https://thenightly.com.au/world/rotterdam-explosion-blast-at-dutch-port-leaves-1-dead-several-injured-c-22721844 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22721844/f4ce9b3192501db8f283d9c53f1a033f7e9e6803.jpg A blast at Europe's biggest port has left at least one person dead. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T12:41:20.000Z Rotterdam explosion: Blast at Dutch port leaves 1 dead, several injured world, europe https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/ukraines-drones-hit-fourth-major-oil-refinery-deep-inside-russia-in-three-days-c-22721808 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22721808/7946f3e4bca43704450f85f5edef75a77e4a586c.jpg Ukraine's attack came a day after it blitzed a major Russian naval base on the Black Sea coast. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T12:13:22.000Z Ukraine's drones hit fourth major oil refinery deep inside Russia in three days world, europe https://thenightly.com.au/politics/national-party-pushing-for-stronger-parental-leave-for-fathers-c-22720707 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22720707/06e5e1e3eca6879f2105dace051c03eb65605478.jpg The Nationals' envoy for men and boys wants expanded parental leave entitlements for fathers. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T11:46:42.000Z National Party pushing for stronger parental leave for fathers politics, australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/middle-east-latest-iran-backed-houthi-rebels-clash-with-yemeni-government-forces-as-regional-crisis-ramps-up-c-22721700 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22721700/3f8d99c131f76a387bc4ed21a08c1d040d0e7e04.jpg Middle East latest: Iran-backed Houthi rebels clash with Yemeni government forces as regional crisis ramps up Donald Trump has vowed to hold Iran responsible for recent Houthi attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6401957884112 world, middle-east politics/world 28 2026-08-13T11:09:38.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T11:09:38.000Z Middle East latest: Iran-backed Houthi rebels clash with Yemeni government forces as regional crisis ramps up world, middle-east https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/nigel-farage-faces-off-against-count-binface-in-special-election-thats-been-denounced-as-a-stunt-c-22721537 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22721537/952b22455b89648be195cdb67c5274213043fd30.jpg Nigel Farage faces off against Count Binface in special election that's been denounced as a stunt Count Binface, an intergalactic-themed political candidate (actually Oxford graduate Jonathan Harvey dressed as a bin), is running against Nigel Farage in a UK by-election for the Clacton seat. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403294359112 world, uk politics/world 215 2026-08-13T10:35:30.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T10:35:30.000Z Nigel Farage faces off against Count Binface in special election that's been denounced as a stunt world, uk https://thenightly.com.au/world/usa/pentagon-supremo-and-aukus-sceptic-elbridge-colby-delivers-blunt-message-about-future-of-sub-deal-c-22720318 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22720318/93cef8a629f9874122dccfb3324de99d1390919c.jpg Elbridge Colby, under secretary of defense for policy, during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The Pentagons top strategy official acknowledged that the US operations against Iran are outside the scope of the Trump administrations plans to have allies and partners pick up more of the burden for collective security. Photographer: Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg Graeme Sloan The Nightly en 2026-08-13T10:22:00.000Z Pentagon supremo and AUKUS sceptic Elbridge Colby delivers blunt message about future of sub deal usa, australia https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial/editorial-pm-needs-to-find-a-way-to-wash-out-podcast-stain-c-22718817 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22718817/72fbd1233a8c6d67e8cf243e6cc6126dca87d0d7.jpg Anthony Albanese looked and sounded completely rattled on Thursday by questions about what has become known as Melongate. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-13T09:59:00.000Z Editorial: PM needs to find a way to wash out podcast stain editorial, opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/lachlan-young-rtrial-court-told-how-teenage-girl-confronted-alleged-rapist-c-22719384 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22719384/a1b3fa0914cb571ebd4e861b7b7dd605b2852b8c.jpg Lachlan Young, who has been charged with the rape of a 16-year-old. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T09:39:40.000Z Lachlan Young trial: Court told how teenage girl confronted alleged rapist australia, victoria https://thenightly.com.au/australia/sydney-airport-incident-atsb-investigate-air-traffic-control-after-third-incident-in-three-weeks-c-22721232 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22721232/5677fa6ba86bd31d19ebb0adfe13150d74c9de96.jpg The Sydney Airport air traffic control is once again under investigation after a Boeing 737 was forced to abort its takeoff thanks to another Boeing 737 crossing the same runway. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T09:27:51.000Z Sydney Airport incident: ATSB investigate air traffic control after third incident in three weeks australia https://thenightly.com.au/sport/ash-gardner-affair-aussie-cricket-star-opens-up-on-marriage-split-after-relationship-with-georgia-voll-c-22720866 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22720866/0027fb18820982dd89df54ba81821054dba1c62a.jpg Australia women's vice-captain Ash Gardner has thanked Cricket Australia for their support. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T09:17:14.000Z Ash Gardner affair: Aussie cricket star opens up on marriage split after relationship with Georgia Voll sport, australia, cricket https://thenightly.com.au/sport/cricket/mitchell-johnson-if-australian-cricket-does-not-respect-allan-border-medal-it-cannot-expect-everyone-else-to-c-22717060 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22717060/9b2b4e226b6607cfeae17f41ec6e2226c07ebb67.jpg Travis Head won the Allan Border Medal. