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False claims about Aboriginal rock art and aliens were once fringe. Researchers fear AI could push them mainstream
Researchers have studied how false claims about ancient Aboriginal rock art are spreading online. The art sits in Western Australia's Kimberley region and is ar
A timeline of One Nation’s instability: more than half of Hanson’s MPs have quit or been expelled
Guardian Australia checked every candidate One Nation has elected to state or federal parliament. It found that 28 of the 51 people left the party before finish
Australia is talking about migration – but what do people at the centre of the debate have to say?
Shamsullah Sadey, 19, fled Afghanistan and arrived in Australia in 2024. He is in year 12 and hopes to become a neurosurgeon. He says the recent migration debat
From fuel wars to AI: the forces driving the RBA rate decision – podcast
Guardian Australia's Full Story podcast looked at what is driving the Reserve Bank's next rate decision. Inflation is still high, and global pressures are build
Queensland anti-corruption commission investigated just 20 of more than 6,000 complaints in a year
Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission looked at more than 6,000 corruption complaints in the past year. It investigated just 20 of them. The figures came
Further interest rate hikes could ‘devastate’ property market without easing unaffordability
The Reserve Bank is expected to raise the cash rate to 4.6% on Tuesday, up from 4.35%. For a $700,000 loan, the rise would add about $100 to the monthly interes
One Nation senator pays back more than $3,300 in taxi expenses; Cleary tells fans ‘I’ll be back’ – as it happened
One Nation senator Tyron Whitten paid back more than $3,300 in taxi expenses. The charges broke the rules for MP travel claims. The repayment was revealed in a
I’ve been unemployed for four years. But I do have an important job – to act as a warning to others | Antimony Deor
Writer Antimony Deor has been unemployed for four years. In a new opinion piece, she describes applying for hundreds of jobs. Most employers never replied, and
The CCTV footage revealed in week one of Beau Lamarre-Condon’s trial – video
Beau Lamarre-Condon is on trial over the deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. The couple was killed in their Sydney home. The former police officer has pleade
Shark-safe swimming? How to stay protected in the ocean this summer
New South Wales recorded more than 1,200 shark sightings along its coast between July and August. Drones spotted the sharks and led to 360 actions, such as beac
🌍 World (20)
Myanmar army air strike kills dozens in Rakhine state
Myanmar's military dropped two bombs near a market in Kyauktaw, in Rakhine state. The attack on Monday killed at least 33 people and wounded 36 more. The Arakan
Photos: Russian drone strikes pound civilian targets across Kyiv
Russian drones hit Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv on Monday. A woman died and several people were hurt when a high-speed drone struck th
Paris court finds Swiftair guilty over 2014 Mali crash that killed 116
A Paris court found the Spanish airline Swiftair guilty of corporate manslaughter on Monday. The case was over the 2014 crash of Air Algerie Flight AH5017, whic
Migrant children protest after police clear beach camp in Ceuta
Unaccompanied migrant children in Ceuta have protested for proper shelter. Heavy rain soaked their makeshift tents, and Spanish police had cleared their camps o
Ebola cases surpass 8,000 as DRC struggles to control outbreak
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded more than 8,000 Ebola cases. Almost 4,000 people have died, giving a death rate of 48.4 percent. Government da
Florida authorities ask court to block OpenAI’s ChatGPT over safety issues
Florida authorities have asked a state court to stop OpenAI from developing ChatGPT further. They want a set of safety guardrails put in place first. Attorney G
At least 33 killed after Myanmar military air strike hits market
A military air strike on an opposition-controlled area of Rakhine State in Myanmar has killed dozens of people. At least 33 died, and survivors have reported he
Iran denies link to attack on airbase as UK minister warns of ‘proxies’
Iran has denied any role in a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom. Its embassy in London rejected what it called fabricated speculations
Inside Yemen's front-line city as Houthis battle for control
In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.
Seoul summons Ukraine envoy over North Korean prisoner-of-war row
Last week Zelensky revealed Ukraine had sent two captured North Koreans to South Korea - which Seoul says was meant to be a secret.
Twelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. Here's what we know so far
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the murders are a "stain on our national conscience".
Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer who performed without hijab
Parastoo Ahmadi was convicted of "offending public decency" after singing while wearing a sleeveless dress during a livestreamed concert.
