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Wednesday 4 November 2026 — every story from this day
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🇦🇺 Local (10)
Public service union refuses to back Labor at Victorian election, condemning job cuts and $1.2bn consultant spend
Victoria's public service union will not back Labor at the state election on 28 November. The Community and Public Sector Union announced the call on Wednesday.
I spent 11 years without my childhood friend. Finding our way back together was staggeringly simple
Hannah Goldstein met her best friend at an ice-skating party when they were nine. They grew up together, went to the same high school and later shared a house i
Best TV shows and movies streaming in Australia this month
Guardian Australia has published its monthly guide to the best TV shows and movies streaming in the country this November. The list covers the big services, inc
For Avelima’s family, every RBA rate hike means more shifts, a stretched budget – and less time together
Sydney mother Avelima Satiu and her husband each work two jobs to pay their mortgage. Their home in Gregory Hills has a loan of about $850,000, with repayments
Snowy Hydro 2.0 executives awarded bonuses totalling $751,925 despite cost blowout
Executives at Snowy Hydro shared bonuses worth $751,925 last financial year, even though its flagship project is far over budget. The company's annual report sh
‘I am deeply sorry’: Craig Silvey pens 9,000-word apology for child exploitation material offences
Australian author Craig Silvey has published a 9,000-word apology for child exploitation material offences. In the statement he says he is deeply sorry for the
Has the tide finally turned on One Nation's 'crude and cruel' political cartoons? - podcast
One Nation's cartoon series Please Explain is back in the news. The Guardian's Full Story podcast asks whether the show has finally gone too far.
The cartoons
Voters were already frustrated before the RBA’s fifth rate hike. Labor will be hoping its luck hasn’t run out
The Reserve Bank raised interest rates on Tuesday for the fifth time this year. The cash rate moved from 4.6% to 4.85%, the highest level since 2008.
The decis
Bullock doesn’t see ‘economy cracking at this point’ – as it happened
The Reserve Bank lifted the cash rate to 4.85% on Tuesday, its fifth increase this year. Six board members voted for the rise and three wanted to hold.
Governo
MPs granting powerful political lobbyists unfettered access to Australia’s parliament, data reveals
New data shows which federal MPs are sponsoring access passes for lobbyists at Parliament House. Under updated rules, two MPs must back each pass and the detail
🌍 World (14)
Greenland parliament approves security deal with US, Denmark
Greenland's parliament has approved a security deal with Denmark and the United States. The vote was 16-0, with seven lawmakers abstaining. The deal covers the
Russian strikes on Dnipro kill two, injure 20 others
Russian strikes hit the city of Dnipro in Ukraine on Tuesday. Two people were killed and 20 others were hurt. The attacks hit residential areas.
Medical buildi
South Carolina shrimpers weigh costs, vote in crucial US midterms
In Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, shrimpers went to the polls on Tuesday. Mark Marhefka has fished these waters for 49 years. He uses weather forecasts and oce
Darfur survivors vow to tell story of those killed after Sudan camp attacks
Hassan Saber Jumaa helped run the Zamzam camp for displaced people in Sudan. He now lives in a small house in Omdurman. He scrolls his phone looking for photos
Opposition party organiser killed before South Africa elections
An organiser for South Africa's uMkhonto weSizwe Party was shot dead at his home on Monday night. Lastborn Shazi was on a Zoom call, helping run the party's ele
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hopes Abu Dhabi talks will open path to Putin meeting
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he hopes new talks will lead to a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. He spoke in Berlin on Tuesday bes
Very cold war: Who’s attacking Europe’s supermarket freezers?
Hackers raised the temperature in internet-connected fridges and freezers at more than 100 shops across Europe on Monday. Large amounts of food were spoiled or
Trump says US will stop giving Israel aid after year-end
US President Donald Trump says the United States will stop giving money to Israel after the end of this year. He spoke to Fox News on Tuesday, after voting in t
Seven flights across Europe targeted by suspected bomb threats
Planes in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy have been checked for explosives following separate threats.
