https://thenightly.com.au/business/evergrande-chinese-court-sentences-hui-ka-yan-founder-of-troubled-property-developer-to-life-in-prison-c-22756050 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22756050/45e50ffe1d6f478e09f5682eab96f7f9e0bd33c2.jpg Hui Ka Yan, chairman of China Evergrande Group, has been sentenced to life in prison by a Chinese court. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T12:11:46.000Z Evergrande: Chinese court sentences Hui Ka Yan, founder of troubled property developer, to life in prison business, asia-pacific, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/ukraine-war-latest-major-russian-barrage-kills-at-least-14-in-kyiv-region-c-22756019 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22756019/187378737e9678ff80b83ad6168b7a04a2850cbb.jpg Ukraine war latest: Major Russian barrage kills at least 14 in Kyiv region Ukraine has launched what is believed to be its largest attack against Russia since the start of the war, with six people killed in strikes across the country overnight. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403544921112 world, europe politics/world 23 2026-08-20T11:49:12.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T11:49:12.000Z Ukraine war latest: Major Russian barrage kills at least 14 in Kyiv region world, europe https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/south-korea-says-north-korea-fires-barrage-of-short-range-ballistic-missiles-toward-the-sea-c-22755868 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22755868/c69d31266799218b2f97155c45859fcafa8fcbb8.jpg South Korea says North Korea fires barrage of short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea Donald Trump is talking up his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un after scaling back military drills in South Korea. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403565815112 world, asia-pacific, us-politics politics/world 77 2026-08-20T11:11:07.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T11:11:07.000Z South Korea says North Korea fires barrage of short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea world, asia-pacific, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial/editorial-debt-mountain-a-heavy-burden-on-our-future-c-22755638 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22755638/5ea56dabc8b20f6e64c43650f326832470996a7d.jpg EDITORIAL: Debt mountain a heavy burden on our future Australia's debt is set to hit a staggering milestone, crossing the trillion-dollar mark for the first time ever this morning. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403730625112 editorial, opinion opinion/editorial 45 2026-08-20T09:50:06.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-20T09:50:06.000Z EDITORIAL: Debt mountain a heavy burden on our future editorial, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/australia/outrageous-minister-signals-further-action-after-israel-decides-against-charges-for-zomi-frankcoms-killers-c-22751727 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22751727/13be994f7a51249ab5f821ba559130763a8a4866.jpg Minister signals further action after Israel decides against charges for Zomi Frankcom’s killers Foreign Minister Penny Wong has condemned the Israeli Defence Forces' decision not to pursue criminal proceedings over the airstrike that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six others in Gaza in April 2024. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403740628112 australia, australia, middle-east, politics australia 125 2026-08-20T07:50:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T07:50:00.000Z Minister signals further action after Israel decides against charges for Zomi Frankcom’s killers australia, australia, middle-east, politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/lachlan-young-hannah-mcguires-murderer-found-not-guilty-of-raping-underage-girl-c-22753396 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22753396/e3f02f40362c01d68544f21526407780a115e113.jpg Hannah McGuire, 23, was strangled to death by Lachlan Young, 23, in the home they once charged in Ballarat. Supplied. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T07:23:45.000Z Lachlan Young: Hannah McGuire’s murderer found not guilty of raping underage girl victoria https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/richos-top-10-telling-clubs-what-they-can-and-cant-do-in-regards-to-resting-players-is-nonsense-c-22752785 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22752785/59d9625280544783b41799bfaf6cda2aac9fcd62.jpg The AFL sent an email to clubs suggesting they can not rest players this weekend. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T07:13:00.000Z RICHO’S TOP 10: Telling clubs what they can and can’t do in regards to resting players is nonsense afl https://thenightly.com.au/politics/nsw-gun-buyback-could-leave-gun-owners-thousands-out-of-pocket-c-22753966 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22753966/609410b750409d632552ff459d700b36503f3c2f.jpg NSW gun buyback could leave gun owners thousands out of pocket Farmers are unable to keep more than 10 guns under the buyback scheme. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403575859112 politics politics 141 2026-08-20T07:06:17.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T07:06:17.000Z NSW gun buyback could leave gun owners thousands out of pocket politics https://thenightly.com.au/business/netwealth-failed-to-vet-first-guardian-court-finds-as-ruling-raises-bar-for-super-fund-gatekeepers-c-22754116 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22754116/437b2d671e71023bf10c318f691aace8b1d8a224.jpg Netwealth failed to vet First Guardian, court finds as ruling raises bar for super fund gatekeepers One Nation proposes allowing Australians earlier access to their superannuation to help with cost of living pressures. