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🇦🇺 Local (10)
Astronomers detect mysterious burst of energy from a galaxy far, far away
Astronomers have detected what they believe is the most distant fast radio burst ever recorded. The burst, called FRB 20240304B, travelled for more than 10 bill
Back to Back Barries: How Labor should fight One Nation - podcast
A new episode of the Guardian's Back to Back Barries podcast looks at how Labor should fight One Nation. Host Tony Barry and former Labor adviser Jessie McCrone
In an overgrown ‘swamp’ in Rookwood cemetery, Jayne asks: ‘Where are the graves? She’s told: ‘You’re standing on them’
A Guardian investigation looks at people buried in unmarked graves at Sydney's Rookwood cemetery. Jayne Kinsolving went there 16 years ago to find her family's
One Nation’s AI video is vile and tired – but the ensloppification of Australian politics doesn’t stop there
One Nation has released a new AI-generated campaign video that critics call offensive. The clip reportedly played at the party's Victorian campaign launch over
From dashing romantic reality star to DV charges: how it all went wrong for Bachelor Sam Wood
Former reality TV star and fitness influencer Sam Wood has been denied bail over domestic violence charges. Queensland police charged a 46-year-old Victorian ma
Queensland literary awards: ‘stunning’ debut inspired by segregated shantytown wins top prize
Author Lenora Thaker has won the $30,000 top prize at the Queensland literary awards. Her debut novel, The Pearl of Tagai Town, won the Queensland premier's awa
OpenAI used AI to help write email warning Australian government AI had hacked its websites
Guardian Australia reports that OpenAI used AI to help write an email to the Australian government. The email warned that OpenAI's AI agent had hacked into key
Datacentre company Firmus’s high flying valuation may be coming back down to earth ahead of expected ASX debut
The AI datacentre company Firmus Technologies may cut its valuation ahead of a planned listing on the ASX. Sources told Guardian Australia the company is slashi
War prevented these kids from a classic Australian pastime, until now
A children's beach program has resumed in Gaza for the first time in more than three years. The program, called Gaza Nippers, is based on a classic Australian s
The Block's contentious new build site has a feral cat problem
The Block's next build site in Melbourne's north-west has a feral cat problem. Dozens of cats are believed to be living on and around the site at Jacksons Hill
🌍 World (18)
Colombian embassy to open in Jerusalem, Israeli FM says
Israel's foreign minister says Colombia will open an embassy in Jerusalem next week. Gideon Saar announced the plan at a conference on Thursday. He also urged o
Two Latvian men arrested inside UK military base after breach
Two Latvian men were arrested inside a British military base in southeast England. Police say the pair breached the perimeter fence at RAF Molesworth in Cambrid
Dozens killed in Russian strike on civilian buses in eastern Ukraine
A Russian strike hit two civilian buses in eastern Ukraine, killing at least 33 people. The attack happened in the Donetsk region. Authorities called it the sin
London voters go to polls for Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Voters in London are choosing a new MP in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. The seat opened up after former prime minister Keir Starmer resigned. Labour h
More killed in Kramatorsk as Russia targets Ukraine’s transportation system
A Russian glide bomb struck two passenger buses in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, on Thursday morning. At least 30 people were killed and 18 wounded, regional off
‘This is a crisis of hope’: Echoes of 1968 as France’s students rise up
Hundreds of thousands of students, teachers and parents are protesting across France over the education system. Unions call the scale historic. Government figur
Russian strike on buses kills at least 30, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge
A Russian glide bomb attack on two civilian buses in Kramatorsk killed at least 30 people, rescue officials say. Another 18 were wounded. Three more people died
US deportations to African countries unlawful and exploit suffering, rights group says
Human Rights Watch says the US is sending migrants to African countries where they are not citizens, in a way that breaks the law. Since Donald Trump returned t
Christa Pike now walking after failed US execution, lawyer tells BBC
A lawyer says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections.
Venezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture
The new accusations relate to the alleged torture of US citizens held in Venezuela while Maduro was in power.
Residents airlifted to safety after flooding in central Chile
The Mapocho river has burst its banks after an unusually large amount of rain fell in recent days.
