Israel launches strikes on the Syrian capital, Damascus; Russian aerial attacks strike a Ukraine shopping centre; And in the AFL, Essendon pledge to fix their appalling injury list.

Investigators haven't given up hope of finding man's body after his notorious killer dies, Health Minister Mark Butler says more than 10 million vapes have been seized, Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra fined for an umpire collision at tribunal.

China and Australia reaffirm trading ties with a number of agreements, Childcare centres under review as sex offence charges widen, Wallabies brace for Lions chaos as Brisbane prepares for Test series opener.

China and Australia reaffirm trading ties as the PM wraps up high level talks in Beijing; Childcare centres under review as sex offence charges widen; Two of Australia's biggest female rugby union stars in doubt for the World Cup.

China ready for closer ties with Australia, The federal court dismisses a big climate change involving the Torres Strait Islands, Aussie captain Pat Cummins pays tribute to Mitchell Starc after a crushing victory in his 100th Test match

Anthony Albanese joins Premier Li Qiang at business roundtable in Beijing, An end to debit and credit card surcharges in Australia announced, Australia defeat the West Indies to win the Frank Worrell Trophy.

Trade and security on the agenda as Anthony Albanese prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping; Donald Trump threatens Russia with tariffs, if war on Ukraine isn't resolved within 50 days; and in the AFL, a St Kilda star who's received online racist abuse considers taking the matter to police.

Anthony Albanese insists he's unafraid to raise difficult subjects with China on his trip there, Sussan Ley says core conservative values will guide the Opposition's new policy platform, Chelsea's Cole Palmer with a superstar display in the Club World Cup final

Australia's economic relationship with China on the Prime Minister's agenda during his visit to Shanghai, The blood and plasma donation rules in Australia changed to be more inclusive of LGBTIQ+ individuals, Belgian Tim Merlier wins stage nine of the Tour de France.

Anthony Albanese to meet with Australian iron ore producers and Chinese steelmakers in Shanghai; rescued backpacker Carolina Wilga still recovering in hospital; and in tennis, Jannik Sinner has defeated his great young rival Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final.