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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 05 Aug, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Europe, UK mark 100 years since WWI began By Barbara Miller, Mary Gearin and staff Dignitaries from around the world have attended a service in Glasgow commemorating the centenary of Britain's declaration of war on Germany, one of a number of events taking place throughout the UK and Europe. On August 4, 1914, Britain declared war on Germany, prompting a four-year global battle that killed more than 9 million people and permanently altered the world's political landscape. Following another service in Liege, dignitaries gathered in the Belgian town of Mons, where British prime minister David Cameron said those gathered remember the reasons behind the conflict. "These men signed up to prevent the domination of a continent, to preserve the principles of freedom and sovereignty that we cherish today," he said. More » 180 ADF personnel sacked in past year, figures show Israel, Palestinian groups agree to new Gaza ceasefire Baby Gammy's surrogate mum says parents saw baby in hospital Senator urges white Australians to take up cause of constitutional change Development of NBN policy rushed and chaotic, review finds James Brady, aide wounded in Reagan shooting, dies aged 73 Liberal candidate quits over 'offensive' Facebook posts Troops deploy to enforce quarantine as Ebola toll rises Woman dies while being held in WA police custody More Analysis » Abbott needs to hit the reset button The Abbott Government is about to learn that the hardest political manoeuvre is changing direction. And it will have to do it on a number of key policies. While previous prime ministers have been trapped by either legislative forces or public opinion when trying to pass legislation, Tony Abbott has to deal with both. So the bottom line for the PM is this, and it's dire: the Government is unable to legislate its budget policies that voters don't want anyway. More » Believe me, Germans don't ignore WWI The West risks creating a Central Powers 2.0 We didn't choose to join WWI - nothing has changed Don't underestimate Aussie strategic thinking in 1914 Diplomacy failed in 1914 - it must not fail now Letting a good PPL be buried in the name of fairness Australia's housing cash splash can't go unchecked It's not just snobbery to reject creepy child pageants Unemployment crackdown: one size doesn't fit all Just In More Just In » China begins earthquake clean-up in Yunnan Rescuers in south-western China have spent the night searching for survivors of a powerful earthquake that's killed nearly 400 people. More » Development of NBN policy rushed and chaotic, review finds Victorian town of Portsea marks firing of WWI's first shot POWs and families mark 70th anniversary of Cowra breakout Israel, Palestinian groups agree to new Gaza ceasefire James Brady, aide wounded in Reagan shooting, dies aged 73 Troops deploy to enforce quarantine as Ebola toll rises 180 ADF personnel sacked in past year, figures show New 'movable asset' loans offer hope in developing countries Europe, UK mark 100 years since WWI began World More World » China begins earthquake clean-up in Yunnan Rescuers in south-western China have spent the night searching for survivors of a powerful earthquake that's killed nearly 400 people. More » Israel, Palestinian groups agree to new Gaza ceasefire James Brady, aide wounded in Reagan shooting, dies aged 73 Troops deploy to enforce quarantine as Ebola toll rises New 'movable asset' loans offer hope in developing countries Europe, UK mark 100 years since WWI began Business More Business » Retail sales rise by double expectations By business reporter Michael Janda Retail sales for June rose by double what was expected, in a sign that consumers have recovered somewhat from a budget-related slump in confidence. More » New 'movable asset' loans offer hope in developing countries Job ad rise a tentative sign of employment growth Share market continues to lose ground in August James Packer buys $280m prime site on Las Vegas strip Labour shortage predicted to hamper economy Politics More Politics » Israel, Palestinian groups agree to new Gaza ceasefire By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown, wires Israel and Palestinian groups have agreed to an Egyptian proposal for a new three-day ceasefire in Gaza to start later on Tuesday. More » Bombing, rocket attacks reported during Gaza ceasefire Crossbencher rules out supporting PPL, Direct Action As it happened: World marks centenary of start of WWI Hockey disputes data showing poor families hit hardest Sport More Sport » Under-siege Tigers batten down hatches Mick Potter has labelled the speculation about his position as Tigers coach as 'tiresome' after their loss to the Storm. More » Anthony Minichiello to retire from NRL at season's end Leishman ready for major success Steve Johnson handed another AFL ban Stosur drops out of WTA's top 20 rankings Hughes misses cut for Australia ODI squad Science and Technology More Science and Technology » CSIRO gets new research vessel 11 months overdue By Ros Lehman and Tom Nightingale Australia has officially taken possession of its new $122 million marine research vessel, Investigator, but almost 12 months later than scheduled. Billed as a game-changer for marine research, RV Investigator was expected to be completed last September and be operational by March. Now it is expected to arrive in Hobart in mid-September, where it will be fitted with research equipment worth $6.7 million. A series of delays saw the ship remain longer than expected in its Singapore shipyards, and those setbacks have impacted upon the CSIRO's 2014 research program. Project head Toni Moate, who was in Singapore to "pick up the keys", said the delay was within normal expectations for a build of its size. More » High-tech tools can turn carbon dioxide to oxygen: NASA Modern birds 'evolved from flesh-eating dinosaurs' Crew 'back on Earth' after simulated Mars mission NASA's Opportunity rover sets travel record on Mars Environment More Environment » Alan Jones and Greens co-founder reunite for coal seam gas fight By Kristine Taylor The coupling of Greens co-founder Drew Hutton and radio shock jock Alan Jones has taken aback plenty of observers. More » Nuclear waste dump could 'close Aboriginal gap': Hawke Coal power station to close, two years after $50m bailout Bow and arrow attacks on wildlife on the rise: carers Massive coal mine won't affect Great Barrier Reef: Hunt About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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