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German chancellor Olaf Scholz concedes election defeat; the Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition but alert; in AFL, Carlton's Jagga Smith to miss entire AFL season after scans confirmed he ruptured his ACL.

The Prime Minister unveils historic Medicare boost as the centrepiece of Labor's 2025 Federal Election campaign, Catholics in Argentina pray for Pope Francis who remains in critical condition, Mirra Andreeva becomes the youngest player to win a WTA 1000 title at 17-years-old.

Israel delays the release of Palestinian detainees after Hamas frees hostages; Pope Francis in critical condition after suffering severe asthmatic respiratory crisis; and in motorsports, Waters edges Feeney in dramatic Sydney 500 finish.

Hamas releases final hostages under the first phase of the ceasefire deal; Labor pledges $8.5 billion to expand bulk billing and GP training; Inglis Ton powers Australia to win a record-breaking win over England.

The Opposition criticises the Albanese government's response to China's military drills in the Tasman sea, Central Victorian residents are told to stay indoors, due to an out-of-control grass fire, New York Yankees lifts the 49-year ban on having beard.

Hamas releases a second body it says is Shiri Bibas; Russia advances further as Donald Trump criticises France and the UK; the NRL celebrates the most lucrative season in its 117-year history.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong raises concerns over Chinese military drills; Israel's Prime Minister says Hamas will pay for not returning the body of Shiri Bibas; Canada defeats the US in the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey final.

Top US official issues stark warning to Hamas after it allegedly releases an unidentified body; The opposition leader criticises the government's response to Whyalla steel; And in cricket, Test captain Pat Cummins says he's surprised by Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling review.

The government rejects Peter Dutton's allegations about extra citizenship ceremonies; The Reserve Bank Governor says life should be getting better for renters; And in tennis, Alex De Minaur loses the match, but wins respect, at the Qatar Open.

Hamas hands over the bodies of four Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza; The former boss of the Spanish football federation is found guilty of sexual assault for his World Cup final kiss; and in sport, former Labor senator Stephen Conroy appointed executive chairman of Australian Premier Leagues.

In this bulletin; Defence Minister Richard Marles says war in Ukraine can only be resolved on Ukraine's terms; Labor attributes low unemployment to new jobs in private sector; and in sport, interim Matildas coach shuts down speculation around whether Sam Kerr will remain captain of the team.

Australia's spy chief details foiled plots by radicalised children; Donald Trump fires back at Volodymyr Zelenskyy in their public feud; And in football, Manchester City out of the Champions League after being crushed by Real Madrid.

Australia's spy chief says children are increasingly being radicalised online; Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Donald Trump of living in a Russian bubble; Mixed fortunes for Australia's contingent at the Qatar tennis Open.

Victoria Police confirms the arrest of a woman over the alleged Islamophobia assault last week; A gun salute in Darwin to mark the 83rd anniversary of the city's bombing; And in sport, the new women's Super Rugby season kicks off today.

The PM responds to accusations he's been silent over Islamophobic attacks; Dismay over the closure of four UN agency schools in East Jerusalem; And in sport, Australia's Adam Scott weighs into the debate about the PGA reunifying with LIV Golf.

The Prime Minister remains guarded on the timing of the next election after a rate cut; US and Russian officials meet - without Ukraine - for talks on ending the war in Ukraine; American basketballer Kyrie Irving says he wants to make the USA-to-Australia switch.

The RBA lowers interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.1 per cent, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers welcomes the cut to the cash rate, Novak Djokovic breaks his silence on Jannik Sinner's doping ban.

The Prime Minister defends his government's economic record ahead of this afternoon's rates decision, A plane comes to rest upside down after a crash landing in Canada, Colombian cyclist Egan Bernal hurt in a 10 rider pileup in Spain.

Police are investigating attacks on two Muslim women in a Melbourne shopping centre; Israeli negotiators in Cairo for the next round of Gaza ceasefire talks; Rising Brazilian star Joao Fonseca makes history in Argentina.

The federal Treasurer says the government has done all it can to ensure an interest rate cut tomorrow... the federal opposition leader says his so-called tax-free lunch policy will help businesses hurt by the present government.... and, an injury scare for the number one pick in the AFL draft

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With a federal election now due in the next three months, the latest polling looks good for the opposition... more than a quarter of a million Australians may have heart disease without knowing it... and Ange Postecoglou with no sympathy for Manchester United after his big win against them

US and Ukrainian officials travel to Saudi Arabia, as talks loom on ending Russia's war; Shane Patton resigns as Victoria Police chief commissioner; and in sport, Chile's Joaquin Niemann wins LIV Golf Adelaide 2025.

Australia will send three men to Nauru, after the government strikes a visa deal; European leaders set to attend an emergency summit over the war in Ukraine; And in sport, teen sprint sensation Gout Gout smashes Noah Lyle's 400-metre personal best.

The federal government to ban foreign investors from buying existing homes to ease housing crisis; a deadly stampede in New Delhi; and in sports, the AFL Indigenous All Stars beat Fremantle.