https://thenightly.com.au/society/technology/mastercard-outage-australians-left-scrambling-as-major-payment-provider-suffers-sudden-failure-on-saturday-c-22728908 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22728908/40eb0e4b35c2b556e0ae8026a2ed4c90b4f2edb2.jpg A major payments outage has blindsided Australians, with most of the country’s major banks and digital payment providers suffering an unexplained failure on Saturday afternoon.  The Nightly en 2026-08-15T05:47:41.000Z Mastercard global outage: Aussies left scrambling as major payment provider suffers sudden failure on Saturday technology, australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/hugh-jackman-sutton-foster-sing-duet-of-a-million-dreams-from-the-greatest-showman-c-22728602 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22728602/c2633ae37130e8a4a00b42189a2dbb6dfedc762c.jpg Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster sing duet of A Million Dreams from The Greatest Showman The high-profile couple sang a duet of A Million Dreams. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6401429747112 culture culture 200 2026-08-15T04:35:45.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-15T04:35:45.000Z Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster sing duet of A Million Dreams from The Greatest Showman culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/redeemer-baptist-school-inquiry-church-school-finances-questioned-as-more-probes-urged-c-22728381 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22728381/9148dfb01728d8ee3135b446812da22c3b652ab4.jpg Redeemer Baptist School inquiry: Church school finances questioned as more probes urged A NSW inquiry is investigating Redeemer Baptist School over financial misconduct and abuse claims. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403429169112 australia australia 92 2026-08-15T02:46:20.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-15T02:46:20.000Z Redeemer Baptist School inquiry: Church school finances questioned as more probes urged australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/married-at-first-sight-star-ryan-de-nino-dies-at-age-40-cause-of-death-yet-to-be-revealed-c-22728378 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22728378/1f9ca68c3550246632a83493c1ae3d461d1de808.jpg Married at First Sight groom Ryan De Nino dies at age 40, cause of death yet to be revealed Ryan De Nino appeared on the second season on Married at First Sight in the US. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403426967112 culture culture 198 2026-08-15T02:21:44.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-15T02:21:44.000Z Married at First Sight groom Ryan De Nino dies at age 40, cause of death yet to be revealed culture https://thenightly.com.au/world/ryanair-flight-from-malta-to-birmingham-leaves-passengers-throwing-up-passed-out-in-heat-wave-c-22728250 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22728250/769dd91ee965ba27c6805ad764491aaf85a52849.jpg Ryanair flight from Malta to Birmingham leaves passengers ‘throwing up’, ‘passed out’ in heat wave The Ryanair flight, FR7268, was travelling from Malta to Birmingham at 5.40am on August 10. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403427034112 world, europe world 38 2026-08-15T01:02:50.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-15T01:02:50.000Z Ryanair flight from Malta to Birmingham leaves passengers ‘throwing up’, ‘passed out’ in heat wave world, europe https://thenightly.com.au/culture/logies-2026-deborah-mailman-becomes-award-shows-first-indigenous-hall-of-famer-c-22728199 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22728199/33b9fad28d3c1e2eff9648f54d0a3c3ab8013506.jpg Logies 2026: Deborah Mailman becomes award show’s first Indigenous Hall of Famer Deborah Mailman is set to become the first Indigenous person inducted into the Logies Hall of Fame. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403322151112 culture culture 128 2026-08-15T00:24:19.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-15T00:24:19.000Z Logies 2026: Deborah Mailman becomes award show’s first Indigenous Hall of Famer culture https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/us-iran-war-latest-donald-trump-reveals-plans-to-declare-strait-of-hormuz-a-us-territory-c-22728039 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22728039/708c8112f3de29610ce71e206202961df5296735.jpg US-Iran war latest: Donald Trump reveals plans to declare Strait of Hormuz a US territory US President Donald Trump has made a shocking claim about the future of the Strait of Hormuz. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403419718112 middle-east, us-politics world/middle-east 20 2026-08-14T23:01:33.