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T09:00:00.000Z MITCHELL JOHNSON: If Australian cricket does not respect Allan Border Medal, it cannot expect everyone else to cricket, sport https://thenightly.com.au/business/sofa-retailer-nick-scali-investigating-security-breach-c-22721070 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22721070/30a03f353d94a69df6889e662441090e4278e0f3.jpg In an after-market announcement on Thursday, Nick Scali said it was currently investigating a security incident. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T08:38:49.000Z Sofa retailer Nick Scali investigating security breach business https://thenightly.com.au/sport/la-lakers-sale-joshua-kushner-and-bob-iger-purchase-iconic-basketball-team-for-125-billion-from-mark-walter-c-22719484 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22719484/d87126cf1b13ac8facc98c8ea50224ebec1d14f5.jpg The Los Angeles Lakers have been sold to Joshua Kushner (above) and Bob Iger (below) for a whopping $12.5 billion USD ($AU17.7 bn) just fourteen months after it was purchased.  The Nightly en 2026-08-13T07:45:43.000Z LA Lakers sale: Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger purchase iconic basketball team for $12.5 billion from Mark Walter sport, basketball, business https://thenightly.com.au/australia/former-bishop-of-broome-christopher-alan-saunders-boozy-ex-catholic-bishop-convicted-of-sex-abuse-crimes-c-22720605 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22720605/4dc8b411a830febb6db73ec0f5d368bc5923b4c2.jpg Retired bishop Christopher Saunders has been found guilty of abusing two young Indigenous men. (Paul Miller/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-08-13T07:42:59.000Z Boozy ex-Catholic bishop convicted of sex abuse crimes australia https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/average-full-time-salary-growth-at-four-year-low-failing-to-keep-pace-with-inflation-c-22717863 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22717863/77bdb60d6c07c489cc014a4922ade5662feee183.jpg Average, full time salary growth at four-year low, failing to keep pace with inflation Delivery drivers in Australia will receive a minimum wage of $31. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403260461112 australia, australia, business, politics politics/australia 21 2026-08-13T07:16:31.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T07:16:31.000Z Average, full time salary growth at four-year low, failing to keep pace with inflation australia, australia, business, politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/film/theres-one-man-standing-in-the-way-of-a-margot-robbie-led-barbie-sequel-c-22720352 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22720352/6f4752c94cc85a42b695940aed4a4eacbb09fdca.jpg Margot Robbie stars in Barbie The Nightly en 2026-08-13T06:56:55.000Z There’s one man standing in the way of a Margot Robbie-led Barbie sequel film, culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/our-lives-are-destroyed-aidan-beckers-family-reveals-their-unimaginable-grief-amid-victorias-crime-crisis-c-22714636 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22714636/ca83235cdf3009cbc9d86dadae916859399de541.jpg Aidan Becker was killed in a random stabbing attack in Melbourne in March 2026 Unknown The Nightly en 2026-08-13T06:38:42.000Z ‘Our lives are destroyed’: Aidan Becker’s family reveals their unimaginable grief amid Victoria’s crime crisis australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/film/the-end-of-oak-street-review-whacked-out-dinosaur-movie-is-a-surprisingly-unhinged-fun-ride-c-22718414 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22718414/518a1199885ffd56c373745f0f566175dc60c21c.jpg The End of Oak Street. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T06:04:29.000Z The End of Oak Street review: Whacked out dinosaur movie is a surprisingly unhinged, fun ride film, culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/was-threatened-black-cockatoos-next-species-to-be-vaccinated-from-bird-flu-c-22719621 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22719621/827adf8a1b1069a75cac4d2c36fbbcd8e0485046.jpg WA’s threatened black cockatoos next species to be vaccinated from bird flu Bird flu vaccine trial for Perth Zoo’s black cockatoos https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403314036112 politics politics 181 2026-08-13T05:53:21.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T05:53:21.000Z WA’s threatened black cockatoos next species to be vaccinated from bird flu politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/sydney-three-teenage-boys-from-the-scots-college-charged-over-alleged-sexual-assault-of-14yo-girl-c-22719462 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22719462/2abdab8104eb402cbced25bd8582e85eaed7f8f7.jpg Three teenage boys have been charged after a 14-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in an alley way in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs The Nightly en 2026-08-13T05:45:07.000Z Sydney: Three teenage boys from The Scot’s College charged over alleged sexual assault of 14yo girl australia, nsw https://thenightly.com.au/australia/nsw/nsw-premier-chris-minns-rescues-pm-anthony-albanese-from-more-melon-questions-c-22718927 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22718927/73725785854752e29496d083e4491cbd0548a1eb.jpg Melongate: NSW Premier Chris Minns rescues PM Anthony Albanese from more melon questions Premier Chris Minns visits Tomago Aluminium Smelter with Anthony Albanese on Thursday. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403306079112 nsw, australia australia/nsw 32 2026-08-13T03:43:43.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T03:43:43.000Z Melongate: NSW Premier Chris Minns rescues PM Anthony Albanese from more melon questions nsw, australia https://thenightly.com.au/world/royals/meghan-markle-footage-shows-music-legend-snub-duchess-of-sussex-at-high-profile-event-c-22716392 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22716392/b870b2956963bda87b453e97c2b45b2220bc76fb.jpg A brief moment on the red carpet has sparked a fierce online reaction after Meghan Markle appeared to be left hanging at a high-profile event. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T03:40:00.000Z Meghan Markle: David Foster speaks out after Duchess of Sussex ‘snub’ claims at high-profile event royals https://thenightly.com.au/politics/social-cohesion-probe-told-that-multiculturalism-is-key-to-fighting-hate--c-22718683 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22718683/47b0042b8b181868241e06c8e31710057a799875.jpg Social cohesion probe told that multiculturalism is key to fighting hate Multicultural communities are leading the charge to “deprive extremists of what they want”. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403310535112 politics politics 142 2026-08-13T03:31:35.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T03:31:35.000Z Social cohesion probe told that multiculturalism is key to fighting hate politics https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/food/food-recall-edesia-enterprises-pty-ltd-ta-noosa-gourmet-brioche-rolls-320g-pulled-from-shelves-c-22718649 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22718649/792ccb26ac8c50e4130fb398590fb3851b4df280.png Australia’s food safety watchdog has sounded the alarm after a supermarket staple was found to have undeclared allergens.  The Nightly en 2026-08-13T03:25:50.000Z Food recall: Edesia Enterprises Pty Ltd T/A noosa gourmet brioche rolls 320g pulled from shelves food, australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/taylor-swifts-wedding-travis-kelce-breaks-silence-on-their-wedding-day--c-22717866 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22717866/d05af59197529676bf028531f83c68f936e1c11a.jpg FINALLY, Travis Kelce has given fans a rare glimpse into his wedding to Taylor Swift. The Nightly en 2026-08-13T02:37:33.000Z Travis Kelce breaks silence on details of wedding to Taylor Swift culture, music, pop-culture https://thenightly.com.au/world/tourist-injured-at-skiathos-international-airport-when-planes-engine-knocked-her-to-ground-c-22716592 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22716592/df689b25d3c627a3ac1f2e904d106f1bae456d5c.jpg Tourist injured at Skiathos International Airport when plane’s engine knocked her to ground As passenger jets land at the airport, they skim over the heads of nearby onlookers. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403304391112 world, europe world 22 2026-08-13T02:28:55.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T02:28:55.000Z Tourist injured at Skiathos International Airport when plane’s engine knocked her to ground world, europe https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/coalition-frontbencher-andrew-bragg-refuses-to-confirm-if-he-cleared-speech-with-liberal-leader-angus-taylor-c-22717017 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22717017/83f20baf46f5f3fe0b569e169137ed8d1f2a4b5a.jpg Coalition frontbencher Andrew Bragg refuses to confirm if he cleared speech with Liberal leader Angus Taylor Andrew Bragg has refused to confirm whether Angus Taylor approved of his National Press Club speech. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403310535112 australia, australia, politics politics/australia 142 2026-08-13T01:53:02.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T01:53:02.000Z Coalition frontbencher Andrew Bragg refuses to confirm if he cleared speech with Liberal leader Angus Taylor australia, australia, politics https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/mark-riley-anthony-albanese-has-only-himself-to-blame-for-explosive-melongate-debacle-c-22716967 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22716967/4829d6363c9fd2dbe20737a9123cf37750fa8bb1.jpg Anthony Albanese’s objective in agreeing to do a podcast interview with former television presenter and now self-styled risqué comedian Nikki Osborne was to connect with an audience that would not normally tune in to the political conversation, writes Mark Riley. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-13T01:25:28.000Z MARK RILEY: Anthony Albanese has only himself to blame for explosive ‘Melongate’ debacle opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/usa/us-soldiers-killed-near-austin-texas-after-helicopter-crashes-into-grass-field-c-22716801 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22716801/a5e6e32c51c38153dcec11110f8ed7beeac49326.jpg US soldiers killed near Austin, Texas, after helicopter crashes into grass field Two people died when an Army Apache helicopter crashed and burst into flames in a field near Fort Hood, north of Austin, Texas. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403304868112 usa world/usa 35 2026-08-13T00:37:50.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-13T00:37:50.000Z US soldiers killed near Austin, Texas, after helicopter crashes into grass field usa https://thenightly.com.au/world/europe/europe-solar-eclipse-spectacular-photos-capture-rare-celestial-phenomenon-as-millions-gather-to-catch-glimpse-c-22716793 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22716793/3007aa8738bacf92f4e497e9a66210de975dc56f.jpg Millions of skywatchers across Europe looked to the heavens on Wednesday as the Moon moved directly between Earth and the Sun, creating a spectacular total solar eclipse in parts of the continent for the first time in 27 years.  The Nightly en 2026-08-13T00:24:22.000Z Europe solar eclipse: Spectacular photos capture rare celestial phenomenon as millions gather to catch glimpse europe, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/tasmania-records-first-case-of-h5n1-bird-flu-confirmed-after-a-brown-skua-was-found-at-rocky-cape--c-22716681 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22716681/927827b2c2dc0ac0ec0ae652ec52d39b4d16442f.jpg Tasmania records first case of H5N1 bird flu, confirmed after a brown skua was found at Rocky Cape Among bird species confirmed with a deadly virus are a giant northern petrel and a brown skua. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403298228112 politics, australia, tasmania politics 138 2026-08-12T23:35:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T23:35:00.000Z Tasmania records first case of H5N1 bird flu, confirmed after a brown skua was found at Rocky Cape politics, australia, tasmania https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/colombia-earthquake-search-for-survivors-enters-critical-window-as-at-least-250-confirmed-dead-c-22716038 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22716038/904fa49f5240434b94a192c7de55e59b6ce9d838.jpg Colombia earthquake: Search for survivors enters critical window as at least 250 confirmed dead A powerful earthquake has struck western Colombia, killing more than 250 people and injuring 2,500 others. