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Thursday 8 October 2026 — every story from this day
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🇦🇺 Local (10)
Abortion pill access jumps almost 50% after Australia eases restrictions for pharmacies
A new study found the number of Australian pharmacies stocking the abortion pill MS-2 Step jumped almost 50% after rules were relaxed. The count rose from 2,228
‘Catastrophic wildfire loop’ created after colonisation left parts of Australia more at risk from bushfires, study finds
Researchers say colonisation created a catastrophic wildfire loop that made south-east Australia more prone to bushfires. They studied a metre-long core of mud
The Coalition’s race to the bottom on migration – podcast
A Full Story podcast episode looks at the Coalition plan to cut net overseas migration to 100,000 people. The plan promises smaller rises in the years after. Po
Migration has become a major political talking point – how do parties’ policies compare?
An explainer compares the immigration plans of Labor, the Coalition and One Nation. All three want to cut net overseas migration. Labor targets 245,000 this fin
Sydney’s ‘king of town hall’ ended up in a pauper’s grave. His support workers are shocked they weren’t told
A Guardian investigation found a well-known Sydney rough sleeper called the king of town hall was buried in a pauper's grave. He now lies in a plot with four st
‘A real-life moment from The Castle’: the retired Australian couple who took on a coal giant and won
A retired couple in the NSW Hunter region won a long court fight over the expansion of a local coalmine. Wendy Wales and Tony Lonergan spent more than four year
Constitutional expert accuses Anthony Albanese of ‘grey corruption’ over golf club grant
A leading constitutional expert accused Anthony Albanese of grey corruption over a $6m grant. The money went to the Marrickville Golf Club, which sits in the pr
A Mamdaniesque state supermarket?! Anything that causes the duopoly to suffer is good for me| First Dog on the Moon
A new First Dog on the Moon cartoon looks at the idea of a state-run supermarket. The Greens have proposed a nationwide chain of government-owned supermarkets.
Australian supermarkets need more competition, but would government stores actually work? | Allan Fels
Former competition chief Allan Fels says Australian supermarkets need more competition, but he questions government-owned stores. He says the Greens plan comes
Angus Taylor’s immigration plan misses the target – on politics and on policy | Abul Rizvi
Immigration expert Abul Rizvi says the Coalition's immigration plan misses the target on both politics and policy. Angus Taylor set a net overseas migration goa
🌍 World (20)
Witnesses spot Eritrean troops inside northern Ethiopia as tensions flare
Witnesses told Reuters they saw dozens of Eritrean soldiers drive through Adigrat in northern Ethiopia on Wednesday. The town sits about 25km from the Eritrean
At least 24 killed as Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine
Ukraine says Russia launched a huge overnight attack with 130 drones and 48 cruise and ballistic missiles. Air defences shot down 161 targets. At least 24 peopl
Kenya on high alert amid concern over screening after first Ebola death
Kenya has increased its Ebola preparations after the country's first confirmed Ebola patient died. Health workers are worried about gaps in screening at the bor
Saudi Arabia says Houthi attacks on airports killed three foreign nationals
Saudi Arabia says Houthi attacks on two airports killed three civilians and hurt 36 others. The attack on Abha Airport killed two women, one from Morocco and on
US Supreme Court hears challenge to air force UXO detonations in Guam
The US Supreme Court has started hearing a case about whether the Air Force can keep detonating old bombs on a beach in Guam. A local conservation group, Pruteh
Spanish unions call general strike over housing before snap election
Spain's two largest unions have called a general strike over housing for November 11. The action comes weeks before a snap election. It would be the first gener
Germany’s Merz vows to fight ‘extremism’ after AfD, far-left election gains
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has spoken out against political extremism after recent election losses. He spoke a day after an AfD member became president of
More than 200,000 displaced as fighting escalates in Yemen, UN says
More than 200,000 people have fled their homes in Yemen as fighting grows, the UN migration agency says. The number jumped from 76,000 in mid-September. The age
France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests
The step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers.
Israelis demand accountability over 7 October failures three years after attacks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to take any personal responsibility for what happened or order a state inquiry.
Canada suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness
People with mental illness alone were to be eligible for assisted dying in Canada in March 2027, but that has now been paused indefinitely.
Trump to speak to Putin about plague lab worker's death in Russia
Fears that the death may have been caused by pneumonic plague has prompted calls for more transparency from Russia.