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T23:01:33.000Z US-Iran war latest: Donald Trump reveals plans to declare Strait of Hormuz a US territory middle-east, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nattai-national-park-nsw-desperate-search-for-lily-hooper-18-resumes-c-22727965 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22727965/7ae6fbe11c80a6e92e64ed9f3c9fef4d48822c55.jpg Nattai National Park, NSW: Desperate search for Lily Hooper, 18, resumes Eighteen-year-old Lily Hooper has been missing since Wednesday morning after leaving her Oakdale home for a walk in a nearby national park southwest of Sydney. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403419190112 australia australia 23 2026-08-14T22:31:03.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T22:31:03.000Z Nattai National Park, NSW: Desperate search for Lily Hooper, 18, resumes australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/alan-jones-trial-radio-king-allegedly-wooed-teen-with-gifts-celebrities-c-22727937 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22727937/d9ee47466d454b1d6228f0b5e4cbff4d057d0a42.jpg Alan Jones trial: Radio king allegedly wooed teen with gifts, celebrities Alan Jones returns to court facing 22 charges involving alleged sexual contact with young men, having pleaded not guilty to all charges. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403298801112 australia australia 151 2026-08-14T22:11:33.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T22:11:33.000Z Alan Jones trial: Radio king allegedly wooed teen with gifts, celebrities australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/ex-cambridge-professor-jason-arday-caught-up-in-plagiarism-scandal-found-dead-c-22727818 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22727818/95e7f074f5d4c8075f0656edbdd05173cf732320.jpg Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday has been found dead at 41. The Nightly en 2026-08-14T21:58:14.000Z Ex-Cambridge professor in plagiarism scandal found dead world, uk https://thenightly.com.au/world/colombia-earthquake-aftermath-race-to-reach-trapped-survivor-offers-hope-c-22727592 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22727592/0ab271576a81271808d3e8c752ddaf7a248896c3.jpg Colombia earthquake aftermath: Race to reach trapped survivor offers hope Rescue efforts are continuing in the Colombian city of Pereira following a devastating earthquake. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403290381112 world world 35 2026-08-14T21:51:57.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T21:51:57.000Z Colombia earthquake aftermath: Race to reach trapped survivor offers hope world https://thenightly.com.au/culture/johnny-young-mourned-by-tina-arena-dannii-minogue-after-sudden-death-of-young-talent-time-host-c-22727556 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22727556/75d5dedb7cf1de59befce2faf1b8a1a5cd332b67.jpg Johnny Young mourned by Tina Arena, Dannii Minogue after sudden death of Young Talent Time host Johnny Young’s death was announced on Friday. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403383647112 culture culture 70 2026-08-14T21:46:23.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T21:46:23.000Z Johnny Young mourned by Tina Arena, Dannii Minogue after sudden death of Young Talent Time host culture https://thenightly.com.au/business/jeff-bezos-buys-into-english-premier-league-club-liverpool-as-part-of-consortium-c-22727462 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22727462/15b4187de4bfc30d0c7b4c42f539d1e773575c21.jpg Jeff Bezos buys into English Premier League club Liverpool as part of consortium Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is part of a consortium that’s bought into Liverpool football club. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403383647112 business business 70 2026-08-14T21:33:48.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T21:33:48.000Z Jeff Bezos buys into English Premier League club Liverpool as part of consortium business https://thenightly.com.au/australia/kumanjayi-little-babys-funeral-to-be-held-in-alice-springs-months-after-the-5yos-death-c-22727474 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22727474/8f1dd8d93721d3022ae219a8e95f59aeb81a097f.jpg Kumanjayi Little Baby’s funeral to be held in Alice Springs months after the 5yo’s death The discovery of Kumanjayi Little Baby’s body after an intensive search sparked nationwide grief. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6395398978112 australia australia 33 2026-08-14T21:28:15.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T21:28:15.000Z Kumanjayi Little Baby’s funeral to be held in Alice Springs months after the 5yo’s death australia https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/travel/untouched-island-paradise-in-indonesia-bawah-reserve-is-an-escape-from-the-world-not-far-from-singapore-c-22718742 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22718742/223f64fc8edfecb3e92b644ccd1da6f786d1aa7f.jpg Untouched island paradise in Indonesia: Bawah Reserve is an escape from the world not far from Singapore Reef sharks, turtles, and whole schools of fish gracefully swim along the main jetty through the impossibly clear water. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6400393195112 travel lifestyle/travel 136 2026-08-14T19:00:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T19:00:00.000Z Untouched island paradise in Indonesia: Bawah Reserve is an escape from the world not far from Singapore travel https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/travel/bull-at-burford-inside-matthew-freuds-art-filled-luxury-hotel-in-englands-cotswolds-c-22673549 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22673549/3ff15dcbbeb4b3c984b01020b95a31a5013fdb96.jpg James French The Nightly en 2026-08-14T19:00:00.000Z Bull at Burford: Inside Matthew Freud’s art-filled luxury hotel in England’s Cotswolds travel https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/travel/literary-travel-trend-booming-as-bookworms-escape-beyond-the-page-on-readaway-holidays-across-globe-c-22671088 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22671088/895fbf1bd21e671c3acfa755b329fb778a6cb753.jpg Literary travel — call it a ‘book-cation’ or ‘readaway’ — is having a moment as a boom in bookish trips range from daytrips to week-long holidays. The Nightly en 2026-08-14T19:00:00.000Z Literary travel trend booming as bookworms escape beyond the page on ‘readaway’ holidays across globe travel https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/sport/justin-langer-why-dancing-could-be-the-secret-to-sporting-and-life-success-c-22726718 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22726718/3f1a70f3a7e7c8f48fc2977ec79b84b9ab1a951d.jpg Justin Langer with strength and conditioning coach Darren Veness. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-14T10:17:44.000Z JUSTIN LANGER: Why dancing could be the secret to sporting and life success sport https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial/editorial-albanese-has-hit-the-wall-but-taylor-is-nowhere--c-22724251 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22724251/5813dc369a00c68e718552d2bf29fbf57ab3fbc2.jpg EDITORIAL: Albanese has hit the wall but Taylor is nowhere Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed the contents of his overnight phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403359695112 editorial, opinion, politics opinion/editorial 89 2026-08-14T09:58:30.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-14T09:58:30.000Z EDITORIAL: Albanese has hit the wall but Taylor is nowhere editorial, opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw/sydney-trains-disrupted-at-peak-hour-after-overhead-wires-collapse-near-redfern-station-c-22726376 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22726376/7cf6f0af09fb39b7201b8f3ea0eadedf0706dd9b.jpg Sydney trains disrupted at peak-hour after overhead wires collapse near Redfern Station Sydney's rail network has been thrown into chaos during peak hour after overhead power lines came down between Redfern Station and Erskineville. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403380222112 nsw, australia australia/nsw 68 2026-08-14T08:41:35.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T08:41:35.000Z Sydney trains disrupted at peak-hour after overhead wires collapse near Redfern Station nsw, australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/chris-reason-unlikely-undercover-mission-behind-landmark-conviction-of-ex-broome-bishop-christopher-saunders-c-22724665 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22724665/a5189a4746bdf8f2b147684db264a2c49eb16811.jpg CHRIS REASON: Unlikely undercover mission behind landmark conviction of ex-Broome Bishop Christopher Saunders The Vatican has issued a response of sorts after former bishop of Broome, Christopher Saunders, was found guilty of sickening sex crimes. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403370083112 australia, western-australia australia 83 2026-08-14T08:15:49.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T08:15:49.000Z CHRIS REASON: Unlikely undercover mission behind landmark conviction of ex-Broome Bishop Christopher Saunders australia, western-australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/james-packer-wedding-first-photos-released-of-australian-billionaires-wedding-to-kylie-lim-c-22725727 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22725727/ab61d56ac317ebb77bd853c642b7565dc006c799.jpg The first photos of James Packer’s third wedding have finally emerged weeks after the Australian billionaire married fiancee Kylie Lim in a ceremony on his $200 million mega yacht. The Nightly en 2026-08-14T08:12:26.000Z James Packer wedding: First photos released of Australian billionaire’s wedding to Kylie Lim culture, australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/first-homebuyer-numbers-plunge-despite-labor-promising-to-slow-housing-market-c-22722923 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722923/046db3403f50d85bc7000b116797bf89489a5595.jpg First homebuyer numbers plunge despite Labor promising to slow housing market The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold at 4. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403199571112 australia, politics australia 122 2026-08-14T08:03:57.