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403545490112 business business 282 2026-08-20T07:05:51.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T07:05:51.000Z Netwealth failed to vet First Guardian, court finds as ruling raises bar for super fund gatekeepers business https://thenightly.com.au/culture/brooklyn-peltz-beckham-takes-dig-at-victoria-david-with-his-tattos-in-new-instagram-image-c-22752247 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22752247/cb14624a163cd2488541ccb3c8977d67aa50f045.jpg Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham takes dig at Victoria, David with his tattos in new Instagram image Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham has made a dig at his parents with the latest image shared on social media. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403741915112 culture culture 30 2026-08-20T06:50:39.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T06:50:39.000Z Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham takes dig at Victoria, David with his tattos in new Instagram image culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/it-shows-how-much-it-irks-them-why-aukus-is-in-vladimir-putins-sights-c-22753769 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22753769/873ffc59e34b2daaa0ea3777dac44d897e81cbff.jpg Why AUKUS is in Vladimir Putin’s sights: ‘It shows how much it irks them’ 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 australia, asia-pacific, world politics/australia 89 2026-08-20T06:45:39.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T06:45:39.000Z Why AUKUS is in Vladimir Putin’s sights: ‘It shows how much it irks them’ australia, asia-pacific, world https://thenightly.com.au/culture/pop-culture/hollywood-dynasties-the-families-that-act-together-stay-together-c-22753199 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22753199/e4fd9f42e3b02d68c7354d1de22303afc9c76807.jpg From Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick to Dan and Eugene Levy, Hollywood families who act together, stay together Eugene and Dan Levy in Schitt’s Creek. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403742105112 pop-culture, culture culture/pop-culture 112 2026-08-20T06:19:19.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T06:19:19.000Z From Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick to Dan and Eugene Levy, Hollywood families who act together, stay together pop-culture, culture https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/bailey-smith-dating-saga-geelong-stars-mum-joins-in-on-trolling-over-mirror-selfie-scandal--c-22752834 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22752834/a8d0afa73540ea4ef59c3169b2f7c6eb1aab212f.jpg Bailey Smith dating saga: Geelong star’s mum joins in on trolling over mirror selfie scandal The Cats superstar is personally trying to woo the Port Adelaide free agent. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403620811112 afl sport/afl 53 2026-08-20T05:44:03.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T05:44:03.000Z Bailey Smith dating saga: Geelong star’s mum joins in on trolling over mirror selfie scandal afl https://thenightly.com.au/politics/how-jim-chalmers-gets-away-with-claiming-to-be-a-good-economic-manager-despite-1-trillion-debt-c-22750861 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22750861/2a2c3304d83bb495295db98ed933ee7aa69d0c40.jpg Treasurer Jim Chalmers insists he is a responsible economic manager despite Australia’s debt blowing past the $1 trillion mark. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T04:44:29.000Z How Jim Chalmers gets away with claiming to be a good economic manager despite $1 trillion debt politics, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/matt-keogh-under-fire-in-federal-parliament-over-cruel-cuts-to-veterans-services-and-botched-meeting-c-22752835 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22752835/ab2ce57cf40901e75f24ceb6e07f9606fa32d46a.jpg Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh during Question Time in the House of Representatives on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T04:35:07.000Z Matt Keogh under fire in Federal Parliament over ‘cruel cuts’ to veterans’ services and botched meeting australia, opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/wildwood-melbourne-shooting-urgent-search-for-missing-man-allegedly-shot-and-driven-away-in-ute-c-22752081 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22752081/108caf4fe9241fd633a2d15f0c22e53361ffe1fc.jpg Police are conducting a search after a man was allegedly shot at a property northwest of Melbourne. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T03:46:31.000Z Wildwood, Melbourne shooting: Urgent search for missing man allegedly shot and driven away in ute victoria https://thenightly.com.au/culture/pop-culture/harry-and-meghan-are-moving-back-to-a-uk-that-will-be-even-worse-for-them-than-before-they-left-c-22751186 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22751186/3bbc1cf32d0f0ded15905ad276128dcb89bbde83.jpg Harry and Meghan are moving back to a UK that will be even worse for them than before they left Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to permanently relocate from the United States back to the United Kingdom next month, with their children Archie and Lilibet expected to enrol in a British school in September. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403742105112 pop-culture, culture, opinion, uk culture/pop-culture 112 2026-08-20T03:46:10.