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European leaders meet in London to discuss plans to end the war in Ukraine; residents in Queensland warned to prepare for Tropical Cyclone Alfred; and in sport, the Asian Football Confederation congratulates Australia on winning their first Under-20 Asian Cup title.

A New South Wales prison returns to public hands; Authorities search for a missing Lithuanian rower off the Queensland coast; And in golf, an Australian rookie six shots from the lead in the PGA Tour.

The UK signs a $4.57 billion loan agreement to bolster Ukrainian defence capabilities; Israel says it will adopt a US proposal for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza for the Ramadan and Passover periods; and in football, the Young Socceroos win the Under-20 Asian Cup for the first time in its 66-year history.

Sir Keir Starmer says Ukraine has Britain's full backing as US support hangs in the balance; Labor vows to open an extra 50 bulk billing urgent care clinics by mid-2026; in AFL, a call for action to address a series of injuries during games this pre-season.

Australia says it stands with Ukraine, after a heated exchange between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump; Pope Francis suffers a breathing crisis in hospital; and in the NRL, the Jillaroos prepare to play in a historic Test match against England.

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy clash in heated debate over ongoing US support; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia stands with Ukraine; and in the AFL, Sydney star Errol Gulden in doubt for season opener after ankle injury.

Donald Trump pauses Ukraine peace talks after meeting with Zelenskyy; Labor promises it will freeze beer excise for two years if re-elected; new research finds over half of Australians experienced or witnessed racism in community sports.

Australia's Uyghur community condemns government failure to intervene in Thailand deportation; PM announces $25 million funding for solar power initiative; And in AFL, Port Adelaide's vice-captain to be absent for six weeks due to injury.

Senior Australian politicians say trilateral defence deal with the US and UK is on solid ground; Israel confirms plans to delay talks on the second phase of its ceasefire deal with Hamas; And in sport, Australia's NRL season launches in Vegas this weekend.

U-K Prime Minister meets with Donald Trump to discuss the war in Ukraine; Unions welcome approval of Qatar-Virgin deal; Melbourne United wins first match of their NBL semi-final series.