Italy approves elections overhaul as opposition accuse Meloni of 'scam'
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the move will deliver more stable government, but opposition parties say her aim is to stay in power.
Cambodia calls for JBC resumption, ASEAN observers to witness future border surveys
Cambodia has called for the prompt resumption of joint border surveying and demarcation with Thailand, with Prime Minister Hun Manet proposing that ASEAN Observ
Senate VP urges respect for international law, sovereignty
Cambodia has called for stronger adherence to international law, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity and greater accountability as foundations for
Cambodia prioritises diplomacy as long-term border strategy
In navigating the Cambodia-Thailand dispute, Cambodia is considering long-term impacts, with a focus on maintaining economic efficiency and gradually strengthen
MoE and World Bank to expand cooperation on green growth
The Ministry of Environment and the World Bank have agreed to expand cooperation on environmental protection, natural resource management and green tourism deve
NEC launches electoral roll review, urges voter registration
The National Election Committee (NEC) has urged eligible Cambodian citizens to check their names and register to vote as voter-list review and registration offi
Cambodia calls for long-term support ahead of LDC status exit
Cambodia has called for predictable and long-term development financing while urging the international community to provide targeted support as the country prep
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Watch the trailer for 'The Altruists,' Netflix's show about the FTX scandal
Netflix has released the trailer for 'The Altruists,' a show about the FTX scandal. It follows Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison, the couple at the centre
Ben Affleck is an AI nerd, and the internet is impressed
Actor Ben Affleck has gone viral for showing off his knowledge of AI. In recent interviews he talked about neural networks, machine learning and transformers. H
Popular AI leaderboard Arena nearly doubles valuation to $3.1B valuation in 10 months
Arena, a website that ranks AI models, has raised $200 million. The deal values the company at $3.1 billion, nearly double its value ten months ago. The round w
OpenAI's revenue is reportedly $20 billion less than previously projected
OpenAI has reportedly told investors its yearly revenue is about $50 billion. That is roughly $20 billion less than a figure reported just over a week ago. The
Google brings agentic AI to Gemini, starting with businesses
Google is adding agentic AI to Gemini, starting with businesses. The new agent can do tasks, not just answer questions. It can plan work, use tools and connect
Anthropic changes usage policy to ban model abuse and election interference
Anthropic has updated its usage policy with new rules. It bans using its Claude models for election interference, weapons software and surveillance. It also for
OpenAI's math solutions aren't meeting the field's standards yet
OpenAI released hundreds of claimed solutions to hard maths problems this week. The company said it worked with top mathematicians to avoid past problems. But a
Tim Cook says 'I'm not meddling' in the new Apple CEO's business
Tim Cook has stepped down as Apple's CEO and handed the top job to former hardware chief John Ternus. Cook took an executive chairman role and says he is not in
I only bought Pokémon Legends: Z-A during Prime Day, and it’s still on sale
A writer shares that the only thing he bought during Amazon's Prime Day sale was Pokemon Legends: Z-A. The game is still discounted after the sale ended. He say
Forza Horizon 6 is being delayed on PS5 to January 2027
The PlayStation 5 version of Forza Horizon 6 has been delayed to 26 January 2027. Developer Playground Games had earlier said the game would reach PS5 in 2026.
