Reports an Australian defence official to be sent to Israel as part of a US-led mission; At least six killed as Russia and Ukraine launch overnight missile strikes; And in netball, The Diamonds gets closer to regain the Constellation Cup trophy.

China's Defence Ministry dismisses Australia's criticism over military conduct in South China Sea, UN says it's providing aid to displaced people in Sudan, Geelong coach Chris Scott denies the club is struggling with star midfielder Bailey Smith's off-field behaviour

In this bulletin ... China's urges Australia to avoid undermining relationship of both allies.. U-N says it's providing aid to displaced people in Sudan.. and in Golf, Australian women golfers eying acclaimed team title.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Kevin Rudd has his support to remain in the role of ambassador to the US; the US Vice president in Israel amid a still fragile ceasefire in Gaza; and in football, Sean Dyche to replace Ange Postecoglou as the manager of Nottingham Forest.

Japan set to welcome first female PM following coalition deal; Defence Minister says jobs expected to flow from AUKUS defence agreement; And in AFL, coaches named ahead of first State of Origin game in almost 27 years.

The US sends its advisers to Israel as Gaza ceasefire threatened; Opposition leader Sussan Ley calls on Kevin Rudd to resign; And in sport, a joint bid to host the 2031 Women's World Cup.

A major global outage affects Amazon, disrupting hundreds of platforms; Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese meet at the White House and sign a deal on critical minerals; and in football, a first World Cup win for Morocco.

In this bulletin, signs AUKUS is assured, hours before the Prime Minister meets with Donald Trump, dozens of deaths reported in Israeli strikes on Gaza, with allegations of ceasefire breaches on both sides. And in sport, India backs Kohli to bounce back from poor performance in the last ODI.

In this bulletin, Anthony Albanese to meet with Donald Trump over AUKUS and trade, the Puk Puk defence treaty with PNG is a step closer to being implemented. And in Formula One, Max Verstappen wins the US Grand Prix.

Israel says air strikes and artillery fire in southern Gaza are in response to Hamas violations of the ceasefire; Victoria Police says it expects to make more arrests over weekend protests; and in sport, Australia's triathlete Matt Hauser wins a world triathlon title in Wollongong.