https://thenightly.com.au/world/spacex-rocket-crashes-into-the-moon-as-scientists-confirm-impact-near-einstein-crater-c-22682847 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22682847/f002a3515ddcf507f96606c8fe4f2b6be65b9993.jpg The European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope detected sodium and lithium from the moon. The Nightly en 2026-08-05T21:29:51.000Z SpaceX rocket crashes into the Moon as scientists confirm impact near Einstein Crater world https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/us-iran-war-latest-donald-trump-says-strait-of-hormuz-could-open-very-soon-as-tehran-and-oman-near-deal-c-22682933 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22682933/ecd37b6292876788cc7b44f7ba9e9c4a149a1dcb.jpg Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz could reopen ‘very soon’ after an ‘all-day negotiation’ with Iran, as Tehran and Oman finalise a draft agreement to establish new shipping lanes through the waterway.  The Nightly en 2026-08-05T21:12:27.000Z US-Iran war latest: Donald Trump says Strait of Hormuz could open ‘very soon’ as Tehran and Oman near deal middle-east, us-politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/volodymyr-zelensky-urges-natos-mark-rutte-to-secure-more-patriot-missiles-for-ukraine-c-22682877 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22682877/e46d9c70c97b1608d5bf21002979492102249954.jpg Volodymyr Zelensky urges NATO’s Mark Rutte to secure more Patriot missiles for Ukraine A Melbourne gym is set ablaze by arsonists, prompting a police investigation and firefighter response. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402867437112 us-politics, middle-east politics/us-politics 68 2026-08-05T21:08:40.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-05T21:08:40.000Z Volodymyr Zelensky urges NATO’s Mark Rutte to secure more Patriot missiles for Ukraine us-politics, middle-east https://thenightly.com.au/australia/tascott-gosford-man-charged-after-allegedly-threatening-female-mp-in-social-media-posts-c-22682958 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22682958/446939e7d36ba3b4a25b18157337f20319859acc.jpg Tascott, Gosford: Man charged after allegedly threatening female MP in social media posts Charleville, a Queensland outback town, was placed under an emergency lockdown for almost eight hours following reports of an assault at a property. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402865672112 australia australia 25 2026-08-05T20:56:25.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-05T20:56:25.000Z Tascott, Gosford: Man charged after allegedly threatening female MP in social media posts australia https://thenightly.com.au/business/sp-500-and-dow-hit-record-highs-as-spacex-shares-tumble-despite-strong-earnings-c-22682648 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22682648/070faab663fddee83d6c6a9a5e32dc742758098d.jpg Seven of the 11 S&P sectors of Wall Street were higher at the start of the trading day. (AP PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-08-05T20:40:04.000Z S&P 500 and Dow hit record highs as SpaceX shares tumble despite strong earnings business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/eddie-obeid-familys-30-million-tax-appeal-delayed-again-as-fresh-court-battle-unfolds-c-22682719 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22682719/778f135bbc297218ded50e27c73135fca99e708c.jpg Eddie Obeid family’s $30 million tax appeal delayed again as fresh court battle unfolds A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster from a 2015 launch is on a collision course with the moon, expected to impact at approximately 4:30pm Sydney time. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402819742112 politics politics 80 2026-08-05T20:35:54.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-05T20:35:54.000Z Eddie Obeid family’s $30 million tax appeal delayed again as fresh court battle unfolds politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/london-stabbing-woman-arrested-after-four-men-stabbed-in-day-time-attack-in-covent-garden-district--c-22682582 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22682582/6d703071d6e7a728bab2283856dff0c452502a7d.jpg Police say a woman has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon ?and assault. (AP PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-08-05T20:22:36.000Z London stabbing: Woman arrested after four men stabbed in day time attack in Covent Garden district world https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial/editorial-one-nations-shadow-hangs-over-labors-migration-chaos--c-22680005 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22680005/70170f9f3df97a7c367b0cad2076d76688543424.jpg If ever there was doubt that the shadow of One Nation hangs over the very heart of the Albanese Government it has been removed amid chaos over Labor’s migration policy. Pictured: Tony Burke, Anthony Albanese, and Pauline Hanson. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-05T09:59:00.000Z EDITORIAL: One Nation’s shadow hangs over Labor’s migration chaos editorial, opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/its-on-me-bowen-says-he-wont-shy-away-from-personal-responsibility-if-energy-targets-are-missed-c-22675979 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22675979/7454253707c90e0d65638771df7bbf9421d4c7a6.jpg ‘It’s on me’: Bowen says he won’t shy away from personal responsibility if energy targets are missed Energy Minister Chris Bowen defends the $150 million budget allocated for Australia's presidency of COP negotiations at the UN's climate conference, including $50 million for the conference itself and $100 million for broader Pacific engagement. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6396596708112 politics, energy, technology politics 426 2026-08-05T09:54:20.