In this bulletin, Fuel tax relief scaled back from today, with petrol prices to rise, disagreements cloud prospects for US-Iran talks. And in basketball, NBA legend Le Bron James is a free agent after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers.

Funding pulled from a service that failed to meet minimum child safety standards; South African police deployed ahead of anti-immigrant protests; Netherlands crash out of FIFA World Cup.

Australia and Vanuatu have signed a 500 million dollar strategic agreement - the first ever inked between the two countries. It positions Australia as the Pacific country's security partner of choice, but it's a weaker treaty than the Australian prime minister originally hoped for. China has expressed concern the deal targets China, warning Australia against playing "geopolitical games".

China warns Australia against 'geopolitical games' over Vanuatu pact; Pay rises, tax cuts and super changes for millions, begin tomorrow; And in the World Cup, Brazil and Japan deliver a nailbiter in Houston.

Australia and Vanuatu agree to differ over Chinese influence in the Pacific; tens of thousands still missing after the Venezuela earthquakes; excitement grows ahead of the Brazil-Japan World Cup match.

Royal commission hears evidence on the spread of antisemitism online; the WHO says Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths; Socceroo Lucas Herrington reflects on his World Cup debut.

The US warns it will strike Iranian targets if Tehran blocks Strait of Hormuz; The prime minister of Vanuatu arrives in Canberra today; And in the World Cup, the Socceroos say Egypt will deliver a major challenge in their next match.

The desperate search for survivors continues in Venezuela; government prepares to strengthen its teen social media ban; DR Congo through to their first World Cup knockout

Social media giants face tougher fines over Australia’s under-16 ban; Shark drones to patrol NSW beaches year-round; Harry Kane makes history as England beats Panama.

The UN ramps up aid as Venezuela’s quake death toll rises; An Australian man arrested in Thailand on suspicioun of murder; The Socceroos will take on Egypt in the World Cup Round of 32.