World · Important news for 18 August 2026
China announces new border regulations tightening exit rules
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema wins second term
Zelenskyy vows response after Russian strikes kill ten in overnight attack
Australian parliament secures bipartisan deal to pass gambling advertising restrictions
US gas prices hit record August highs amid stalled Iran talks and Middle East conflict
DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes country's deadliest on record
Labor and Coalition poised to reach deal on gambling reforms in Australia
Australian Labor and the Coalition are nearing a legislative deal on gambling reforms following the introduction of an opt-out register for online advertising, which Treasurer Jim Chalmers describes as very substantial changes.
- Labor and the Coalition are poised to reach a legislative deal on gambling reforms.
- Communications Minister Anika Wells introduced an opt-out register for online advertising.
- Treasurer Jim Chalmers calls proposed gambling ad amendments very substantial changes.
- An opt-out register and stricter enforcement of inducements are under consideration.
Zambia president Hichilema pulls ahead in reelection bid
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