Sunday, May 10, 2026

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on Netflix, follow Andrew Webster. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Boggle has become a spectator sport in my household. Everyone crowds around the […]

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A few months ago, I wrote that the telephoto camera is the only lens that matters any more, at least when it comes to Ultra-class flagships. As phones got better, cameras became where manufacturers tried to stand out. As cameras got better, telephoto lenses became the next point of focus. The most recent Ultra phones […]

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If you’re tired of running your vacuum multiple times just to get the dirt and debris out of the carpets in your living room, Dyson’s 360 Vis Nav is worth a look. It’s one of the more powerful robot vacuums currently available, and now through May 11th (or while supplies last), it’s on sale at Woot […]

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And just like that, Mother’s Day is tomorrow, May 10th, which is too soon for most online purchases to arrive in time. That said, you aren’t alone if you waited too long to pick up a gift this year, and you definitely aren’t alone in feeling guilty for considering digital gifts instead of something your […]

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Water gets all the credit. When gaming companies want to show off new graphics technology, things tend to get wet; splashing waves that are only possible with the latest physics engine, or puddles that can reflect the world around them thanks to ray tracing. But there's something special about snow. It might not be as […]

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The hotel staffer who calls you with an urgent request for payment isn’t necessarily who they say they are.

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Your cell phone can handle basic language translation, but bespoke tools can offer a much more immersive experience.

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One of the country’s busiest airspaces has a new kind of flying machine—maybe temporarily.

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Contact-tracing apps were widely deployed during the Covid pandemic. They aren’t as helpful during smaller outbreaks.

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As campaign spending hits record highs, voters across parties question how deeply money shapes elections.

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Evidence is growing that sperm carries marks of a father’s life experiences, influencing traits in offspring.

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Fortunately, it happened early in the morning, so nobody was around.

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These connected companions could disrupt everything from make-believe to bedtime stories. No wonder some lawmakers want them banned.

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A tanker carrying liquefied natural gas from Qatar appears to have transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking the country’s first export out of the region since the Iran war began.

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Saudi Aramco’s boss warned of a long disruption to oil markets from the near closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while the company reported a jump in profit following higher prices and its ability to redirect exports via a pipeline bypassing the vital waterway.

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The Armani Group may split the 15% stake that is up for sale equally among its preferred buyers, as the company moves closer to implementing the wishes of founder Giorgio Armani, La Repubblica reported on Sunday.

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With 80,000 manufacturing jobs lost, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) argues that the US needs a tougher, more strategic approach to China. He discusses the impact of unfair trade practices on American ports and why lowering the cost of fertilizer and reopening the Strait of Hormuz are critical for the US economy. Watch more here and watch Lisa Mateo, Christina Ruffini and David Gura on Bloomberg This Weekend LIVE every Saturday and Sunday morning: (Source: Bloomberg)

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President Donald Trump is moving forward with plans to meet with Xi Jinping in Beijing despite Chinese officials' unease about holding the meeting before the US-Iran conflict is resolved. Former Ambassador to China and Harvard University Professor of Diplomacy and International Relations Nicholas Burns joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)

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The deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship doesn’t risk triggering the next pandemic, World Health Organization officials said, downplaying an incident that has raised concern about a new viral contagion. Former White House COVID Response Coordinator and Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Ashish Jha joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Elite runner Rachel Entrekin David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss her historic achievement as the first woman to win the 250-mile Cocodona ultramarathon outright. She finished the grueling Arizona course in a record 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 48 seconds, defeating the entire field of men and women. (Source: Bloomberg)

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The news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend’s biggest headlines, LIVE from New York. Joined by Daniel Dae Kim, Host and Executive Producer of 'K-Everything,' Nicholas Burns, Former Ambassador to China and Professor of Diplomacy and International Relations at Harvard University, Gary Gensler, Former Chair, Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Professor at MIT Sloan School of Management, Max Hollein, CEO and Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Ro Khanna, Democratic Representative of California, and Rachel Entrekin, Ultramarathon Runner. (Source: Bloomberg)

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A fresh batch of consumer price data in the coming week is likely to affirm Americans’ growing frustration with inflation.

