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UNICEF warns US and Israeli aid plan could increase suffering in Gaza, Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass after his historic election, The South Sydney Rabbitohs break their four-game losing streak against Brisbane.

New faces welcomed at Labor's first post-election caucus meeting; A group of young men arrested over alleged dating app attacks; Australian cricketers looking to fly home amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan.

Australian Catholics react to the election of a new Pope; India and Pakistan accuse each other of a spate of drone attacks as tensions continue to escalate; Los Angeles launches a beautification program ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

The Catholic Church has a new pope, the first American to lead it, Pakistan claims to have killed up to 50 Indian soldiers in an escalating conflict, Football Australia CEO James Johnson resigns.

The verdict is in after a mammoth trial over the death of an Indigenous teen in Perth; A Russian-backed ceasefire comes into effect in Ukraine; The NRL says it's confident a newly announced Perth team will be a success.

The death toll rises from a suspicious fire in Toowoomba; Anthony Albanese throws down the gauntlet to the Greens ahead of a new second term parliament; Western Australia signs a deal for an NRL team in Perth.

Global leaders urge India and Pakistan to pull back from the brink of war, Greens leader Adam Bandt expected to lose his seat, Tasmania's premier threatens to call time on the state's dream of an AFL team.

A child feared dead in a massive Toowoomba fire; The US closes its office of Palestinian affairs in Jerusalem; Club officials at Port Adelaide have stern words with Willie Rioli over reports of misbehaviour from the power forward.

Anthony Albanese deciding on the shape of his second term government as MPs meet in Canberra; At least three dead in missile strikes on Pakistan-controlled Kashmir; Jarryd Hayne making his official return to rugby league.

Canada's Prime Minister says his country is not for sale, after meeting with Donald Trump; Liberal candidate expected to win back the Victorian seat of Goldstein; and in sport, Australian cyclist Caleb Ewan announces his retirement.

Labor Party caucus set to meet Friday for ministry discussions... the Liberal Party admits they haven't connected with multicultural communities... and a former actress and equestrian star set to take centre stage for the Brisbane 2032 Games.

Anthony Albanese says he's focused on the future after his huge election win... Israel approves plan to fully capture Gaza and maintain an indefinite military presence there... and Brisbane Roar part ways with Ruben Zadkovich as search begins for fourth manager in three years.

In this bulletin; Anthony Albanese says he'll wait to reshuffle his ministry, with some seats still too close to call, Yemen's Houthi rebels say they will impose aerial blockade on Israel, and in sport, Willie Rioli apologises for a message to a Bulldogs player after a 90-point defeat.

Labor preparing its second term agenda after Saturday's decisive election result; A massive sandstorm hits the capital of Saudi Arabia, forcing residents inside; Casper Ruud wins his first Masters 1000 title at the Madrid Open.

Around fifteen seats still too close to call as counting continues after this year's election; Donald Trump casts doubt on due process rights for immigrants in a new US interview; Australia's Oscar Piastri wins the Miami Grand Prix.

Clive Palmer's Trumpet of Patriots spent millions on the election and didn't win a single seat, Houthi missile from Yemen lands near Israel's main airport, Canberra beats Melbourne after match-deciding penalties.

Anthony Albanese heads home to celebrate Labor's landlside victory; Jim Chalmers says dealing with the US-China trade war is a priority and in the NRL, Reuben Cotter to miss Cowboys' last two games before State of Origin.

World leaders congratulate Anthony Albanese on Labor's victory in the federal election, The full count for the Senate could take weeks, Umpiring decisions questioned in the Geelong win over Collingwood.

Prime Minister addresses Australians as he claims victory in the 2025 federal election, Opposition leader Peter Dutton accepts responsibility for party's loss as he concedes defeat, The Warriors defeat the Cowboys.

Voters split over Labor and Coalition in close races across the country, Pakistan urges calm amid fears of war with India over Kashmir incident, The Roosters defeat the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane

Voting booths open across the country as Australia elects its next government, Gaza-bound aid activists attacked by a drone in international waters, Surfer Stephanie Gilmore prepares to compete in the Gold Coast Pro.

Three people in hospital after a helicopter crash on the coast of Victoria; A man sentenced for the killing of his former partner in New South Wales; Coco Gauff makes her first final in the Madrid Open.

A frantic final day of campaigning for the major parties as polling shows a clear leader; at least ten killed in a multi-car pileup at a Philippines tolling booth; transgender players banned from women's football in the UK.

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have just one more day to convince voters they should lead the nation, Ukraine signs a minerals deal with the United States, Australian basketball player Dyson Daniels wins the Most Improved Player in the NBA.

Anthony Albanese declares his reluctance to bring back a religious discrimination bill; US authorities defy court orders to return a wrongly deported man; The Kangaroos lay down the law ahead of their Essendon match-up tonight.