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Israel strikes a building in Lebanese capital Beirut, killing at least 14, University of Sydney's vice-chancellor apologises to Jewish students during antisemitism hearing, The Sydney Swans book a spot in the AFL grand final.

Australia marks the 25th anniversary of peacekeeping in Timor-Leste; X in Brazil facing daily fines as its stoush with the nation's top court continues; Football Australia on the hunt for a new permanent Socceroos coach.

Modelling reveals nuclear energy would cost households hundreds of dollars more a year; Fears of renewed violence in New Caledonia as two men killed by French police; Graham Arnold to step down as Socceroos manager.

In this bulletin, Israel's defence minister says the military will continue to target Hezbollah; the first accused in France's mass rape trial apologises to Gisele Pelicot; and in sport, Cricket Australia bans an ex-Sri Lankan Test player after a serious code breach.

The Prime Minister says the US Federal Reserve cuts on interest rates will not affect the country's economy; The Opposition expresses disappointment after Australia abstained on a controversial UN vote; Manchester City held to a goalless draw.

Exploding walkie-talkies kill at least 20 and injure hundreds in attacks across Lebanon; Australia's unemployment rate remains unchanged from July to August; One of Italy's greatest football stars, Totò Schillaci, has died at the age of 59.

In this bulletin, exploding walkie-talkies kill 14 and injure at least 450 in new attacks across Lebanon, the U-S central bank cuts official interest rates for the first time in more than four years, Chinese Super League side Shandong Taishan defeats the Central Coast Mariners.

Evidence of a Russian disinformation campaign uncovered in Australia; The government welcomes moves by Meta to restrict teenage accounts on Instagram; Developers unveil their plan for Tasmania's proposed new A-F-L stadium.

An operation underway in the New South Wales Hunter Valley after a man fell into a mine shaft; New details emerge after nine killed by exploding pagers in Lebanon; Scotland the new host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Hezbollah blames Israel as exploding pagers kill nine people and injure nearly 3000 in Lebanon, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says big economic reform is still on the cards, Several A-League clubs announce new signings.