Nigerian attempts to break world record by dancing non-stop for seven days
Crowds have gathered in Lagos to watch Ben Dancer, who says he will carry on dancing until Tuesday morning.
Stand-up comic released after being convicted of insulting Erdoğan
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş also faces a travel ban but has been released due to time served.
Workers urged to build skills amid minimum wage debate
Workers should consider the wider economic consequences of a sharp minimum wage increase and focus on acquiring skills that can help them secure higher-paying j
Cambodia steps up border diplomacy through monitoring
Cambodia is stepping up diplomatic efforts and backing ASEAN-led border monitoring as tensions with Thailand continue, with ASEAN Observer Team personnel deploy
Ministry urges cleaner pagodas and public spaces during Pchum Ben
The Ministry of Environment is stepping up efforts to maintain cleanliness in pagodas and public spaces during the Pchum Ben Festival, urging citizens to reduce
Archaeologist discovers gold-like metal in ancient Khmer ore
Archaeologist Thuy Chanthourn has reported discovering more than three kilogrammes of gold-coloured metal after smelting a 14.66-kilogramme sample of ancient ir
2027 minimum wage talks fail ahead of tomorrow’s vote
The National Council on Minimum Wage yesterday failed to reach consensus on the 2027 minimum wage for workers in the textile, garment, footwear and travel goods
NEC to share voter expertise in Canada
Cambodia’s National Election Committee (NEC) will share its voter registration and list verification expertise with international delegates during an observatio
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Shopify opens checkout to browser-based AI agents
Shopify says browser-based AI agents can now complete purchases on its merchants' sites. On Monday the company announced support for checkout, including its Sho
Tesla delays Roadster 2 event again due to bad weather
Tesla has pushed back the reveal of its second-generation Roadster again. The event was set for October 1 in Waco, Texas, and is now moved to October 15. Tesla
The AI boom took over Climate Week and not everyone is happy about it
The AI boom took over this year's New York Climate Week. Many climate tech firms are riding the wave of spending on AI data centres. Some worry about the many n
Nvidia launches new platform for reining in rogue AI agents
Nvidia has launched a toolkit to keep AI agents under control. CEO Jensen Huang introduced software and hardware that add security layers around agents. The aim
Anthropic releases Sonnet 5.5, which it calls a significantly cheaper, faster work partner
Anthropic has released Sonnet 5.5, a new version of its mid-tier AI model. The company says it is 30 percent faster than the last one and uses fewer tokens. It
Google is killing off Gemini's Gems in favor of 'skills'
Google is shutting down a Gemini feature called Gems. Gems let users build custom AI helpers for set tasks. They will become skills starting on November 17, 202
OpenAI still doesn't seem to have a handle on all of its rogue AI activity
OpenAI has published a new site listing reports of its AI models misbehaving. The site so far holds nine incidents, most during training runs. One case involved
Bose starts adding Auracast to its headphones
Bose has added new features to its QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2. A software update turns on Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast support. At first these featu
OpenAI’s AI agents need to catch up
OpenAI's yearly DevDay event takes place on Tuesday. The company helped make AI chatbots popular, but it has fallen behind in AI agents. These agents are assist
Trump finalizes rule to make cars less fuel efficient
The US Department of Transportation has finalized a rule that weakens fuel efficiency standards. These standards set how far cars and trucks must travel on a ga
AI is supercharging hacking, and your local hospitals and banks aren’t ready
AI tools are making hacking faster and easier to carry out. Big technology companies are spending heavily on new AI defences. But smaller targets, such as local
Florida seeks a ban on ChatGPT acting like a person
Florida's attorney general, James Uthmeier, wants a judge to stop OpenAI from giving ChatGPT human-like qualities. He says the chatbot uses first-person words l
OpenAI keeps bulldozing mathematicians
OpenAI has been making fast progress on maths problems using AI. Some of its systems can now solve questions that once took experts years. The Verge spoke to on
Walmart won’t hike prices based on your shopping history, CEO says
Walmart says it will not change prices based on your shopping history or the time of day. CEO John Furner made the promise in a letter to customers. The company
🎮 Gaming (7)
