Europe's top diplomats discuss a U-S peace deal for Ukraine,Kellie Sloane emerges as frontrunner to lead NSW Liberals after Mark Speakman steps down, Australia and England renew their Ashes rivalry as the opening Test begins in Perth.

The Greens allege Australia has bowed to pressure from fossil fuel companies in not hosting COP31, Donald Trump signs the legislation that will release the Epstein files, Two Indigenous players to feature in the same Australian Test team for the first time

Turkiye will host the next COP meeting - not Australia, Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 25 Palestinians, Matildas trio help Arsenal seal comeback win over Real Madrid in Champions League.

The latest Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 10 Palestinians, an Afghan man who worked for the ADF in Afghanistan has his humanitarian visa revoked without explanation, Carlton great Peter Dean's son joins the Blues.

States and territories meet to demand more hospital funding from the federal government; Donald Trump defends the Saudi Crown Prince as the leader visits the White House; The Socceroos lose to Colombia in New York.

Sussan Ley's words of praise for a former Liberal senator who quit her party, A deepening dispute between Asia's two largest economies, Stephanie Gilmore back to chase a ninth world title.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince promises President Trump he'll invest a trillion dollars in US; Australia's scientific research agency slashes hundreds of jobs; And in sport, injured Melbourne Storm player Eli Katoa to miss an entire NRL season.

In this bulletin ... ** A South African neo-Nazi detained by Border Force officers ** Jess Wilson becomes the first woman to lead the Victorian LIberal Party ... And in sport, ** Surfing icon Layne Beachley recognised by Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

New leaders for both Victoria's Liberals and and New South Wales Nationals., The UN Security Council endorses a US plan for peace in Gaza, European heavyweights book their spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Bangladesh's former Prime Minister is sentenced to death; Victoria's Opposition to vote in a leadership contest; And in sport, Matildas star Mary Fowler opens up about her mental health struggles.