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T03:46:10.000Z Harry and Meghan are moving back to a UK that will be even worse for them than before they left pop-culture, culture, opinion, uk https://thenightly.com.au/sport/cricket/mitchell-johnson-matt-renshaw-deserves-test-recall-but-marnus-labuschagne-is-lucky-to-survive-selection-axe-c-22751614 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22751614/91013a4077c863efc982b871b154d73e229bed11.jpg It was a surprise that Marnus Labuschagne was not dropped from the Test squad, writes Mitchell Johnson. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T03:45:03.000Z MITCHELL JOHNSON: Matt Renshaw deserves Test recall but Marnus Labuschagne is lucky to survive selection axe cricket https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/mark-riley-labor-should-be-riding-high-instead-theyre-fighting-for-survival-and-theres-one-man-to-blame-c-22751055 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22751055/964e39fc442664c0635372fa6d7f01c16e61672e.jpg ‘All of Anthony Albanese’s political problems have been self-inflicted’, writes Mark Riley. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-20T02:36:58.000Z MARK RILEY: Labor should be riding high. Instead, they’re fighting for survival and there’s one man to blame opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/lily-hooper-reportedly-found-after-eight-days-missing-in-nattai-national-park-in-nsw-c-22751414 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22751414/7ae6fbe11c80a6e92e64ed9f3c9fef4d48822c55.jpg Lily Hooper: Body of missing hiker found after eight days in Nattai National Park in NSW Eighteen-year-old hiker Lily Hooper's body was found in Nattai National Park after an eight-day search, but a devastating communication breakdown led police to initially tell her family she had been found alive. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403751417112 australia australia 205 2026-08-20T02:16:03.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T02:16:03.000Z Lily Hooper: Body of missing hiker found after eight days in Nattai National Park in NSW australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/israel-army-admits-firing-on-car-in-death-of-five-year-old-hind-rajab-subject-of-oscar-nominated-film-c-22751281 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22751281/ca0cad79aed12809bc4fc1eb78bfd78e9468a6a9.jpg Israel’s military announced a criminal investigation into troop conduct on the killings of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and her family. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T02:14:07.000Z Israel army admits firing on car in death of five-year-old Hind Rajab, subject of Oscar-nominated film middle-east https://thenightly.com.au/business/australia-unemployment-rises-to-45-per-cent-as-tasmania-and-victoria-record-nations-highest-jobless-rates-c-22750476 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22750476/c15a2800fe1001aaf40d2940c3182c5e33a87dcb.jpg Unemployment rose in July to 4.5 per cent for the first time since April and caused the Australian dollar to fall in strong sign the Reserve Bank’s rate hikes may be over. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T01:57:30.000Z Australia unemployment rises to 4.5 per cent as Tasmania and Victoria record nation’s highest jobless rates business https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/sydney-swans-isaac-heeney-loses-colgate-deal-as-bookstores-pull-childrens-books-amid-afl-scandal-c-22751112 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22751112/744f54d7adcc539110d2bfbd2ffa0f5db48a1240.jpg Sydney Swans: Isaac Heeney loses Colgate deal as bookstores pull children’s books amid AFL scandal The Sydney Swans' 2026 AFL finals campaign has been severely compromised following an incident involving players, with the club's chairman Andrew Pridham stating their season has been 'torpedoed'. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403727866112 afl sport/afl 151 2026-08-20T01:35:07.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T01:35:07.000Z Sydney Swans: Isaac Heeney loses Colgate deal as bookstores pull children’s books amid AFL scandal afl https://thenightly.com.au/business/medibank-private-boss-takes-aim-at-health-insurance-aggregators-amid-risk-of-commission-driven-churn-c-22751189 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22751189/1eea95a263797184a4b1ba0e227dabd95cd0c8cc.jpg Medibank Private boss takes aim at health insurance aggregators amid ‘risk of commission-driven churn’ Medibank’s resident health insurance market grew 1.1 per cent, but the number of non-resident policy units went backwards by 2.3 per cent. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403734477112 business business 438 2026-08-20T01:22:41.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T01:22:41.000Z Medibank Private boss takes aim at health insurance aggregators amid ‘risk of commission-driven churn’ business https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/tess-crosleys-message-to-ex-ben-months-after-alleged-lachie-neale-affair-and-brisbane-lions-marriage-scandal-c-22750651 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22750651/75328ef6db80f876ac300b3277b2d6ed6ba8a474.jpg Tess Crosley’s message to ex Ben months after alleged Lachie Neale affair and Brisbane Lions marriage scandal Tess Crosley has shared a birthday message for ex Ben. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403736462112 afl, australia sport/afl 87 2026-08-20T00:58:24.