Tenerife striker De Miguel dies after on-field collision
Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel dies aged 30 after an on-field collision during a Spanish second-division match.
Binance says fake job interviews used as part of $6.3bn crypto hack
An engineer was contacted through a legitimate job-hunting platform and invited to bogus job interviews with fake company representatives, Binance says.
Death toll rises in Ukraine after Russia attacks aid centre, hospice and hospital
At least 38 people are killed in 24 hours and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky warns dozens more could be trapped under rubble.
Libya's top religious authority rules against wearing Nike clothes
The US company was named after the Greek goddess of victory, so the Dar al-Ifta said displaying its logo was unIslamic.
Europe on alert after supermarket freezers hit by cyber-attacks in 10 countries
Supermarkets have reported problems from Estonia and Sweden to Portugal and Italy and many retainers have been forced to discard food.
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Ferrari’s controversial Luce EV is sold out for 2027
Ferrari says its first electric car, the Luce, is sold out for 2027. Boss Benedetto Vigna told investors on Tuesday that every car planned for next year already
Netflix's new AI Discover tab helps you find something to watch based on your mood
Netflix has launched a new AI Discover tab. It helps people find something to watch based on their mood instead of scrolling through long lists.
Users pick a t
CrowdStrike to shell out nearly $500M for 2 AI security startups as the market for securing agents takes off
CrowdStrike is buying two AI security companies for nearly $500m. The security firm will pay about $400m for Fiddler AI and about $95m for Dreadnode.
Fiddler m
Anthropic is still grappling with the economics of compute
Anthropic has shared more about its money as it prepares to sell shares to the public. In its latest quarterly update, revenue reached $17bn, up from $11.5bn th
Rivian spinout Also was working on an e-moto project in Kenya — until it walked away
A startup called Also planned an electric motorbike project in Kenya, then walked away from it. Also was spun out of electric truck maker Rivian in 2025.
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Google will let schools disable its AI tools, but not without sacrificing Search
Google says it will turn off its AI tools for school students next year unless a school asks for them. The change covers Gemini, NotebookLM, Gemini in Classroom
New York City's Mamdani criticizes Madison Square Garden owner over surveillance tech
New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has criticised the owner of Madison Square Garden over its use of surveillance technology. He spoke to Wired magazine on T
Apple’s latest watchOS beta includes its new always-on Audio Intelligence features
Apple's new watchOS 27.3 developer beta adds Audio Intelligence to the Apple Watch. The feature lets Siri listen through the watch's microphone all the time.
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OpenAI says ChatGPT is catching up to Google in search
OpenAI says the number of searches on ChatGPT now equals about 20% of the searches on Google. Adam Fry, who leads ChatGPT's consumer product, shared the figure
Reddit is adding more ads
Reddit is testing ads inside search results. The company says ads will match what a person is looking for.
A search for an espresso station could show ads for
Indie games are missing launch dates because Steam is backed up
Indie developers say Steam is taking far too long to approve new games. Some have missed their planned launch dates while waiting.
Studio Daimon sent its game
Google’s Gemini-powered Home Speaker is already on sale for 20 percent off
Google's new Home Speaker is on sale for about $79, down from $100. The discount is available at Best Buy, Walmart and Target in all four colours.
The speaker
Netflix will show you themed recommendations through a new ‘AI Discover’ tab
Netflix is adding a Discover tab that uses AI to suggest shows and movies by theme. Examples include Something Light, Family Movie Night and Quick Watches.
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Moft’s new origami case adds a kickstand and grip to the iPhone Duo
Accessory maker Moft has released a folding case for Apple's iPhone Duo. The Dynamic Folio Case protects the phone and doubles as a stand.
The cover folds into
🎮 Gaming (7)
Playstation Store Black Friday 2026 Sale Officially Revealed
Sony has revealed its PlayStation Store Black Friday sale for 2026. It starts on Wednesday, November 4, and runs until November 30.
That is earlier and twice a
Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Most Hated Dungeon Gets Reworked in Remake
The Water Temple from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is famous for being annoying. The team remaking the game has changed it.
