PoliticsFederalNeed to Know LiveLiveTrump announces deal for Hamas to disarm; World Cup crisis deepensNatasha RudraUpdated Aug 1, 2026 – 1.55am, first published at 1.53amKey Posts7 mins ago — 1.49AMHamas says it has reached deal to disarm7 mins ago — 1.48AMWelcomeAdvertisementGo to latestPinned post – 1.48AMWelcomeEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookWelcome to the Australian Financial Review’s coverage of breaking news for Saturday 1 August.Here are the top stories overnight:Hamas said Friday that it reached an agreement to disarm, a significant move that could help end the war in Gaza — but one that will face many hurdles and could take a long time to achieve, if at all.The ASX is in full “casino mode” heading into a blockbuster earnings season, eking out its fourth monthly gain despite a fading rally on Friday.Australia’s richest person Gina Rinehart says she still has strong relationships with senior federal Coalition figures after throwing her support behind One Nation, but warned parties with declining political support should overhaul their climate and immigration policies.The identity of a high-profile Queenslander involved in a secretive extortion case will remain suppressed for now, after a day-long hearing in the Cairns Supreme Court was adjourned without a decision.Latest In FederalFetching latest articlesSponsoredMost Viewed In Politics