Pakistan's military say over 120 dead after multiple attacks, Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd denies meeting with sex offender Jeffery Epstein after US release new files, Scotty James eyes a gold medal in the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics...

David Littleproud says he'll back the Nationals even if he loses his job, ahead of a leadership challenge tomorrow; Australia's Foreign Minister urges Myanmar to urgently improve conditions for its people; Pat Cummins ruled out of the T20 World Cup next month.

Israel expected to re-open the Rafah border crossing today; Australia confirms Afghanistan embassy in Canberra to cease its operations mid-year; Elena Rybakina knocks world number one Aryna Sabalenka out of the Australian Open.

South Australia's Premier says focus of housing deal should be to build new homes as fast as possible, India to introduce a new tobacco tax, Melbourne City outside top six after two-all draw against Wellington Phoenix.

South Australia becomes first state to sign on to the federal government's housing deal.. the UN might be running out of money... and a Socceroos contender does his World Cup chances no harm, with a strong performance for his English club

US President Donald Trump says peace deals are on the way in both Iran and Ukraine... bushfire-ravaged communities granted a funding lifeline... and Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz win two epic Australian Open semi-finals

Four people dead in suspected murder-suicide in Perth; the federal government agrees to pay extra $25 billion to fund public hospitals; and John Peers and Olivia Gadecki win back-to-back Australian Open mixed doubles titles.

Government delays start to program for early disability intervention services; a senior US official says the federal immigration operation will be more focused; and in tennis, Aryna Sabalenka welcomes possibility of Serena Williams' return to the sport.

Body of 16-year-old boy located in the Blue Mountains; the EU sanctions Iranian officials and designates Revolutionary Guard as terrorist group; and in tennis, world number one and two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka through to semi-finals.

Police investigate a reported sighting of suspected triple murderer Julian Ingram in New South Wales; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese looks to finalise funding deals for public health and the NDIS; And in sport, Sophie Molineux named as Australia's new women's cricket captain.