USA Today becomes the latest publisher to sue OpenAI
USA Today Co. and several local newspapers it owns are suing OpenAI. The publisher claims OpenAI copied 'hundreds of thousands' of its articles to train its AI
SpaceXAI backs Omarchy, the controversial Linux distro, with $1.5 million in compute
Elon Musk's SpaceXAI is backing Omarchy, a controversial Linux distribution. SpaceXAI is joining the Omacom Foundation as a founding corporate patron. It is don
Older Pixel watches are losing free cellular access to several safety features
Google says older Pixel watches are losing free cellular access to several safety features. The LTE versions of the Pixel Watch 2 and 3 will no longer offer fre
Anthropic bans ‘abusive or cruel behavior’ toward Claude
Anthropic has updated its usage policy for the first time in over a year. The new rules ban 'abusive or cruel behavior' toward its AI chatbot, Claude. They also
🎮 Gaming (7)
Cyberpunk 2077 Live-Action Movie Officially Announced
A live-action movie based on the game Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to Paramount Pictures. Reports say Transformers producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura will help produce
All health upgrade point locations in Control Resonant
A guide explains where to find health upgrade points in the game Control Resonant. Players collect three of them to raise their maximum health. The points are f
Ubisoft's Shutting Down Rainbow Six Game It Officially Launched in 2026
Ubisoft is shutting down Rainbow Six Mobile, its mobile version of the tactical shooter Rainbow Six Siege. The game will stay online until January 15, 2027. The
All power upgrade point locations in Control Resonant
A guide covers where to find power upgrade points in Control Resonant. Collecting three raises your maximum power, the resource used to cast combat abilities. T
13 Years Later, One of Telltale’s Greatest Games Is Officially Making a Comeback
Telltale Games has confirmed The Wolf Among Us Remastered launches on October 29, 2026. The original game came out in five episodes in 2013 and 2014. The remast
'Exploring Pendola Pass' quest walkthrough in Arc Raiders
A guide explains how to finish the 'Exploring Pendola Pass' quest in Arc Raiders. The quest comes in the game's 'Frozen Trail' update. It sends you to three spo
Magic’s Most Versatile Mechanic Comes to Disney Lorcana With a Clever Twist
Disney Lorcana is adding a new mechanic called ink drops in its fourth year. The set, Hyperia City, arrives in stores on October 16 for prerelease and launches
🎬 Entertainment (6)
'Lanterns' Season Finale Sets Series' New Audience Record With Over 10 Million Global Viewers
The season finale of HBO's Lanterns drew 10.5 million global viewers in its first three days. That is a new record for the series. The episode, which aired on 4
Jenna Bans & Bill Krebs Drama 'Pimp' In Works At Peacock
Writers Jenna Bans and Bill Krebs are developing a new drama called Pimp at Peacock. The two previously created Grosse Pointe Garden Society and worked on the s
Jennifer Coolidge Returns For Season 2 Of ‘The Watcher’
Jennifer Coolidge is returning for season two of Netflix's The Watcher. She played the brassy real estate agent who sold the Brannock family their home. The sho
Carla Gugino, Fred Hechinger, Tom Pecinka & Riley Prior Join Off Broadway's 'A View From The Bridge'
New cast members have been announced for an Off Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge. Carla Gugino, Fred Hechinger, Tom Pecinka and Riley
Paramount And Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura Developing Movie Based On 'Cyberpunk 2077' Video Game
Paramount Pictures is developing a live-action film set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe. It is based on the hit video game by CD Projekt Red. Producer Lorenzo di
‘Ludwig’ Remake ‘Rabbit’ Lands Pilot Order At ABC
ABC has ordered a pilot for Rabbit, a U.S. remake of the British show Ludwig. The project comes from writers Megan Ganz, Humphrey Ker, Jon Steinberg and Dan Sho
▶️ 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.
Top bosses at Goldman Sachs to share bonus pot worth up to $500m
Top bosses at Goldman Sachs could share a bonus pot worth up to $500 million this year. The money will be split between 20 bankers. Chief executive David Solomo
Trump made ‘clear’ that media ban was due to critical coverage, court told
A lawyer for three news groups told a judge that Donald Trump admitted he banned them from the White House over their coverage. The networks are CNN, MS Now and
Starbucks reportedly exploring Chipotle takeover
The Financial Times reports that Starbucks has explored buying Chipotle Mexican Grill. The deal would reunite Starbucks chief executive Brian Niccol with the bu
Harvey Nichols’ Birmingham store to close in January
Harvey Nichols' Birmingham store will close in January, costing at least 60 jobs. Its Leeds and Bristol stores will be rebranded as Flannels. The changes come u
OpenAI annualised revenues $20bn less than previously signalled
The Financial Times reports that OpenAI's annualised revenue is around $20 billion less than the company had previously signalled to investors. Annualised reven
Big Tech sets out its pitches on AI agents
Big technology companies are setting out how they plan to sell AI agents, software that can act on its own. The pitches are aimed at winning over businesses and