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The first round of US-Iran talks wrap up, with further negotiations on the table; Australia signs a $2.5 billion defence export agreement with Canada; And in sport, Australian debutante Eddie Nketia aims for Commonwealth Games gold.

Police seize 2.7 tonnes of cocaine in Australia's biggest-ever drug bust; Patients left waiting as ambulance ramping hits dangerous new levels; And in sport, Australia seals a clean sweep in the T20 cricket series against Bangladesh.

In this bulletin, US and Iran wrap up first round of nuclear talks, the government says it's ready to tackle avian flu. And in sport, Spain bounces back with a 4-nil World Cup win over Saudi Arabia.

The US and Iran prepare for peace talks in Switzerland; Albanians take to the streets protesting over a luxury resort development; and in sport, the smallest nation in the Football World Cup earns a nil-nil draw and its first point.

Fuel price cuts extended in Australia; Australians mark the winter solstice around the country; and in football, Germany advance to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 2014.

US envoys in Switzerland for Iran talks as the Lebanon ceasefire faces another test; farmers groups on alert amid concerns of the impact of H5 bird flu on local species; and in football, the Netherlands beat Sweden to top Group F in the World Cup.

Australia activates its bird-flu response following H5 strain detection on mainland; Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire paves way for renewed US-Iran talks; and the Socceroos face a must-win clash against Paraguay to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

The H5N1 bird flu strain detected in Australia for the first time; a train driver killed in a commuter service crash near London; the Socceroos turn their attention to their final World Cup group match after losing to the US.

Authorities investigate a suspected bird flu case in Western Australia; a ceasefire agreed to in Lebanon as talks in Switzerland are put on pause; and ithe Socceroos face the US in their World Cup campaign.

A Perth paediatrician faces dozens of child sex charges; Britain's Prime Minister under pressure after a key Labour by-election win; And in sport, the Socceroos prepare to face the United States.

Debate continues over capital gains tax changes; The US Vice-president warns Israeli critics not to attack the US-Iran peace deal; And in football, anticipation ahead of the Socceroos World Cup game against the USA.

In this bulletin, the US lifts its blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, Australia announces a $100 million package to boost Ukraine's defence. And in football, the Socceroos on to the knockout stages of the World Cup if they win on Saturday.

The New South Wales Coroner says racism played a role in investigation into death of an Indigenous teenager four decades ago.... net overseas migration at its lowest point in three years ... and, at the World Cup...the Socceroos hoping the United States' biggest star IS fit to go against them on Saturday

The government announces capital gains tax changes for small business... a Vodafone outage affects millions of Australians... and, at the World Cup, England and Ghana kick off their campaigns with wins

In this bulletin, two children in a pram killed in a south-west Sydney crash, Donald Trump addresses concerns over text of peace deal with Iran. And in sport, the AFL hands a record fine to the Gold Coast over breaches of the umpire contact rule.

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson addresses the National Press Club for the first time... Switzerland prepares to host the peace deal signing between US and Iran, and, at the World Cup... a day for the star strikers, led by more brilliance from Lionel Messi...

More Australians dying from drug overdoses than road crashes; DFAT relaxes travel warnings for some Middle-Eastern countries; And at the World Cup, France and Norway open their campaigns with victories.

** Israel-Lebanon dispute threatens proposed Iran peace agreement... ** Notorious childcare predator faces further charges in New South Wales.... And in the FIFA World Cup, ** Aussie coach Graham Arnold to send his Iraqi Lions out to face Norway's Vikings.

The Reserve Bank to hold rates steady; four Australian Gaza flotilla activists meet with Foreign Minister Penny Wong and in the World Cup, Iran and New Zealand hold each other to a 2-all draw.

G7 nations meet over the details of the Iran US agreement, a new report reveals a record number of Australians died from drug-induced causes in 2024 and Belgium has drawn with Egypt in its first outing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

** Concerns over the US-Iran peace deal as Israel refuses to withdraw troops from southern Lebanon... ** Perth school mourns nine-year-old Hania Ahmed after Pakistan shooting... And in the World Cup, ** A shock result for favourites, Spain, against cup newcomers Cape Verde.

Anthony Albanese welcomes US-Iran deal but warns recovery will take time; a Pakistani police officer who allegedly shot nine-year-old Australian girl arrested; in football, Sweden and the Ivory Coast secure opening World Cup wins.

