https://thenightly.com.au/business/us-tech-stock-index-nasdaq-lags-on-angst-over-ai-spending-ahead-of-earnings--c-22631904 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22631904/b5cc78adcd098572cfd0ed7cfc015baea744e69c.jpg Wall St investors are weighing concerns over AI, the Mideast and tariffs, sending markets lower. (AP PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-07-26T23:42:12.000Z US-tech stock index Nasdaq lags on angst over AI spending ahead of earnings business https://thenightly.com.au/world/gatwick-airport-water-outage-closes-toilets-restaurants-bars-for-hours-at-uks-second-largest-airport-c-22632088 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22632088/61b1971569247b382651791b4d67f28e058ffd97.jpg Gatwick Airport: Water outage closes toilets, restaurants, bars for hours at UK’s second-largest airport London’s Gatwick airport was hit by a major water outage for hours, prompting the closure of toilets. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402188072112 world, uk world 149 2026-07-26T23:29:14.000Z The Nightly en 2026-07-26T23:29:14.000Z Gatwick Airport: Water outage closes toilets, restaurants, bars for hours at UK’s second-largest airport world, uk https://thenightly.com.au/world/spain-france-wildfires-prompt-evacuation-of-more-than-330000-people-c-22631999 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22631999/4f7d57f9050319f5b79bb76ea3107da62033433d.jpg Spain, France wildfires prompt evacuation of more than 330,000 people Wildfires have torn through France, Italy and Spain, forcing thousands of people, including Australian tourists, to evacuate. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6401985363112 world, europe world 78 2026-07-26T23:20:31.000Z The Nightly en 2026-07-26T23:20:31.000Z Spain, France wildfires prompt evacuation of more than 330,000 people world, europe https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/donald-trump-floods-truth-social-with-ai-images-targeting-iran-and-promoting-trump-2028-c-22632039 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22632039/e8d82f41110df533be8466c553ed62a4c273c803.jpg Donald Trump takes to Truth Social with several AI images. The Nightly en 2026-07-26T23:10:23.000Z Donald Trump floods Truth Social with AI images targeting Iran and promoting Trump 2028 us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/meghan-duchess-of-sussex-appears-on-masterchef-australia-as-guest-judge-prince-harry-calls-in-c-22631952 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22631952/97343a1b1cffffd9b726e1c62d2b861a722e0c2e.jpg Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, appears on Masterchef Australia as guest judge, Prince Harry calls in MasterChef Australia welcomed Meghan Markle to its set for a guest appearance. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6401967871112 royals, australia, culture world/royals 102 2026-07-26T22:05:16.000Z The Nightly en 2026-07-26T22:05:16.000Z Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, appears on Masterchef Australia as guest judge, Prince Harry calls in royals, australia, culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/news-and-politics-live-updates-albanese-under-fresh-pressure-as-canavan-demands-labor-return-donation-c-22631991 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22631991/d124767d1d41cad6f9352cfba80d3e26378e2406.jpg Luxury fundraiser sparks fresh backlash. The Nightly en 2026-07-26T21:53:53.000Z News and politics live updates: Albanese under fresh pressure as Canavan demands Labor return donation politics, business, middle-east, us-politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/anthony-albanese-defends-point-piper-fundraiser-as-matt-canavan-calls-on-labor-to-return-donation-c-22631899 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22631899/91de113442e93f1c18b521e7701b7b99c2bdd98e.jpg Anthony Albanese defends Point Piper fundraiser as Matt Canavan calls on Labor to return donation Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces scrutiny after attending a fundraising dinner hosted by Felix Lee, son of a Chinese-born billionaire facing tax office deception allegations, at a Point Piper mansion. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402187932112 politics politics 62 2026-07-26T21:28:09.000Z The Nightly en 2026-07-26T21:28:09.000Z Anthony Albanese defends Point Piper fundraiser as Matt Canavan calls on Labor to return donation politics https://thenightly.com.au/business/shein-registers-quarterly-loss-of-us99-million-ahead-of-hong-kong-ipo-blames-de-minimis-duty-free-policy-c-22631629 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22631629/0a95bc99f6b63ebe816595c5f19a1a0f2f75558c.jpg Shein registers quarterly loss of $US99 million ahead of Hong Kong IPO, blames ‘de minimis’ duty-free policy Shein is seeking new funds amid higher costs, slower growth and regulatory scrutiny ?in key markets. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402186548112 business business 79 2026-07-26T21:15:09.000Z The Nightly en 2026-07-26T21:15:09.000Z Shein registers quarterly loss of $US99 million ahead of Hong Kong IPO, blames ‘de minimis’ duty-free policy business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/labor-conference-subdued-with-little-debate-because-of-rudd-gillard-government-collapse-labor-historian-says-c-22631747 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22631747/8bfb40369f0e49add9869d556fc0047d2ffba64e.jpg Labor Conference subdued with little debate because of Rudd-Gillard government collapse, Labor historian says Anthony Albanese learned how damaging disunity can be during Kevin Rudd’s era, a historian says. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402187932112 politics politics 62 2026-07-26T21:05:24.000Z The Nightly en 2026-07-26T21:05:24.000Z Labor Conference subdued with little debate because of Rudd-Gillard government collapse, Labor historian says politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/us-iran-war-updates-strikes-paused-to-allow-room-for-diplomacy-us-ambassador-to-un-mike-waltz-says-c-22631712 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22631712/83ec0f7f602b9f7983c33bbbb6f00f6904802bf4.jpg US-Iran war updates: Strikes paused to allow room for diplomacy, US ambassador to UN Mike Waltz says A US official says President Donald Trump “has always been clear that his preference is diplomacy”. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6401997075112 us-politics, middle-east politics/us-politics 112 2026-07-26T20:50:24.000Z The Nightly en 2026-07-26T20:50:24.000Z US-Iran war updates: Strikes paused to allow room for diplomacy, US ambassador to UN Mike Waltz says us-politics, middle-east https://thenightly.com.au/sport/formula-one/lando-norris-wins-hungarian-grand-prix-after-oscar-piastris-furious-clash-with-carlos-sainz-derails-race-c-22631563 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22631563/902726af5fd68a6dc37001f571957512042d1c7d.jpg Lando Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix after Oscar Piastri’s furious clash with Carlos Sainz derails race The youngster was immediately grimacing in pain after the scary fall. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402172085112 formula-one, sport sport/formula-one 40 2026-07-26T20:39:11.000Z The Nightly en 2026-07-26T20:39:11.000Z Lando Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix after Oscar Piastri’s furious clash with Carlos Sainz derails race formula-one, sport https://thenightly.com.au/politics/pauline-hanson-to-learn-verdict-on-mehreen-faruqi-tweet-which-was-previously-ruled-as-racial-vilification-c-22631676 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22631676/42d9dafc8a6bdaf5a311f4343b8a55431e76061c.jpg Pauline Hanson to learn verdict on Mehreen Faruqi tweet, which was previously ruled as racial vilification Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi is defending her Federal Court victory over Senator Pauline Hanson. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6401957211112 politics politics 393 2026-07-26T20:38:19.000Z The Nightly en 2026-07-26T20:38:19.000Z Pauline Hanson to learn verdict on Mehreen Faruqi tweet, which was previously ruled as racial vilification politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/berlin-pride-ramming-attack-islamist-suspect-found-shot-by-police-after-killing-one-injuring-manu-c-22631599 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22631599/af7f320021b8d8ff99bcbc005f6253fbe83b70d6.jpg Berlin Pride ramming attack: Islamist suspect found, shot by police after killing one, injuring manu A car crashed into a pride parade in Tiergarten Park near Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, resulting in one death and several injuries. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402131092112 world, europe world 22 2026-07-26T20:23:10.000Z The Nightly en 2026-07-26T20:23:10.000Z Berlin Pride ramming attack: Islamist suspect found, shot by police after killing one, injuring manu world, europe https://thenightly.com.au/sport/commonwealth-games/ruthless-diamonds-cut-down-roses-in-games-statement-c-22631098 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22631098/f56a4248f8f4e4b3f71166e342679c644d6fe352.jpg Sophie Garbin has helped Australia record a comfortable win over England at the Commonwealth Games. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-07-26T11:35:49.000Z Ruthless Diamonds cut down Roses in Games statement commonwealth-games https://thenightly.com.au/world/easyjet-man-claims-passengers-were-given-no-food-or-water-told-to-sleep-outside-amid-24hr-airport-debacle-c-22630171 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22630171/c64967c603169e4930e0243d8789e5015e9c6ac2.jpg An EasyJet passenger has accused the airline of ‘abandoning travellers’ after hundreds were allegedly left stranded for more than a day at an airport in Montenegro. The Nightly en 2026-07-26T05:01:18.000Z EasyJet: Man claims passengers were given ‘no food or water’, told to sleep outside amid 24hr airport debacle world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/one-nations-rise-in-new-heartland-a-warning-to-majors-c-22629163 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22629163/93c0826eba4484e70413cacd3afb93418c53e47d.jpg David Farley's win for Pauline Hanson's One Nation in Farrer has caused shockwaves in politics. The Nightly en 2026-07-26T04:28:06.000Z One Nation's rise in new heartland a warning to majors politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/search-and-rescue-mission-underway-for-23-people-missing-from-sunk-vietnamese-ship-in-south-china-sea-c-22630257 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22630257/a86682711690d0b21a34e917c79a7c6023e25f33.jpg Six Chinese vessels, a rescue helicopter and a Vietnamese boat are searching for survivors. The Nightly en 2026-07-26T04:23:34.000Z Search and rescue mission underway for 23 people missing from sunk Vietnamese ship in South China Sea world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/motorists-warned-not-to-expect-extended-fuel-excise-cut-as-anthony-albanese-indicates-not-in-our-planning-c-22630103 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22630103/e832c4cefd01269a8031f1852886cd1f9010bc34.jpg The federal government's tapered 16-cents-per-litre fuel excise reduction will end on August 2. The Nightly en 2026-07-26T03:34:52.000Z Motorists warned not to expect extended fuel excise cut as Anthony Albanese indicates ‘not in our planning’ politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/anthony-albanese-awkwardly-skirts-around-questions-on-fundraising-event-hosted-by-ato-targets-son-felix-lee-c-22629876 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22629876/d124767d1d41cad6f9352cfba80d3e26378e2406.jpg The PM has awkwardly skirted around questions about his attendance at a private Labor fundraising dinner hosted at wealthy businessman’s mansion, refusing to directly address the event. The Nightly en 2026-07-26T02:55:18.000Z Anthony Albanese awkwardly skirts around questions on fundraising event hosted by ATO target’s son Felix Lee politics https://thenightly.com.au/business/rba-expected-to-hold-interest-rates-despite-renewed-fighting-in-the-middle-east-sending-oil-prices-up-again-c-22629836 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22629836/d49a971a4cb57a2742cd85a6014e06e8918734e9.jpg Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock's speech will be dissected for clues on potential rate hikes. The Nightly en 2026-07-26T02:14:15.000Z RBA expected to hold interest rates despite renewed fighting in the Middle East sending oil prices up again business https://thenightly.com.au/world/mum-reveales-bizarre-theory-behind-pet-dogs-attack-on-baby-girl-that-left-her-with-chunk-of-cheek-missing--c-22629723 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22629723/1240d7383654191349f841b8e786c9554415d92b.jpg Heather and Nicholas Hariss' daughter, Savannah, was mauled by their pet dog, Remington. The Nightly en 2026-07-26T01:44:21.000Z Mum reveales bizarre theory behind pet dog’s attack on baby girl that left her with chunk of cheek missing world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/ausalert-national-test-when-every-australian-will-receive-the-new-emergency-warning-on-july-27-c-22610486 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22610486/cb4e431484765940388b8f1b05c1705d87714e72.jpg AusAlert national test: When every Australian will receive the new emergency warning on July 27 Three Middle Eastern countries—Jordan, Oman and Saudi Arabia—have been upgraded to level three travel warnings by the Australian government, urging citizens to reconsider their need to travel amid escalating security concerns. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6401771928112 australia australia 160 2026-07-26T01:40:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-07-26T01:40:00.000Z AusAlert national test: When every Australian will receive the new emergency warning on July 27 australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/anthony-albanese-vows-to-fight-donald-trumps-unjustified-new-125-tariffs-at-every-level-c-22629561 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22629561/c35c50fbffdf0d7f3ba2f7fa442f14546461c448.jpg Anthony Albanese has vowed to raise Australia’s objections to Donald Trump’s new 12.5 per cent tariffs ‘at every level’, declaring the measure as ;unjustified’. The Nightly en 2026-07-26T00:33:18.000Z Anthony Albanese vows to fight Donald Trump’s ‘unjustified’ new 12.5 tariffs ‘at every level’ politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/berlin-urgent-manhunt-after-reports-driver-ploughed-into-pride-parade-crowd-in-germanys-capital-c-22629405 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22629405/ebe520c9170a351f2b9d52686937f7e7118495b2.jpg One person has been killed and dozens more injured after a car was driven into a crowd of people gathered at a pride parade in Berlin on Saturday night, authorities say. The Nightly en 2026-07-25T22:57:10.000Z Berlin: Suspect identified after car crashes into pride parade crowd in Germany, killing one, injuring others world https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/middle-east-latest-strikes-between-us-iran-ease-but-tensions-flare-in-red-sea-as-saudi-houthis-fight-c-22629238 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22629238/7d8a7ce1e24034908f4ae7a743b40cab36941b06.jpg The conflict in the Middle East has shown signs of widening as Saudi Arabia and the Houthis exchanged fresh fire while the US paused its attacks on Iran after thirteen consecutive nights of strikes. The Nightly en 2026-07-25T22:28:23.000Z Middle East latest: Strikes between US, Iran ease but Saudi & Houthis tensions flare with attack on oil sites middle-east, world, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/prime-minister-anthony-albanese-to-skip-secret-harbour-amid-by-election-battle-with-one-nation-c-22629221 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22629221/4d4727de056ca69222e773d6a16d26f36696f717.jpg Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to skip Secret Harbour amid by-election battle with One Nation Roger Cook's Western Australian Cabinet has been restructured following the resignation of veteran MP Paul Papalia. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6401021289112 politics politics 29 2026-07-25T21:44:47.000Z The Nightly en 2026-07-25T21:44:47.000Z Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to skip Secret Harbour amid by-election battle with One Nation politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/france-and-spain-wildfires-more-than-250000-people-evacuated-as-fires-rage-on-approach-bordeaux-c-22629094 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22629094/5be64c4063538de802e7f48459aee50a88227338.jpg More than 250,000 people have been forced to flee wildfires in southwestern France and parts of Spain. The Nightly en 2026-07-25T21:35:52.000Z France and Spain wildfires: More than 250,000 people evacuated as fires rage on, approach Bordeaux world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/anthony-albanese-tries-to-laugh-off-escalator-slip-at-robotic-50th-conference-c-22628411 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22628411/7bafecd3bab2b1ab87b6453cfa9ee3ea881fb17d.jpg Anthony Albanese tries to laugh off escalator slip at ‘robotic’ 50th national ALP Conference Anthony Albanese has had an unfortunate stumble on an escalator. The prime minister had just arrived at the ALP National Conference in Adelaide when the escalator suddenly stopped, forcing him to walk to the bottom. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6401882678112 australia politics/australia 49 2026-07-25T11:35:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-07-25T11:35:00.000Z Anthony Albanese tries to laugh off escalator slip at ‘robotic’ 50th national ALP Conference australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/sam-mac-star-sunrise-weather-presenter-welcomes-baby-boy-with-fiance-rebecca-james-c-22628097 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22628097/a6c03d3a81605008949c1b8b0a100ef904f8b802.jpg Sam Mac: Star Sunrise weather presenter welcomes baby boy with fiancée Rebecca James Television presenter Sam Mac and his wife Bec announce the birth of their third child, a baby boy named Miles Samuel McMillan, live on Sunrise. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6401961437112 culture, australia, tv culture 213 2026-07-25T07:08:53.000Z The Nightly en 2026-07-25T07:08:53.000Z Sam Mac: Star Sunrise weather presenter welcomes baby boy with fiancée Rebecca James culture, australia, tv https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/us-ian-latest-houthi-targets-struck-by-saudi-arabia-after-ship-attack-in-red-sea-trump-flags-serious-talks-c-22626546 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22626546/9bc5498b060b15567e2bf0c8a56bbe9559483ba9.jpg Donald Trump has declared the US has struck Iran ‘very hard’, insisting the conflict is going ‘extremely well’. The Nightly en 2026-07-25T04:50:00.000Z US-Iran latest: Trump says US hit Iran ‘very hard’ as Houthi targets struck by Saudi after Red Sea attack middle-east, politics, us-politics, world, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-president-donald-trump-mixes-jokes-with-barbs-at-us-press-freedom-dinner-c-22626117 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22626117/9f9d078ddaf4ffd51b0e3ddafbfc72bf9d2e5e27.jpg Donald Trump has joked with the press, and slammed them, at the White House Correspondents' dinner.. The Nightly en 2026-07-25T04:37:59.000Z US President Donald Trump mixes jokes with barbs at US press freedom dinner politics, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/labor-national-conference-richard-marles-says-china-is-australias-largest-security-anxiety-c-22627839 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22627839/7623b67f737a0c0747e29e7f24af58a197b40c42.jpg Richard Marles has characterised China as Australia’s ‘largest security anxiety’ while arguing the government must continue engaging with Beijing despite ongoing strategic tensions.  The Nightly en 2026-07-25T04:20:19.000Z Labor National Conference: Richard Marles says China is Australia’s ‘largest security anxiety’ politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/labor-national-conference-amanda-rishworth-says-party-will-introduce-lockout-laws-for-striking-workers-c-22627775 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22627775/d251e34b2fc1873473c42041b312aab1edbbaf56.jpg Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth says Labor will introduce lockout laws ‘as soon as practical’. The Nightly en 2026-07-25T03:58:26.000Z Labor National Conference: Amanda Rishworth says party will introduce lockout laws for striking workers politics https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/food/food-recall-yumbah-australian-greenlip-abalone-1kg-and-viet-meatballs-chinese-sausage-pulled-form-shelves-c-22627732 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22627732/792ccb26ac8c50e4130fb398590fb3851b4df280.png Australia’s food safety watchdog has issued a warning to consumers after a seafood product was found to be contaminated with brevetoxin. The Nightly en 2026-07-25T03:42:09.000Z Food recall: Yumbah Australian Greenlip Abalone 1kg and Viet Meatballs Chinese Sausage pulled form shelves food, australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/spacexs-starship-rocket-lifts-off-from-texas-for-13th-test-flight-c-22627050 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22627050/4568c1032e8984373d03f069d4cb40b2f24fad63.jpg SpaceX's Starship rocket has lifted off for a test flight from Starbase, Texas. The Nightly en 2026-07-25T02:56:35.000Z SpaceX's Starship rocket lifts off from Texas for 13th test flight world, technology https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/michelle-grattan-the-australian-labor-party-is-just-agreeing-to-agree-c-22623310 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22623310/32f6739a4d164d88d9a84d19ddcaeb777d454bff.jpg Murray Watt and Anthony Albanese at the ALP national conference. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-07-25T02:29:30.000Z MICHELLE GRATTAN: The Australian Labor Party is just agreeing to agree opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/carnival-cruise-passenger-left-with-catastrophic-genital-injuries-a71k-medical-bill-after-rope-excursion-c-22627202 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22627202/e686270cadfca2dbb399d7a6ee56370fe3f1507c.jpg Kirsten Lindsey was flown by a private medical jet back home to receive more treatment for the 'catastrophic' injury'. The Nightly en 2026-07-25T01:58:22.000Z Carnival cruise passenger suffers genital injury, $A71k medical bill after non-affiliated rope excursion world