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T08:03:57.000Z First homebuyer numbers plunge despite Labor promising to slow housing market australia, politics https://thenightly.com.au/business/office-sneaker-is-no-longer-in-fashion-as-young-female-professionals-embrace-loafers-c-22726194 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22726194/f059d52b4b118f1e9b2ad9707348d8186c55f11a.jpg Myer and David Jones are noticing a clear trend towards loafers and other dress flats as Generation Z consumers redefine their approach to corporate dressing. The Nightly en 2026-08-14T07:57:21.000Z Office sneaker is no longer in fashion as young female professionals embrace loafers business https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/bailey-smith-cops-savage-josh-daicos-dig-over-viral-mirror-selfie-dating-saga-c-22726059 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22726059/f0f03c439d34cb8a5eda7897ad5cf01666e334ba.jpg Bailey Smith cops savage Josh Daicos dig over viral mirror selfie dating saga Geelong midfielder Bailey Smith discusses his successful 2026 season, averaging over 32 disposals and crediting his improved form to moving away from the city and limiting social media use. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6399895415112 afl sport/afl 127 2026-08-14T07:54:37.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T07:54:37.000Z Bailey Smith cops savage Josh Daicos dig over viral mirror selfie dating saga afl https://thenightly.com.au/culture/pop-culture/wheres-the-line-when-it-comes-to-fictionalising-real-people-in-tv-shows-movies-and-books-c-22723940 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22723940/01c1b1b547234f910bed2d713981226d9a577793.jpg Natalie Portman is believed to feel violated by the parallels in Rachel Cusk’s novel. The Nightly en 2026-08-14T07:26:28.000Z Where’s the line when it comes to fictionalising real people in TV shows, movies and books? pop-culture, culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/latika-m-bourke-he-may-have-beaten-count-binface-but-the-jokes-still-on-reform-uk-leader-nigel-farage-c-22723142 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22723142/bfe0cec68ba8b6cf5623a0efbc4845525b172aa0.jpg Nigel Farage has defeated his main rival Count Binface. The Nightly en 2026-08-14T06:00:16.000Z Latika M Bourke: He may have beaten Count Binface, but the joke’s still on Reform UK leader Nigel Farage world, politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/pop-culture/johnny-young-dies-tina-arenas-final-tribute-to-her-music-mentor-and-aussie-entertainment-legend-c-22723652 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22723652/60210eb6b4bad60318753c55fd25408d1a620901.jpg Tina Arena with Johnny Young on Young Talent Time The Nightly en 2026-08-14T05:35:38.000Z Johnny Young dies: Tina Arena’s final tribute to her music mentor and Aussie entertainment legend pop-culture, australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/film/tony-movie-how-dominic-sessa-approached-playing-a-young-anthony-bourdain-c-22724935 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22724935/c08132ad4cb758880897f9dd473a07021a3c1166.jpg Tony. The Nightly en 2026-08-14T05:13:52.000Z Tony movie: How Dominic Sessa approached playing a young Anthony Bourdain film, culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/anthony-albanese-jokes-about-taking-over-nz-in-latest-clanger-from-problem-laden-podcast-appearance-c-22724252 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22724252/59273bf99e5501163cab45df02a54cd5265257ff.jpg Another eyebrow raising moment has emerged from Anthony Albanese’s now-infamous Bush Deep podcast interview after the Prime Minister joked that Australia could ‘take over’ New Zealand. The Nightly en 2026-08-14T04:41:29.000Z Anthony Albanese jokes about ‘taking over’ NZ in latest clanger from problem-laden podcast appearance politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/queensland/kelvin-grove-brisbane-seven-teens-charged-over-mans-murder-remain-in-custody-c-22723682 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22723682/7954bf3ce7cc0b9ae893c5213c700c52963b5e24.jpg Relatives of the teens charged with murder attended the court hearing, along with their lawyers. (AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-08-14T04:26:16.000Z Kelvin Grove, Brisbane: Seven teens charged over man's murder remain in custody queensland, police https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/productivity-commission-urges-anthony-albanese-to-scrap-gst-deal-that-favours-western-australia--c-22722604 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722604/82083a3ef357de53deb6b06f1ffa51c9cbc6c1a9.jpg Productivity Commission urges Anthony Albanese to scrap GST deal that favours Western Australia The Vatican has issued a response of sorts after former bishop of Broome, Christopher Saunders, was found guilty of sickening sex crimes. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403370083112 australia, australia, nsw, politics, western-australia politics/australia 83 2026-08-14T04:19:50.