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‘I can’t be the mum I want to be’: why does parenthood feel so impossible for millennial mothers?
Many millennial mothers in Australia say they cannot keep up. One Sydney mum, Katherine, even asked ChatGPT how to make her week work. She works four days a wee
The Populist: Money nation | Episode 3 - podcast
The Guardian's Full Story podcast has released episode three of The Populist, called Money nation. It looks at money inside Pauline Hanson's One Nation party. S
An epic Melbourne art crawl: how many gallery openings can I cram in in one night?
Writer James Norman spent a Friday night riding an e-bike to art gallery openings in Melbourne. He covered 15km and six suburbs and saw seven shows in one night
Academics and AI marking: a welcome aid for overworked staff or a sloppy shortcut?
Several Australian universities now let staff use AI to help mark student work. They include Western Sydney University, the University of Newcastle, Deakin, RMI
One Nation boss called David Farley an ‘asshole’ in lead-up to Farrer byelection, text messages reveal
Text messages show One Nation's general manager, Kelvin Morton, called David Farley an 'asshole'. The messages were sent days before Farley won the Farrer byele
‘Cash grab’: One Nation demands up to $630,000 from Victorian election candidates
One Nation is asking people who want to run in Victoria's state election to pay fees. Applicants pay a $150 fee that is not refunded. Final candidates must pay
A tiny camera. A hidden earpiece. And someone waiting outside the exam room
Australian universities say exam cheating is getting harder to spot. Students are using small button cameras and tiny hidden earpieces. The camera films the exa
Rescuers race to find Australian hiker missing on remote Peruvian trail
An Australian hiker is missing in Peru's Andes mountains. Jordan Yap, 30, from Melbourne, last spoke to family and friends on 14 September. He had started a 10-
The cold drink stirring up a viral debate about professionalism
A US recruiter's TikTok has started a big online argument. Caitlin Wehniainen said young candidates often arrive at job interviews holding iced coffee or iced l
🌍 World (20)
Stuck between Israeli military checkpoints
Al Jazeera reporter Leila Warah described a trip across the occupied West Bank. Israeli road closures turned a 45-minute drive into a five-hour journey. Soldier
At least 12 dead and dozens missing after a vessel capsizes in DRC
A boat carrying fish traders capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. At least 12 people died and dozens are still missing. The vessel hel
‘Iran ready for doomsday war’, FM Araghchi says
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country is ready to fight again. He warned it is prepared 'even if it comes to a doomsday war'. At the same time
Giant pandas arrive in Atlanta as part of 10-year US-China agreement
Two giant pandas named Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have arrived in Atlanta, Georgia. The pair came from a breeding centre in Chengdu, China, on a 10-year loan. Thei
Dozens killed in two mass shootings in South Africa
At least 27 people were killed in two mass shootings in South Africa. Gunmen attacked a tavern near Johannesburg and a shop outside Cape Town. Police are lookin
Northern Ireland protesters block Orange Order march into Catholic area
Thousands of protesters blocked a road into a Catholic area of Northern Ireland. They acted before an Orange Order march that was allowed there for the first ti
Muslims protest planned demolition of ‘600-year-old’ mosque in India
Hundreds of Muslims gathered in the Indian city of Ujjain to protest the partial demolition of a mosque. They say the building is more than 600 years old. The s
Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed as Islamabad, Kabul trade accusations
Afghanistan's defence ministry said its forces killed 28 fighters who crossed from Pakistan. The clashes happened on Sunday in the eastern province of Nuristan.
Iranian minister says only negotiation can end conflict after Trump rejects Hormuz deal
The foreign minister says Tehran is waiting for an official rejection of a deal, despite the US President's comments.
Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead
The two attacks hours apart come as the country struggles to stop high levels of gang-related armed violence.
Embattled Serbian president resigns, paving way for early elections
Aleksandar Vučić's administration has been dogged by prolonged protests over allegations of corruption.
Two bodies found after avalanche hits Himalayan climbing group
Rescuers are looking for at least 10 Nepalese people who were preparing to take climbers up the Himlung Himal peak.
Four killed in helicopter crash near Montreal
The victims of the crash have not yet been identified, Quebec provincial police told the BBC.