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403290381112 world politics/world 35 2026-08-12T22:41:09.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T22:41:09.000Z Colombia earthquake: Search for survivors enters critical window as at least 250 confirmed dead world https://thenightly.com.au/world/usa/charlie-kirk-accused-killer-tyler-robinsons-lawyers-argue-that-he-shouldnt-get-the-death-penalty-c-22715947 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22715947/8ae33ac93320dd68ec1f03f6693da65d5b0a546a.jpg Charlie Kirk accused killer Tyler Robinson’s lawyers argue that he shouldn’t get the death penalty Prosecutors say they have “overwhelming evidence” against Charlie Kirk’s accused killer. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403298801112 usa world/usa 151 2026-08-12T22:35:33.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T22:35:33.000Z Charlie Kirk accused killer Tyler Robinson’s lawyers argue that he shouldn’t get the death penalty usa https://thenightly.com.au/business/bhp-could-be-next-big-winner-with-shares-looking-to-top-70-as-investors-tip-tech-rebound-c-22714578 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22714578/8f1cc2e5e1e7866351b429393270e366717bee27.jpg A strategist believes BHP can extend its rally and push above $70 as soon as next week if copper prices continue climbing and the miner delivers a strong dividend and outlook when it reports on August 18. The Nightly en 2026-08-12T22:19:38.000Z BHP could be next big winner with shares looking to top $70 as investors tip tech rebound business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/news-and-politics-live-updates-albanese-and-minns-announce-25bn-bailout-for-tomago-aluminium-smelter-nsw-c-22716029 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22716029/15ef5af4ca2af0aaab39dc5934506eda7dd56b01.jpg Albo’s ‘melon’ grilling gets awkward as Minns intervenes. The Nightly en 2026-08-12T22:14:27.000Z News and politics live updates: PM pressed on melon remarks as Minns intervenes, Senate forces letter release politics, australia, business, middle-east, us-politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/israeli-military-targets-hamas-commander-it-says-planned-attacks-against-troops-operating-in-territory-c-22715876 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22715876/e7cdcd164347fe90afd0d725c6ba25550bcd4543.jpg Witnesses say a man on a rickshaw in the northern Gaza Strip was wounded in an Israeli attack. The Nightly en 2026-08-12T21:35:45.000Z Israeli military targets Hamas commander it says planned attacks against troops operating in territory middle-east, world https://thenightly.com.au/business/telstra-eyes-softer-profit-after-major-outage-and-share-price-pressures-but-dividend-could-be-juicy-c-22715581 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22715581/811514e43a1bd4c7704824a0ed8e0c764e9c1091.jpg Telstra is set to reveal its latest financial results with earnings expected to dip. The Nightly en 2026-08-12T21:28:13.000Z Telstra eyes softer profit after major outage and share price pressures but dividend could be juicy business https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/karoline-leavitt-quits-white-house-press-secretary-role-as-donald-trump-reveals-her-next-move-c-22715892 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22715892/45b3be6711867dd2f98af22a249d9e281a98cddf.jpg Karoline Leavitt quits White House Press Secretary role as Donald Trump reveals her next move US President Donald Trump allegedly used an elaborate security operation involving a catering truck and decoy plane to evade potential Iranian assassination threats while departing Turkey after a NATO summit. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403229722112 us-politics politics/us-politics 119 2026-08-12T21:25:30.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T21:25:30.000Z Karoline Leavitt quits White House Press Secretary role as Donald Trump reveals her next move us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/major-parties-agree-federal-governments-proposed-news-bargaining-incentive-for-social-media-c-22715702 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22715702/223d8969b4591da9fe6c40682d33867158482047.jpg The news bargaining incentive pushes companies like Facebook to pay for publishers' content. The Nightly en 2026-08-12T21:10:47.000Z Major parties agree to Federal Government’s proposed news bargaining incentive for social media politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/pauline-hanson-protests-thousands-of-students-to-walk-out-across-australia-as-one-nation-support-surges-c-22715593 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22715593/1654b5aad275a7ec074a6923e6013fe8c0a49640.jpg Pauline Hanson protests: Thousands of students to walk out across Australia as One Nation support surges Barnaby Joyce has described One Nation as 'one of the gayest parties in Australia' in response to homophobic statements made by former Western Australian One Nation candidate Parminder Singh, who claimed homosexuality is a mental illness. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403268043112 politics politics 28 2026-08-12T20:57:15.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T20:57:15.000Z Pauline Hanson protests: Thousands of students to walk out across Australia as One Nation support surges politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/us-politics/donald-trump-declares-us-has-total-control-of-strait-of-hormuz-in-fiery-new-warning-to-iran-c-22715820 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22715820/3716cc5eb230eb00c87871ab5531bea56361f3c3.jpg Donald Trump declares US has ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz in fiery new warning to Iran Restricted defence force bases have been breached almost 150 times within the past year as drones infringe on airspace. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403289807112 us-politics, middle-east politics/us-politics 520 2026-08-12T20:50:29.