CNET News Digest
Daily News • Wednesday, 28 January 2026
‘Killed the ability to call 000’: iPhone update backfires on Telstra users
A software update intended to fix a Triple Zero issue has left users of some older iPhones unable to receive or make calls on the country’s largest network.
Australia news LIVE: Minister warns Morrison and Bragg’s Islam remarks risk inflaming division; Ley’s rivals to meet today in Melbourne
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.
US Border Patrol agents placed on leave after deadly Minnesota shooting
The development comes as the White House escalates warnings to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over his refusal to co-operate with federal immigration enforcement.
Police officer allegedly bitten at Adelaide KFC
A police officer was allegedly punched in the face and bitten on the ear while confronting a person at an Adelaide KFC.
Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance
A protester has sprayed Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with an unknown substance at an event in Minneapolis.
ASX set to dip, Wall Street steady as Fed holds; Tesla, Meta, Microsoft results
A few ripples washed through Wall Street after the Federal Reserve decided to hold its main interest rate steady, just like investors expected, while some giants released results after the closing bell.
Lord of the Flies official trailer
Watch the official trailer for Lord of the Flies, premiering February 8 only on Stan.
LIV Golf hit hard as another major winner jumps ship
Weeks after Brooks Koepka announced his days on the rebel golf league were over, another American star has said goodbye.
Man charged over hospital assaults
A man has been arrested in Adelaide after allegedly stabbing another man before following an ambulance to hospital.
Djokovic hits back at ‘disrespectful’ question
Novak Djokovic took aim at a reporter over a “disrespectful” question after he made it through to the Australian Open semi-finals.
Wall Street high-flyer gives $171 million to vet that treated his dog
Former Citigroup chief Sandy Weill and his wife Joan have awarded one of the largest gifts ever in animal medicine.
My 600-lb Life star Charity Pierce amazing weight loss transformation
Charity Pierce’s amazing weight loss transformation on TLC’s My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?
First Lady Melania Trump’s box office flop
First Lady Melania Trump’s $57 million documentary looks on track to bomb at the box office.
‘Strongly committed’: Federal Reserve keeps rates on hold despite Trump pressure
Two officials with strong ties to Trump voted to cut rates, but the central bank stayed on hold.
Seven players ejected in NBL brawl
Seven players were sent after a wild clash erupted in the fourth quarter between the Brisbane Bullets and Adelaide 36ers.
Why photos of Prince Harry and Meghan at Kris Jenner’s party were deleted
Khloé and Kim Kardashian lift the lid on why photos of Prince Harry and Meghan were deleted after Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday party.
National weather forecast for Thursday January 28
National weather forecast for Thursday January 28.
Trump threatens major attack on Iran
Donald Trump has sent a huge naval force to Iran, warning the country must make a nuclear deal.
Search for armed thieves who broke into Gold Coast home
Security camera footage shows thieves, including one armed with a pistol, attempting to break into a Gold Coast home.
Gold Coast apartment complex fire
Up to 100 residents have been evacuated after an overnight apartment fire on the Gold Coast.