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Russia launches a major attack on Ukraine as the US considers its reaction; Police charge seven people allegedly involved in the so-called blessings scam; and in sport, Queensland clinches the state of origin series. 

The renewable energy sector says Australia has the business and trade opportunity of a lifetime, Survivors mark the 30th anniversary of Europe's only acknowledged genocide since World War II, Carlton coach Michael Voss acknowledges threats on his life amid the Blues struggling se ... Show More

The Reserve Bank governor defends interest rate hold as necessary to curb inflation; Israel working on plans to relocate Palestinians from Gaza into third countries; Matildas edge Panama with stoppage-time winner to end WA tour on a high. 

Families who fled the war in Gaza to live in Australia react to Donald Trump's proposal to takeover the enclave; Sydney mayors call for extra security and measures to fight racism, as part of the response to antisemitic attacks; and in sports, Australian freestyle skier Jakara An ... Show More

Concerns Donald Trump's Gaza takeover proposal could derail the Gaza ceasefire deal; Google scraps diversity recruitment goals; and in sports, tough conditions forecast for Australian cricketers in Galle. 

President Joe Biden and Israel’s prime minister met with urgency to reach a ceasefire deal at the top of the agenda today. JD Vance’s past comments about women is drawing criticism from one Hollywood actress. Authorities arrested a man accused of starting the Park Fire in Califor ... Show More

Anthony Albanese and the foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, have endorsed the US bombings of three Iranian nuclear facilities, arguing the targeted strikes were necessary to prevent the regime developing a nuclear weapon. International law experts condemned the attacks as unla ... Show More

Sudan war: Rights investigators demand arms embargo extension to end ‘rampant’ abusesFlooding affects more than 710,000 people in South Sudan: OCHAMiddle East crisis: top UN envoy condemns latest West Bank killings   

In this bulletin, Donald Trump signs order to place sanctions on the International Criminal Court, funding for hundreds of new electric vehicle chargers around Australia. And in sport, transgender women banned from competing in women’s sports at US Colleges. 

The former head of a World Vision Australian aid program in Gaza released from prison in Israel; flood-affected residents in northern Queensland now eligible for emergency payments; and in cycling, Mauro Schmid wins the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. 

There was a bit of a media frenzy at the Paris games recently when North Korean athletes posed for selfies with South Korean competitors at the gymnastics. Those same athletes were also spotted cheering for American rivals, hugging competitors and waving and smiling for tv camera ... Show More

British athlete Lisa Dobriskey speaks to Helen Pidd about her experience in the 2012 1500m final, which, as Esther Addley reports, has become known as the dirtiest race in history. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus 

Results in two by-elections in Victoria too close to call; a fifth hostage swap completed as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal; and in sport, Australian skiiers win gold, silver and bronze medals at the FIS Freestyle Aerials World Cup.