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As the focus moves away from the Iran war, investors and strategists alike are looking for the next leg up in equities. Many are turning to Asia.

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Australia’s upcoming budget will take aim at soaring home prices and seek to make it easier for people to gain a foothold in the housing market, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said.

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Investors are looking for further signs of easing tensions between President Donald Trump and his counterpart Xi Jinping to help remove an overhang on Chinese markets, with geopolitical and trade issues in focus.

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Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down the 2026-27 Federal Budget on May 12. It's framed as one the country's most consequential Budgets against a backdrop of inflation-fuelling global energy shocks, climbing cost-of-living, slowing productivity and a national debt edging toward A$1 trillion. Chalmers speaks with Bloomberg's James Mayger in Canberra. (Source: Bloomberg)

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A liquefied natural gas tanker that recently switched flags to Russia appears to be loading fuel from a US-sanctioned project, marking Moscow’s latest move to expand its dark fleet designed to circumvent Western restrictions.

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will unveil a plan soon to shore up the country’s oil supply as uncertainties stemming from the conflict in Iran continue, Bernama reported.

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A cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is starting the process of evacuating passengers in Spain’s Canary Islands, almost a month after the contagious disease broke out.

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A drone strike briefly set a cargo vessel ablaze in the Persian Gulf, the latest shipping attack to test a fragile ceasefire as the US awaits Iran’s response to its proposal to end 10 weeks of war.

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Over the past year, Alphabet Inc. has gone from an artificial intelligence afterthought to the one firm in the market with dominant positions in nearly every aspect of the technology. Now it’s on the brink of overtaking AI chip giant Nvidia Corp. as the largest company in the world.

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A tanker carrying liquefied natural gas from Qatar appears to have transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking the country’s first export out of the region since the Iran war began. Bloomberg Asia Energy Lead Stephen Stapczynski joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. The Al Kharaitiyat, which loaded at the Ras Laffan export plant earlier this month, exited the strait and is in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg shows. The vessel lists Pakistan as its next destination, according to the data. The ship appears to have navigated the Tehran-approved northern route that hugs the Iranian coast through the strait, the data showed. (Source: Bloomberg)

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A cruiseship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is starting the process of evacuating passengers in Spain’s Canary Islands, almost a month after the contagious disease broke out. Distinguished professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Emory University School of Medicine Dr. Carlos Del Rio joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. The vessel, the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius, anchored near Tenerife on Sunday and people have started to disembark, beginning with Spanish citizens, Spain’s Health Ministry said. Passengers from the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium will follow and be flown to their countries, with both a Spanish and a Dutch plane ready. The Irish government is sending a plane to Spain on Sunday to repatriate two Irish citizens, who will then be sent to a medical facility for monitoring and isolation, a situation that could take several weeks, broadcaster RTE said. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Sean Strickland dethroned the previously unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev in a razor-close split decision at UFC 238 for the middleweight championship.

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Jose Ochoa's post-UFC 328 win proposal was an unusual one ... but ultimately successful.

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Joshua Van is just getting started, whereas Khamzat Chimaev's middleweight run might be ending.

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With Daniel Jones recovering from an Achilles injury and Richardson's future in limbo, this offseason is crucial.

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Why did Kerr decide to return? How will this impact the Warriors' offseason? Here's everything you need to know about Kerr's new deal with Golden State.

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WWE Backlash was defined by rising young stars and the intensifying feud between Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu.

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The San Francisco 49ers star and former Miss Universe announced that they are expecting their second child.

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Jackson Blake scored 5:28 into overtime, his second goal of the game, and the Hurricanes completed a four-game sweep of the Flyers with a 3-2 victory that gave coach Rod Brind'Amour's team an 8-0 postseason record.

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MLB players and coaches remembered late manager Bobby Cox, who died at 84.

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With Jalen Williams sidelined and the Lakers' defense focused on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, second-year guard Ajay Mitchell has broken out as a playoff star for OKC.