In a Nintendo interview, pr
Overwatch Mid-Season 5 Patch Notes Released With Big Tweaks
Blizzard has released the mid-season patch notes for Overwatch season 5. This update changes more heroes than usual.
Reaper has more health, because changes to
The Elder Scroll 6: Sentinel's Name Quietly Teases Juicy 'Skyrim' Sequel
Eight years after announcing it, Bethesda has finally named its next role-playing game: The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel. No gameplay was shown.
The trailer inclu
'Control Resonant' Becomes a Much-Needed Surprise Hit for Remedy
Remedy says its new game, Control Resonant, is now its fastest-selling title ever. The Finnish studio shared the news on Tuesday with its quarterly results.
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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Director’s Next Movie Officially Picked up by Sony
The live-action Naruto film is moving forward with Sony on board. Lionsgate said Sony Pictures will share the cost and release the film in cinemas outside the U
D&D’s World of Warcraft Crossover Is the Bold Shake-Up the Game Needed
Wizards of the Coast has released Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft. It is the first book in a new line called Universes Beyond, which brings other brands i
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Blumhouse & Atomic Monster Unveil New Name For Combined Studio
Blumhouse and Atomic Monster have a new name two years after merging. The combined studio will be called Blumhouse Atomic.
Jason Blum's company and James Wan's
Netflix Orders 'Prep' YA Series Based On Book From 'One Day' EP Nicole Taylor & Gloria Sanchez Prods.
Netflix has ordered a series based on Prep, Curtis Sittenfeld's 2005 novel about a scholarship student at a rich boarding school. The order is for a full series
Milo Hutton, Booboo Stewart & KaDee Strickland Board Horror Thriller 'The Thing In The Hall'
Milo Hutton, Booboo Stewart and KaDee Strickland have joined the horror film The Thing in the Hall. Filming is under way in Los Angeles.
Stewart plays Francis,
Steve Ellis Dies: "Everlasting Love" Singer Was 76
Steve Ellis, singer with the British band Love Affair, died on 30 October at 76. His family announced the death on his Facebook page, saying he passed peacefull
'Black Snow': Travis Fimmel Is Back On Cold Case Trail In Teaser For Season 3; Premiere Date Set In Australia
Travis Fimmel returns as investigator James Cormack in Black Snow season three. The new season starts on Stan in Australia on New Year's Day with two episodes.
Lili Taylor Joins 'The Beast In Me' Season 2 Cast
Lili Taylor has joined the second season of Netflix's thriller The Beast In Me. She will play Fiona, the stepmother of author Aggie Wiggs.
Claire Danes returns
▶️ Video (10)
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OpenAI Claims It Just Did The Impossible
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Macbook PROLED XDR Impressions: They Said They Wouldn't!
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📌 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.
I treated Sophie as if she were human. The very next day she betrayed me | Hugh Riminton
Hugh Riminton called his local mechanic and reached Sophie, a new AI phone worker. Her first line was: "Hello, this is XYZ Mechanics, I'm Sophie, the AI employe
Protect Poundland from predatory capitalism, MPs tell government
A group of British MPs has asked the government to protect Poundland from what they call predatory capitalism. The discount chain is under pressure, and its fut
Primark brings forward home deliveries plan by two years as profits slide
Primark is bringing forward its plan to deliver clothes to customers' homes by two years. The move comes as the chain's profits fall.
Primark has long refused
Brent crude slides 3% after Trump says US will stop military funding to Israel ‘by end of this year’ – as it happened
Oil prices fell on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said America would stop military funding to Israel by the end of the year. Brent crude, the global be
Guaranteed pension income ‘resurrected’ for 17m private sector workers
The government has set out plans to give millions of workers a guaranteed income in retirement. The new "guided retirement" option would pay a steady amount for
Primark lacks fizz as it approaches its go-it-alone moment
Primark's latest results lack fizz, writes columnist Nils Pratley. The chain is heading toward life as a separate company, and its numbers are not exciting inve