Naughty Dog Officially Celebrates Last of Us Day with DLC
Naughty Dog marked The Last of Us Day on September 26. The date is when the outbreak happens in the games. This year the biggest news was a crossover item for a
Predator: Badlands Director is Taking on a New Disney Reboot
Director Dan Trachtenberg is developing a film based on Disney's Sleeping Beauty. Deadline reported the project is in its early stages. Trachtenberg and Rayna M
Reacher Officially Renewed for Season 6 on Prime Video
Prime Video has confirmed a sixth season of Reacher. The news came days after season 4 ended and while season 5 is still being made. The show stars Alan Ritchso
Forget 'Delicious in Dungeon,' This Cozy Fantasy Graphic Novel Hits the Same Notes
A graphic novel version of Legends and Lattes comes out on October 6. The original book by Travis Baldree was a New York Times bestseller. Samuel Sattin adapted
Where to find yuna mei in Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave
A guide explains where to find yuna mei in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. Players need this rare material to rebuild a destroyed temple in Part 3. Rebuilding tem
Blizzard's MOBA Is Making An Unexpected Comeback
Blizzard announced a new hero for its MOBA game Heroes of the Storm at BlizzCon 2026. The character is Xal'atath, known from World of Warcraft. She is now live
Control Resonant Proves Everything Is a Live-Service Game Now
A writer played Control Resonant before launch and again after a big day-one patch. The update completely changed the game's combat. The game launched on Septem
🎬 Entertainment (6)
'Tulsa King' Season 4 Trailer: Sylvester Stallone's Dwight Warns "Bad Things Are Going To Happen"
A new trailer has been released for season 4 of Tulsa King. The show stars Sylvester Stallone as Dwight, a New York mob figure who moved to Oklahoma. In the tra
Dane Cook's 'Funny Money': How Comedian Seized His 'Empire Strikes Back' Moment After A Stunning Family Betrayal – The Deadline Q&A
Comedian Dane Cook is the subject of a new documentary called Funny Money. It looks at how his half-brother and business manager, Darryl McCauley, stole money f
Blue State AGs Side With Paramount Scolding Sen. Cory Booker Over Settlement Opposition: "A Negotiated Agreement …Includes Compromises On Behalf Of All Of The Parties Involved"
Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery have pushed back at Senator Cory Booker. He had criticised their settlement over a $111 billion merger. A dozen Democratic-l
James H. Rosenfield Sr. Dies: Former Executive Vice President Of CBS Broadcast Group Was 97
James H. Rosenfield Sr. has died at the age of 97. He was a longtime media executive and former executive vice president of the CBS Broadcast Group. He died on
'Reacher' Gets Early Season 6 Renewal Shortly After Season 4 Wraps With 66M Viewers In 28 Days
Prime Video has renewed Reacher for a sixth season. The news came just 12 days after the season 4 finale. It is only four months since the early season 5 order,
ASIFA-Showcase Set For November, New FYC Event From Annie Awards Group
ASIFA-Hollywood has announced a new event called ASIFA-Showcase. The group runs the Annie Awards, which honour animation. The showcase will feature screenings,
▶️ 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.
Nvidia unveils security platform to rein in AI agents and $150bn stock buyback
Nvidia has announced a $150bn stock buyback, the largest in US corporate history. The company also unveiled a security platform for AI agents. Both were shared
Shabana Mahmood says Labour party wants to create ‘fairness in our immigration system’ – UK politics live
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the Labour party wants fairness in the immigration system. She spoke during the party's annual conference. The conference
Avanti West Coast to be renationalised in March as ministers float public ownership of new trains
Britain's biggest intercity rail operator, Avanti West Coast, will be renationalised in spring. The government announced the move on Monday. The service runs be
UK diesel prices hit record high at 199.18p a litre; housebuilder stocks surge on new homes scheme – as it happened
UK diesel prices hit an all-time high on Monday. The average reached 199.18p a litre, beating the old record of 199.09p from June 2022. Costs could soon pass th
Nvidia launches record $150bn share buyback
Nvidia has launched a record $150bn share buyback. The Financial Times reported the move, which is the largest buyback ever by a US company. It came the same da
Meta launches enterprise AI business seeking to cash in on vast spending
Meta has launched an enterprise AI business. The move aims to earn money from the vast sums it spends on AI. The Financial Times reported the launch.
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