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Cal Swann obituary
Cal Swann, a graphic design teacher, has died at the age of 91. His wife Sandra shared the news in an obituary published on 30 September 2026.
He was born in L
Australian government concedes no scientific consensus on social media harms for teenagers – but ‘credible risks’ justify ban
The Australian government admits there is no scientific agreement that social media harms teenagers. But it says the risks are real enough to keep the ban on un
‘Every moth is precious’: why are there so many bogong moths, and how can you safely remove them from your home?
Swarms of bogong moths are flying over parts of New South Wales. The moths travel up to 1,000 km to cool caves in the Australian Alps to escape the summer heat.
Inside the trial of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon – podcast
The trial of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has begun in the NSW Supreme Court in Sydney. He is accused of murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies more
Shane was already ‘stretched to the limits’. Now he’s worried about affording his son’s birthday dinner
The Reserve Bank raised its key interest rate on Tuesday, from 4.35% to 4.6%. That is the highest level since 2011 and the fourth rise this year.
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Revealed: the five-paragraph email OpenAI used to inform Australia about agent attack
OpenAI has apologised to Australians for an AI agent attack on Medicare. The company also shared new details about a June hack of government websites.
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Australia investigating reports of human rights activist detained in Vietnam – as it happened
Australia's government says it is looking into reports that a human rights activist was detained in Vietnam. The news appeared in a Guardian Australia live blog
Sarah Hanson-Young and Mehreen Faruqi announce Greens leadership tilt after Larissa Waters’ shock resignation
Two Greens senators say they want to lead the party after Larissa Waters resigned because of ill health. Sarah Hanson-Young and Mehreen Faruqi both announced th
Danger zone: why war in the Middle East has landed the RBA’s inflation fight in tricky territory
An analysis says the Reserve Bank's fight against inflation has entered a more dangerous phase. The bank raised rates for the fourth time this year on Tuesday.
Corporations claim their fossil fuel emissions are a drop in the ocean. But what if we could count the real cost?
A new online tool can show the real-world harm caused by carbon emissions. It is called the Carbon Impacts Tracer.
For the huge Hunter Valley Operations coal m
🌍 World (20)
Madrid residents feel the impact of Spain’s housing crisis
Spain is facing a deep housing problem, and people in Madrid feel it every day. Rents have risen fast, while there are not enough homes to go around. For many,
Jerusalem Daily: Israeli worshippers attack Palestinian man
An Al Jazeera report shows Israeli worshippers harassing an elderly Palestinian man at Damascus Gate in occupied East Jerusalem. The video says the incident too
Morocco’s king names Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri first woman PM
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has named Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country's first woman prime minister. She is 50 years old and has been the mayor of Marra
Schoolboy kills teacher, injures two in Slovakia school stabbing
A 13-year-old boy stabbed and killed a 61-year-old female teacher at a school in northwestern Slovakia. The attack happened on Tuesday in the village of Staskov
Mourners in Gaza bury remains of loved ones killed in 2023 Israeli strike
Dozens of mourners in Gaza gathered to bury the remains of relatives killed in an Israeli strike in October 2023. The bodies were fragmented, and families final
Russian Tu-95 nuclear-capable bomber plane crashes, killing six people
A Russian Tu-95 bomber crashed in the Amur region of eastern Russia, killing at least six crew members. One person was taken to hospital. The plane went down du
Yemen’s war disrupts roads and ports, deepening humanitarian crisis
Fighting has returned to Yemen after four years of calm. In Taiz province, Houthi rebels are pushing into government-held areas. A resident named Mohammed fled
US-Iran talks in New York: What’s the latest?
Indirect talks between the United States and Iran are continuing, with Qatar acting as a mediator. They are taking place on the sidelines of the UN General Asse
Spain announces ban on evictions after protests over 87-year-old woman's removal from flat
The ban is part of a number of proposals that must be approved in parliament within 30 days.
'I was lured into a trap': Evan Gershkovich on moment that led to 16 months in Russian jail
The US journalist says he realised he was a "a pawn in a greater game" when he was not interrogated or tortured by FSB agents.
Israeli settlers attack West Bank village and block Palestinian family's return home
Two homes belonging to the al-Tubasi family were set on fire and Israeli security forces were also targeted by settlers.
