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The death toll in the apartment complex fire in Hong Kong has now passed 80 with hundreds still missing - many of whom are feared dead. 

Alison Horn, the ABC's China correspondent, shares gripping details about the devastating Hong Kong residential fire and ongoing rescue efforts. Shane Oliver, Chief Economist at AMP, sheds light on unexpected inflation spikes and their impact on interest rate forecasts. Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien advocates for fiscal reforms to combat inflation and discusses his plans for cost-of-living pressures. Political reporter Laura Lavelle dives into the controversial social media ban for under-16s and its legal challenges, highlighting the current debates surrounding youth safety online.

Tim Ayres, Australia’s Federal Minister for Industry, discusses the upcoming Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute and the importance of international AI risk assessment. Sian Valance, an ABC reporter in London, shares insights on Ukraine's negotiations for peace with Russia and the involvement of the UK, France, and Turkey in monitoring ceasefires. Matthew Doran reports on the devastating flooding in Gaza and its humanitarian impact, highlighting the urgent need for aid as conditions worsen. Together, they tackle pressing global issues with fresh perspectives.

Better pay and protections for delivery drivers in a world-first deal.

Adam Langenberg, a political reporter, discusses the urgent negotiations for Australia's environmental laws. Sarah Hanson-Young, a Greens senator, shares her party's concerns over the government's limited concessions on native forest protection. Graham Samuel, a former reviewer of environmental laws, warns that weakening penalties can undermine enforcement. With the government looking for support from both the Greens and the Coalition, tensions rise around proposed amendments that could lower penalties and limit oversight, which are hot topics in these crucial negotiations.

US officials meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about a US and Russian led peace deal.

Australian teens given a two-week warning to "download or delete" their accounts from Instagram, Facebook and Threads.

Australia might like to boast that it's the clever country - so why has our premier science agency slashed hundreds of jobs?

Victoria to get its third Liberal leader in less than a year with Brad Battin set to be replaced by Jess Wilson. 

Is the Liberal partyroom gearing up to flick the switch on Sussan Ley's leadership?