Wild weather lashes Victoria and unseasonably hot conditions across the northern states - what does nature have in store for us this summer? 

Anthony Albanese backs his man Kevin Rudd as he does the rounds in Washington DC meeting key Republicans and lawmakers.

Donald Trump full of praise for Anthony Albanese as they sign a major critical minerals deal at the White House.

The peace deal on shaky ground as Israel launches air raids on Gaza, accusing Hamas of attacking its troops.

There've been emotional reunions across Gaza and the West Bank this week as Palestinians released from Israeli prisons were sent back to their families.

Families hold funerals for hostages killed by Hamas as Palestinians allege they were tortured Israeli prison.

Peace holds but Israel's restricting movement into Gaza until Hamas hands over the bodies of hostages. 

World leaders sign the Gaza Peace Deal as Donald Trump hails 'a beautiful new day' for the Middle East.

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The remaining Israeli hostages will be released in the next few days and Israel will wind back its military presence in the Gaza strip under the terms of the deal reached between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.