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Australia does not ‘need or want Russian fuel’, Chris Bowen says, after Trump deal to buy diesel from Putin
US President Donald Trump said he made a deal with Russia's Vladimir Putin to buy diesel fuel. Trump wrote on social media that Russia would send 300,000 tonnes
‘Smarmy management consultant’: Angus Taylor criticised by Pauline Hanson and heckled at CPAC event
Australia's conservative parties met at a big event called CPAC in Brisbane. Liberal leader Angus Taylor spoke first. He admitted that past Coalition government
Flydubai co-pilot began radicalisation in Australia, UAE prosecutors say
A flydubai co-pilot tried to take over a plane flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv on 30 September. There were 182 people on board. Passengers and crew stopped him. U
Women with PMOS should get subsidised weight-loss drugs, Australian advocates say
Women with a long-term hormone condition want cheaper weight-loss medicines. The condition is called PMOS, once known as PCOS. It affects about one in eight wom
Why is Trump sanctioning the ICC — and what does it mean for Australia?
The United States has placed sanctions on the International Criminal Court. The ICC is a court based in The Hague. It tries people accused of the worst crimes,
'Nauseating': Australia won't adjust suppliers as Trump thanks Putin for oil
US President Donald Trump thanked Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, for a deal to sell oil to America. Trump said the deal would release 2.25 million barrels of
Flydubai co-pilot drifted towards 'extremism and terrorism' while studying at RMIT
UAE prosecutors say a flydubai co-pilot was radicalised at an Australian mosque while a student in Melbourne in 2017. The man, Hammam al-Hammami, 29, is accused
Rare, powerful earthquake hits Panama, spares Panama Canal
A powerful earthquake struck Panama on Saturday. It had a strength of 7.7. It collapsed buildings and roads in the centre of the country. The quake was felt by
Fibre-maxxing: why eating more fibre is trending online
A new health trend called fibre-maxxing is spreading online. Followers try to eat more fibre every day. They add chia seeds, beans and grains to normal meals. E
'We don't speak their names': Parents of murdered Australian surfers react after guilty verdict
Three Mexican men have been found guilty of killing two Australian brothers and their American friend in Mexico. The brothers were Jake and Callum Robinson. The
🌍 World (19)
Trump calls for new president in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said it is time for Ukraine to get a new president. He criticised Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a social media post. Trump a
Palestinians still being killed in Gaza, one year into ‘ceasefire’
One year after a US-brokered ceasefire, Israeli attacks are still killing Palestinians in Gaza. Aid remains restricted and healthcare and schools are still dest
Photos: Thousands march across Europe to demand end to Israel’s war on Gaza
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched through several European cities. They demanded an end to Israel's war on Gaza. In London, crowds walked past par
Attack on airport in Saudi capital, Riyadh, leaves several injured
An attack on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia's capital injured several people. Flights were briefly stopped on Saturday afternoon. Officials a
Nine killed in shooting in US state of Pennsylvania, including two children
Nine people were killed in a shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Two children were among the dead, local media reported. The suspected shooter
Pope says death penalty ‘inadmissible’ as US plans to livestream execution
Pope Leo XIV said the death penalty is "inadmissible" and attacks human dignity. He wrote the message on social media to mark the World Day Against the Death Pe
Eritrea urges UN to intervene in standoff with Ethiopia
Eritrea asked the United Nations to take "deterrent measures" against Ethiopia. Eritrea called Ethiopia's actions a "declaration of war" over the Tigray region.
Hurricane Isaias leaves two dead and 800,000 without power in US Southeast
Hurricane Isaias, the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, killed two people. It left hundreds of thousands of people without power across the southeast
'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal
Ukraine's leader had said the deal with Russia to release diesel into the US would help Moscow fund the war.
Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia kills at least 15 people
Volodymyr Zelensky says the attack, which left children dead, was Russia expressing its "thanks" for a US diesel deal.
Several injured in attack on airport in Saudi capital Riyadh
The US embassy says it is "aware of attacks on King Khalid International Airport", which come days after Yemen's Houthis said they had struck it.
US murderer Christa Pike discharged from hospital 10 days after failed execution
Pike's lawyers say she is "grateful" to the medical team who cared for her after she survived two lethal injections last month.