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T20:50:29.000Z Donald Trump declares US has ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz in fiery new warning to Iran us-politics, middle-east https://thenightly.com.au/sport/lionel-messi-hints-at-retirement-from-football-in-emotional-tribute-after-death-of-father-jorge--c-22715466 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22715466/6d7a1147e12be5768a88a1f1ee7dc5b510aae180.jpg Lionel Messi has reportedly been rocked by the death of his father Jorge. The Nightly en 2026-08-12T14:39:43.000Z Lionel Messi hints at retirement from football in emotional tribute after death of father Jorge sport, football https://thenightly.com.au/politics/nhu-rongji-chinese-premier-and-architect-of-asian-superpowers-growth-dies-aged-97-c-22715255 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22715255/8e2f59c9dcb14a9d442166384242b80d7667a0d6.jpg Zhu Rongji's style was tough enough to attract the nicknames Boss and Madman Zhu. (AP PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-08-12T13:37:57.000Z Nhu Rongji: Chinese premier and architect of Asian superpower’s growth dies aged 97 politics, asia-pacific, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/ukraine-war-latest-kyivs-naval-blitz-damages-russias-black-sea-stronghold-c-22715315 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22715315/76c1e08869a8cb14729cedfb42821568a3315659.jpg Russian air defences launch against Ukraine's wave of strikes on the stragegically vital port of Novorossiysk, left, and the aftermath of the attack on the streets, right. The Nightly en 2026-08-12T12:17:02.000Z Ukraine war latest: Kyiv’s naval blitz damages Russia's Black Sea stronghold world, europe https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia/anthony-albaneses-melon-gate-saga-continues-to-overshadow-deepening-relationship-with-japan-c-22711791 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22711791/568073ecdaa222f7b93c43a332e13024ef82a111.jpg The growth of the military and economic relationship between the former World War II enemies has been truly remarkable, which makes Anthony Albanese’s clumsy and ill-advised comments about the country’s female leader so baffling. The Nightly en 2026-08-12T11:02:00.000Z ANDREW GREENE: Anthony Albanese’s melon-gate saga continues to overshadow deepening relationship with Japan australia, asia-pacific, politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/world/middle-east-latest-new-houthi-attacks-on-shipping-as-iran-war-talks-at-impasse-c-22715053 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22715053/f531803a46e2fd4240db818a4e7ef07ae5146ef0.jpg Middle East latest: New Houthi attacks on shipping as Iran war talks at impasse Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have threatened to block the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, days after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6401861183112 world, middle-east, us-politics politics/world 295 2026-08-12T10:18:45.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T10:18:45.000Z Middle East latest: New Houthi attacks on shipping as Iran war talks at impasse world, middle-east, us-politics https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/editorial/editorial-chalmers-credibility-on-the-line-over-housing-gloom--c-22712651 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22712651/88b0c8db2e8252aa09a96baf074f928db44e493e.jpg EDITORIAL: Chalmers’ credibility on the line over housing gloom Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends the federal government's capital gains tax reforms in response to billboard campaigns claiming the changes punish ambition and side hustles. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6399754730112 editorial, opinion, politics opinion/editorial 516 2026-08-12T09:59:00.000Z The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-12T09:59:00.000Z EDITORIAL: Chalmers’ credibility on the line over housing gloom editorial, opinion, politics https://thenightly.com.au/australia/ex-copper-jamie-mathew-flanagans-bombshell-bid-to-reopen-case-after-conviction-for-fiances-murder-c-22706183 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22706183/7528abb38814a2753306a53f1baf73e5bc2bb17b.jpg In stunning new evidence filed in court supporting a bid for a retrial for Jamie Mathew Flanagan, it has been revealed the original investigation into the death of Desiree “Joy” Manozo (right) was badly botched The Nightly en 2026-08-12T09:53:39.000Z Ex-copper Jamie Mathew Flanagan’s bombshell bid to reopen case after conviction for fiancée’s murder australia, police, world https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/sport/kiersten-duke-why-ricky-stuarts-public-roast-of-raiders-forward-corey-horsburgh-sends-the-wrong-message-c-22712564 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22712564/bae0ae2ded7d21e99d76e90f10aad3327fdd8bdf.jpg Raiders coach Ricky Stuart during the round 23 NRL match between Canberra Raiders and Newcastle Knights at GIO Stadium. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-12T09:44:20.000Z KIERSTEN DUKE: Why Ricky Stuart’s public roast of Raiders forward Corey Horsburgh sends the wrong message sport, nrl https://thenightly.com.au/politics/one-nation-one-of-the-gayest-political-parties-joyce-c-22714372 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22714372/6d362c6f7fce471302a414599d4a612046ca535f.jpg Barnaby Joyce says a One Nation candidate's homophobic comments did not represent the party. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) The Nightly en 2026-08-12T08:53:34.000Z One Nation 'one of the gayest' political parties: Joyce politics https://thenightly.com.au/sport/rugby-union/very-sad-ex-wallabies-league-star-brian-smith-dies-aged-59-c-22714100 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22714100/1328e1a2cfcdce16474ae7869e8d70a914c06201.jpg Brian Smith, a rugby union and league star half of the 1980s and '90s, has died. (PR IMAGE PHOTO) The Nightly en 2026-08-12T08:48:34.000Z ‘Very sad’: Ex-Wallabies, league star Brian Smith dies aged 59 rugby-union, australia, nrl https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/property/treasurer-jim-chalmers-defends-housing-market-outlook-as-banks-slash-forecasts-c-22714468 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22714468/3ab38af3313e5a4a1b345d14f7152ef500cf5f87.jpg Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends housing market outlook as banks slash forecasts The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold at 4. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403199571112 property, australia lifestyle/property 122 2026-08-12T08:20:31.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T08:20:31.000Z Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends housing market outlook as banks slash forecasts property, australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/film/why-do-similar-movies-come-out-at-the-same-time-c-22712567 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22712567/82383d0d4d6a9de2b97c12873acf2eeff47d98cb.jpg Why do similar movies come out at the same time? Priscilla Presley is touring Australia this weekend, sharing her perspective on her marriage to Elvis and discussing the loss of their daughter Lisa Marie. The 80-year-old is addressing misconceptions about her life and reflecting on her experiences https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6385396674112 film, culture culture/film 95 2026-08-12T07:39:15.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T07:39:15.000Z Why do similar movies come out at the same time? film, culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/stephen-johnson-jim-chalmers-and-reserve-bank-are-punch-and-judy-over-falling-house-prices-c-22711060 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22711060/795ba1d28a3e00c5a97785279fc566d77e153630.jpg Jim Chalmers and the Reserve Bank are engaged in a Punch and Judy show over who’s more culpable for this year’s housing market downturn. The Nightly en 2026-08-12T07:14:00.000Z STEPHEN JOHNSON: Jim Chalmers and Reserve Bank are Punch and Judy over falling house prices australia, politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia-rushes-to-assure-japan-albaneses-comments-on-female-leaders-melons-were-not-offensive-c-22711850 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22711850/a070f78b9947561dc80b20dae717d88192e83e8b.jpg Australia rushes to assure Japan that Anthony Albanese’s comments on female leader’s melons were not offensive Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces criticism from Tokyo's former ambassador over comments made during a podcast with comedian Nikki Osborne, where he joked about crown melons received as a gift from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403140275112 politics politics 129 2026-08-12T06:36:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T06:36:00.000Z Australia rushes to assure Japan that Anthony Albanese’s comments on female leader’s melons were not offensive politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/callum-turners-controversial-dating-admission-after-dua-lipa-marriage-c-22712855 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22712855/dd3571cb4af72adc695b8257b3ff2060290fd67b.jpg Callum Turner’s controversial dating admission after Dua Lipa marriage Australian public pools are implementing AI camera systems that detect swimmers in distress and alert lifeguards via smartwatch. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403232757112 culture, film, pop-culture culture 110 2026-08-12T05:57:45.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T05:57:45.000Z Callum Turner’s controversial dating admission after Dua Lipa marriage culture, film, pop-culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/shadowing-housing-minister-andrew-bragg-calls-for-scrapping-of-energy-efficiency-rules-on-new-homes-c-22711054 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22711054/5c49d3533134b09e1106f29b61a63b8e7269e69b.jpg Shadow housing minister Andrew Bragg calls for scrapping of energy efficiency rules on new homes The construction industry is demanding an urgent overhaul of Australia’s skilled migration scheme after it was revealed tradies are ranked in the third tier for priority visas, the same level as actors and animal trainers. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6400484830112 australia, australia, business, politics australia 79 2026-08-12T05:05:57.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T05:05:57.000Z Shadow housing minister Andrew Bragg calls for scrapping of energy efficiency rules on new homes australia, australia, business, politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/pauline-hanson-vows-to-protect-was-gst-share-while-insisting-eastern-states-need-to-get-their-act-together-c-22713010 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22713010/78c3f9acf893aa404923585caf5324153ab8367f.jpg Pauline Hanson vows to protect WA’s GST share while insisting Eastern States ‘need to get their act together’ One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403249731112 politics politics 35 2026-08-12T04:50:45.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T04:50:45.000Z Pauline Hanson vows to protect WA’s GST share while insisting Eastern States ‘need to get their act together’ politics https://thenightly.com.au/opinion/jeni-odowd-smartglasses-are-a-creeps-best-friend-as-demand-for-wearable-technology-booms-c-22711272 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22711272/2fda44eeaba48f73eac44e01f673784dd40bc0b2.jpg Kylie Jenner in an advertisement for Meta’s smart glasses. The Nightly en OpEd 2026-08-12T03:58:29.000Z JENI O’DOWD: Smartglasses are a creep’s best friend as demand for wearable technology booms opinion, society, technology https://thenightly.com.au/australia/h5n1-bird-flu-vaccine-should-be-expanded-to-mammals-as-tasmanian-devils-sea-lions-highly-vulnerable-c-22712355 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22712355/0a0dc29aeb24b8c051ac9c55f91ad2287d4ca5d3.jpg H5N1 Bird flu vaccine should be expanded to mammals as Tasmanian devils, sea lions ‘highly vulnerable’ Australia is rolling out H5 bird flu vaccines to protect vulnerable native species, with 1,500 vials secured and vaccinations beginning within days. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403244882112 australia australia 106 2026-08-12T03:48:34.