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-20T00:58:24.000Z Tess Crosley’s message to ex Ben months after alleged Lachie Neale affair and Brisbane Lions marriage scandal afl, australia https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/melbourne-machete-victim-dau-akueng-family-remembers-basketball-loving-teen-almost-one-year-after-his-death-c-22745210 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22745210/c7e6aef2c8be26876b2699e607ae60564c20153d.jpg Dau Akueng should have been chasing his basketball dreams. Almost a year after the 15-year-old was allegedly slain in a machete attack, his family shares the life they imagined for him and the future they lost. The Nightly en 2026-08-20T00:21:54.000Z Melbourne machete victim Dau Akueng: Family remembers basketball-loving teen almost one year after his death victoria, police https://thenightly.com.au/politics/anika-wells-puts-roblox-on-notice-over-child-safety-as-esafety-orders-overhaul-to-prevent-potential-grooming-c-22746640 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22746640/40fa9ffb0cf8104d9b11f080ff7a5d90a30e641a.jpg Anika Wells puts Roblox on notice over child safety as eSafety orders overhaul to prevent potential grooming Australians are increasingly purchasing technology solutions such as phone-blocking devices and apps to reduce their screen time and digital consumption. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403733000112 politics politics 198 2026-08-19T23:45:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T23:45:00.000Z Anika Wells puts Roblox on notice over child safety as eSafety orders overhaul to prevent potential grooming politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/national-debt-reaches-grim-1-trillion-milestone-as-government-grapples-with-ongoing-budget-pressure-c-22750249 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22750249/50574b810ab6eb346c8d6acbc89f3138e46b2046.jpg Treasurer Jim Chalmers defended the government’s record, pointing to Australia’s AAA credit rating and arguing Labor has improved the financial position it inherited.  The Nightly en 2026-08-19T23:35:31.000Z National debt reaches ‘grim’ $1 trillion milestone as government grapples with ongoing Budget pressure politics https://thenightly.com.au/society/technology/meta-addiction-lawsuit-mark-zuckerberg-didnt-prioritise-child-safety-claims-ex-engineer--c-22749544 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22749544/6b60a1ff9e42b9667652fddd7551964a7e07db88.jpg Meta addiction lawsuit: Mark Zuckerberg didn't prioritise child safety, claims ex-engineer Meta faces $1.4 trillion lawsuit over teen addiction https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403691436112 technology, world society/technology 103 2026-08-19T23:34:01.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T23:34:01.000Z Meta addiction lawsuit: Mark Zuckerberg didn't prioritise child safety, claims ex-engineer technology, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/news-and-politics-live-updates-wong-urged-to-sanction-israel-greens-blasts-outrageous-frankcom-decision-c-22750067 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22750067/354791c42fc7ce4ab650fe4bc5df58bda17f23e3.jpg Zomi Frankcom was killed while delivering humanitarian aid to Gazans in 2024. The Nightly en 2026-08-19T22:29:57.000Z News and politics recap: Zomi Frankcom’s family call Israeli decision ‘an insult’ politics, australia, business, us-politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/business/the-scarce-assets-investors-are-turning-to-as-soaring-bond-yields-revive-inflation-fears-c-22748847 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22748847/e5e48825556e1482c4ecf9a6710ea9905ab84d34.jpg Mining stocks, property and gold are emerging as investors’ best defence against a fresh surge in governments’ borrowing costs, as investors hunt for assets that can hold their value if inflation proves hard to tame.  The Nightly en 2026-08-19T22:19:50.000Z The scarce assets investors are turning to as soaring bond yields revive inflation fears business https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-make-shock-uk-return-with-archie-and-lilibet-six-years-after-megxit-c-22750055 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22750055/ec7e526ad3fcf28082ee2540c2f5c434f4dfa174.jpg Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make shock UK return with Archie and Lilibet six years after ‘Megxit’ Nicole Kidman has shared photos from a family holiday in Iceland, where she travelled on a superyacht with two of her daughters and sister. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403728283112 royals world/royals 27 2026-08-19T21:56:22.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T21:56:22.000Z Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make shock UK return with Archie and Lilibet six years after ‘Megxit’ royals https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/donald-trump-plans-kim-jong-un-meeting-as-us-president-warns-north-korea-has-57-powerful-nuclear-weapons-c-22749502 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22749502/1b3f371c38b3e8f27451bd679f3b9ae5303e6521.jpg Donald Trump plans Kim Jong Un meeting as US President warns North Korea has 57 ‘powerful’ nuclear weapons Donald Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz a new US territory via social media, denying any peace talks with Iran while the country's foreign minister accuses him of seeking negotiations on Iranian terms. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403689045112 us-politics, world politics/us-politics 68 2026-08-19T20:51:54.