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Adversity has hit the Avalanche, who suffered their first loss of the postseason and pulled starting goaltender Scott Wedgewood after he allowed a third goal on 12 shots in 24:23 against Minnesota.

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James Harden hit three clutch shots in the final two minutes, Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, and the Cavaliers beat the Pistons 116-109 to cut Detroit's lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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Steve Kerr agreed to a two-year contract to return as Warriors coach, Dan Eveloff and Rick Smith of Priority Sports told ESPN.

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Real Madrid will be without the injured Kylian Mbappé in Sunday's Clásico that could seal a second straight Spanish league title for Barcelona.

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Alex Fitzpatrick hits a sparkling seven-under-par 64 to seize a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow.

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Manager Hansi Flick will take charge of Barcelona in Sunday's El Clasico against Real Madrid despite the death of his father.

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Daniel Dubois fights back from two knockdowns to stop Fabio Wardley in an epic all-British WBO world heavyweight title fight.

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England debutants Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Jodi Grewcock and Dani Gibson each pick up a wicket against New Zealand during the first ODI in Durham.

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Goals from Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush help Manchester City beat Brentford 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium to secure a vital win in the Premier League title race, as City move two points behind leaders Arsenal with three games remaining.

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Rayan scores the only goal in a game where both sides are shown a straight red card, as Bournemouth beat Fulham to stay sixth in the Premier League table.

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Brighton produce a comfortable 3-0 win over bottom of the table Wolves at the AMEX Stadium, to move up to seventh in the Premier League table.

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Britain's Adam Yates is out of the Giro d'Italia after suffering concussion in a heavy crash on Saturday.

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Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier has an open mind about his next move as he focuses on finishing his St James' Park stay on a high.

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Four-try veteran flanker Marlie Packer "doesn't go away" as she eyes a fitting England finale in Bordeaux's Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider.

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As the Premier League season nears its conclusion, who are favourites to secure a place in Europe next season, and how many English teams could qualify?

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More boos at Anfield highlight why Liverpool must change their style during a seismic summer for Arne Slot.

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Jeremy Doku said last month that he needed to add more goals to his game to be considered one of the best wingers in the world, so is he part of that conversation now?

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Wolves set to agree deal to sell Joao Gomes to Atletico Madrid, PSG close to new Luis Enrique contract, and Liverpool are keen on Emi Martinez.

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Sean Strickland upsets Khamzat Chimaev to win by split decision and claim the middleweight title at UFC 328 in Newark, New Jersey.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder move to the brink of another Western Conference Finals appearance with a dominant victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Stand-in captain Charlie Dean defends the decision for England's players to miss domestic matches in order to attend an army bootcamp.

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Manchester United have failed to win any of the four Premier League games Casemiro has failed to start this season, leaving Michael Carrick to ponder how to replace him when he leaves this summer.

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Enzo Fernandez cancels out Ryan Gravenberch's strike at a restless Anfield as Liverpool were held by a Chelsea side whose run of six consecutive Premier League defeats came to an end.

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A cargo ship caught fire Sunday after being hit by an unknown projectile off Qatar's coast, the British military said.

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Ohio voters headed to the polls last week for primary elections, and in competitive districts like the one where Toledo is primarily located, the message was clear: affordability is a top priority.

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Brian Fennessy, new head of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, says his agency is 'trying to bring on additional aircraft and bring them on early,' and dismisses criticism of prevention methods.

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The 61st edition of the international art event launched on Saturday in an atmosphere marked by geopolitical strife.

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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour party suffered major losses in local elections held across Britain last week. So far, Starmer has rejected calls for his resignation.

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Two months ago, a gunman drove through the preschool at Temple Israel, the largest synagogue in Michigan. Every child and teacher survived, but the community is still displaced and navigating the trauma of the attack.

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She and her siblings had to make tea for and share food with every visitor. That did not make her happy. Today she has a different perspective. So she finally asked her mom: What made you so kind?

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As I watched the new series, I only cared about Piggy — the thoughtful, smart kid stranded on an island with other boys. That made me think about what we look for in art.

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When the Food and Drug Administration approved Gleevec to treat a form of leukemia in 2001, it ushered in a new era in cancer care.