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T03:48:34.000Z H5N1 Bird flu vaccine should be expanded to mammals as Tasmanian devils, sea lions ‘highly vulnerable’ australia https://thenightly.com.au/culture/pop-culture/prison-break-star-dominic-purcell-unveils-new-back-tattoo-honouring-his-nsw-hometown-of-penrith--c-22711984 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22711984/f31d835539c5488f05a9b76725d29351223dddbf.png The Aussie actor shared a photo of his new tattoo, which is a tribute to the NSW suburb he was raised in. The Nightly en 2026-08-12T03:38:48.000Z Prison Break star Dominic Purcell unveils new back tattoo honouring his NSW hometown of Penrith pop-culture https://thenightly.com.au/politics/icac-lobbyist-wanted-developer-cash-for-ex-premier-dominic-perrottets-brother-jean-claude-c-22711501 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22711501/83fb4d79cb87e2395649b4b1e034c918d2ab8517.jpg ICAC: Lobbyist wanted developer cash for ex-premier Dominic Perrottet's brother Jean Claude 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 politics 31 2026-08-12T03:31:00.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T03:31:00.000Z ICAC: Lobbyist wanted developer cash for ex-premier Dominic Perrottet's brother Jean Claude politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/film/one-night-only-the-puritanical-right-would-probably-approve-of-this-so-called-sex-comedy-c-22711260 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22711260/4c03af74e38f035714dae510d132515755ee2ee7.jpg One Night Only has a wild - and dystopian - premise for a frothy rom-com, but for something billed as a sex comedy, it is surprisingly not horny. The ending, in particular, is something to be avoided, writes Wenlei Ma. The Nightly en 2026-08-12T03:29:09.000Z One Night Only: Why you should walk out of this so-called sex comedy before its dumb ending film, culture https://thenightly.com.au/world/american-airlines-flight-strikes-birds-as-flames-shoot-from-engine-after-take-off-in-south-carolina-c-22711988 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22711988/8375ac3930cc04640540773c23899812edff91ab.jpg Flames erupted mid-flight. The Nightly en 2026-08-12T03:26:03.000Z American Airlines flight strikes birds as flames shoot from engine after take-off in South Carolina world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/australia-one-of-40-nations-to-sign-us-led-rebuke-of-chinese-missile-launch--c-22710986 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22710986/63154394a38b870273032b2e4d9cccc5c63fe987.jpg Australia one of 40 nations to sign US-led rebuke of Chinese missile launch China has been widely criticised internationally over its missile test in the Pacific region. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403243617112 politics politics 85 2026-08-12T03:02:53.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T03:02:53.000Z Australia one of 40 nations to sign US-led rebuke of Chinese missile launch politics https://thenightly.com.au/culture/julie-andrews-makes-surprise-announcement-about-princess-diaries-3-while-promoting-book-shy-with-daughter-emma-c-22711606 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22711606/5edbea408c688afc318fc4c6335ef28c88e5f873.jpg Julie Andrews makes surprise announcement about Princess Diaries 3 while promoting book Shy with daughter Emma Dame Julie Andrews' life will be documented in an upcoming release next year, covering her iconic roles in The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins, her successful career as an author, and her relationship with late husband Blake Edwards. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6401872344112 culture culture 84 2026-08-12T02:45:56.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T02:45:56.000Z Julie Andrews makes surprise announcement about Princess Diaries 3 while promoting book Shy with daughter Emma culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/mt-buller-talae-rodden-identified-as-man-killed-by-fallen-tree-at-ski-resort-as-shattered-family-pay-tribute-c-22711293 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22711293/2bd5888b50cb2794a3197bec9c978531b95d17af.jpg Mt Buller: Talae Rodden identified as man killed by fallen tree at ski resort as shattered family pay tribute A 27-year-old man, Talae Roddon, was killed when a tree slid into a car driven by his mother at Mount Buller. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403237364112 australia, victoria australia 27 2026-08-12T02:41:23.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T02:41:23.000Z Mt Buller: Talae Rodden identified as man killed by fallen tree at ski resort as shattered family pay tribute australia, victoria https://thenightly.com.au/australia/ahmed-al-ahmed-hero-from-bondi-shooting-has-domestic-violence-charges-dropped-by-nsw-police-c-22711081 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22711081/663d90534c2754b1a09dd8ecefaed55f4138dd2d.jpg Ahmed Al Ahmed, hero from Bondi shooting, has domestic violence charges dropped by NSW police Ahmed Al Ahmed, recognised for his heroic actions during the Bondi terror attack, has pleaded not guilty to assaulting his elderly father inside their Bankstown home. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6399238651112 australia, nsw australia 120 2026-08-12T01:05:42.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-12T01:05:42.000Z Ahmed Al Ahmed, hero from Bondi shooting, has domestic violence charges dropped by NSW police australia, nsw https://thenightly.com.au/culture/the-office-star-lucy-davis-shares-devastating-health-update-in-lengthy-instagram-post-ricky-gervais-comments-c-22710636 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22710636/ffbc57f6b15377c73fdf80606f76b08cc1254eef.jpg The Office star Lucy Davis shares devastating health update in lengthy Instagram post, Ricky Gervais comments The 53-year-old is best known for playing Dawn Tinsley on The Office. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403232757112 culture culture 110 2026-08-11T23:49:37.