In this bulletin ... Labor accused of running a scare campaign over coalition health policy; Israel restricts thousands of Palestinians Christians from attending Easter processions; and in golf, Minjee Lee chases her first win since 2023 at the LA Championship.

Ukrainians dismiss Russian President Vladimir Putin's 'Easter truce' as a lie, Labor and the Coalition continue their election pitches on Easter Sunday, Lyon secure a valuable away win against Arsenal.

Ukraine says Russian attacks continue despite claims of a 24-hour 'Easter truce', Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton share Easter messages, Reigning premiers Penrith have beaten the Sydney Roosters 40-12 at Allianz Stadium.

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton spar over penalty rates and small business on the election campaign trail... Australian Oscar Jenkins to stand trial in Russia... and Arsenal's women's team to draw inspiration from their men's team... heading into their champions league semi-final

The Coalition flags plan to boost small business if it wins the next election, At least 148 people killed in a boat accident in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Carlton post consecutive AFL wins for the first time in 10 months

US President Donald Trump is considering abandoning attempts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, Labor promises to protect penalty rates for those working during the holiday period, and the Bulldogs beat South Sydney 32-nil.

A pause in the federal election campaign; Australians mark Good Friday by attending church services; and in Tennis, Alex de Minaur advances to the Barcelona Open quarterfinals.

Hamas calls for comprehensive deal to end the war in Gaza; Man yeilding knife dies after being shot by police in Melbourne; And in football, Brisbane Roar win A-League Mens fixture at home for first time in over a year.

US and European ministers hold high level talks over reaching a ceasefire in Ukraine; Labor and Liberal ministers grilled on negative gearing and housing; And in sport, Collingwood inflicts the first defeat of Brisbane's Premiership defence.

Anthony Albanese defends his handling of national security; an appeal date set over a nursing home taser killing and Arsenal defeat defending champions Real Madrid to book a spot in the Champions League semi-final.