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In Cape Verde, a small island nation off West Africa, World Cup qualification is transforming dreams on and off the pitch.

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Daniel Dubois faced questions over his heart and mentality before facing Fabio Wardley, but silenced his critics by overcoming adversity to become WBO heavyweight champion.

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Big names and rising stars will be honoured on the biggest night in the British TV calendar.

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With the largest Cardiff Bay group, ap Iorwerth needs to win a vote of Senedd members to take over.

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The Scottish Labour leader defended his party's campaign after a poor result in Thursday's election.

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The first-past-the-post system favoured Reform in this English local elections

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In recent months, there have been a string of attacks at synagogues and other Jewish sites.

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Leading Tory brands Reform a "cult of personality" but Reform deputy leader says its electoral success has shaken up politics.

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Spanish passengers are the first to leave the MV Hondius, after an outbreak saw three people die and several infected.

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The specialist team parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha, a remote British overseas territory, to treat them.

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Poodle-cross Winston was found crammed in a filthy living room with the other dogs and rescued by the RSPCA.

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The actor has branded the singer an identity thief - but plenty of fans think they're the same person.

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With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup, Simon King looks ahead to the weather's potential to disrupt the tournament this summer.

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The National Education Union says it will hold a formal ballot this autumn without "urgent action".

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Barbara Lisowska, 65, is fired for gross misconduct after the incident in Warrington, Cheshire.

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Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila were detained by Israel after sailing in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.

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The 45-year-old man and 52-year-old woman were arrested on Sunday and taken into police custody.

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Downing Street is trying to ignore the challenge from a former minister, but it has raised eyebrows around Westminster.

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The new season of Tucci in Italy sees the actor travel the country finding out why there's a lot more to food than you might think.

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With food prices rising rapidly, do loyalty schemes still have any connection to loyalty?

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Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.

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This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWilson promises Coalition will be ‘very clear’ on migrationWilson is asked about comments made by the opposition leader, Angus Taylor, after the byelection that hinted at a rightward shift toward “ending mass migration” and stopping net zero policies.I can assure you in the coming weeks we’re going to make it very clear what we’re for. Australians need to know that we’re in favour of families, community, small business and self-starters. My focus on migration is how we make sure we get new Australians integrated successfully. One of the reasons Australians have become very nervous about migration is they feel that people are coming to Australia and getting the benefits without making the contribution. And I want the best, boldest, most confident new Australians we can have. There would be some nervous Labor MPs because what people want to see is change.One of the most consistent messages is that people want someone who is going to fight for them and their future. Continue reading...

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NSW police called to incident in Maroubra amid reports of offensive comments made at under-12s gameGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA woman has been charged with using offensive language after alleged antisemitic comments were made at a children’s netball match involving a Jewish-led team in Sydney.New South Wales police said it was called to netball courts at Heffron Park in Maroubra just after 10am on Saturday, after reports a woman had made offensive comments towards a group of people at an under-12s game between the Maccabi and Saints netball clubs. Continue reading...

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Woman recovered after volcanic eruption on remote island, while operation to find two missing Singaporeans goes onRescuers have recovered the body of an Indonesian woman who was caught in a volcanic eruption on Mount Dukono on Indonesia’s remote island of Halmahera, officials have said.Search operations continued on Saturday for the bodies of two Singaporeans. The dead hikers were among 20 who set out to scale the 1,355-metre (4,445ft) volcano in defiance of safety restrictions and became stranded when Dukono erupted early on Friday, spewing a thick ash column about 6 miles (10km) into the air. Continue reading...

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US leader enters talks with superpower rival from vulnerable position, but will be hoping for economic wins amid turbulent backdropIf all goes to plan over the next few days – and that is a big if – Donald Trump will arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit with Xi Jinping, China’s leader.The trip will mark the first time a US president has visited China in nearly a decade. The last visit was also made by Trump, during his first term, in 2017. Continue reading...