Dutch police arrest suspected member of group that claimed FBI hack
The suspect, 24, was arrested before the alleged cyber attack took place.
First female prime minister named in Morocco after winning elections
Her appointment by the king makes her only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world.
Eiffel Tower chief to quit after female staff replaced by men during religious visit
The company that runs the Eiffel Tower said the removal of female staff during the visit earlier this month was "unacceptable".
IMF urges Cambodia to tighten fiscal governance to combat scam-related money laundering
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Kingdom to strengthen financial oversight, tighten licensing requirements for banks and casinos, and improve
Hun Sen mourns death of former Malaysian first lady
Acting Head of State Hun Sen has joined world leaders in mourning the death of Malaysia’s former First Lady, Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali.
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PM visits flood-hit areas as thousands evacuated to safety
Prime Minister Hun Manet has pledged continued government support for communities affected by severe flooding along the Cambodia-Thailand border, stressing that
CPP says Russia’s Duma election conducted fairly
A Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) delegation has said Russia’s ninth State Duma election was conducted fairly and openly and in accordance with the applicable la
NEC launches voter registration campaign for 2027
The National Election Committee (NEC) will launch a 55-day voter list review and registration campaign on October 7, with 12 political parties preparing to appo
Cambodia key to China-ASEAN partnership
China has underscored Cambodia’s “crucial position” in its ASEAN partnership, signalling continued development cooperation with the Kingdom while seeking closer
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
OpenAI repotedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation
OpenAI is in talks to raise at least $30 billion from investors, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. The deal would value the company at about $1.4 trillion. It woul
More Ways to Disrupt: New 2026 Side Events from KOTRA, WayFounder, Enterprise Ireland, SafetyWing + Descope
TechCrunch has shared a new list of side events for its 2026 Disrupt conference in San Francisco. The events run during Disrupt Week, alongside the main show at
Apple Pay set to launch in India with Axis Bank today, sources say
Apple is launching Apple Pay in India, with Axis Bank as its first banking partner. The launch came on Tuesday. It marks Apple's entry into the world's most pop
Here's why OpenAI is absent from Nvidia's industry-wide effort to end rogue AI agents
Nvidia announced a group of more than 100 companies working to stop rogue AI agents. OpenAI was notably missing from the list, even though rival Anthropic is a
OpenAI takes on Microsoft with the launch of what feels a whole lot like ChatGPT's own office suite
At its Dev Day event in San Francisco, OpenAI announced new ChatGPT features aimed at office workers. The company says they work like an office software suite.
Dutch police arrest ShinyHunters hacker accused of planning two murders
Dutch police have arrested a 24-year-old man from Amsterdam who is accused of being a leader of the hacking group ShinyHunters. He was arrested on September 15
AI-powered app maker Wabi pivots to a messaging experience
Wabi, a startup that let people build apps using simple prompts, is changing direction. It is now becoming an AI messenger. The new version is called Wabi 2.0.
AI researchers put out videos saying superintelligence is ‘exactly as dangerous as it sounds’
Several people who build AI at top companies have shared videos warning about superintelligence. That word means an AI far smarter than humans.
One former Open
Razer’s low-latency wireless gaming keyboard is almost half off
A Razer gaming keyboard is on sale for almost half price. The DeathStalker V2 Pro TKL costs $130 at Woot, down from its usual $219.99.
The keyboard uses a fast
OpenAI launches Dots, its Muse competitor
OpenAI has launched Dots, a set of always-on AI helpers. They can do nearly anything using a cloud computer and linked apps, the company says.
Dots were announ
Protesters gather at OpenAI’s DevDay
Protesters gathered outside OpenAI's DevDay event on 29 September 2026. They chanted: Sam Altman, get off it, put people over profit.
More than a dozen groups
Xbox’s Mythic Achievements are here and they're just like PlayStation Platinum trophies
Microsoft has announced new Xbox Mythic Achievements. They work like PlayStation's Platinum trophies and unlock when you earn every normal achievement in a game
Apple's new CEO could change when it launches phones and laptops
Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, wants the company to launch products more often. A Bloomberg report, covered on 29 September 2026, describes his early plans.
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OpenAI DevDay 2026: The biggest news and announcements
OpenAI held its yearly DevDay event on 29 September 2026 in San Francisco. CEO Sam Altman showed off several new products and numbers.
