Egypt defeat the Socceroos on penalties to reach World Cup Round of 16; experts urge calm after suspected New South Wales bird flu detection; Ange Postecoglu appointed head coach of Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr.

Bird flu fears hit New South Wales…a university chancellor quits ahead of ICAC questioning… and, at the the World Cup, Australia say they're prepared, whether Egyptian Mo Salah plays or not in the big Round of 32 match

Australia's eSafety Commissioner appears at the antisemitism royal commission; an 11-year-old boy kills nine monks in Thailand; and in the World Cup, the Socceroos prepare for their must-win match against Egypt.

UK police arrest eight in global sexual abuse investigation; Labor criticises delay to social media reforms; and in the World Cup, Egypt's Mo Salah races to be fit for Socceroos showdown tomorrow.

Australia's eSafety Commissioner appears at the antisemitism royal commission; an 11-year-old boy kills nine monks in Thailand; and in the World Cup, the Socceroos prepare for their must-win match against Egypt.

Jewish Council of Australia appears at the Royal Commission; strong criticism of the government's gambling reforms; pubs set to stay open for Saturday morning's World Cup.

Two arrested over the stabbing death of a teenager in north Melbourne; Locals call for more support in post earthquake search and rescue missions in Venezuela; Belgium shocks with a last minute goal to beat Senegal.

A man arrested on people smuggling charges after a boat arrival in far north Queensland; Iran and the US wrap their latest negotiations; Tragedy strikes celebrations in Mexico after their knockout victory against Ecuador.

Royal Commission hears the social media platform X is amplifying antisemitic content; crossbench MPs back a call for the government to implement online gambling recommendations; Mexico beats Ecuador 2-nil to go through to the Round of 16.

Australia sees the largest monthly drop in home values in more than three years; almost two thousand confirmed dead after twin Venezuelan earthquakes; France beats Sweden 3-nil led by star player Kylian Mbappé.