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‘In just a few weeks homelessness has killed a baby, a young mother and a student,’ head of advocacy group says, calling for more investment in upcoming budgetFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFourteen rough sleepers are dying in public parks or countryside areas each year on average in Australia, an analysis of hidden death reports reveals.The deaths of a young international student sleeping rough in Hyde Park, a young homeless mother who died of sepsis in Western Australia, and a newborn baby at a makeshift homeless camp near Wagga beach have prompted an outpouring of grief and shock in recent weeks. Continue reading...

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Exclusive: Queensland MP says ‘I think everybody should be thinking about their political future’ after devastating result for CoalitionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNationals MP Colin Boyce is considering shifting to One Nation after the Farrer byelection saw the Coalition’s vote tank to about 20% of the primary vote.Speaking to the Guardian in Albury after One Nation recorded its historic victory in the House of Representatives, the MP for the central Queensland seat of Flynn said the result was a “wake-up call”. Continue reading...

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Historic Farrer byelection win ignites internal rumblings about Coalition leadership Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA triumphant Pauline Hanson has declared One Nation is “here for the long haul” after a historic Farrer byelection win that has ignited internal rumblings about Angus Taylor’s leadership just three months into his tenure.The rightwing populist party won its first federal lower house seat on Saturday night, after David Farley defeated the independent, Michelle Milthorpe. Continue reading...

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Africa is leading a change in news consumption habits – and transforming the lives of current affairs enthusiastsLast year Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa posted a TikTok video about South African peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She explained an argument that had erupted between the South African and Rwandan presidents, then listed roles different South African groups would play in a war with Rwanda: the Sotho strategists, the Xhosa negotiators, the Afrikaner muscle. The video went viral and she racked up 100,000 followers in three days.This breakout video enabled Jaxa to pivot from being a marketing and restaurant entrepreneur to a “professional yapper and current affairs enthusiast”, part of a group of content creators explaining the news to young South Africans who, like many of their global peers, are eschewing traditional news in favour of social media. Continue reading...

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Mohamed Bulbul arrested in Mogadishu after covering case of woman allegedly being tortured in prisonA journalist who covered the case of a woman who said she was being tortured in prison was detained and beaten with pistols by Somali authorities, along with two others, for his reporting for the Guardian.Mohamed Bulbul was arrested with the journalists Abdihafid Nor Barre and Abdishakur Mohamed Mohamud on Friday evening while in a restaurant in the centre of the Somali capital, Mogadishu. They said they were assaulted by members of Somalia’s US-trained counter-terrorism police unit and taken to be questioned by police. All three were released in the early hours of Saturday morning. Continue reading...

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Vitória Régia imagines rightwing Bolsonaro plot succeeded with US help – and highlights threats facing Indigenous peoplesThe year is 2025 and far-right coup plotters have annihilated Brazil’s democracy, assassinating the president, closing the national congress and surrendering the Amazon rainforest and its untold riches to the United States.“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Amazon of America,” a thick-accented North American soldier tells a group of journalists being taken on a propaganda tour of an oil refinery in the newly annexed jungle realm. Nearby, a replica of the Statue of Liberty has been carved out of the wilderness to celebrate Washington’s tutelage over more than half of Brazil. Continue reading...

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Thirty years after first person-to-person transmission was documented in Patagonia, scientists say global heating could increase world’s exposureAn outbreak in rural communities 30 years ago in the Patagonia area of Argentina led scientists, for the first time, to document person-to-person transmission of hantavirus, which until then had been known only to spread through contact with rodents.Nearly a decade ago another outbreak, also in Patagonia, provided detailed evidence of inter-human transmission when an infected 68-year-old rural worker attended a birthday party in a small village. The infection spread and resulted in 11 deaths. Continue reading...

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Parker, a well-funded startup offering corporate credit cards and banking services, has filed for bankruptcy and is widely reported to have shut down.

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The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.

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In an AI and digital world, analog instant film and retro-style cameras continue to remain popular, fueled by a mix of both nostalgia and novelty.

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Nvidia continues to be a big investor in the AI ecosystem.

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Wispr Flow says growth accelerated in India after its Hinglish rollout, even as voice AI products continue to face challenges.

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General Motors has reached a privacy-related settlement with a group of law enforcement agencies led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta.