In this bulletin, G7 nations agree to a price cap on Russian oil; 18 people killed in a blast in an Afghan mosque during Friday prayers; and in AFL, the Sydney Swans upset Melbourne's finals campaign with a triumphant win at the MCG.

The federal government to boost the permanent skilled migration cap; Politicians in Victoria remember the late former MP Jane Garrett and President Joe Biden takes aim at his predecessor.

A boost to the permanent skilled migration cap; a Russian oil company CEO falls to his death in Moscow and tensions over the war in Ukraine on display at the US Open.

New South Wales government gives the rail union a strict deadline to end industrial action; The U-N nuclear inspection agency assesses the Russian-held nuclear power plant; In sport, Brisbane ends Richmond’s season in a last minute two-point elimination final.

A UN investigation into human rights abuses in China suggests crimes against humanity have occurred; calls for COVID isolation advice to be released to the public and a new fire danger rating system begins today.

A United Nations report accuses China of serious human rights violations in Xinjiang province; state and federal governments to fund an additional 180,000 fee-free TAFE places and Alex de Minaur and Nick Kyrgios through to the third round of the US Open.

The Federal Treasurer insists unions will not dominate discussions at today's long-anticipated jobs and skills summit; Russia's foreign ministry says they welcome a visit by the International Atomic Energy Agency to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant; In sport, young soccer star Mary Fowler joins the Matildas training camp, as the team prepares to take on Canada.

Mikhail Gorbachev remembered as a leader who strived for peace; a pandemic research centre to be set up with a quarter of a billion dollar donation and Tom Liberatore to miss the Western Bulldogs' final against Fremantle.

Mikhail Gorbachev remembered for his strive for peace; a Canadian philanthropist gives $250 million for medical research and Tom Liberatore to miss the elimination final against Fremantle.

A family's search for closure continues as Chris Dawson receives a guilty verdict for the 1982 murder of his then-wife; The United Nations launches a multi-million dollar flash appeal to help those affected by Pakistan's flood disaster; In sport, Australian superstar Cameron Smith officially joins the controversial LIV Golf Series...