc Raiders has seen a steady fall in players through 2026, and many blame cheating. Players say unfair advantages are common in PvP lobbies.
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Acclaimed Pokémon Artist Responds To Heartbreaking TCG Pack Opening
The Pokemon card community is mourning Avery, known online as "The Poke Kid". The 12-year-old died on 18 September after fighting pancreatic cancer for seven ye
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Basically Has the Same Plot As Twisted Metal
A Polygon writer argues that Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave has basically the same plot as Twisted Metal. Both stories centre on a contest where the winner gets o
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Jessie Blackhall Joins Untitled
Talent manager Jessie Blackhall has joined Untitled, based in its New York office. She arrives from Aperture Talent, part of Wilhelmina International.
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Jalen Brunson Has One Key Problem In New 'SNL' Promo
NBA star Jalen Brunson is hosting Saturday Night Live for the first time. The New York Knicks captain leads the show's season 52 premiere on September 26.
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Olivia Wilde's A24 Relationship Dramedy 'The Invite' Sets HBO Max Premiere Date
A24 has set the streaming date for 'The Invite,' a relationship dramedy directed by Olivia Wilde. It starts streaming only on HBO Max on October 23.
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Dick Guttman Dies: Longtime Hollywood Publicist To Such Stars As Barbra Streisand, Clint Eastwood, Paul Newman, Gary Cooper And Many More Was 93
Longtime Hollywood publicist Dick Guttman has died at 93. He died on Saturday, September 19, in Los Altos, California. A cause was not given.
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Paramount Eyes Elon Musk For Investment As WBD Deal Nears Finish Line – Report
Paramount executives have talked about seeking an equity investment from Elon Musk as they close their deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, according to a Semafo
CNN CEO Mark Thompson Addresses Donald Trump's White House Ban, Pending Paramount Merger In Town Hall
CNN CEO Mark Thompson told staff the network is fighting for the rights of journalists and citizens after Donald Trump banned its White House access. CNN, Polit
▶️ 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.
Single, couple or family: not all Australian middle income earners are equal | Greg Jericho
The latest HILDA survey came out on Thursday. It follows about 17,000 Australians over many years to track how their lives and money change. The new report cove
Bentley launches first fully electric car – with fake engine sounds to replace classic growl
Bentley has launched its first fully electric car, an SUV called the Torcal. It is the brand's cheapest model, starting at 173,000 pounds, and it will be built
McDonald’s to take on KFC and rivals as Gen Z flock to fried chicken
McDonald's plans to sell more fried chicken. It aims to win an extra 1.5 percentage points of the global chicken market by 2030, and the same extra share of dri
Does Airtel Money mark the end of London’s listing drought? Not yet | Nils Pratley
Airtel Money, a payments firm working in 13 African countries, is set to float in London. It could be the biggest London listing in five years, worth between 6b
Unhappy couples staying put due to cost of living crisis, say divorce lawyers
New figures show marriages in England and Wales are lasting longer before they end. The average marriage ending in divorce in 2025 lasted 13 years, the longest
US Treasury yields soar most since ‘liberation day’ tariffs shook markets
US government bond yields jumped sharply on Wednesday. The 10-year Treasury yield rose about 10 basis points to near 5.07%, its highest level since 2007.
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