Israel delays the release of Palestinian detainees after Hamas frees hostages; Pope Francis in critical condition after suffering severe asthmatic respiratory crisis; and in motorsports, Waters edges Feeney in dramatic Sydney 500 finish.

Hamas releases final hostages under the first phase of the ceasefire deal; Labor pledges $8.5 billion to expand bulk billing and GP training; Inglis Ton powers Australia to win a record-breaking win over England.

The Opposition criticises the Albanese government's response to China's military drills in the Tasman sea, Central Victorian residents are told to stay indoors, due to an out-of-control grass fire, New York Yankees lifts the 49-year ban on having beard.

Hamas releases a second body it says is Shiri Bibas; Russia advances further as Donald Trump criticises France and the UK; the NRL celebrates the most lucrative season in its 117-year history.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong raises concerns over Chinese military drills; Israel's Prime Minister says Hamas will pay for not returning the body of Shiri Bibas; Canada defeats the US in the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey final.

Top US official issues stark warning to Hamas after it allegedly releases an unidentified body; The opposition leader criticises the government's response to Whyalla steel; And in cricket, Test captain Pat Cummins says he's surprised by Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling review.

The government rejects Peter Dutton's allegations about extra citizenship ceremonies; The Reserve Bank Governor says life should be getting better for renters; And in tennis, Alex De Minaur loses the match, but wins respect, at the Qatar Open.

Hamas hands over the bodies of four Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza; The former boss of the Spanish football federation is found guilty of sexual assault for his World Cup final kiss; and in sport, former Labor senator Stephen Conroy appointed executive chairman of Australian Premier Leagues.

In this bulletin; Defence Minister Richard Marles says war in Ukraine can only be resolved on Ukraine's terms; Labor attributes low unemployment to new jobs in private sector; and in sport, interim Matildas coach shuts down speculation around whether Sam Kerr will remain captain of the team.

Australia's spy chief details foiled plots by radicalised children; Donald Trump fires back at Volodymyr Zelenskyy in their public feud; And in football, Manchester City out of the Champions League after being crushed by Real Madrid.