Josh Hazlewood has been selected in Australia's starting XI for the Test match in Darwin, with Scott Boland missing out on selection. Captain Pat Cummins made the difficult decision, while all-rounders Beau Webster and Cameron Green have both been named in the team. Nathan Lyon returns to the side following recovery from a hamstring injury.

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A rare solar eclipse swept across Europe, drawing millions of spectators to witness the celestial event. The partial eclipse reached approximately 90 percent coverage in the UK, while Spain and Iceland experienced a total eclipse. This marks the last solar eclipse visible from Britain until 2090, though Australians will have an opportunity to view one in 2028.

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An Indonesian ferry travelling from Bali to Lombok caught fire at sea, resulting in the death of a 19-year-old woman and the evacuation of more than 200 people, including two Australians who were rescued. Thick black smoke billowed from the vessel during the incident, which marks the country's second deadly boat fire in two weeks. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire.

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A powerful earthquake has struck western Colombia, killing more than 250 people and injuring 2,500 others. In a dramatic rescue operation, 32-year-old Daniela Lago was pulled alive from debris after being trapped for 36 hours in a delicate 10-hour extraction effort. A young child was also rescued from the rubble as crowds gathered to assist with phone lights, while Pope Leo has offered prayers for the affected nation.

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A Jetstar flight from Perth to Sydney unexpectedly climbed 500 metres during its descent on Monday night, prompting an investigation. The aircraft was approximately 4,000 feet into its descent when pilots overrode autopilot and gained altitude before resuming landing safely. Engineers found no mechanical issues, though turbulence experienced during the flight will be a key focus of the investigation into why pilots made the decision to abort the initial descent.

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A police pursuit through Adelaide's northern suburbs ended when the wanted driver crashed into a drain in Kudla. The driver, who was wanted on other offences and already on police radar, was rescued from the drain and taken into custody. Charges are pending following the incident.

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Barnaby Joyce has described One Nation as 'one of the gayest parties in Australia' in response to homophobic statements made by former Western Australian One Nation candidate Parminder Singh, who claimed homosexuality is a mental illness.

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A truck collided with an overpass on a busy highway in South Nyack, New York, causing the rig to topple and slide several metres before crashing into a parked car. The dramatic incident was recorded on dashcam footage. The truck driver escaped the crash without injury.

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Epping Bridge, one of Sydney's worst traffic bottlenecks, remains unupgraded despite multiple government announcements promising expansion to seven lanes. A $220 million commitment was made last year, but no contract has been awarded to deliver the project. The state government maintains it is taking time to ensure the project is done correctly.

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A Syrian court has sentenced former president Bashar al-Assad to death for crimes against humanity, including murder, torture and the killing of children during Syria's 13-year civil war that claimed half a million lives.

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