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-11T23:49:37.000Z The Office star Lucy Davis shares devastating health update in lengthy Instagram post, Ricky Gervais comments culture https://thenightly.com.au/australia/why-australias-productivity-slump-matters-for-inflation-cash-rates-house-prices-wages-and-living-standards-c-22709627 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22709627/d49a971a4cb57a2742cd85a6014e06e8918734e9.jpg Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has again put weak productivity at the heart of Australia’s inflation problem, warning that living standards will struggle to improve as the economy heads towards its weakest stretch of growth since the 1990s.  The Nightly en 2026-08-11T23:39:28.000Z Why Australia’s productivity slump matters for inflation, cash rates, house prices, wages and living standards australia, business, politics https://thenightly.com.au/politics/anthony-albanese-melongate-escalates-to-afp-over-alleged-leak-of-confidential-japan-correspondence-c-22710455 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22710455/49c4eee3c8e2c3c1631f02eb86299f3294c88a68.jpg Anthony Albanese ‘Melongate’ escalates to AFP over alleged leak of confidential Japan correspondence Energy Minister Chris Bowen has committed $20 million in Australian taxpayer funds to host the United Nations Climate Pre-Summit in Fiji. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403231844112 politics politics 358 2026-08-11T23:34:52.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-11T23:34:52.000Z Anthony Albanese ‘Melongate’ escalates to AFP over alleged leak of confidential Japan correspondence politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/maumelle-high-school-student-finds-deadly-snake-inside-helmet-during-football-practice-at-c-22710467 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22710467/56286ac1aa6e3b12ff0db851243b00eb441fb51c.jpg Maumelle High School student finds deadly snake inside helmet during football practice The snake had curled up inside the padding of his helmet. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403232757112 world, usa world 110 2026-08-11T22:59:48.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-11T22:59:48.000Z Maumelle High School student finds deadly snake inside helmet during football practice world, usa https://thenightly.com.au/politics/news-and-politics-live-updates-michaelia-cash-and-clare-oneil-in-fiery-clash-over-japan-leak-probe-rejection-c-22710253 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22710253/48dd49c818e223d6782961d954e2148b8260bb8e.jpg Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Leader of the Opposition Angus Taylor during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The Nightly en 2026-08-11T22:00:25.000Z News and politics recap: Taylor urges PM to ‘man up’ and apologise to Japan PM over ‘royal melons’ politics, australia, middle-east, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/chris-bowens-20m-fiji-climate-summit-sparks-taxpayer-row-as-michaelia-cash-blasts-labor-c-22710237 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22710237/25a2ce6cdfd4468d5fe4d094fc78346c4b85e026.jpg Chris Bowen’s $20m Fiji climate summit sparks taxpayer row as Michaelia Cash blasts Labor Victoria's road compensation system has approved only 2% of nearly 1,800 claims from drivers whose vehicles were damaged by potholes. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403226944112 politics politics 77 2026-08-11T21:33:16.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-11T21:33:16.000Z Chris Bowen’s $20m Fiji climate summit sparks taxpayer row as Michaelia Cash blasts Labor politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/middle-east/us-iran-war-latest-donald-trump-reveals-deal-strategy-as-mike-pompeo-casts-doubt-on-peace-agreement-progress-c-22710196 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22710196/9bc5498b060b15567e2bf0c8a56bbe9559483ba9.jpg Donald Trump has revealed more about his approach to dealing with Iran as Washington continues efforts to reach a peace agreement with Tehran.  The Nightly en 2026-08-11T21:12:47.000Z US-Iran war latest: Donald Trump reveals deal strategy as Mike Pompeo casts doubt on peace agreement progress middle-east, us-politics, world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/new-zealand-pm-christopher-luxon-faces-leadership-vote-as-national-mps-meet-in-wellington-c-22710013 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22710013/214c8705ae2fce4da1d52d1f4ed07ad4b56c4231.jpg Chris Luxon faces an uncertain future as the prime minister of New Zealand. The Nightly en 2026-08-11T20:44:42.000Z New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon faces leadership vote as National MPs meet in Wellington politics https://thenightly.com.au/world/colombia-earthquake-death-toll-hits-224-after-magnitude-74-quake-devastates-cali-and-pereira-c-22710023 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22710023/18c6d07ca4c2e16523b986e24de674a3cdfb82f8.jpg Colombia earthquake: Death toll hits 224 after magnitude 7.4 quake devastates Cali and Pereira A nationwide crackdown on illegal tobacco has resulted in the closure of up to 10 Metro service stations across Australia. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6403227747112 world world 86 2026-08-11T20:30:35.000Z The Nightly en 2026-08-11T20:30:35.000Z Colombia earthquake: Death toll hits 224 after magnitude 7.4 quake devastates Cali and Pereira world https://thenightly.com.au/politics/andrew-bragg-to-call-for-cut-to-overseas-migration-by-nearly-half-at-national-press-club-c-22710052 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22710052/d6a12e172e89e45372344a4d62db18d3fe9a7627.jpg Opposition housing spokesman Andrew Bragg will use a major speech at the National Press Club to call for a cut to net overseas migration levels by nearly half to meet the rate of new housing supply being built.. The Nightly en 2026-08-11T20:24:27.000Z Andrew Bragg to call for cut to overseas migration by nearly half at National Press Club politics https://thenightly.com.au/business/news-bargaining-incentive-and-journalism-assistance-fund-rohan-lund-tells-big-tech-to-do-the-right-thing-c-22706494 https://images.thenightly.com.au/publication/C-22706494/463cacb406dc60949149da00ecac4cf66b486d4b.jpg Rohan Lund, managing director and CEO of Southern Cross Media Group. The Nightly en 2026-08-11T18:00:00.000Z News Bargaining Incentive and Journalism Assistance Fund: Rohan Lund tells big tech to ‘do the right thing’ business