Children killed while they slept as Russian missile kills 19 in block of flats
Five children are among the victims of a strike that destroyed 30 flats in northern Ukraine as families slept.
Sri Lanka's ex-first lady arrested over alleged misuse of children's hospital donations
The 73-year-old has been arrested over allegations that a charity she is linked to misused donations.
Hoping for the best but preparing for the worst in 2027
Cambodia is “hoping for the best but preparing for the worst” for the new year as the country faces economic restraints and social pressures, Prime Minister Hun
Cambodia and Morocco deepen economic, parliamentary ties
Cambodia and Morocco have pledged to expand parliamentary, economic, and cultural cooperation as both nations mark three decades of formal diplomatic relations.
CPP delegation returns from China with economic insights
A 50-member ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) delegation has concluded a 10-day study visit to China, gaining experience in economic development, industrial
Ministries advance sustainable building rules
The Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction have joined forces to promote greener and more sustainable prop
Interior Ministry denies turning over foreigners to Vietnam
The Interior Ministry yesterday denied allegations that it has detained and transferred an Australian and a Norwegian national to Vietnam.
The post Interior Min
Tourism sector maps recovery amid declining visitor arrivals
The Ministry of Tourism has acknowledged a decline in international arrivals and the difficulties facing tourism operators, businesses and people whose liveliho
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Meta's Muse launches on iPad just a month after its mobile debut
Meta has launched its Muse AI assistant as a dedicated iPad app. The move comes just one month after Muse arrived on iPhone and Android. Since its September 8 l
ChatGPT for Teens keeps teens talking, even during mental health crises
A new study from Common Sense Media calls ChatGPT for Teens an unacceptable risk. The group says the app's design still pushes teens to stay engaged, even durin
ChatGPT is getting a lot more visual, with the launch of a new interface
OpenAI is rolling out a new look for ChatGPT called Intelligent UI, along with a new GPT-6 model. The design adds many visuals to chats. Instead of plain pictur
Greenairy is building smart plant towers to clean the air in your office
A startup called Greenairy is building smart plant towers to clean indoor air. Founders Tanvi Thombre and Lakshya Saraf started the project as engineering stude
CIA officer admits to creating fake top secret government program to steal over $190M, including gold bars
A former CIA officer, David J. Rush, has pleaded guilty to stealing almost $200 million. He created a fake top secret government program to move public money in
Meta rolls out new AI tools to detect ads that secretly lead to child sexual abuse material
Meta says it removed 33.2 million pieces of child sexual exploitation content from Facebook and Instagram in the first half of 2026. It also launched new AI too
Healthleap raises $38M for its AI that flags hospital patients who may need a closer look
Healthleap, a startup that uses AI to read patient records, has raised $38 million. The money includes an $8 million seed round and a $30 million Series A. The
It appears .agent and .agi are about to be the hot new domains
ICANN is accepting applications for new top-level domains for the first time in years. It revealed 1,615 applications from 481 different applicants. Many of the
Everything announced at Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra event
Microsoft held a Windows and Surface event in San Francisco. It gave release details for the Surface Laptop Ultra, which is powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark chip.
Microsoft is giving Copilot more control over Windows and your files
Microsoft showed an upgrade to its Copilot AI that gives it access to local files on your PC. Copilot can now take actions across the Windows operating system.
How Microsoft built its MacBook Pro competitor
The Verge went inside the lab where Microsoft prepares the Surface Laptop Ultra. The laptop is the first device to use Nvidia's RTX Spark chip. It is built to c
The Meta Quest 3S gets a rare discount during October Prime Day
The Meta Quest 3S headset got a rare discount during Amazon's October Prime Day sale. The 128GB model was marked down until the end of the event. The deal also
What The Social Reckoning gets right — and wrong
A Verge report reviews The Social Reckoning, a new thriller from writer Aaron Sorkin. It compares the show to the real story of the Facebook Files. The report s
The Surface Laptop Ultra finally has a release date — and a starting price of $2,599
Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Ultra will launch on October 16th. Pricing starts at $2,599 for the base model, which comes with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of
🎮 Gaming (7)
Overwatch’s Huge New Sombra Rework Is 10x Better Than Expected
Overwatch has given its hero Sombra a big rework, moving her from damage to support. Her hacking ability now has two charges and heals allies over time. Her vir
Say Goodbye To The Best RPG On Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass is removing several games in October. Starting October 15, members will lose titles like A Plague Tale: Requiem, Donut County and Pacific Drive.
