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Critical minerals deal likely to be discussed when Anthony Albanese meets Donald Trump; the price of gold hits an all-time high; and in sport, Ariarne Titmus says she is looking forward to what's next after retiring from competitive swimming.

Contingency plans developed for sending Australian troops to help secure peace in Gaza; Australia signs a tax treaty with Ukraine; and in the AFL, Western Bulldogs star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan heads the Gold Coast Suns.

Israel delays the reopening of the Rafah crossing; Homicide detectives called in to probe a fatal fire in the central Queensland city of Gladstone; And in cricket, Marnus Labuschagne set to return to Australia's Test team.

New powers announced to combat terrorism financing and crime related to crypto ATMs; Australia's unemployment rate rises to 4.5 per cent; and in sport, tributes for Ariarne Titmus after she announces her immediate retirement from competitive swimming.

Fragile ceasefire in Gaza tested; a court ruling finds the New South Wales government's anti-protest laws are unconstitutional; and in swimming, Ariarne Titmus retires from competitive swimming.

Pakistan and Afghanistan announce temporary ceasefire after fresh border clashes; First Nations deaths in custody reaching record levels in New South Wales; And in cricket, Pakistan go 1-0 up in the two-match Test series with South Africa.

Australian Gaza aid flotilla activists urge the federal government to impose an arms embargo on Israel.; the Northern Territory Chief Minister defends a ban on transgender women being placed in female jails; and in football, the Socceroos unbeaten streak under Tony Popovic comes to an end.

Hamas hands over four bodies of hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross; a grim milestone reached for Aboriginal deaths in custody in New South Wales; and Australia's women's cricket side prepares for their showdown with Bangladesh.

In this bulletin, Israel and Hamas trade accusations as the fragile ceasefire holds in Gaza; Victoria to reform its assisted dying laws; and in sport, South Sydney vows to take a strong stand against winger Tyrone Munro, who's facing DV charges.

In this bulletin, aid agencies call for greater access to the Gaza Strip to meet overwhelming demand, an advertising campaign targets teens ahead of an under-16 social media ban. And in football, Cape Verde qualifies for the World Cup for the first time.

In this bulletin, scenes of jubilation as Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners return home, the United Nations urges leaders to use the momentum of the exchange to create peace in Gaza. And in football, Spain plans to continue its winning streak as it strives for World Cup qualification.

In this bulletin, World leaders sign a historic Middle East peace deal in Egypt; all surviving hostages freed from Gaza in exchange for thousands of Palestinians; and in football, A women's Indigenous football team prepares to make history.

In this bulletin, families prepare for the imminent release of the last Israeli hostages, major changes announced to superannuation tax plans. And in cricket, Alyssa Healy reflects on Australia's win against India at the Women's World Cup.

In this bulletin, US President departs for Middle East as hostage release imminent. Lidia Thorpe faces backlash over inflammatory comment at pro-Palestine rally. And in cricket, Pat Cummins doubtful for first Ashes Test, targets Gabba return after injury setback.

Aid trucks enter Gaza as hostages expected to be freed under ceasefire deal; Taliban says 58 Pakistani soldiers killed in border clashes amid rising tensions; Socceroos eye 11-game unbeaten streak ahead of clash with United States.

Pro-Palestinian protests take place across the country, Human trafficking rates skyrocket in Australia, Portugal beats Ireland in stoppage time in their World Cup qualifier.

Final preparations made for the exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinians held in Israeli prisons; rare earth minerals on the agenda when Anthony Albanese meets with Donald Trump; and in cricket, Australia to face India in a sold-out O-D-I World Cup blockbuster.

The United Nations says it is preparing to deliver large amounts of vital aid in Gaza; an investigation underway after a deadly plane crash in New South Wales; and in Tennis, two cousins, Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot, to play against each other in the finals of the Shanghai Masters.

Three people dead after light plane crash south of Sydney... new laws introduced to target aggressive behaviour and sexual assault outside venues in New South Wales... and the Socceroos beat Canada, one goal to nil

French PM Sebastien Lecornu reinstated just days after shock resignation; deadline looms for release of sensitive information by hacking collective; Alex de Minaur's prospects at the Shanghai tournament come to a halt.

Displaced Palestinians return to ruins after ceasefire takes effect in Gaza; Nobel Peace Prize goes to Venezuelan opposition leader; Andrew McDonald optimistic Pat Cummins will play the first Ashes Test.

US troops deployed to Israel to help monitor the Gaza ceasefire deal; an earthquake triggers a tsunami warning for the Philippines and neighbouring regions of Indonesia; and in football, Sam Kerr returns to the Matildas squad.

Israel's cabinet approves phase one of a Gaza peace plan; Indigenous artists celebrated at the Australian Women in Music Awards; And in sport, Australia remain top of the Women's Cricket World Cup League standings

Donald Trump says Israeli hostages should be home early next week as the world welcomes a Gaza ceasefire deal; The government under pressure over FOI laws; And in sport, Novak Djokovic through to semi-finals of Shanghai Masters.

Australia welcomes Israel and the Hamas signing the first phase of peace deal; India's Defence Minister visits Australia, as both countries deepen defence ties; and in sport, Matildas coach Joe Montem calls for more investment in A-League Women teams.