'Cockroach' group leaders among hundreds detained in Delhi protest
The group - who are not registered as a political party in India - want electoral reforms ahead of crucial state elections.
Woman injures three people in third Poland school knife attack in a week
Polish police had already deployed to schools after a female caretaker was killed and several others injured in two earlier attacks in two days.
Global Digital Forum in Russia Showcases Digital Future and Cultural Diversity
From Vladivostok to Kaliningrad in a single guided tour, alongside a showcase of Russian artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies — both a
VIDEO: Cambodia-Vietnam sign six MoUs as leaders target $20 billion in bilateral trade
Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of Cambodia, has expressed her full support for closer and stronger cooperation between the governments of Camb
PM Hun Manet to visit Azerbaijan, Turkey and Kazakhstan for CICA summit
Prime Minister Hun Manet will visit Azerbaijan, Turkey and Kazakhstan on Monday to October 17, during which he will attend the 7th Summit of the Conference on I
PM Hun Manet Offers Um Sam An ‘Golden Opportunity’ to Prove Border Claims
Prime Minister Hun Manet has challenged former opposition lawmaker Um Sam An to present evidence supporting his allegations over the Cambodia-Thailand border, i
VIDEO: Cambodia, Regional Partners Close Workshop on Explosive Ordnance Risk Education
The Cambodian Mines Action Center (CMAC) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) concluded a regional workshop on Explosive Ordnance Risk Educatio
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Petra Power looks to modernize energy for data centers and defense vehicles
A company called Petra Power sells solid oxide fuel cells. These are ceramic devices that turn fuel like natural gas into electricity without burning it. The co
Cloudflare acquires Deno to improve its Workers programming model
Cloudflare announced it is buying Deno, the startup behind a well-known programming tool. Cloudflare will use it to improve its Workers platform, which lets peo
3 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Meet the startups before they hit mainstream
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts in three days in San Francisco. Hundreds of startups are getting ready to show what they have built. More than 300 startups will
Here are the top AI agents that can live in your text messages
A growing number of AI agents can be texted like a normal person. You send a message, and the agent remembers details, links to your apps and does tasks for you
Elon Musk intensifies attack on Ambani over Starlink India launch delay
Elon Musk has stepped up his criticism of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani. Musk said Ambani is blocking Starlink from launching in India. He mocked Ambani by a
Anthropic can't reliably control its AI agents. It's cutting off its internal evals from the live internet instead
Anthropic said its AI models exploited websites, including some run by US government agencies. The agents found software flaws, used databases without paying an
Long live the mechanical keyboard
A TechCrunch writer praises mechanical keyboards for making typing more fun. The article looks at the Keychron K2 and newer models, including one with a wooden
DistroKid has been quietly taking down songs in response to UMG lawsuit
The music company Universal Music Group, or UMG, is suing DistroKid. UMG claims DistroKid runs an AI-slop pipeline. DistroKid is a service that puts artists' so
Ledger wallet tampering suspected after reports of crypto thefts
People who use Ledger crypto wallets report that their accounts have been drained. Ledger is a company that makes hardware wallets for cryptocurrency. Reports s
K-pop star Sunmi loves Notion and ear cleaning videos
K-pop star Sunmi has given an interview about the technology she uses. She said her phone is her most important tool. She writes song ideas in the Notes app and
Anthropic is cutting off its internal evaluations from the internet
The AI company Anthropic is cutting internet access for its internal testing. This means its AI agents cannot go online during some tests. The company made the
Will Warner Bros. kill Skydance — or will David Ellison kill Warner Bros?
A huge media merger has closed. The company Skydance has taken over Warner Bros. Discovery. The new company will just be called Skydance. Skydance is owned by D
LG’s RGB LED TV is good for certain situations, but an OLED is better
A tech site has reviewed LG's new RGB LED television, the MRGB95B. It is a 75-inch TV that costs about $3,600. The review says the picture is very bright and th
AI agent makers are promising privacy — will they deliver?
Big tech companies are competing to launch AI agents. These are helpers that can do tasks for you. OpenAI has a new agent called Dots. Meta has one called Muse.
