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The Opposition Leader calls for a referendum on powers to remove citizenship; Ukraine's President calls on Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire, when he speaks with Donald Trump today; And in sport, the Socceroos prepare for their World Cup qualifier.

US President Donald Trump set to hold direct talks with Vladimir Putin on Ukraine; Treasurer Jim Chalmers slams US tariffs ahead of pre-budget speech; And in NRL, Warriors assistant coach faces fines and a three-match ban after allegedly clashing with a journalist.

Treasurer reveals upcoming budget will be a deficit; Coalition says they will de-register construction union following claims of violence; And in sport, ACT Brumbies brace for backlash against New South Wales this weekend.

Airline executives argue against a flight compensation scheme in Australia; The Coalition won't say whether it will go to the federal election offering income tax cuts; And in Tennis, Jack Draper wins his first ATP Masters 1000 title.

A nightclub fire leaves 59 dead in North Macedonia; the Treasurer warns Cyclone Alfred will cost the budget at least $1.2 billion; and teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout achieves a sub-20 second time at the Queensland Athletics Championships.

In this bulletin, at least 33 dead, after devastating storms in the United States, a cool change on the way after heatwave conditions in much of southeast Australia. And in motor racing, Jack Draper stuns world-number-three Carlos Alcaraz in the Indian Wells semi-final.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says more pressure must be applied to Russia to finalise a ceasefire deal; at least nine civilian deaths reported, after the US launches strikes against Yemen's Houthis; the potential for rain adds extra challenge for drivers in the Australian Grand Prix.

A plan for a Ukraine peacekeeping force plan moves to the operational phase; Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill at least nine Palestinians, including three journalists; Gout Gout wins another title at the Queensland Athletics Championships.

Australians rally against the violent deaths of more than 100 women, Donald Trump hails "productive talks" with Russia about peace in Ukraine, and in sport, former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom handed a two-year prison sentence.

Muslim community remains scarred six years after Christchurch attack; US influencer criticised over handling of Wombat, criticises Australia; Min Woo Lee takes joint lead at The Players Championship.