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T20:51:54.000Z Donald Trump plans Kim Jong Un meeting as US President warns North Korea has 57 ‘powerful’ nuclear weapons us-politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/erin-patterson-appeal-prosecutors-argue-mushroom-killers-33-year-non-parole-period-was-inadequate-c-22749580 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22749580/f285516d2b0a6f0c7a1805d9fd41272eae93b5d0.jpg Erin Patterson appeal: Prosecutors argue mushroom killer’s 33-year non-parole period was ‘inadequate’ Erin Patterson, convicted of murdering three people with death cap mushrooms served in beef wellington at her Leongatha home, is appealing her 33-year prison sentence, with no parole, at the Court of Appeal. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403686922112 victoria australia/victoria 129 2026-08-19T20:44:27.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T20:44:27.000Z Erin Patterson appeal: Prosecutors argue mushroom killer’s 33-year non-parole period was ‘inadequate’ victoria https://thenightly.com.au/politics/reserve-bank-interest-rate-pressure-could-ease-as-australia-braces-for-rise-in-unemployment-rate-c-22749568 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22749568/ce5ceafd67f7a0eba6cb3531329b6c417ab2466e.jpg Reserve Bank interest rate pressure could ease as Australia braces for rise in unemployment rate Australian wedding costs have reached record highs, with the average wedding now exceeding $38,000. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403724307112 politics, business politics 105 2026-08-19T20:37:59.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T20:37:59.000Z Reserve Bank interest rate pressure could ease as Australia braces for rise in unemployment rate politics, business https://thenightly.com.au/australia/middle-east-latest-israel-launches-criminal-probes-into-killings-of-hind-rajab-and-palestinian-paramedics-c-22749323 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22749323/37b471073f8a71f18071221617480073affed58f.jpg Australian aid worker Lalzawmi "Zomi" Frankcom was among the World Central Kitchen aid workers killed when an Israeli air strike hit their convoy in 2024. The Nightly en 2026-08-19T12:25:25.000Z Middle East latest: Death of Zomi Franckom not expected to be part of IDF criminal probes into Gaza killings australia, middle-east, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/middle-east-latest-united-arab-emirates-suspends-trade-with-iran-after-coming-under-renewed-missile-fire-c-22749234 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22749234/342ed3f1db8ee4823f4ab34bbca0687f3e9feeb0.jpg Middle East latest: United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire Donald Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz a new US territory via social media, denying any peace talks with Iran while the country's foreign minister accuses him of seeking negotiations on Iranian terms. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403689045112 world, middle-east, us-politics politics/world 68 2026-08-19T11:22:58.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T11:22:58.000Z Middle East latest: United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire world, middle-east, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/volodymyr-zelenskys-office-is-probed-for-corruption-as-ukraines-fired-defence-minister-demands-elections-c-22749206 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22749206/ef7e2a21a5432e025ef0c2a6e329ada5f1ec8c96.jpg Volodymyr Zelensky's office is probed for corruption as Ukraine’s fired defence minister demands elections Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has released footage showing a Russian drone pursuing and attacking a 52-year-old civilian selling vegetables at a roadside stall. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402820818112 world, europe politics/world 89 2026-08-19T10:41:07.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T10:41:07.000Z Volodymyr Zelensky's office is probed for corruption as Ukraine’s fired defence minister demands elections world, europe https://thenightly.com.au/business/unitree-robotics-china-robotics-firms-shares-soar-600-per-cent-on-debut-c-22747007 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22747007/b5f21ade8a16a772f1ac65a7e414102a70be92d0.jpg Unitree has become a robotics industry leader, selling devices from sensors to human-like machines. The Nightly en 2026-08-19T10:05:15.000Z Unitree Robotics: China robotics firm's shares soar 600 per cent on debut business, markets, technology https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial/editorial-big-parties-dont-get-it-politics-has-changed-c-22749054 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22749054/7e569d9f550aa425365cd3e6801c8be0c6847961.jpg WA Premier Roger Cook and One Nation leader Pauline Hanson. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-19T09:48:42.000Z EDITORIAL: Big parties don’t get it. Politics has changed editorial, opinion https://thenightly.com.au/australia/toby-rudolf-mooning-case-sharks-star-prop-charged-after-argument-with-council-ranger-over-unleashed-dogs--c-22748974 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22748974/0993413e127ca89b4262e0b37f347df111e1a884.jpg Cronulla Sharks prop Toby Rudolf in action. The Nightly en 2026-08-19T09:32:16.000Z Toby Rudolf mooning case: Sharks star prop charged after argument with council ranger over unleashed dogs australia, nrl, nsw, sport https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/victoria-knife-crime-crisis-children-commit-almost-one-third-of-states-stabbings-amid-youth-attack-spike-c-22738428 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22738428/0459122a0514b20bb80779df015ef9e273736c0f.jpg Knife attacks involving offenders aged under 18 surged 30 per cent in just a year despite the Victoria’s unprecedented ban on machetes. The Nightly en 2026-08-19T09:08:28.000Z Victoria youth crime crisis: Children behind almost one-third of stabbings despite State’s machete ban victoria, australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/albanese-government-resists-push-to-ease-sin-taxes-on-ciggies-alcohol-c-22745656 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22745656/9a724b5885317a46b471648b9ae60dc5dc15612b.jpg High excises are forcing drinkers and smokers onto the black market, but Australians are unlikely to see any immediate relief in the cost of alcohol and cigarettes. The Nightly en 2026-08-19T08:30:00.000Z Albanese Government resists push to ease ‘sin’ taxes on ciggies & alcohol politics, australia, australia https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/sport/kiersten-duke-new-zealands-first-state-of-origin-game-is-a-major-win-for-codes-international-expansion-c-22747069 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22747069/ac02c329791e0e0fe1429e269d49985c9021858b.jpg KIERSTEN DUKE: New Zealand’s first State of Origin game is a major win for code’s international expansion Matt King has been appointed as the new NSW Blues State of Origin coach on a two-year contract, replacing Laurie Daley. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6402753425112 sport, nrl opinion/sport 108 2026-08-19T08:25:20.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-19T08:25:20.000Z KIERSTEN DUKE: New Zealand’s first State of Origin game is a major win for code’s international expansion sport, nrl https://thenightly.com.au/business/super-shake-up-full-loss-payouts-and-easier-advice-planned-for-millions-of-members-c-22748582 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22748582/e630541fd48074dc2d3c19dddceda1445b3beac4.jpg Super shake-up: Full-loss payouts and easier advice planned for millions of members Superannuation has become a major political battleground, with the Coalition and One Nation proposing early access to super funds while the federal government opposes such changes. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403609718112 business business 350 2026-08-19T07:53:44.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T07:53:44.000Z Super shake-up: Full-loss payouts and easier advice planned for millions of members business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/pm-raises-joint-anti-crime-efforts-with-thai-counterpart-on-same-day-as-fresh-details-emerge-on-teen-death-c-22745519 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22745519/6145f45f0012f6a66977528340227cedd3c749b8.jpg PM raises joint anti-crime efforts with Thai counterpart on same day as fresh details emerge on teen death Thai police have revealed the cause of death of a teenage girl found naked in a suitcase after she was allegedly murdered. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403688024112 politics, asia-pacific, australia, australia politics 83 2026-08-19T07:50:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T07:50:00.000Z PM raises joint anti-crime efforts with Thai counterpart on same day as fresh details emerge on teen death politics, asia-pacific, australia, australia https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/isaac-heeney-childrens-book-promotion-disappears-from-publishers-instagram-grid-after-sydney-swans-scandal-c-22748181 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22748181/33e1de3bbc828542111ad333426b99d089092a21.jpg Isaac Heeney children’s book promotion disappears from publisher’s Instagram grid after Sydney Swans scandal Sydney Swans have stood down five players - Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner - for all remaining games including finals after a breach of club standards. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403691289112 afl sport/afl 51 2026-08-19T07:30:34.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T07:30:34.000Z Isaac Heeney children’s book promotion disappears from publisher’s Instagram grid after Sydney Swans scandal afl https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/australian-banks-seek-direct-access-to-ato-data-after-austrac-reveals-widespread-home-loan-fraud-c-22745490 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22745490/bc725ee481d97552b97cae5ab3439f40cd880b88.jpg Operation Claw found widespread cases of people lying on their home loan applications. The Nightly en 2026-08-19T07:19:58.000Z Australian banks seek direct access to ATO data after AUSTRAC reveals widespread home loan fraud australia, business https://thenightly.com.au/culture/books/georges-simenons-literary-detective-maigret-is-due-for-a-renaissance-c-22746508 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22746508/bea167735b3a2f786a9de9f9aa056e47a35ed6a8.jpg Bruno Cremer in the Maigret TV series. The Nightly en 2026-08-19T06:55:14.000Z Georges Simenon’s literary detective Maigret is due for a renaissance books, culture https://thenightly.com.au/world/usa/man-in-chucky-style-mask-leaves-female-runner-others-terrorised-in-philadelphia-c-22747526 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22747526/3b539db709908b9cac1a5093511045e597fd447f.jpg Man in Chucky-style mask leaves female runner, others terrorised in Philadelphia The man was caught on CCTV terrorising a female runner. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403688017112 usa world/usa 122 2026-08-19T06:46:49.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T06:46:49.000Z Man in Chucky-style mask leaves female runner, others terrorised in Philadelphia usa https://thenightly.com.au/business/australian-wages-lagging-behind-inflation-rates-worse-than-rbas-predictions-c-22745450 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22745450/655f85de46254a9c9aa18240e2fc4f6ea5d4a0f3.jpg Australian wages lagging behind inflation rates, worse than RBA’s predictions Labor claims it is getting wages moving again but the data says otherwise. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403672729112 business, politics business 611 2026-08-19T06:21:33.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T06:21:33.000Z Australian wages lagging behind inflation rates, worse than RBA’s predictions business, politics https://thenightly.com.au/society/technology/google-drive-down-users-getting-502-error-workplaces-across-the-country-impacted-c-22747781 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22747781/05cc338395e9a58cd0ff3fb0084700a5714e5172.jpg Is Google Drive down? Users getting 502 error, workplaces across the country impacted Users across the country are experiencing issues with Google Drive. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403687775112 technology society/technology 19 2026-08-19T06:05:46.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T06:05:46.000Z Is Google Drive down? Users getting 502 error, workplaces across the country impacted technology https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/sydney-swans-scandal-drugs-potentially-part-of-police-probe-into-swans-c-22747187 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22747187/f509e1b1ca018eed2dce528df2d5c1ac0e392e9a.jpg Sydney Swans scandal: Drugs 'potentially' part of police probe into Swans Sydney Swans have stood down five players - Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner - for all remaining games including finals following a breach of club standards. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403683898112 afl sport/afl 45 2026-08-19T05:36:31.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T05:36:31.000Z Sydney Swans scandal: Drugs 'potentially' part of police probe into Swans afl https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/the-biggest-modern-day-controversies-of-the-afl-from-sydney-swans-allegations-to-the-west-coasts-drug-culture-c-22746805 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22746805/22d7e7812dc8a1e70e407b69abeecd31dbe1a121.jpg The biggest modern-day controversies of the AFL: From Sydney Swans allegations to the West Coast’s drug culture Sydney Swans have stood down five players - Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner - for all remaining games including finals following a breach of club standards. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403683898112 afl, sport sport/afl 45 2026-08-19T04:35:52.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T04:35:52.000Z The biggest modern-day controversies of the AFL: From Sydney Swans allegations to the West Coast’s drug culture afl, sport https://thenightly.com.au/politics/jeni-odowd-guns-and-superannuation-expose-one-nations-true-colours-c-22746312 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22746312/45eb0e12e8d26d25bd3ffc4749b7789db5084ae1.jpg JENI O’DOWD: Guns and superannuation expose One Nation's true colours One Nation proposes cutting tobacco tax to combat black market trade, which now accounts for 80% of cigarette sales and costs Treasury $11 billion annually. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403632986112 politics politics 191 2026-08-19T04:19:48.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T04:19:48.000Z JENI O’DOWD: Guns and superannuation expose One Nation's true colours politics https://thenightly.com.au/business/rba-deputy-governer-andrew-hauser-warns-of-more-rate-hikes-if-inflation-risks-crystallise-c-22746825 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22746825/d2c518c9c7b490fab07a39d8aabd985c6394c137.jpg Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Andrew Hauser reacts during Senate Estimates at Parliament House in Canberra, Thursday, February 27, 2025. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING The Nightly en 2026-08-19T04:12:05.000Z RBA deputy governer Andrew Hauser warns of more rate hikes if inflation risks ‘crystallise’ business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/us-tariffs-donald-trump-says-a-deal-has-been-reached-with-canada-to-delay-50-per-cent-tariffs-c-22746307 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22746307/82e82ecd7ebd67de35bb187a805938c431295aaa.jpg US tariffs: Donald Trump says a deal has been reached with Canada to delay 50 per cent tariffs Donald Trump and Canadian PM Mark Carney spoke over the past two days about the tariff negotiations. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403631112112 us-politics politics/us-politics 32 2026-08-19T04:10:06.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T04:10:06.000Z US tariffs: Donald Trump says a deal has been reached with Canada to delay 50 per cent tariffs us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/kaia-gerber-daughter-of-cindy-crawford-reveals-she-had-an-exorcism-with-a-didgeridoo-as-a-child-c-22745685 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22745685/b17c608ae3aa158742268431a011eb37e7725290.jpg Kaia Gerber, daughter of Cindy Crawford, reveals she had an exorcism with a didgeridoo as a child Kaia Gerber has made a bizarre revelation about her mum, supermodel Cindy Crawford. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403683611112 culture culture 282 2026-08-19T03:07:42.