Iran confirms war with the US and Israel will end tonight, with months of negotiations ahead; calls for Australia to investigate the death of a child killed in an alleged botched police operation; and the Netherlands and Japan draw 2-all in a nailbiting Texas showdown at the World Cup.

*** Australia closer to the knock out stage after first win at world cup... *** Fears strikes on Lebanon could compromise a US peace deal with Iran... And in basketball, *** The New York Knicks stun with their first NBA win in half a century.

Israel weighs its next move as a proposed US-Iran deal draws concern; Hero paddleboarder praised after Coogee shark attack; Australia makes a dream start to the World Cup campaign.

Nine-year-old Australian girl killed in Pakistan after police open fire on family rental car; Fears of accelerated Ebola spread after deaths in eastern Congo displacement camp; And in sport, the big day arrives for the Socceroos as they take on Türkiye at the World Cup.

President Trump says initial agreement to end Iran war expected on Sunday; Calls for more Australians from diverse communities to donate blood; And in sport, the big day arrives for the Socceroos as they take on Türkiye at the World Cup.

A woman is fighting for life after a shark attack at Sydney's Coogee Beach; Australians are being warned petrol prices could rise again; The Socceroos prepare for their World Cup opener against Türkiye in Vancouver.

Iran says draft peace agreement reached with United States; One year on from Air India crash, victims' families still awaiting answers; And in tennis, Ash Barty launches her national tennis challenge for a second year.

Agreement to end the conflict between the US, Iran, and Israel inches closer; Traditional owners in Western Australia sign a deal with Fortesque Metals Group; And in football, Socceroos veteran Aziz Behich relishing World Cup opener.

Concerns about the impact on AUKUS after Britain's defence minister quits, A state funeral to honour Aboriginal education leader Professor Peter Buckskin, Migrant communities in Australia celebrate the start of the FIFA World Cup.

Iran says no final decision on peace deal with US, Indigenous musician, Gurrumul, inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association Hall of Fame, More red cards than goals as Mexico wins the first game of the World Cup

The US president says he's cancelled planned strikes on Iran; Growing calls to scrap the federal government's NDIS bill; And in football, injury concerns for Socceroo striker Mohamed Toure.

Concerns raised about the impacts of NDIS reforms on Australians with psychosocial disability, JB HI-Fi to refund $250,000 to customers, after an investigation by the regulator, The AFL's Gather Round festival to stay in South Australia for another three years.

US plans strikes on Iran, Prime Minister doesn't rule out extending fuel excise relief, Alex de Minaur wins on grass in the Netherlands

US President Donald Trump warns of new strikes on Iran; Homes and vehicles burned in Belfast after a night of anti-immigration violence; The AFL tribunal rules a tackle that broke a players neck was not careless.

Motor neurone disease campaigner Neale Daniher farewelled in Melbourne, The PM questions 'constant' US statements about peace with Iran, A Somali referee goes home after being refused entry to the US for the World Cup.

Doubts about prospect of Middle East peace deal after Trump accuses Iran of downing US chopper, Neale Daniher to be farewelled in Melbourne, Three-game ban for Billy Frampton over a high impact tackle

Trump accuses Iran of shooting down a US helicopter and vows to respond; Anthony Albanese says Coalition trying to 'out-One Nation, One Nation'; And in NRL, praise for Kane Evans after coming out as gay.

The government's NDIS reforms facing a strong backlash at a Senate inquiry; A state of emergency declared for parts of New Zealand's capital city amid severe weather; Caitlin Foord to make history with the Matildas tonight.The government's NDIS reforms facing a strong backlash at a Senate inquiry; A state of emergency declared for parts of New Zealand's capital city amid severe weather; Caitlin Foord to make history with the Matildas tonight.

12 still missing in the Philippines earthquake as search and rescue operations continue; Victoria's premier brushes off leadership speculation; An Ex-NRL 'enforcer' says he's finally free after coming out as gay.12 still missing in the Philippines earthquake as search and rescue operations continue; Victoria's premier brushes off leadership speculation; Ex-NRL 'enforcer' Kane Evans says he's finally free after coming out as gay.

At least 32 people dead after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the southern Philippines; Disability advocates call for an extension of a Senate inquiry into proposed reforms of the National Disability Insurance Scheme; And in the AFL, Melbourne defeats Collingwood by eight points at the MCG.