One dead as nor'easter storm pummels New York and New Jersey
Tens of millions of people from Maine to Virginia found themselves in the path of the powerful weather system.
Cambodia and Thailand trade blame at the UN General Assembly
The diplomatic showdown between Cambodia and Thailand over the border dispute took the main stage again at the United Nations (UN), as the representatives of bo
Ukraine seeks closer ties with Cambodia after visit
Ukraine is seeking to deepen political, parliamentary and economic ties with Cambodia following the first working visit to Phnom Penh by Yevhen Zhupieiev, Charg
Three proposals on table as Cambodia debates 2027 minimum wage
Cambodia’s National Council for Minimum Wage is considering three proposals for the 2027 minimum wage of $210, $225.30 and $250.66 as government, employer and w
Govt urges youth support for conscription rollout
The Ministry of National Defence and the National Military Conscription Committee have called on parents and citizens to support young people as they prepare to
Hun Sen promulgates amendments to Law on Commune Administrative Management
Acting Head of State Hun Sen has promulgated amendments on Saturday to the Law on Commune Administrative Management, introducing new formulas to allocate Commun
Flooding affects nearly 17,000 families across 10 provinces
Flooding triggered by torrential rain has affected nearly 17,000 families across 10 provinces as of Saturday, forcing over 2,000 to evacuate, while authorities
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Can Muse overcome Meta’s trust issues?
Meta launched a new AI agent called Muse at its Connect event. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company wants AI features in more of its products. Muse uses a small
Anthropic's Dario Amodei gets the SNL treatment
The comedy show Saturday Night Live mocked the AI industry's recent warnings of doom. Cast member Jane Wickline played Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei. Host Michael
TechCrunch Mobility: AV companies pick their lanes
TechCrunch's transport newsletter looked at how self-driving car firms are growing. Wayve signed a deal with Mercedes-Benz to put its driving tech in at least o
Sennheiser Momentum 5 review: Great sound, incredible battery life, and few compromises
TechCrunch reviewed the Sennheiser Momentum 5 headphones, which cost $399.99. The reviewer said the sound is balanced, with clear vocals and strong bass. The he
PNOE's new face mask wants to make lab-grade breath testing a self-serve affair
A company called PNOE is launching a new face mask that measures how your body uses energy. The mask covers the nose and mouth and records the oxygen you breath
Google tests buying from Walmart-owned Flipkart through Gemini and AI Mode in India
Google has started testing shopping inside its AI tools in India. Some users see a Buy button on certain Flipkart product listings in Gemini and AI Mode. Tappin
Insurers claim AI is already increasing healthcare costs
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association says AI is pushing up US healthcare costs. Its analysis found hospitals' use of AI to file insurance claims added $942 mi
OpenAI agents tried to ‘bruteforce’ a UN website
A security researcher says OpenAI agents scanned a United Nations website more than 16,000 times. The site belongs to UNCTAD, the UN's trade and development bod
Why OLPC’s $100 laptop never stood a chance
The Verge podcast Version History looked back at the One Laptop Per Child project. The idea was to give every child in the world a cheap computer. The group bui
Googlebooks might be the real deal
Google has shared many details about its new Googlebook laptops. The company promises 10 years of software updates. The first five come from Acer, Asus, Dell, H
The smart home graveyard is getting crowded
Weber shut down cloud services for the June smart oven this week. The oven had a camera, a scale and heating elements that could recognise food. It cost $1,495
Apple hit with $5.7 billion in damages over haptic patents
A federal jury in San Diego has ordered Apple to pay over $5.7 billion. The case was brought by Taction, a small haptics company. Taction sued Apple in 2021.
