A daily digest generated each morning by a Raspberry Pi running a cron job — fetching headlines from RSS feeds across BBC, Guardian, FT, Bloomberg and others, then summarising with Gemini.
World
- Armed groups have launched coordinated attacks across Mali, with witnesses reporting explosions and gunfire in the center and north of the country. This has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years. BBC World
- Seven people have died in a major Russian attack on Ukraine, with the city of Dnipro being the hardest hit. Officials reported four deaths in a strike on a residential building. BBC World
- Democracy is increasingly threatened by the climate crisis, as new research indicates natural hazards linked to climate change disrupted 23 elections in 18 countries in 2024. The Guardian
Australia
- US President Trump has cancelled a peace trip to Pakistan, stating that US envoys have wasted too much time travelling, amidst ongoing suggestions of unrest within the Iranian leadership. ABC News
- Australia is facing changes to bitumen standards due to supply disruptions caused by the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially leading to roads built for US and European climates. ABC News
- An exclusive report reveals that the cost of seeing a dermatologist in Australia has risen, making it difficult for many to access care despite soaring skin cancer rates, with the cost of a first appointment increasing by $20 in one year. The Guardian AU
Economics
- US President Trump cancelled a trip by US negotiators for Iran peace talks, stating he was no longer sending Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan. FT
- European leaders are convening in Cyprus amidst the Iran War, with the Cypriot foreign minister emphasizing the need for European countries to strategically step up in the Middle East, strike deals with partners, and work to end the conflict. Bloomberg
- The Strait of Hormuz oil shock has not yet led to a crash in demand, as wealthier nations are utilizing their reserves and paying higher prices for supply, though traders are warning that a significant adjustment is imminent. Bloomberg
Tech
Updated 25 Apr 2026