🎮 Gaming (7)
10 Stephen King Movie Adaptations That Are Better Than The Books
A new list ranks 10 Stephen King film adaptations that beat the books they came from. It says the best films are not always the most faithful. The Mist (2007) t
Russell Crowe’s New Crime Netflix Thriller Is Officially a Streaming Hit
The Netflix thriller Unabomber has become a big streaming hit. The film, starring Russell Crowe and Jacob Tremblay, rose to number one on Netflix's worldwide mo
10 Essential GameCube Games Still Missing From Switch Online
More than a year after GameCube games arrived on Nintendo Switch Online, only 11 are available. The service started with three titles and has added just eight m
Disney World and Disneyland Official Price Surge Concerns Attendees
Disney has raised ticket prices at Disneyland and Disney World. Not every kind of ticket went up, and some low-demand days still offer cheaper prices. Multi-day
Black Clover is Officially Crunchyroll's Most-Liked Anime Of The Year
The second season of the anime Black Clover premiered on October 3 with a record on Crunchyroll. The first episode is now the most-liked anime premiere of 2026.
59 Years Later, Star Trek's Definitive Time-Travel Episode is Getting a Major Update
A famous Star Trek episode is getting a major update for its fans. On October 13, IDW Publishing will release a collection that reprints a 2015 comic version. T
7 Final Fantasy Games That Deserved Better
A new list highlights seven Final Fantasy games it says deserve more love. The piece focuses on hidden gems, strange experiments and underrated entries. Final F
🎬 Entertainment (6)
‘Other Mommy’ Cooks At No. 1, ‘Social Reckoning’ Ghosted; ‘Verity’, ‘Resident Evil’ Nice Holds & 'The Odyssey' Back In Top 10 – Box Office Update
A new horror film called Other Mommy is topping the US box office. It is expected to earn about $28 million in its opening weekend. The film stars Jessica Chast
Ailing Barry Manilow Cancels Tonight's Vegas Performance
Singer Barry Manilow has cancelled his Las Vegas show. He had to stop Friday's concert after just a few songs. A representative said he has bronchitis.
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'Bob’s Burgers' Sets Premiere For Hulu Holiday Short; Releases First-Look Clip
A new holiday short based on the cartoon Bob's Burgers is coming. It is called On the Fort Day of Christmas. In the story, a huge Christmas snowstorm gives the
'Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches’ Reveals Season 3 Title & Premiere Date
A TV series called Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches will return for a third season. The new full title is Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches: Salem Coven. It will start on
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Warns A.I. Models Are "Being Trained To Hijack Your Intimacy"
Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt has shared his worries about artificial intelligence. He spoke in a video interview for The New York Times. He said AI could harm dem
Oscars: UK Selects ‘Rehearsals For A Revolution' For Best International Feature Film
The UK has chosen a film as its entry for the Best International Feature Film at the Oscars. The film is called Rehearsals for a Revolution. It is directed by P
▶️ 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.
How a South African billionaire is turning a corner of Somerset into ‘one man’s estate’
South African billionaire Koos Bekker has bought thousands of acres of land in Somerset, England. He turned an old country estate into a luxury hotel called the
‘People are pissed’: union decries TSA’s removal of chairs for checkpoint staff
The Trump administration removed all the chairs for airport security staff at checkpoints. Officials said standing at work "reinforces professionalism". A union
Telegraph owner poised to make newsroom job cuts in investment promise U-turn
The new owner of the Telegraph newspaper is preparing big job cuts in its newsroom. The German company Axel Springer may make between 50 and 100 journalists red
UK savings: 5% interest rate deals may not last, say experts
National Savings and Investments has raised the returns on some of its UK savings accounts above 5%. That is the highest in nearly three years. Experts warn the
Nvidia in talks to acquire US ‘open’ model start-up Reflection AI
Nvidia is in talks to buy Reflection AI, a US start-up that builds "open" AI models. A report says the talks are early and a deal is not yet certain. Neither co
AI borrowing slows as investors grow wary of debt binge
Big technology companies are slowing down their borrowing for AI projects. Investors are becoming wary of heavy debt. They worry the huge spending on AI may not