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-05T09:54:20.000Z ‘It’s on me’: Bowen says he won’t shy away from personal responsibility if energy targets are missed politics, energy, technology https://thenightly.com.au/australia/cannon-fodder-acic-reveals-how-organised-crime-groups-are-recruiting-vulnerable-kids-to-do-their-dirty-work-c-22672184 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22672184/e1021dd50b5ac0ad716a8c90c6357b5db4a7d514.jpg Australia’s criminal intelligence agency warns organised crime is rapidly recruiting younger children as “cannon fodder” to do its dirty work, creating one of law enforcement’s biggest challenges. Pictured: Kazem Hamad. The Nightly en 2026-08-05T09:09:54.000Z ‘Cannon fodder’: ACIC reveals how organised crime groups are recruiting vulnerable kids to do their dirty work australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/tony-burkes-new-migration-directive-prioritises-skilled-workers-as-government-looks-to-cut-intake-c-22680993 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22680993/78d8cea0e914296d00ce0f4c318a97a57698cbc9.jpg A “ministerial direction” quietly signed by Tony late last month gives precedence to temporary visa holders already counted in Australia’s population for permanent status. The Nightly en 2026-08-05T08:20:00.000Z Tony Burke’s new migration directive prioritises skilled workers as Government looks to cut intake australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/a-labor-minister-stood-up-to-an-aggressive-union-a-leader-the-experience-broke-her-c-22678845 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22678845/ba489a40f6b7d5bcc97bd7ef4592241bfc2bc8d3.jpg A Labor minister stood up to an aggressive union leader. The experience broke her. Queensland police are in discussions to gain expanded powers to routinely collect DNA from young offenders as part of a state government overhaul of youth crime laws. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402656954112 politics politics 85 2026-08-05T08:17:58.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-05T08:17:58.000Z A Labor minister stood up to an aggressive union leader. The experience broke her. politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/bianca-censori-australian-architect-pictured-tongue-kissing-kanye-west-in-new-social-media-photos-c-22680321 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22680321/542d33a1f1580c5ba4c544e301862614f4bace2e.jpg Bianca Censori and Kanye West have drawn the internet’s attention once again, this time with intimate images of the pair tongue-kissing posted on social media. The Nightly en 2026-08-05T08:01:33.000Z Bianca Censori: Australian architect pictured tongue-kissing Kanye West in new social media photos culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/widows-tax-treasurer-jim-chalmers-accused-of-trying-to-detonate-political-landmine-from-budget-laws-c-22678370 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22678370/1b95b6635d9a1cbd37b37024364477c1ee507dfe.jpg Widow’s tax: Treasurer Jim Chalmers accused of trying to detonate political landmine from Budget laws The Australian government has announced a fix to address an unintended consequence of budget tax changes to negative gearing, where Australians could lose negative gearing benefits on inherited properties following a partner's death, divorce or separ https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402797397112 politics politics 219 2026-08-05T07:38:11.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-05T07:38:11.000Z Widow’s tax: Treasurer Jim Chalmers accused of trying to detonate political landmine from Budget laws politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/tony-burke-suddenly-cancels-announcement-on-migration-levels-amid-claims-labor-party-is-split-on-issue-c-22678825 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22678825/fa9fd16c177a926aa2c849d1a01950f5ed0aec55.jpg Tony Burke cancelled his National Press Club appearance. The Nightly en 2026-08-05T07:29:00.000Z Tony Burke suddenly cancels announcement on migration levels amid claims Labor Party is split on issue australia https://thenightly.com.au/business/business-owners-warned-treasurys-cgt-shortcut-could-cost-millions-c-22681346 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22681346/50574b810ab6eb346c8d6acbc89f3138e46b2046.jpg Business owners warned Treasury’s CGT shortcut could cost millions Taxpayer-funded diesel shipments are stranded off Australia's coast due to insufficient storage capacity, with dozens of vessels moored and unable to make port. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402802885112 business business 252 2026-08-05T07:08:55.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-05T07:08:55.000Z Business owners warned Treasury’s CGT shortcut could cost millions business https://thenightly.com.au/culture/tv/ted-lasso-season-four-review-blending-the-familiar-vibes-with-a-fresh-story-c-22681268 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22681268/24df089ce17b7ed04bb835c31ff12035b5c69580.jpg Ted Lasso returns for a fourth season. The Nightly en 2026-08-05T07:03:31.000Z Ted Lasso season four review: Blending the familiar vibes with a fresh story tv, culture https://thenightly.com.au/culture/tv/heated-rivalry-has-had-to-ask-its-fervent-fans-to-leave-them-alone-c-22679940 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22679940/4a2ccd076965fee239f41670d45b23f0ec4dbc2e.jpg Heated Rivalry is on HBO Max. The Nightly en 2026-08-05T06:34:20.000Z Heated Rivalry has had to ask its fervent fans to leave them alone tv, culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/atsb-investigating-near-miss-between-qantas-jets-at-sydney-airport-amid-staffing-woes-at-air-traffic-control-c-22680375 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22680375/ed2ddb748f61f4b5f716f55a114ca4115c092569.jpg An investigation has been launched as to why a Qantas jet was cleared to cross Sydney Airport’s main runway while another aircraft was landing, amid reports of staffing woes in the air traffic control tower. The Nightly en 2026-08-05T06:03:20.000Z ATSB investigating near miss between Qantas jets at Sydney Airport amid staffing woes at air traffic control australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/icac-ex-premiers-brother-jean-claude-perrottet-reveals-asians-wogs-recruited-to-liberal-branches-c-22678369 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22678369/5e93b67960f2a890ae7ceb92460567ab89d01e6b.jpg ICAC: Ex-premier’s brother Jean-Claude Perrottet reveals he recruited ethnic groups to Liberal branches Federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has been drawn into a state corruption inquiry over text messages indicating he donated at least $15,000 to rogue Liberal operatives engaged in branch stacking activities to recruit members with conservative Chr https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402310612112 politics, australia, australia, nsw politics 31 2026-08-05T05:43:48.