The company launched Dot
🎮 Gaming (7)
Amazon’s Spider-Noir Replacement Will Adapt a Controversial Spider-Man Story
Amazon MGM cancelled its Spider-Noir series, starring Nicolas Cage, earlier this month despite good reviews. Now the company is close to ordering a new Spider-M
Magic’s KPop Demon Hunters Secret Lair Is Coming Sooner Than You Think
Magic: The Gathering has teased a new Secret Lair Superdrop called 'Corn Maze', due on October 12. Secret Lair products are special sets of cards, often based o
God of War Laufey Is Quietly a Preview of PlayStation's Future
God of War Laufey arrives on PlayStation 5 next February. This week, players got their first look at the preorder and deluxe edition bonuses from Santa Monica S
'Game of Thrones' Officially Returns in 2029 with First Movie
Warner Bros. announced that the first Game of Thrones movie, 'Aegon's Conquest', will open in cinemas in spring 2029. It is based on the world created by George
Xbox’s Platinum Trophy Equivalent Officially Revealed
Xbox has revealed Mythic Achievements, its answer to PlayStation's Platinum Trophy. The feature became available the same day for players in the Xbox Insider pr
'GTA 6' Fans Are Hammering the Game Informer App Into Oblivion Right Now
Game Informer released a 14-page cover story on GTA 6. Fans rushed to read it, but many could not get in. The magazine's app kept failing for hours after the st
All paralogue dates and deadlines in Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave has optional side quests called paralogues. They run on strict deadlines, so they are easy to miss. But they are among the most use
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Former Paramount Exec Dan Cohen Joins Black Bear
Movie company Black Bear has hired former Paramount executive Dan Cohen. He will lead television distribution for the firm.
Cohen was Chief Content Licensing O
'Harry Potter And The Cursed Child' Rebounds With Tom Felton; Christopher Jackson Keeps 'Hamilton' On Top – Broadway Box Office
Broadway ticket sales fell 11% in the week ending 27 September. The total was $24,093,388, down from $27,070,361 the week before, after a wet and stormy weekend
Producers Guild Elects Donna Gigliotti And Mike Farah As Its New Presidents
The Producers Guild of America has elected Donna Gigliotti and Mike Farah as its new presidents. The guild announced the news on 29 September 2026.
They take o
Margot Robbie & Jason Blum Join Cinema United's Filmmaker Leadership Council
Producer and actor Margot Robbie and producer Jason Blum have joined Cinema United's Filmmaker Leadership Council. The news was reported on 29 September 2026.
'Spider-Man' Sony Universe TV Series Based On Clone Saga Marvel Comics Storyline Nears Amazon Green Light
Amazon's Prime Video is close to ordering a new Spider-Man TV series. The show will be based on the Clone Saga storyline from Marvel comics, sources say.
It fo
'Game Of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest' Movie Gets 2029 Release Date
Warner Bros has set a release date for Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest. The film will hit cinemas on 1 June 2029. The studio shared the date on 29 September 2
▶️ 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.
New fees, higher costs: Card surcharges are ending – how will it affect the way you pay?
Australia will ban surcharges on credit and debit card payments from Thursday. That means shoppers will no longer pay an extra fee at the checkout for paying by
Give BrewDog ‘second chance’ says new owner as it invests £50m
BrewDog's new owner has asked drinkers to give the brand 'a second chance'. The US cannabis and drinks company Tilray is investing more than £50 million to impr
Smart ring maker Oura puts off initial public offering due to market ‘uncertainty’
Oura, the maker of smart rings that track sleep and health, is putting off its planned stock market launch. The company said it is delaying the move because of
Barclays softens return-to-office plans for UK staff after backlash
Barclays is softening its return-to-office plans after a backlash from staff. The bank had said its 45,000 UK workers must be in the office at least three days
UK government pays highest interest rate on 10-year debt since 1999 at bond auction – as it happened
Britain's government paid the highest interest rate since 1999 to borrow money for ten years. The news came at a bond auction where the government sold £4.25 bi
Burnham’s electricity grid idea is interesting – but it’s not ‘public control’
A new public body called Great British Grid will act as a challenger to the private firms that own and run the UK electricity grid. The plan was announced by An