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Protesters demand the release of several people arrested during a pro-Palestinian rally in Sydney; Epstein survivors unveil a bill to end statute of limitations on sex trafficking cases; and in sport, the Bangladesh Cricket Board urges Pakistan to withdraw its decision on Sunday's match.

Anthony Albanese defends President Isaac Herzog's visit as he issues call for calm; government unveils policy to end violence against First Nations women and children; and in cricket, Pakistan reverses its boycott and agrees to play against India in the T20 World Cup.

New South Wales Premier defends police response at Sydney protest against Israeli president's visit; Members of the crossbench call for policy to repair social media algorithms; And in sport, Snowboarding history made as two Australian women finish in top 10 for the first time.

Protesters and police clash in demonstrations against Israeli president's visit to Australia; Hong Kong authorities defend the jailing of pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai; and in sport, the Seattle Seahawks win the US Super Bowl.

Controversy continues over the Israeli President's visit; Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in jail; and in sport, Seattle Seahawks win a second Super Bowl title.

The New South Wales Premier urges calm in the face of protests over the Israeli President's Sydney visit; Sussan Ley denies speculation she will be removed as Opposition leader, as the Coalition reunites; and in sport, American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn has surgery after a crash at the Winter Olympics.

Legal challenge targets extra police powers for the Israeli president's visit to Australia; the Christchurch Mosque gunman's appeal hearing is set to begin; Gout Gout will skip this year's Commonwealth Games to focus on the world under-20s.

A deal to reunify the Liberals and Nationals, A heavy police presence for the Israeli President's visit, And in golf, Elvis Smylie makes a dazzling debut on the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour.

Anger builds ahead of the Israeli president's arrival; reports the coalition is poised to reunite; Australia's first medal hope dashed at the Winter Olympics.

Albanese says Australians have the rights to express views, ahead of planned protests against the Israeli President; Thailand heads to the polls today to elect a new parliament; Sydney FC loses to Auckland, one-nil.

Claims restrictions on protests against the Israeli President in Australia are unreasonable... Donald Trump warns of the consequences of no nuclear deal with Iran after what he says were good talks... and Socceroos aspirant moves back to the A-League ahead of the World Cup

The so-called Islamic State group claim responsibility for suicide bomber attack in Islamabad; New South Wales Premier appeals for calm across state ahead of Israeli President's visit; Australian freeskier Daisy Thomas ruled out of first event following crash at training.

Iranian foreign minister says willing to continue talks with US on nuclear deal; a senior Russian general shot several times in Moscow; Australian Jock Landale stuns on his NBA debut for the Atlanta Hawks.

Anthony Albanese signs a new security treaty with Indonesia; police to deploy more than 3,000 officers during the Israeli President’s four-day visit; Australian snowboarder Valentino Guseli books a spot in the big air finals at the Winter Olympics.

Indigenous leaders say much can be learned from the handling of an attempted terrorism attack targeting the community; the Reserve Bank governor dashes hopes of a rate cut in coming months; Super Bowl halfime performer Bad Bunny says his Puerto Rican heritage will take centre stage on Monday.

The Australian Federal Police says it won't be arresting Israel's president; Suspect charged over terrorist act in Perth reportedly inspired by so-called "pro-white" ideology; And in AFL, Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield says more coaches should be given extended leave during the off-season.

A Perth man charged with a terrorism offence; police have a suspect in the case of missing four-year-old Gus Lamont; and in sport, Australia's Elvis Smylie one shot off the lead at the LIV Golf tournament in Saudi Arabia.

A coroner hands down findings from an inquest into the fatal stabbing of six people at Bondi last year; legislation introduced on a National Commissioner for First Nations children; and in sport, Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham named as the Australian flag-bearers for the Winter Olympics.

A major human rights group report indicates global democracy has been set back 40 years; A third Australian dies on Japan's ski slopes, in a horror season across the nation; And Western Sydney upsets A-League Women leaders Melbourne City 1-nil.

Australian billionaire Clive Palmer rejects the claim in the Jeffrey Epstein files; new research shows First Nations people dying at far higher rates from blood cancer.; in football, Australia formally expresses interest in hosting the 2035 Asian Cup.

Protest plans continue amid police restrictions ahead of the Israeli president’s Sydney visit; New South Wales' first female governor honoured with a state funeral; and in football, Arsenal goes through to the English League Cup final.

The big four banks announce plans to hike interest rates ... the Race Discrimination Commissioner says politicians are undermining progress towards a harmonious society... and a US skiing hero to attempt an incredible Olympic comeback

Australia's interest rate increased for the first time in more than two years; former Liberal senator Cory Bernardi joins Pauline Hanson's One Nation party; and in sport, Wallabies Rugby World Cup matches revealed.

Sussan Ley praises 'constructive' talks with Nationals leader David Littleproud; the US Justice Department says it's taken down thousands of documents inadvertently including victim-identifying information; and in tennis, two mothers feature in the Top 10 for first time in rankings history.

Coalition considers reunion as parliament returns and a former Liberal joins One Nation; Rafah crossing re-opens for a small number of Palestinians on foot; and in sport, Cameron Myers makes history as the Wanamaker Mile's youngest winner.