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Fears grow over future of Afghan Embassy in Australia; Police investigate death of woman found dead outside New South Wales police station; And in sport, Australia's Robertson to face UK's Judd Trump in snooker championships semi-final.

Heatwaves and extreme fire danger threaten parts of the country... Germany takes a step closer to military conscription... and Socceroos coach Tony Popovic unafraid of facing co-hosts the United States after the World Cup draw is made

Australia to face co-hosts the United States in next year's World Cup... Vladimir Putin promises the uninterrupted sale of oil to India ... and Australia build their lead in the second Ashes test against England.

In this bulletin, fires threaten homes in Tasmania, as others ignite in severe heat across New South Wales, Victoria's tough on crime laws pass both houses of parliament. And in football, fans gather ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup draw, with 48 teams in the mix for the first time.

In this bulletin, Australia is working through the details of the Pentagon's review of AUKUS, a severe heatwave warning issued for most of New South Wales. And in sport, Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris and Red Bull's Max Verstappen each vying for the F1 title.

High Court agrees to hear challenge on under-16s social media ban; Spain, the Netherlands and Ireland have announced they will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest; And in cricket, Zak Crawley stars in England's second-test Ashes recovery.

In this bulletin, the Victorian government plans to cut more than 1,000 public sector jobs, the UN chief calls for calm amid fears of escalation between the US and Venezuela. And in football, Arsenal beats Brentford to reclaim their English Premier League table lead.

In this bulletin, Opposition ramps up attacks on Government over cost of living and secrecy, new research reveals concerns won't be able to afford to retire. And in football, Chelsea title hopes dented by 3–1 Leeds defeat.

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Tears as Tasmania stadium row approaches a critical vote; Anti-Semitic incidents in Australia remain near record highs; And in sport, Matildas' coach says his team is in ready form for the Asian Cup.

Bruce Lehrmann loses his defamation appeal; The Kremlin says no compromise reached on territory in Ukraine peace talks; And in sport, tributes for Former England cricketer Robin Smith who has died aged 62.

Vladimir Putin accuses Europeans of sabotaging Ukraine peace efforts with their demands, Another One Nation member faces accusations of fuelling Islamophobia, Sam Kerr helps the Matildas win against New Zealand in Adelaide.

A landmark case alleging systemic sexual abuse in the ADF makes its way to court, Briggs review finds both major parties abused public appointment system, Cricket Australia confirms future Tests will keep the day-night format.

In this bulletin, UN officials visit Australia to examine immigration detention conditions, a backlog of student visa cases awaiting review. And in football, the Matildas prepare to take on New Zealand tonight.

Ukraine's President says territorial integrity is the 'biggest challenge' in peace talks; Australia's race discrimination commissioner says Pauline Hanson is fuelling Islamophobia; And in cricket, Usman Khawaja's fitness for the second Ashes Test in doubt.

In this bulletin, a defence department overhaul aims to end cost blowouts and major project delays, an update on Australia’s transition to renewable energy. And in sport, Sam Kerr still a chance to return to play for the Matilda's on Tuesday night.

In this bulletin, a warning over smart cars being used to facilitate domestic abuse, Donald Trump says latest deal proposal could likely end war in Ukraine. And in athletics, high jumper Nicola Olyslagers the second ever Australian to be recognised at the World Athletics Awards.

Australia's housing prices increase amid record levels of unaffordability; Benjamin Netanyahu seeks a pardon in a bid to end a five-year corruption trial; And in Formula One, Max Verstappen wins the Qatar Grand Prix.

Sussan Ley warns Labor Greens deal will hurt forestry sector in Tasmania; Israel kills two children in Gaza in violation of ceasefire; And in cricket, Pakistan wins the Twenty20 tri-series against Sri Lanka.

Childcare centres allowed to close early to enable mandatory safety training, New Metro Tunnel rain line opens in Melbourne, North Melbourne wins the AFLW grand final for the second year running.

The death toll from sweeping floods in Southeast Asia rises dramatically, The Prime Minister marries his fiancee Jodie Hayden in Canberra, Australia's Oscar Piastri returns to form with a win in Qatar.

Heat wave expected across Australia; The UN says Israeli killing of Palestinians in West Bank appeared to be summary execution; And in football, Iran vows to boycott World Cup draw in US after Visa issues.

Police prepare for competing protests in Melbourne and Sydney, Syrian officials say Israeli forces in southern Syria have killed at least 13 people in a military operation, The Matildas beat injury woes to triumph over New Zealand.

Eight more arrests made over the Hong Kong apartement fire, Donald Trump to pause migration from some countries, Oscar Piastri rules out helping his teammate, Lando Norris, win the world championship.

In this bulletin, a police officer vows to appeal his conviction over the death of an Aboriginal teenager, arrests after a man is shot dead in a daylight attack in Sydney. And in cricket, big calls as the squad is unveiled for the second Ashes test.