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T03:07:42.000Z Kaia Gerber, daughter of Cindy Crawford, reveals she had an exorcism with a didgeridoo as a child culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/afp-officers-downplayed-gangland-threat-to-undercover-cops-in-a-bid-to-save-on-compensation-costs-c-22745804 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22745804/bd5556c7045660b917bf6644263992877ac770fb.jpg AFP officers accused of downplaying threat to three undercover cops in order to save compensation costs. The Nightly en 2026-08-19T02:51:53.000Z AFP officers downplayed gangland threat to undercover cops in a bid to save on compensation costs politics, australia, australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/music/barred-by-other-european-countries-kanye-west-turns-to-russia-for-his-redemption-tour-c-22745659 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22745659/0eda56bcc676c4904635cb9f91a54db15f7d4358.jpg Kanye West: Barred by other European countries, controversial rapper turns to Russia for his redemption tour The UK's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after Kanye West was denied a visa to enter the country, following widespread controversy over his past anti-Semitic statements and Nazi imagery. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6392719176112 music, culture culture/music 434 2026-08-19T01:56:37.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T01:56:37.000Z Kanye West: Barred by other European countries, controversial rapper turns to Russia for his redemption tour music, culture https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/charles-spencer-to-unveil-truth-in-new-book-about-his-sister-princess-diana-c-22745228 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22745228/a8ba0cff58d5acbd46dc283107b8022a3facd933.jpg Charles Spencer to unveil ‘truth’ in new book about his sister Princess Diana Charles Spencer, Prince William, Prince Harry and Prince Charles standing together outside Westminster Abbey during funeral of Princess Diana. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403559392112 royals, uk world/royals 185 2026-08-19T01:03:26.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T01:03:26.000Z Charles Spencer to unveil ‘truth’ in new book about his sister Princess Diana royals, uk https://thenightly.com.au/culture/zz-top-drummer-frank-beard-dies-aged-77-mourned-by-musicians-including-slash-bandmates-c-22745096 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22745096/5dab8a622d4939fe63cfbd8a7d989c3130e7fd01.jpg ZZ Top drummer, Frank Beard, dies aged 77, mourned by musicians including Slash, bandmates ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died at age 77 at his Texas ranch while in hospice care, surrounded by family. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403668764112 culture culture 45 2026-08-19T00:29:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-19T00:29:00.000Z ZZ Top drummer, Frank Beard, dies aged 77, mourned by musicians including Slash, bandmates culture https://thenightly.com.au/business/diamond-prices-collapse-as-labs-flood-the-market-and-upend-luxury-market-c-22743381 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22743381/441ecaf1f2daa327b7f522d97388011b9baaf534.jpg Lab-grown diamonds are upending a centuries-old luxury market. The Nightly en 2026-08-18T23:44:19.000Z Diamond prices collapse as labs overtake mined stones and upend luxury market business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/scam-centre-crackdown-expected-during-thai-pm-anutin-charnvirakuls-visit-to-australia-c-22744109 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22744109/0d611156777ffff3a38c1474031d08827bd7e68e.jpg The visit to Australia is Anutin Charnvirakul's first since he became prime minister. The Nightly en 2026-08-18T22:53:05.000Z Scam centre crackdown expected during Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul’s visit to Australia politics https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/food/food-recall-mr-chens-szechuan-chilli-oil-250g-walters-artisan-bread-banana-loaf-430g-pulled-from-shelves-c-22744634 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22744634/792ccb26ac8c50e4130fb398590fb3851b4df280.png Australia’s food safety watchdog has pulled two products from supermarket shelves across the country. The Nightly en 2026-08-18T22:32:11.000Z Food recall: Mr Chen’s Szechuan Chilli Oil 250g, Walter’s Artisan Bread Banana Loaf 430g pulled from shelves food https://thenightly.com.au/sport/afl/sydney-swans-deciding-penalties-for-serious-standards-breach-as-police-investigate-alleged-assault-at-hotel-c-22744054 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22744054/1da3b43bbda5e56f447a2533138dc6754b4dc634.jpg The Swans have suspended Riley Bice, Chad Warner, Isaac Heeney, Nick Blakey and James Jordon. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-08-18T21:50:31.000Z Sydney Swans 'torpedo' season by banning five players afl https://thenightly.com.au/politics/news-and-politics-live-updates-cash-slams-labors-toxic-taxes-accuses-oneil-of-gaslighting-renters-c-22744323 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22744323/fc62813a6dde627a50b31876055c201bc1d59219.jpg Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek. The Nightly en 2026-08-18T21:31:38.000Z News & politics live recap: Tanya Plibersek calls for sporting standards and illicit tobacco crackdown politics, australia, middle-east, world https://thenightly.com.au/business/daniel-mulino-to-unveil-crackdown-on-harmful-superannuation-practices-at-national-press-club-c-22744121 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22744121/3d36d9b7e00fba174bc7a654c962a564fc8ac673.jpg Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino will unveil the long-awaited consumer protection reforms, which follow the collapse of First Guardian and Shield Master Funds, in an address to the National Press Club on Wednesday. The Nightly en 2026-08-18T20:37:08.000Z Daniel Mulino to unveil crackdown on harmful superannuation practices at National Press Club business, politics