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Who are digital nomads, and why are more countries welcoming them ? 
© 2026 BBCWorld Fri, 05 Dec 2:55am 

This boat is older than the Titanic. Its skipper thinks it can win Sydney to Hobart
The Maritimo Katwinchar was built in 1904 and entered its first Sydney to Hobart in 1951. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Fri, 05 Dec 2:55am 

Weidler, NRL invite Oprah to Vegas party
9News' Danny Weidler and the NRL invite American talk show queen Oprah Winfrey to the 2026 Las Vegas round. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Fri, 05 Dec 2:55am 

Controversial Hobart stadium gets final approval, paving the way for Tasmania’s first AFL team
After years of public debate, controversial plans for Macquarie Point stadium in Hobart have passed Tasmania’s upper house. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Fri, 05 Dec 2:55am 

Root’s ton of courage, late Archer burst carry England to safety on day one
It has been a long time coming, but Joe Root’s first Ashes century on Australian soil rescued England from another perilous position in the second Test, helping the tourists to 9-325 at stumps. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Fri, 05 Dec 2:55am 

AI reshapes skills in tech, finance & healthcare by 2026
By 2026, AI will transform skills across tech, finance, and healthcare, requiring new expertise in data quality, trust, and ethical governance, says OpenText. 
© 2026 ITBrief Fri, 05 Dec 2:35am 

-Palantir teams with Nvidia, CenterPoint Energy for software to speed up AI data center construction
-Alphabet’s AI Chips Are a Potential $900 Billion ‘Secret Sauce’
-Former Intel CEO: Google is 'roaring back' with Gemini 3
-Eurovision crisis: Will there be a vote on Israel’s participation in the 2026 song contest?
-Demand for new labour remains weak in Germany in Q3
-Amazon opens new Germany headquarters in Munich

Corsair MP700 Micro SSD review: PCIe 5.0 meets the 2242 form-factor to good effect
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Fits in smaller 2242 M.2 slots Far faster than PCIe 4.0 2230/2242 SSDs 5-year warranty and 600TBW rating Cons Slower than 2280 PCIe 5.0 SSDs A touch pricey Our Verdict If you have one of the still rather rare 2242 PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, the MP700 Micro provides very good performance, albeit at... 
© 2026 PC World Fri, 05 Dec 12:45am 

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-Coin toss curse puts India in a million-to-one heads or tailspin
-Sudthisak Rinthalak identified as deceased hostage returned to Israel, PMO confirms
-Who was slain Gaza hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak?
-Body handed over by Hamas identified as Thai hostage

Kmart cancels recalls for three coloured sand products caught up in scare
Tests confirmed no asbestos in the three items, but recalls remain in place for other Kmart sand products. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Thu, 04 Dec 10:35pm 


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Tigers sack their coach months after re-signing him
Richmond have sacked their AFLW coach and head of football after a review led by ex-Carlton footy boss Brad Lloyd. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Fri, 05 Dec 2:55am 

McIlroy struggles in first round of Australian Open
Golf superstar Rory McIlroy produces an underwhelming first round of the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Fri, 05 Dec 2:55am 

Root takes full advantage of Australia’s Lyon-shaped hole
By leaving Nathan Lyon out of the side, Australia may have just outsmarted themselves. 
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Acer Nitro V drops to $579: RTX 5050, 16GB RAM, 1080p/165Hz
I know Black Friday and Cyber Monday have ended, but this Walmart deal makes it feel like they haven’t. How else could you explain an Intel laptop with RTX 5050 and 16GB of RAM for just $579? Yeah, I’m not kidding. You can get that in the Acer Nitro V,... 
© 2026 PC World Fri, 05 Dec 2:45am 

-Entrée Capital Introduces $300M Fund With Focus on AI Agents, DePIN

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-Emerging markets drive the next stage of global sportswear growth
-UK sanctions Russia’s GRU spy agency over 2018 nerve agent attack

Get your PC 2026-ready with these 9 key upgrades
Is your PC slow, programs start sluggishly, and current games stutter? This does not automatically mean that you need a new computer. Targeted upgrades are often enough to significantly improve performance. In this guide, you’ll find out which components are really worthwhile – from SSD and RAM, to graphics cards... 
© 2026 PC World Fri, 05 Dec 12:45am 

Euphoria creator teases new storylines for the show's third season
Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi among stars back in the HBO drama after four years. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Fri, 05 Dec 12:35am 

China massing military ships across region in show of maritime force, sources say
China is deploying a large number of naval and coast guard vessels across East Asian waters, at one point more than 100. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Thu, 04 Dec 11:15pm 

-AI-generated footage falsely linked to Ethiopian volcanic eruption
-Video of Indian soldier tricked into fighting for Russia is AI-generated
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