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TikTok agrees to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement
TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million. The state said the app misled users about safety and was built to keep children hooked. A trial was due
Best Party Speakers (2026): JBL, Sony, Marshall, and More
Wired has published its 2026 guide to the best party speakers. The list covers big brands like JBL, Sony and Marshall, plus other options. These are portable, l
🎮 Gaming (7)
13 Years Ago, One Dark JRPG Proved Atlus Could Still Be Hardcore
Polygon looked back at Shin Megami Tensei 4, released on the 3DS in 2013. The game was the follow-up fans had waited about a decade for. Instead of beach trips,
'Forgotten Island's Stars Explain "Tayo Na!", the Movie's Biggest Shifting In-Joke
In the DreamWorks film Forgotten Island, two teenage characters say 'Tayo na!' again and again. The directors use the Tagalog phrase without explaining it. View
Control Resonant's Completely Ignores The Most Interesting Character
Control Resonant is a sequel to the 2019 game Control. In the new story, Dylan Faden must save a warped version of Manhattan. The lockdown in the Oldest House h
Witcher Dev Reveals Why CD Projekt Red Doesn't Do Crossovers In Its Own Games
CD Projekt Red's games take part in crossovers with other titles. A Witcher-style Barbarian skin is coming to Diablo 4, and Cyberpunk outfits are going to Overw
Xbox Almost Spoiled the Best Time of Year for Games
In Polygon's Patch Notes newsletter, the writer celebrated the busy autumn game season. He said that for six to eight weeks, almost every story is about new rel
Avengers: Endgame Encore's Success Sets The Stage For Doomsday
A re-release of Avengers: Endgame topped the US box office this weekend. It earned an estimated $26 million in three days. The version included a small amount o
The Real Budget Of Hideo Kojima's Physint Remains A Mystery
Reports claimed the game Physint, from Hideo Kojima, may have cost around $400 million. The figure sparked heated talk online about game budgets. But reporters
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Bill Gates Warns Unregulated AI Development Could "Cause A Billion Deaths"
Bill Gates has warned that AI needs laws, not just company promises. On NBC's Meet the Press, the Microsoft co-founder said self-regulation is not enough.
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Jeff Probst Says "Nothing Has Changed" On 'Survivor' After Paramount Scrapped DEI: "We Need Diversity"
Survivor host Jeff Probst says nothing has changed about how the show handles diversity. He spoke after Paramount rolled back its diversity, equity and inclusio
How To Watch & Stream The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are being held on Sunday night. It is the 42nd VMAs show, and it celebrates the best music videos of the year. Snoop Dogg hosts
Kevin Mayer Shares Thoughts On Paramount-Warner Bros Merger – Zurich Summit
Former Disney executive Kevin Mayer has shared his view on a Paramount-Warner Bros merger. He spoke on a panel at the Zurich Summit this weekend. Mayer now co-l
'Avengers Endgame: Encore' Powers $86M WW Re-Release Opening Ahead Of 'Doomsday' Global Domination
Disney re-released Avengers: Endgame in cinemas as Avengers Endgame: Encore. It opened with about $86 million worldwide, a huge number for an old film.
The re-
Zoe Saldaña "Can't Imagine" Taking On Another Taylor Sheridan Show: "'Lioness' Is All I Can Handle"
Zoe Saldana says she cannot take on another Taylor Sheridan show. The Lioness star told People that playing Joe McNamara is all she can handle right now. She do
▶️ 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.
Most of UK’s essential food supply grown in drought-risk areas, report warns
A report says most of the UK's key foods are grown in areas at risk of drought. The study comes from Rebalance Earth, an investment fund focused on nature. It f
Burnham dodges questions on Heathrow third runway as project faces four-year delay
Heathrow Airport no longer expects to meet its 2035 deadline for a third runway. The airport now hopes to get planning permission by 2029 and open the runway wi
‘It’s problematic’: concern as weight-loss jab maker sponsors Vogue World event
Drug company Eli Lilly sponsored Vogue World in Milan, which took place on Tuesday night. Lilly makes weight-loss medicines including Mounjaro and the Foundayo
London’s investment bankers and lawyers make more than £1bn in takeover frenzy
Investment bankers and lawyers in London earned more than 1 billion pounds in fees from takeover deals this year. The value of mergers and acquisitions of UK-li
Burnham’s plan for a radical reset collides with economic reality | Heather Stewart
A Guardian column looks at the economic problems facing Prime Minister Andy Burnham. He promised stability in public finances at the Labour conference. The writ
Burnham signals he will fight election on tax rises to fund social care reform
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled he will campaign on tax rises to pay for social care reform. He wants voters to back the plan at the next election. So