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-05T05:43:48.000Z ICAC: Ex-premier’s brother Jean-Claude Perrottet reveals he recruited ethnic groups to Liberal branches politics, australia, australia, nsw https://thenightly.com.au/australia/queensland-70-year-old-woman-charged-with-murder-over-death-of-down-syndrome-man-isaac-oar-c-22679993 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22679993/97c7f6bbc795f854eac690100ccaf5cc9d57f17b.jpg Queensland: 70-year-old woman charged with murder over death of Down syndrome man Isaac Oar Queensland Police https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402819876112 australia, queensland australia 52 2026-08-05T05:32:11.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-05T05:32:11.000Z Queensland: 70-year-old woman charged with murder over death of Down syndrome man Isaac Oar australia, queensland https://thenightly.com.au/australia/mernda-victoria-teens-to-stand-trial-over-security-guard-aidan-beckers-death-c-22679401 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22679401/b3a89df20aa06e7bc3cd1ebd5f4c94954c57ca8e.jpg Mernda, Victoria: Teens to stand trial over security guard Aidan Becker’s death Aidan Becker was stabbed to death while trying to protect a schoolboy at a train station. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402817607112 australia, victoria australia 30 2026-08-05T05:29:23.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-05T05:29:23.000Z Mernda, Victoria: Teens to stand trial over security guard Aidan Becker’s death australia, victoria https://thenightly.com.au/australia/tarneit-victoria-teen-suffered-brain-injury-before-fatal-crash-which-killed-kevin-lomena-olenga-court-told-c-22680262 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22680262/62844f8f277f72db463d20e4bce4c718b2704062.jpg Tarneit, Victoria: Teen suffered brain injury before fatal crash which killed Kevin Lomena-Olenga, court told An unlicensed driver who caused a fatal crash was affected by a brain injury, a judge has heard. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402817502112 australia, victoria australia 28 2026-08-05T05:21:54.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-05T05:21:54.000Z Tarneit, Victoria: Teen suffered brain injury before fatal crash which killed Kevin Lomena-Olenga, court told australia, victoria https://thenightly.com.au/australia/h5n1-bird-flu-one-in-five-aussie-birds-face-high-to-extreme-risk-as-infection-spreads-c-22680235 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22680235/b8732819d09b83e2264a363cc85948c0c703875f.jpg H5N1 bird flu: One in five Aussie birds face ‘high to extreme risk’ as infection spreads There’s growing concern as Australia’s confirmed bird flu cases climbs beyond 100. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402795519112 australia, politics australia 394 2026-08-05T05:04:19.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-05T05:04:19.000Z H5N1 bird flu: One in five Aussie birds face ‘high to extreme risk’ as infection spreads australia, politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/queensland/stanthorpe-house-fire-police-investigate-after-home-went-up-in-flames-with-five-children-two-adults-inside-c-22679709 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22679709/49b03673bdc93890af850d0360f6222ca4e74e16.jpg Queensland Police have launched an investigation after a property went up in flames while five young children and two adults were inside the home on Wednesday morning.  The Nightly en 2026-08-05T03:48:42.000Z Stanthorpe house fire: Police investigate after home went up in flames with five children, two adults inside queensland, australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/bondi-junction-westfield-mass-stabbing-trauma-to-drive-mental-health-shift-c-22679066 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22679066/c15c5d04aad48ed2e364d6cb80c6b3f936374315.jpg Bondi Junction Westfield mass stabbing trauma to drive mental health shift The NSW government has formally accepted all recommendations following the coronial inquest into the Westfield Bondi Junction stabbing attack. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402817502112 australia australia 28 2026-08-05T03:38:09.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-05T03:38:09.000Z Bondi Junction Westfield mass stabbing trauma to drive mental health shift australia https://thenightly.com.au/society/technology/openai-anthropic-ai-agents-implicated-in-new-breaches-c-22679009 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22679009/c9ce7d5c46e4c08e7920239bbb42e32fee10cbc0.jpg OpenAI, Anthropic AI agents implicated in new breaches Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is delivering a major speech at Sydney University outlining Australia's national AI plan, including the creation of an Office of AI within the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6401167663112 technology society/technology 109 2026-08-05T03:17:58.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-05T03:17:58.000Z OpenAI, Anthropic AI agents implicated in new breaches technology https://thenightly.com.au/world/reality-tv-star-mano-machinek-dies-at-age-38-in-luxury-car-crash-while-filming-commercial-in-italy--c-22678808 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22678808/27e0a97c47155b6408178e61e9bc716afba92d21.jpg Manoel ‘Mano’ Machinek has tragically died in a car crash at the age of 37 while filming a commercial in Italy. The Nightly en 2026-08-05T02:48:35.000Z Reality TV star Mano Machinek dies at age 37 in luxury car crash while filming commercial in Italy world, culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/ex-premier-dominic-perrottets-brother-jean-claude-fronts-liberals-corruption-probe-c-22678884 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22678884/c70a5be59fcfe4ad48581fc1f2192ff765922f50.jpg Ex-premier Dominic Perrottet’s brother Jean-Claude fronts Liberals corruption probe Dominic Perrottet’s brother is being grilled about soliciting donations to the Liberal Party. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402209399112 politics politics 111 2026-08-05T02:22:02.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-05T02:22:02.000Z Ex-premier Dominic Perrottet’s brother Jean-Claude fronts Liberals corruption probe politics https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/jeni-odowd-australias-birth-rate-hits-record-low-as-housing-and-childcare-costs-reshape-family-plans-c-22678681 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22678681/359d36f6706cf21cf43f701547203f7f9543a113.jpg JENI O’DOWD: Australia’s birth rate hits record low as housing and childcare costs reshape family plans Skimpflation is a supermarket trend where manufacturers maintain product prices and package sizes but reduce the quality of ingredients by substituting cheaper alternatives. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402808888112 opinion, politics opinion 209 2026-08-05T02:07:59.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-05T02:07:59.000Z JENI O’DOWD: Australia’s birth rate hits record low as housing and childcare costs reshape family plans opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/sport/nrl/kiersten-duke-new-south-wales-have-made-the-right-call-appointing-matt-king-as-laurie-daleys-successor-c-22678586 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22678586/e67fe0e44f9ad09b637a02be2fc3b8e8be9aa7df.jpg Nicho Hynes (left) and Matt King watch on during a NSW Blues training session in 2024. The Nightly en 2026-08-05T01:36:29.000Z KIERSTEN DUKE: New South Wales have made the right call appointing Matt King as Laurie Daley’s successor nrl https://thenightly.com.au/politics/ibac-finds-daniel-andrews-approved-secret-firefighters-union-deal-that-breached-victorian-government-rules-c-22678540 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22678540/cc808b92051b0765b6a21484562baefbb7ff4fc6.jpg Firefighters union boss Peter Marshall wanted to block the release of an anti-corruption report. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-08-05T00:58:11.000Z IBAC finds Daniel Andrews approved secret firefighters union deal that breached Victorian government rules politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/trump-national-golf-club-california-armed-man-arrested-days-before-us-president-to-visit-c-22678436 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22678436/e53d51a92afb04ef50cf692e37ffcad7f038d14e.jpg Trump National Golf Club, California: Armed man arrested days before US President to visit Californian authorities have arrested a man who was seen near a golf course owned by Donald Trump. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402802885112 us-politics, usa politics/us-politics 252 2026-08-05T00:48:08.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-05T00:48:08.000Z Trump National Golf Club, California: Armed man arrested days before US President to visit us-politics, usa https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/meghan-markle-shares-instagram-photos-stories-to-mark-her-45th-birthday-celebrated-by-jumping-into-pool-c-22678117 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22678117/42904f42bcc43b0d307250218c05144e87903cf3.jpg Meghan Markle shares Instagram photos, stories to mark her 45th Birthday, celebrated by jumping into pool Duchess Meghan has released family photographs from a recent visit to Portugal and the UK, showing the family at the pool, beach and dining out. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6401967871112 royals world/royals 102 2026-08-04T23:52:49.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-04T23:52:49.000Z Meghan Markle shares Instagram photos, stories to mark her 45th Birthday, celebrated by jumping into pool royals https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/princess-eugenie-andrew-mountbatten-windsors-daughter-welcomes-third-baby--c-22678085 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22678085/a906978f2c8e31de77c20500182cebb4c35cc5c8.jpg Princess Eugenie and her husband have shared their joy after welcoming their third child into the world. The Nightly en 2026-08-04T23:00:00.000Z Princess Eugenie: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s daughter welcomes third baby royals https://thenightly.com.au/world/volodymyr-zelenskiy-accuses-russia-of-hunting-civillians-with-drones-viral-video-shows-one-attacking-vendor-c-22677243 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22677243/153927191e8e6cf80ba02e829968d8e68bb11e7e.gif Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of hunting civilians with drones after a social media video showed one attacking a vegetable seller. The Nightly en 2026-08-04T22:27:07.000Z Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of hunting civillians with drones, viral video shows one attacking vendor world https://thenightly.com.au/business/elon-musks-spacex-closes-first-quarter-with-a-loss-in-first-report-since-ipo-but-revenue-soared-c-22677824 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22677824/08249c1f0f3b32af7b1209f0b1635d7e17727a79.jpg Elon Musk’s SpaceX closes first quarter with a loss in first report since IPO but revenue soared SpaceX’s revenue rose by more than 90 per cent year-on-year to $US7.8 billion. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402795028112 business business 84 2026-08-04T22:22:50.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-04T22:22:50.000Z Elon Musk’s SpaceX closes first quarter with a loss in first report since IPO but revenue soared business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/women-for-election-survey-reveals-nine-out-of-ten-female-politicians-facing-abuse-c-22677255 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22677255/0f938d377d5f9a5e30da9b61b6bcac6ea812f8d6.jpg Women for Election survey reveals nine out of ten female politicians facing abuse A study has found women politicians face an increasingly hostile social media environment. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402797397112 politics politics 219 2026-08-04T22:13:51.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-04T22:13:51.000Z Women for Election survey reveals nine out of ten female politicians facing abuse politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/naplan-scores-reveal-national-reading-writing-levels-in-kids-have-sunk-to-new-low-c-22677647 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22677647/7c43804928ba65e4cdced8e04b160b03c6ad15bb.jpg NAPLAN results 2026: Scores reveal national reading, writing levels in kids have sunk to new low For mum Ruby, opening the latest NAPLAN results was a cause for concern. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402795028112 australia australia 84 2026-08-04T21:58:40.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-04T21:58:40.000Z NAPLAN results 2026: Scores reveal national reading, writing levels in kids have sunk to new low australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/latika-m-bourke-anthony-albanese-has-defeated-first-term-zombies-but-now-one-nations-threat-is-closing-in-c-22677752 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22677752/f4dcba47680109e756450d01c8597299c4ae28ac.jpg Approaching the halfway mark of his second term, Anthony Albanese has conquered his first-term zombies. Now, the scarier opponents that now circle and stalk Labor are One Nation.  The Nightly en 2026-08-04T21:55:12.000Z LATIKA M BOURKE: Anthony Albanese has defeated first-term zombies but now One Nation’s threat is closing in politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/news-and-politics-live-updates-coalition-backs-labors-widows-tax-fix-as-nats-blasts-economic-incompetence-c-22677736 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22677736/fc1ab8721cbcf602e3a57d261c89b1fd2473bc21.jpg Minister for Climate Change Chris Bowen unveiled huge solar cuts for businesses. The Nightly en 2026-08-04T21:44:55.000Z News and politics recap: Bowen unveils business solar boost under Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme politics, australia, business, middle-east, us-politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/world/a-discarded-spacex-rocket-is-on-a-high-speed-collision-course-with-the-moon-c-22677821 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22677821/7e7a4fe40081472556b9cda066a55996bb7395ae.png A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket upper stage from a 2025 mission is on a collision course with the moon, expected to impact at approximately 2:30 local time. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402795028112 world world 84 2026-08-04T21:43:48.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-04T21:43:48.000Z A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon world https://thenightly.com.au/business/jetstar-scraps-7kg-carry-on-baggage-limit-in-major-overhaul-for-australia-flights-from-february-2027-c-22677692 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22677692/631f20d4cdcea44db6650b0f5279a7e1491c2a9e.jpg Jetstar to charge passengers up to $52 for using overhead lockers for carry-on bags Jetstar is eliminating the 7kg weight limit on under-seat carry-on bags from February, but will now charge passengers $25 for domestic flights and $52 for international flights to use overhead lockers. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402796352112 business, australia business 82 2026-08-04T21:16:52.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-04T21:16:52.000Z Jetstar to charge passengers up to $52 for using overhead lockers for carry-on bags business, australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/afp-asio-and-victoria-police-investigate-alleged-far-left-attack-on-melbourne-defence-company-c-22677191 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22677191/7a56b5c5f0a4558c5d3b49e1e691de51e4c33b62.jpg Police are investigating an arson attack with a far-left extremist group claiming responsibility. (HANDOUT/AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE) The Nightly en 2026-08-04T20:34:38.000Z AFP, ASIO and Victoria Police investigate alleged far-left attack on Melbourne defence company victoria https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/us-iran-talks-advance-as-qatar-says-strait-of-hormuz-breakthrough-is-close-c-22677119 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22677119/8ae7955e62a2c4fed16a1c5b45a29f1726bf497d.jpg US-Iran talks advance as Qatar says Strait of Hormuz breakthrough is close Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has shared confronting footage showing a drone pursuing and attacking a civilian fruit seller on a roadside, with the man surviving the explosion but suffering blast injuries and concussion. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402794438112 middle-east, us-politics world/middle-east 65 2026-08-04T20:28:51.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-04T20:28:51.000Z US-Iran talks advance as Qatar says Strait of Hormuz breakthrough is close middle-east, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/chris-bowen-to-unveil-discount-for-businesses-under-renewable-energy-scheme-expansion-at-national-press-club-c-22677279 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22677279/2c03c688ceb21c28f38a92c952902082590be999.jpg Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen will use an address to the National Press Club on Wednesday to announce an expansion of the small-scale renewable energy scheme. The Nightly en 2026-08-04T20:28:41.000Z Chris Bowen to unveil discount for businesses under renewable energy scheme expansion at National Press Club politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/police-vow-to-arrest-far-left-pro-palestine-extremists-after-arson-attack-on-defence-manufacturer-c-22675888 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22675888/7a56b5c5f0a4558c5d3b49e1e691de51e4c33b62.jpg The suspects broke into arms manufacturer Lovitt Technologies at 3.55am AEST on Saturday to vandalise the business and set several cars alight. The Nightly en 2026-08-04T14:01:00.000Z Police vow to arrest far-left, pro-Palestine extremists after arson attack on defence manufacturer politics, australia, victoria https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/dane-eldridge-believe-in-the-cronulla-sharks-at-your-own-peril-c-22672818 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22672818/87b8ad8120898787fe6ca862d0ed82a968c135d6.jpg DANE ELDRIDGE: Believe in the Cronulla Sharks at your own peril The Sydney Roosters secured their fourth consecutive win against Melbourne Storm in a grinding defensive battle, despite missing key players James Tedesco, Robert Toyer and Lindsay Collins. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6401430876112 opinion, nrl, sport opinion 117 2026-08-04T11:00:05.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-04T11:00:05.000Z DANE ELDRIDGE: Believe in the Cronulla Sharks at your own peril opinion, nrl, sport https://thenightly.com.au/politics/editorial-opera-house-protest-a-key-moment-in-rise-of-anti-semitism--c-22673237 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22673237/4e7824d0b8db7e1584d0509cc88d6380a9601f16.jpg Participants of a Free Palestine rally react outside the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Monday, October 9, 2023. Israel has pounded the Palestinian enclave of Gaza, killing hundreds of people in retaliation for one of the bloodiest attacks in its history when Islamist group Hamas killed 700 Israelis and abducted dozens more. The Nightly en 2026-08-04T09:59:00.000Z EDITORIAL: Opera House protest a key moment in rise of anti-Semitism politics, editorial, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/up-late/up-late-iron-ore-cartel-to-protect-us-against-china-like-every-nuclear-option-there-will-be-fallout-c-22676610 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22676610/069111112b803b639f5f6ca32cc0c2e457fd92f6.jpg Up Late: Iron ore cartel to protect us against China? Like every nuclear option, there will be fallout Ben Harvey explains why an Australian iron ore ‘cartel’ is being considered to combat China’s determination to squeeze the nation for cheaper iron ore prices, in the face of HUGE implications for everyday Aussies. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402751660112 up-late opinion/up-late 420 2026-08-04T09:42:24.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-04T09:42:24.000Z Up Late: Iron ore cartel to protect us against China? Like every nuclear option, there will be fallout up-late https://thenightly.com.au/politics/aaron-patrick-anthony-albaneses-900-billion-hit-to-aspiration-c-22675005 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22675005/386a024ceb5151aecf9a5f9ef28e8779ccb4bba8.jpg The government-induced correction in property prices in the two biggest cities is likely to be seen as an important moment in Australian economic history. The Nightly en 2026-08-04T09:11:00.000Z AARON PATRICK: Anthony Albanese’s $900 billion hit to aspiration politics, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/politics/top-nsw-cop-claims-flag-burning-pro-palestine-protest-sydneys-opera-house-was-sensationalised-c-22672423 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22672423/627b200cc99ec7cb178f7cf5f64e96f1469091d1.jpg Top NSW cop claims flag burning pro-Palestine protest Sydney’s Opera House was sensationalised Footage from a pro-Palestine protest in Wollongong shows a woman falling to the ground after contact with a police officer. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6398517007112 politics, australia, nsw politics 29 2026-08-04T08:47:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-04T08:47:00.000Z Top NSW cop claims flag burning pro-Palestine protest Sydney’s Opera House was sensationalised politics, australia, nsw https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw/icac-former-nsw-liberal-minister-damien-tudehope-reveals-julian-leeser-worried-about-branch-stacking-c-22672710 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22672710/dedcb27a873f66acb8014b827db4a5af4ac83e57.jpg ICAC: Former NSW Liberal minister Damien Tudehope reveals Julian Leeser worried about branch stacking Federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has been drawn into a state corruption inquiry over text messages indicating he donated at least $15,000 to rogue Liberal operatives engaged in branch stacking activities to recruit members with conservative Chr https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402310612112 nsw, australia, politics australia/nsw 31 2026-08-04T08:24:51.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-04T08:24:51.000Z ICAC: Former NSW Liberal minister Damien Tudehope reveals Julian Leeser worried about branch stacking nsw, australia, politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/abbey-wellman-influencers-divorce-party-goes-viral-as-friends-react-to-ex-husbands-alleged-behaviour-c-22674998 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22674998/ac4eca4eef957c47c2f937a8fe03f0670fc6871d.jpg A woman’s divorce party is going viral on TikTok after she displayed a list of her ex-husband’s apparently shocking behaviour for her guests to see. The Nightly en 2026-08-04T08:11:37.000Z Abbey Wellman: Influencer’s divorce party goes viral as friends react to ex-husband’s alleged behaviour culture, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/richard-marles-defends-delays-in-war-crimes-investigations-amid-growing-backlash-from-sas-veterans-families-c-22673065 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22673065/70dd1155f60b468fbd42445df46be0a37e6ad208.jpg Richard Marles and the Brereton Report. The Nightly en 2026-08-04T07:52:00.000Z Richard Marles defends delays in war crimes investigations amid growing backlash from SAS veterans, families politics https://thenightly.com.au/society/health/daniel-nelson-jiu-jitsu-obsessed-nurse-takes-down-violent-man-in-brisbane-hospital-c-22673694 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22673694/c9e4e5066f5ed30b1fc7a04f72e4993658beb5ae.jpg Daniel Nelson: Jiu-Jitsu ‘obsessed’ nurse takes down violent man in Brisbane hospital A Brisbane nurse has been forced to use his jiu-jitsu black belt skills to restrain an allegedly abusive patient who attacked him inside a hospital emergency department. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402717048112 health, australia, queensland society/health 32 2026-08-04T06:54:25.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-04T06:54:25.000Z Daniel Nelson: Jiu-Jitsu ‘obsessed’ nurse takes down violent man in Brisbane hospital health, australia, queensland https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nab-predicts-10-per-cent-fall-in-property-prices-as-labor-accused-of-crashing-wealth-c-22672690 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22672690/a5e8073c0a1d9e266fdba05f1e1b887b568c4269.jpg NAB predicts 10 per cent fall in property prices as Labor accused of ‘crashing wealth’ Australian property prices are forecast to decline by up to 8% by the end of 2027, according to banking giant HSBC. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6400420320112 australia, politics australia 29 2026-08-04T06:50:31.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-04T06:50:31.000Z NAB predicts 10 per cent fall in property prices as Labor accused of ‘crashing wealth’ australia, politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/aaron-patrick-chateau-generals-sas-soldiers-accuse-generals-of-failing-to-understand-the-brutality-of-war-c-22669702 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22669702/4b68d5e28b17e8854498236231bcaf1dd0423903.jpg AARON PATRICK: SAS soldiers accuse ‘chateau generals’ of failing to understand the brutality of war Ben Roberts-Smith is facing war crimes murder charges related to his service in Afghanistan. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6397283877112 politics politics 20 2026-08-04T06:04:31.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-04T06:04:31.000Z AARON PATRICK: SAS soldiers accuse ‘chateau generals’ of failing to understand the brutality of war politics https://thenightly.com.au/business/australian-household-spending-jumps-08pc-in-june-as-fuel-spike-accelerates-ev-sales--c-22674305 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22674305/82d5e80e65432fda99d263c96ed377977d4a93af.jpg Australians have accelerated a shift to electric vehicles in response to persistently elevated fuel prices. The Nightly en 2026-08-04T06:01:10.000Z Australian household spending jumps 0.8pc in June as fuel spike accelerates EV sales business https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/raff-ciccone-australia-must-jump-into-the-ai-capability-arms-race-c-22672224 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22672224/2f24908720e02a0ce9e442b4cca0d5fb83e03221.jpg RAFF CICCONE: Australia must jump into the AI capability arms race Australia's military is being prepared for war according to Major General Ash Collingburn, as the nation faces an unprecedented global threat environment. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402629079112 opinion, technology, usa opinion 161 2026-08-04T05:45:05.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-04T05:45:05.000Z RAFF CICCONE: Australia must jump into the AI capability arms race opinion, technology, usa https://thenightly.com.au/culture/film/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma-review-a-bloody-and-sensual-visceral-experience-c-22673987 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22673987/d0fd38e3097c73c116bc2862f6c230a819d95edf.jpg Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma The Nightly en 2026-08-04T05:32:36.000Z Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma review: A bloody and sensual visceral experience film, culture https://thenightly.com.au/business/company-earnings-help-lift-australian-sharemarket-to-five-month-high-c-22673192 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22673192/c1b066310f400d3e8e074b48f1f32a5b5595383e.jpg ASX: Australian sharemarket climbs to five-month high on earnings and Middle East conflict talks The ASX 200 declined approximately two-thirds of 1% following a weak lead from Wall Street, where the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell almost 2. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6391801623112 business business 71 2026-08-04T04:36:35.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-04T04:36:35.000Z ASX: Australian sharemarket climbs to five-month high on earnings and Middle East conflict talks business https://thenightly.com.au/culture/film/im-crying-vin-diesels-update-on-stalled-fast-furious-franchises-final-film-c-22673420 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22673420/d8949c0f0a1cb957f88da38995640caab354f43a.jpg ‘I’m crying’: Vin Diesel’s update on stalled Fast & Furious franchise’s final film Cody Walker, younger brother of the late Paul Walker, discusses his memories of travelling the world with his brother and the emotional experience of completing Fast and Furious 7 alongside brother Caleb after Paul's death in 2012. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6389431037112 film, culture culture/film 410 2026-08-04T04:08:43.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-04T04:08:43.000Z ‘I’m crying’: Vin Diesel’s update on stalled Fast & Furious franchise’s final film film, culture https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/meghan-markle-and-prince-harrys-relationship-rocked-as-unfounded-cheating-allegations-aired-on-podcast-c-22673013 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22673013/fadfe7e752ccff41a6a19983147d4ebf383ed4e3.jpg The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been forced to contend with a fresh wave of speculation surrounding their marriage. The Nightly en 2026-08-04T03:58:41.000Z Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s relationship rocked as unfounded cheating allegations aired on podcast royals https://thenightly.com.au/australia/queensland/brisbane-bus-crash-footage-car-becomes-airborne-before-smashing-into-bus-in-dramatic-new-cctv-c-22673160 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22673160/b17d4676229f28be42830431c8968869c60e46da.jpg Brisbane bus crash footage: Car becomes airborne before smashing into bus in dramatic new CCTV A Toyota Yaris flew through the air and crashed into the side of a Brisbane City Council bus at Rocklea after being forced out of control by a merging sedan. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402716841112 queensland, australia australia/queensland 141 2026-08-04T03:48:30.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-04T03:48:30.000Z Brisbane bus crash footage: Car becomes airborne before smashing into bus in dramatic new CCTV queensland, australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/defence-chief-mark-hammond-declares-us-will-have-enduring-access-to-australian-submarine-base--c-22673027 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22673027/52d49006c8d0765522b57ae6554dd01b55031a62.jpg Chief of the Defence Force Admiral Mark Hammond. The Nightly en 2026-08-04T03:25:35.000Z Defence Chief Mark Hammond declares US will have ‘enduring access’ to Australian submarine base politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/bruce-springsteen-reveals-wife-patti-scialfa-is-in-remission-after-cancer-battle-c-22672403 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22672403/77d9df8ce257474736ffd7d370062cac301008dc.jpg Bruce Springsteen reveals wife Patti Scialfa is in remission after cancer battle Bruce Springsteen made an unscripted statement in support of Steven Colbert during a late-night television appearance, criticising the show's cancellation and accusing network executives of compromising artistic freedom to appease political interests https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6396311859112 culture, music culture 59 2026-08-04T02:01:17.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-04T02:01:17.000Z Bruce Springsteen reveals wife Patti Scialfa is in remission after cancer battle culture, music https://thenightly.com.au/sport/nrl/nsw-announce-new-origin-coach-after-daleys-exit-c-22671139 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22671139/dac881dc596768396df065e08eeb6f56b4b1238c.jpg Matt King has been named the new head coach of the NSW State of Origin team. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-08-04T00:47:09.000Z NSW announce new Origin coach after Daley's exit nrl https://thenightly.com.au/politics/latika-m-bourke-two-years-into-the-role-most-australians-could-not-name-our-governor-general-sam-mostyn-c-22671779 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22671779/7559c8332c0d48d90bfb553a8ebdf8c7e43c5c19.jpg Governor-General Sam Mostyn at Government House in Canberra. The Nightly en 2026-08-04T00:44:10.000Z LATIKA M BOURKE: Two years into the role, most Australians could not name our Governor-General, Sam Mostyn politics, australia, political https://thenightly.com.au/sport/allan-nascimento-ufc-star-dies-in-his-sleep-at-age-34-after-suspected-heart-attack-weeks-after-fight-c-22671149 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22671149/70c2b76f30a5abb952401ee3b4d95c41d7f0488c.jpg UFC fighter Allan Nascimento has died at the age of 34 after suffering a suspected heart attack in his sleep. The Nightly en 2026-08-04T00:14:49.000Z Allan Nascimento: UFC star dies in his sleep at age 34 after suspected heart attack weeks after fight sport, world https://thenightly.com.au/business/hundreds-of-qantas-jobs-bound-for-india-as-outsourcing-talks-begin-with-consulting-firm-accenture--c-22671178 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22671178/6d9d10f0c5a6f2eafcddc67c9de746404f657949.jpg Hundreds of Qantas jobs bound for India as outsourcing talks begin with consulting firm Accenture A Qantas flight from Sydney to Santiago was forced to turn back over the Pacific Ocean and land in Melbourne due to a wing spoiler issue. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402671153112 business business 27 2026-08-03T23:44:28.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-03T23:44:28.000Z Hundreds of Qantas jobs bound for India as outsourcing talks begin with consulting firm Accenture business https://thenightly.com.au/world/ukrainian-attack-on-holiday-makers-seven-people-killed-by-strike-on-busy-beach-in-southern-russia-c-22670123 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22670123/3bbf22414722ae9b84edc6d1e54fbb19ea156134.jpg Russian authorities say seven people, including three children, were killed and 40 injured at a Black Sea holiday resort of Gelendzhik in what they alleged was a deliberate Ukrainian drone attack on civilians. The Nightly en 2026-08-03T23:15:39.000Z Ukrainian attack on holiday-makers: Seven people killed by strike on busy beach in southern Russia world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/news-and-politics-live-updates-jane-hume-rules-out-one-nation-alliance-leaves-door-open-for-preferences-c-22670625 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22670625/f808ae9830002498d85da4583d682e3ecec3e59f.jpg Housing prices falling in Melbourne and Sydney The Nightly en 2026-08-03T22:05:34.000Z News and politics recap: NAB downgrades house price forecast as Sydney and Melbourne face 10pc falls politics, australia, australia, middle-east, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/donald-trump-blasts-us-attorney-jeanine-pirro-over-alleged-vandalism-at-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool-c-22670640 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22670640/a645a74e87fee83fa326aa46ca6bca28a49217f7.jpg President Donald Trump has sharply criticised US Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping a case of alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, saying she had “choked” under pressure from a judge. The Nightly en 2026-08-03T21:59:31.000Z Donald Trump blasts US Attorney Jeanine Pirro over alleged vandalism at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/business/markets/wall-street-starts-august-strong-as-iran-deal-hopes-rise-c-22670140 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22670140/6f23a4ef77172d99c173683a847b61534578e730.jpg Wall Street’s main indices have opened higher on the first trading day of August as signs of de-escalating tensions in the Middle East dragged down crude prices while investors prepared for another week packed with earnings and economic data. The Nightly en 2026-08-03T21:46:32.000Z Wall Street starts August strong as Iran deal hopes rise markets