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T04:19:50.000Z Productivity Commission urges Anthony Albanese to scrap GST deal that favours Western Australia australia, australia, nsw, politics, western-australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/ryanair-passenger-sucked-through-plane-window-after-engine-failure-on-a-flight-from-greece-to-germany-c-22723827 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22723827/9633604878db81b2467d7bb628f8fc9fec0ff242.jpg Engine debris behind Ryanair passenger window nightmare. The Nightly en 2026-08-14T04:11:34.000Z Ryanair passenger sucked through plane window after engine failure on a flight from Greece to Germany world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/woolworths-shopper-tackles-man-accused-of-assaulting-four-people-in-banyo-c-22723684 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22723684/de105719e5a165aef5437920e23f9000dbc41e52.jpg A shopper has been caught on camera tackling a man accused of assaulting four people inside a Woolworths store. The Nightly en 2026-08-14T03:14:03.000Z Brisbane Woolworths shopper tackles man accused of assaulting four people in Banyo australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/british-train-derails-at-lewes-on-its-way-from-london-victoria-to-eastbourne-dozens-injured-c-22723604 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22723604/c3f7f3894de9bf65dffa7995ec585bcf9b4db45a.jpg British train derails at Lewes on its way from London Victoria to Eastbourne, dozens injured The scene where two people have been seriously injured after a train with around 150 people on board derailed near Lewes railway station in East Sussex. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403369028112 world, uk world 69 2026-08-14T03:14:03.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T03:14:03.000Z British train derails at Lewes on its way from London Victoria to Eastbourne, dozens injured world, uk https://thenightly.com.au/politics/anthony-albanese-urges-gambling-inducement-crackdown-as-government-coalition-near-betting-reform-deal-c-22723388 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22723388/716d17d9883142f44d0a47223d72152795b1d242.jpg Anthony Albanese said measures needed to be put in place to tackle gambling addiction. The Nightly en 2026-08-14T02:21:10.000Z Anthony Albanese urges gambling inducement crackdown as government, Coalition near betting reform deal politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/jacinta-allan-quits-politics-and-will-not-recontest-bendigo-east-after-ben-carroll-takes-over-as-vic-premier-c-22723164 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22723164/12b2eae70ee286b7f09f780568cd6e6e7b3a77a4.jpg Former premier Jacinta Allan has announced she will not contest the Victorian November election. NewsWire/ David Crosling The Nightly en 2026-08-14T01:40:13.000Z Jacinta Allan quits politics and will not recontest Bendigo East after Ben Carroll takes over as Vic Premier politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/johnny-young-of-young-talent-time-fame-dies-at-age-79-after-battle-with-pancreatic-cancer-c-22723157 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22723157/0685eb1cfd453f8cdc74e8f930d4b0725f70a5da.jpg Johnny Young of Young Talent Time fame dies at age 79 after battle with pancreatic cancer Entertainer Johnny Young has died after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403366621112 culture culture 45 2026-08-14T01:38:56.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T01:38:56.000Z Johnny Young of Young Talent Time fame dies at age 79 after battle with pancreatic cancer culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/mark-butler-coy-on-developed-plan-to-bring-down-migration-as-jane-hume-demands-action-over-visa-overstayers-c-22722762 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722762/1dd0896814c3bb97b84fe0a7f5c30fa7721a9f8a.png Mark Butler says the Albanese government is considering a tougher crackdown on visa overstayers but conceded Labor would not pursue a Trump-style enforcement model.  The Nightly en 2026-08-14T00:28:20.000Z Mark Butler coy on ‘developed plan’ to bring down migration as Jane Hume demands action over visa overstayers politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/nicole-kidman-opens-up-on-tom-cruise-marriage-and-reveals-warning-she-ignored-after-falling-madly-in-love-c-22722581 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722581/cdf5e70836579344c70c197c78989e349f9e26f9.jpg Nicole Kidman opens up on Tom Cruise marriage and reveals warning she ignored after falling ‘madly in love’ Robert Irwin, at 22, will become the youngest ever host of the Logie Awards this Sunday on Seven. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403322151112 culture culture 128 2026-08-14T00:22:50.