Carrie ending explained: how Amazon changes Stephen king’s book and sets up season 2
Mike Flanagan's Carrie series is now on Prime Video. It retells Stephen King's famous story in a modern setting with social media. The show keeps the deadly pro
New Walmart promo is the safest way to buy 'Pokémon' 30th anniversary TCG on release day
Walmart is running a raffle for Pokemon 30th anniversary trading cards. The drawing goes live on Wednesday evening. Fans can sign up to show interest within a f
What time does Marvel Rivals Season 10.5 release in your time zone?
Marvel Rivals Season 10.5 goes live on Friday, October 9. The game goes offline for maintenance at 5 a.m. EDT and returns around 7 a.m. EDT. This midseason upda
Star Wars Officially Brings Back Ezra and Thrawn for New 2027 Release
Marvel Comics has announced a new Star Wars series called Ahsoka: Escape from Thrawn. The five-issue story follows Ezra Bridger as he tries to escape Grand Admi
Dispatch Is GOTY Eligible at Game Awards for Second Year in a Row
The game Dispatch is eligible for all major categories at The Game Awards for a second year in a row. Developer AdHoc Studio said host Geoff Keighley confirmed
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Apple TV’s 'Beat The Reaper' Casts Paul Schulze & Tony Macht
Apple TV's upcoming show Beat the Reaper has added Paul Schulze and Tony Macht to its recurring cast. Their roles are being kept secret for now. The dramedy is
Frank G. Mancuso Sr. Dies: Former Head Of Paramount Pictures & MGM Was 93
Frank G. Mancuso Sr., a former head of both Paramount Pictures and MGM, has died at 93. He died of cancer on October 1 at his home in Los Angeles. His family an
NBC Developing Series Based On Finland's '66th North Precinct' From 'The Irrational' Creator Arika Mittman
NBC is developing a new drama based on the Finnish series 66th North Precinct. It comes from Arika Lisanne Mittman, creator of The Irrational. The show follows
'Ted Lasso' Co-Creator Brandan Hunt On Theme Song Switch In Season 4 Finale & If Brandi Carlile's Version Is Here To Stay
The Ted Lasso season 4 finale began with a surprise theme song. Instead of the usual tune, it played a haunting cover sung by Brandi Carlile. The finale was rel
Sony Pictures Entertainment Launches Crunchyroll Storyworks, Aiming To Boost Japanese Anime's Reach
Sony Pictures launched a new division of its anime company Crunchyroll. It is called Crunchyroll Storyworks and will be led by Tohru Iokibe. He is a 25-year vet
'Resident Evil' Becoming Zach Cregger's Highest-Grossing Movie Ever At $280M+ WW, Boosted By $35M China Debut
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil is becoming his highest-grossing movie ever. With a strong opening in China, it will pass $280 million worldwide. It beats his prev
▶️ 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.
Hunter Valley community group wins landmark high court climate change case over Mount Pleasant coalmine
A Hunter Valley community group has won Australia's first High Court case about climate change. The court ruled that approval of the Mount Pleasant coalmine exp
Australia is building a lot of new homes. But is the datacentre boom holding us back? | Greg Jericho
New data shows Australian home building is at its strongest level since 2016. In the year to June, residential building rose 8.7%, and total building grew 10%.
Labour could oversee worst parliament on record for living standards, study warns
A new study warns that the UK faces its worst parliament for living standards in modern times. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation blames high energy and housing cos
Ex-Barclays traders jailed for rigging interest rates have convictions quashed
Five former Barclays traders jailed for rigging interest rates have had their convictions quashed in London. The Court of Appeal cleared Jay Merchant, Jonathan
Canada’s Weston family buys Boots for $8.9bn
Canada's Weston family has bought UK pharmacy and beauty chain Boots for $8.9 billion. Their company, Wittington Investments, already controls Loblaws and Shopp
Royal Mail to cut up to 2,500 head office and support jobs by end of next year – as it happened
Royal Mail plans to cut up to 2,500 head office and support jobs by the end of next year. The Unite union called the losses devastating and blamed years of inac