Betting companies reject claims of shocking tactics to target problem gamblers; Negotiations to reopen shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz; Alexandra Eala becomes the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA singles title.

Across the Middle East, diplomatic efforts are stalling. Iran is denying US claims of direct negotiations, issuing fresh threats against warships attempting to enforce a new shipping route through the strategic waterway. Meanwhile, the war in Gaza continues to exact a devastating human toll, with the UN describing July as the deadliest month there this year and in Lebanon, another fragile ceasefire is facing a fresh test.

Iran and Oman discuss safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz; The death toll from Venezuela’s earthquakes rises above six thousand; Matt King is named New South Wales Blues coach.

Iran denies direct talks as Trump issues a final warning; Significant wildlife losses expected as bird flu spreads; And in sport, Perth gears up for an Italian football showcase.

In this bulletin, Australia's first mass mortality event from the H5 bird flu confirmed; A Senate inquiry hears evidence on the use of predatory tactics by gambling companies; And in cycling, Lorena Wiebes wins stage two of the Tour de France Femmes.

Two firefighters have been killed after their helicopters collided while battling a wildfire west of Athens, as crews across Europe and North America confront one of the northern hemisphere's busiest wildfire seasons. Australia is now joining that international response, sending aircraft and specialist crews to France while continuing to assist firefighting efforts across North America.

Trump says negotiations with Iran to begin in the coming hours; An emotional plea for help during missing persons week; and in sport, Repair work needed after controversial plan to sell stakes in Football World Cup scrapped

First Nations knowledge in Australian foreign policy discussed at the Garma Festival; Two dead in firefighting helicopter crash in Greece ; And in sport, Calls for accountability after FIFA withdraws a proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup.

Donald Trump calls off planned attack on Iran, citing progress in negotiations; Indigenous affairs policy debated on day three of Garma; Dutch sprinter Lorena Wiebes wins the opening stage of the Women's Tour de France.

Several killed in mass shooting at Idaho In-n-Out burger restaurant; Debate heats up at Garma over youth justice laws; And in sport, Australia set to top the Commonwealth Games medal table.