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Israel on high alert ahead of an expected Iranian attack after the assassination of the Hamas leader in Tehran

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

The biggest prisoner swap since the end of the cold war - a Wall Street journalist among those released in the deal between Moscow and the west.

The assassination of the Hamas' leader in Tehran - Iran warns of revenge as Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is ready for 'any scenario'.

Anxiety across regional communities as Rex Airlines goes into administration after a failed attempt to take on the major airlines flying into capital cities.

Rex Airlines in a trading halt as losses from an expansion into major city routes mount up.

Fears of an all-out war growing as funerals held for children killed in a rocket strike in the Golan Heights that Israel's blaming on the Lebanese militant group, Hezbollah.

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

A strong typhoon has hit China's south-eastern coast after wreaking havoc in Tawain and the Philippines, and causing more than 20 deaths.

Australia to impose sanctions and travel bans on Israelis involved in violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The Foreign Minister Penny Wong joins the program.