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Good morning. Overnight, huge explosions killed at least seven people and injured hundreds in an industrial area of Tianjin, China. A massive fireball was caught on video. Eight Australians are on Islamic State's hacking hitlist, including Defence employees and a state MP. And Coalition frontbencher Scott Morrison says we need a referendum to settle the same-sex marriage debate. Labor says that's what Parliament is for. Don't miss: our look inside one of Russia's troll factories, where Kremlin workers patrol social media to shut down debate. Coming up today: At 7.35am AEST, Environment minister Greg Hunt will speak to Radio National. At 11am AEST, Telstra will reveal its full-year profit results. Also at 11am AEST, the National Portrait Gallery opens its exhibition of somewhat-nude Australian personalities. At 11.15pm AEST, the MUA is taking Hutchison Ports to the federal court. At 12pm AEST, comet 67P makes its closest pass to the Sun, with the Philae lander on board. Top Stories Huge explosions rock northern Chinese city of Tianjin Huge deadly explosions rip through an industrial area in the city of Tianjin in northern China, with local hospitals overwhelmed as hundreds of casualties flood in. Same-sex marriage could go to full referendum: Morrison Social Services Minister Scott Morrison suggests a full constitutional referendum on the question of how to define marriage. Eight Australians on Islamic State hacking 'hit list' The Australian Federal Police says it is aware that eight Australians feature on a "hit list" released by a group calling itself the Islamic State Hacking Division. National security demands air strikes in Syria: Tehan Australia must start air strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria but should let the UN handle the issue of putting 'boots on the ground', says Federal Parliament's intelligence and security committee chairman Dan Tehan. Vietnam veteran detained at Villawood detention centre released An Irish-born ex-soldier who fought for Australia in the Vietnam War is released after spending four months in an immigration detention centre awaiting deportation. Fast food consumers need more cheesy facts: Cancer Council Fast food consumers should have access to the kilojoule content in a both cheeseburger and a cheeseburger meal, the Cancer Council says. Russian Troll Factory manipulates news for Kremlin bosses A Russian investigative journalist sheds light on the Kremlin's shadowy 'Troll Factory', where hundreds of workers patrol the internet, controlling debate and stifling dissent. Lung cancer research underfunded compared to societal impact Australia's first review into cancer research funding shows work to battle lung cancer is underfunded compared to the damage it causes to society. North Korea's vice premier executed by firing squad: report North Korea's vice premier Choe Yong-Gon is executed for voicing frustration at the policies of leader Kim Jong-Un, South Korea's Yonhap news agency says. Man spent 20 hours unconscious in Sydney hospital toilet The New South Wales Health Minister says it is "distressing" that a man spent close to a day unconscious in a hospital toilet cubicle with a major investigation into the incident now underway. Family violence sees three women hospitalised per week with brain injuries: advocate One of Australia's leading advocates for victims of brain injury says three women are hospitalised each week with brain injuries caused by family violence. Automatic brakes should be standard in all new cars: safety experts The national car safety assessor calls for automatic brakes to be installed in all new cars, an idea that is also backed by the Australian Medical Association. Man fined $1,000 after dog bites child's face A 51-year-old New South Wales man is fined $1,000 after his dog bit a three-year-old girl on the face in Canberra, but the child's parents say the punishment is not enough. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum This is a win for Abbott on same-sex marriage, but at what cost? By Karen Middleton It just announced a $9.1b profit, but the CBA's heyday has passed By ABC's Michael Janda The Government must regain control of the narrative By Dale Hughes Hockey's tax pitch favours simplicity over fairness By Greg Jericho Just In Unpaid UN intern quits after uproar over Swiss tent home August 13, 2015 - 7:14 am Mandatory desexing of cats and dogs recommended by SA citizens' jury August 13, 2015 - 7:04 am Doctor launches legal action to appeal sacking August 13, 2015 - 6:57 am World • Greece sends cruise liner, extra riot police to Kos as tensions mount over migrants • Islamic State 'beheads Croatian hostage' in Egypt • Poland still awaits help for Polanski extradition over child sex conviction Business • Chinese yuan devalued again, causing dollar and share market slump • Consumer confidence up despite rise in unemployment • CBA announces $9.06b profit and $5b capital raising Politics • Greece sends cruise liner, extra riot police to Kos as tensions mount over migrants • Syria regime air raids, rebel fire on Damascus kill 50: monitor • Twenty-six shipbuilder workers at ASC told not to come back Sport • Diamonds make World Cup statement of intent with huge win over South Africa • Southern Stars tighten the screws in women's Ashes Test • Tense Voges out to extend Test career Science and Tech • The birds and the bees explained by cartoons • Ice baths not as effective as active warm down in soothing athletes' muscles: research • Are calculators killing our ability to work it out in our head? 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