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Tropical Cyclone Fina intensifies to a category 3 storm; Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene announces her resignation after a fallout with Donald Trump; England seizes control on day two of the Ashes.

In this bulletin, Cyclone Fina making landfall in Top End; Gunmen in Nigeria abduct 200 students and staff from Catholic school; and in Rugby Union, Wallabies hit by fresh injury blows ahead of France Test.

In this bulletin, Residents urged to remain sheltered as Cyclone Fina closes in on Darwin; Vladimir Putin confirms Russia has received US peace proposal for ending war in Ukraine; and in cricket, Mitchell Starc dismisses claims of Australia panic amid dramatic Ashes collapse.

In this bulletin, three men charged for allegedly harassing Federal politicians, in an AFP crackdown, tropical Cyclone Fina is forecast to strengthen this weekend. And in football, Matildas coach praises Mary Fowler for speaking about racism, saying she'll return for the Asian Cup.

In this bulletin. Kellie Sloane elected unopposed as leader of New South Wales Liberals, no consensus on major issues, on the final days of the COP30 climate summit in Brazil. And in Rugby Union, the Wallabies turn to Carter Gordon to avert an historic European whitewash.

Europe's top diplomats discuss a U-S peace deal for Ukraine,Kellie Sloane emerges as frontrunner to lead NSW Liberals after Mark Speakman steps down, Australia and England renew their Ashes rivalry as the opening Test begins in Perth.

The Greens allege Australia has bowed to pressure from fossil fuel companies in not hosting COP31, Donald Trump signs the legislation that will release the Epstein files, Two Indigenous players to feature in the same Australian Test team for the first time

Turkiye will host the next COP meeting - not Australia, Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 25 Palestinians, Matildas trio help Arsenal seal comeback win over Real Madrid in Champions League.

The latest Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 10 Palestinians, an Afghan man who worked for the ADF in Afghanistan has his humanitarian visa revoked without explanation, Carlton great Peter Dean's son joins the Blues.

States and territories meet to demand more hospital funding from the federal government; Donald Trump defends the Saudi Crown Prince as the leader visits the White House; The Socceroos lose to Colombia in New York.

Sussan Ley's words of praise for a former Liberal senator who quit her party, A deepening dispute between Asia's two largest economies, Stephanie Gilmore back to chase a ninth world title.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince promises President Trump he'll invest a trillion dollars in US; Australia's scientific research agency slashes hundreds of jobs; And in sport, injured Melbourne Storm player Eli Katoa to miss an entire NRL season.

In this bulletin ... ** A South African neo-Nazi detained by Border Force officers ** Jess Wilson becomes the first woman to lead the Victorian LIberal Party ... And in sport, ** Surfing icon Layne Beachley recognised by Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

New leaders for both Victoria's Liberals and and New South Wales Nationals., The UN Security Council endorses a US plan for peace in Gaza, European heavyweights book their spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Bangladesh's former Prime Minister is sentenced to death; Victoria's Opposition to vote in a leadership contest; And in sport, Matildas star Mary Fowler opens up about her mental health struggles.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese dismisses the Coalition's climate policy, Donald Trump says Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files Australian Paralympic cyclist Paige Greco dies suddenly, aged 28.

Remediation underway after the recall of asbestos-contaminated sand products, The Coalition attempts to win over voters with its energy policy, Jannik Sinner successfully defends his ATP Finals title.

The Coalition sets a timeline for unveiling immigration policy, nearly 70 schools in the ACT closed due to asbestos concerns, Portugal qualify for the World Cup after defeating Armenia.

The Coalition deciding on its formal net zero climate position; Britain to announce massive changes to its asylum seeker policies; The Wallabies record a major loss to Ireland in their Dublin tour match.

The Coalition attempts to present a united front on climate policy; Pope Leo celebrates cinema in a meeting with Hollywood stars; And in Tennis, Alex de Minaur says he will come back stronger after ATP Finals defeat.

Coalition to finalise new climate stance as party drops net-zero target; Heavy rainfall destroys makeshift shelters in Gaza; And in football, Socceroos coach says the team must improve after losing to Venezuela.

A Sydney driver charged over the death of a woman and her unborn baby; The UN to probe allegations of atrocities in Sudan; Scans clear England ace Mark Wood ahead of the first Ashes test against Australia.