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T00:22:50.000Z Nicole Kidman opens up on Tom Cruise marriage and reveals warning she ignored after falling ‘madly in love’ culture https://thenightly.com.au/world/europe/europe-heat-wave-uk-records-hottest-day-of-the-year-as-temperatures-hit-381c-just-shy-of-highest-ever-temp-c-22722090 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722090/29c52eaae7d91d1fba65d9ff1be53945d1a00b69.jpg Europe heat wave: UK records hottest day of the year as temperatures hit 38.1C, just shy of highest ever temp Many UK fields are increasingly looking sandy brown rather than their traditional luscious green. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403303852112 europe world/europe 22 2026-08-14T00:04:43.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T00:04:43.000Z Europe heat wave: UK records hottest day of the year as temperatures hit 38.1C, just shy of highest ever temp europe https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/food/how-to-beat-brain-fog-with-better-sleep-hydration-and-the-best-foods-for-memory-focus-and-brain-health-c-22666131 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22666131/d7bd0330bbaaa16d0e3f1ff9e48d9d74bddc0071.jpg SARAH DI LORENZO: How to beat brain fog with better sleep, hydration and best foods for memory, focus That frustrating mental haze may have more causes than you realise. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403190329112 food, wellbeing lifestyle/food 234 2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z SARAH DI LORENZO: How to beat brain fog with better sleep, hydration and best foods for memory, focus food, wellbeing https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/food/masterchef-favourite-kishwar-chowdhury-puts-a-bengali-twist-on-the-humble-sausage-roll-c-22501725 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22501725/a9f45494896bc27b3ced97cc00da685c8048435d.jpg Kishwar Chowdhury shares a sausage roll recipe with a twist. The Nightly en 2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z MasterChef favourite Kishwar Chowdhury puts a Bengali twist on the humble sausage roll food https://thenightly.com.au/world/africa/ebola-outbreak-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-reports-death-in-bas-uele-province-for-first-time-c-22721892 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22721892/3c7f1a312a9d5bb67e9e2c3e0627297715df36f2.jpg Ebola outbreak: Democratic Republic of the Congo reports death in Bas-Uele province for first time Bas-Uele is the sixth province in the Democratic Republic of Congo to register an Ebola case. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403361959112 africa, health, world world/africa 29 2026-08-13T23:53:49.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T23:53:49.000Z Ebola outbreak: Democratic Republic of the Congo reports death in Bas-Uele province for first time africa, health, world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/powerball-jackpot-latrobe-valley-man-wins-more-than-20-million-after-last-minute-ticket-purchase-c-22722615 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722615/d8a6d40a2c5fc853bc5ce3debf3671e9a7f57394.jpg Powerball jackpot: Latrobe Valley man wins more than $20 million after last-minute ticket purchase The man won more than $20 million after buying his ticket seconds before the draw closed. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403361548112 australia australia 46 2026-08-13T23:51:23.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T23:51:23.000Z Powerball jackpot: Latrobe Valley man wins more than $20 million after last-minute ticket purchase australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/anthony-albanese-advocates-for-was-gst-ahead-of-productivity-commission-report-c-22722614 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722614/815e136decc98c5bd1f493332a9e7ee196b09f5e.jpg Anthony Albanese advocates for WA’s GST ahead of Productivity Commission report Prime Minister Anthony Albanese holds a press conference at Australian Parliament House in Canberra. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403359695112 politics politics 89 2026-08-13T23:46:55.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T23:46:55.000Z Anthony Albanese advocates for WA’s GST ahead of Productivity Commission report politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/oz-lotto-hervey-bay-woman-wins-20-million-jackpot-after-checking-mystery-ticket-at-queensland-newsagency-c-22722575 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722575/b96b8158ead077ca776cbbbfddea2e2f988060cb.jpg Oz Lotto: Hervey Bay woman wins $20 million jackpot after checking mystery ticket at Queensland newsagency Two division one winning entries have split the $40 million Oz Lotto jackpot, with a Hobart man and an unidentified Hervey Bay player each claiming $20 million. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403245651112 australia australia 18 2026-08-13T23:25:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T23:25:00.000Z Oz Lotto: Hervey Bay woman wins $20 million jackpot after checking mystery ticket at Queensland newsagency australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/housing-prices-in-australias-big-cities-nosedive-could-hit-sydney-melbourne-hardest-c-22722166 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722166/ae705c2dba3c8e5caf0d60d0927da022de3fc932.jpg Housing prices in Australia’s big cities: Nosedive could hit Sydney, Melbourne hardest Home owners in Australia’s biggest cities are most at risk if property values continue to sink. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403310535112 australia australia 142 2026-08-13T22:59:09.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T22:59:09.000Z Housing prices in Australia’s big cities: Nosedive could hit Sydney, Melbourne hardest australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/nicole-kidman-breaks-silence-on-keith-urban-divorce-after-19-years-of-marriage-and-admits-shes-free-falling-c-22722337 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722337/526405a9e92dff12d8e37cd511947e50d22ba2c1.jpg Nicole Kidman breaks silence on Keith Urban divorce after 19 years of marriage and admits she’s ‘free-falling’ Robert Irwin, at 22, will become the youngest ever host of the Logie Awards this Sunday on Seven. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403322151112 culture culture 128 2026-08-13T22:46:33.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T22:46:33.000Z Nicole Kidman breaks silence on Keith Urban divorce after 19 years of marriage and admits she’s ‘free-falling’ culture https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/us-iran-war-updates-strait-of-hormuz-management-unclear-as-both-countries-claim-to-be-in-charge-c-22722413 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722413/f4b10ea5bd613d9c69ac2e8aea33499935de566c.jpg US-Iran war updates: Strait of Hormuz management unclear as both countries claim to be in charge The crucial Strait of Hormuz supplies one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403324898112 middle-east, us-politics world/middle-east 106 2026-08-13T22:21:06.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T22:21:06.000Z US-Iran war updates: Strait of Hormuz management unclear as both countries claim to be in charge middle-east, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/news-and-politics-live-anthony-albanese-reveals-details-of-substantial-phone-call-with-donald-trump--c-22722305 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722305/16acd8f6371fe1d20aa2f4ea37f332f7563145cb.jpg Anthony Albanese has doubled down on refusing to apologise to the Japanese PM about his ‘melons’ remarks after revealing what was discussed with Donald Trump in a surprise overnight phone call. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T21:44:17.000Z News and politics recap: ‘Melons’ podcast host got ‘real’ Albanese as PM reveals Trump tariff pitch in call politics, australia, australia, middle-east, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/penny-wong-warns-one-nation-monoculture-push-risks-australias-national-security-in-lowy-institute-speech-c-22722121 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722121/350a2ed3a2d0ed74e794b071f3cfc677f926f343.jpg “Turning Australians against each other is the opposite of patriotism”, Penny Wong says. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T21:25:36.000Z Penny Wong warns One Nation monoculture push risks Australia’s national security in Lowy Institute speech politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/wa-treasurer-rita-saffioti-to-dig-in-on-gst-deal-as-states-reignite-dispute-ahead-of-interim-report-c-22721998 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22721998/abe92b77b9d73bcf39c04d989a5eb6e311af60e2.jpg The Productivity Commission is set to release an interim report into the Morrison-era GST deal. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T21:12:00.000Z WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti to dig in on GST deal as States reignite dispute ahead of interim report politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/anthony-albanese-and-donald-trump-hold-surprise-phone-call-overnight-as-white-house-confirms-talks-c-22722260 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22722260/fa9272c70089cc4afdf10b34910a5d77ecb8563c.jpg The White House has confirmed a call between the Prime Minister and Donald Trump occured overnight. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T20:56:46.000Z Anthony Albanese urges Donald Trump to reconsider Australia tariffs during lengthy overnight phone call us-politics, politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/russian-plot-to-kill-an-american-citizen-in-warsaw-thwarted-by-poland-c-22721911 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22721911/5cac43cb90b9390e772eec956bca4c78fd86eae7.jpg Polish PM Donald Tusk claims Poland has foiled a Russian attempt to kill a Ukrainian-American citizen in Warsaw, left. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T14:55:17.000Z Russian plot to kill an American citizen in Warsaw thwarted by Poland world, europe