In this bulletin, Australia's Climate Change Minister travels to Brazil for the final week of negotiations at the UN Climate Summit; a five-metre tall statue of Pope Leo unveiled in Peru; and in tennis, Alex De Minaur to face defending champion Jannik Sinner in the semis of the ATP Finals.

A UK court rules mining company BHP is liable for Brazil's worst environmental disaster; schools remain on alert after an asbestos warning issued in the ACT; and in rugby league, the future of Melbourne Storm star Eli Katoa uncertain after brain surgery.

The former boyfriend of childcare teacher Molly Ticehurst pleads guilty to her murder, Chris Bowen says Coalition have counted themselves out of climate conversation, Kylian Mbappe helps France book a spot in their eighth consecutive World Cup.

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley defends the international acceptability of her new climate policy, Some Canberra schools closed over asbestos contamination fears, Former Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has Iraq within touching distance of next year's World Cup.

Sussan Ley rejects claims Liberals are losing young voters after net-zero shift; Tasmania lower house backs $1.13b Macquarie Point stadium plan; And in Soccer, Deni Juric ruled out as Socceroos prepare for Venezuela clash.

The Liberal Party has scrapped the net zero by 2050 emissions reduction target, The United States government shutdown comes to an end, The 2028 Olympic competition schedule released, with athletics taking the spotlight.

Victoria formalises Australia's first Aboriginal treaty into law, At least 37 people killed after a bus plunged into ravine in southern Peru, Sinner powers past Zverev to reach the ATP Finals semis.

US politicians release 23,000 pages from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, including files referencing Trump; The Liberals set to unveil net zero stance after marathon party room debate; And in cricket, England defends its unconventional Ashes prep despite criticism.

The Liberals meeting in Canberra this afternoon to thrash out their net zero position; Victoria to introduce adult time for violent crime' laws; Sam Kerr makes her first club start for Chelsea in almost two years.

ASIO accuses Chinese hackers of seeking to infiltrate Australia's critical infrastructure, Dozens of Indigenous protesters force their way into the COP-30 climate summit, Alex de Minaur suffers a loss, but his ATP Finals dreams are not over yet.

At least 12 people have died after a blast outside a court in Pakistan's capital; New laws in Victoria to give police more powers to stop violence during protests; And in tennis, Carlos Alcaraz fights back to tighten his grip on the ATP Finals group.

Governor-General Sam Mostyn urges Australians to protect democracy at 50th anniversary of Whitlam dismissal, Donald Trump vows to fully support Syria after historic meeting with its president in Washington, Geelong midfielder Tanner Bruhn returns to training after prosecutors dropped rape case against him...

Anthony Albanese backs a ban on protesters wearing masks amid a neo-Nazi crackdown, Donald Trump signals support for a Senate deal to reopen the US government after a record-long shutdown, Jannik Sinner storms past Auger-Aliassime to start his ATP Finals title defence.

Eight people dead after car explosion near a landmark in the Indian capital; Trump threatens $1 billion lawsuit against BBC over edited January 6 speech; And in sport, Cameron Green's bowling comeback faces key Ashes test at the WACA.

In this bulletin, a month out from the under 16 social media ban, the government is yet to decide on Roblox inclusion, a former South Australian Premier will be the new High Commissioner to the UK. And in Formula 1, a downcast Oscar Piastri responds after a crash costs him a podium place in Sao Paulo.

In this bulletin, laws to be introduced after a neo-Nazi rally in Sydney over the weekend, Senate deal reached to fund the US government in a sign the shutdown will end soon. And in Tennis, Alex De Minaur defeated by Carlos Alcaraz in the opening match of ATP Finals.

Super Typhoon Fung-wong makes landfall in the Philippines, Tributes for veteran talkback radio host John Laws, Manchester City defeat Premier League champions Liverpool in a three-nil home win.

Hikers evacuated as crews battle an out of control bushfire in New Zealand's north island; A groundbreaking report into women's pain released in Victoria; The Wallabies record their second consecutive loss to Italy.

New South Wales Police reviews the process that allowed a neo-Nazi rally outside state parliament; The United States says it will boycott the G20 summit in South Africa; And in tennis, Elena Rybakina wins the WTA Finals.

Israel returns the bodies of 15 Palestinians under the Gaza ceasefire deal; The New South Wales Premier says actions will be taken after a neo-Nazi rally in Sydney; And in Rugby League, the Kangaroos achieve an Ashes clean sweep.