Star News Briefing

Israel's Prime Minister says war will resume in Gaza, if Hamas does not uphold the terms of a looming-ceasefire. 

Protesters hit the streets of the United States, ahead of President-elect Donald J. Trump's inauguration.

And a Queensland woman remains in critical condition in hospital after allegedly being set alight in a domestic violence attack.

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The US Supreme Court has upheld an impending ban on TikTok

Freezing conditions force Donald Trump's inauguration indoors

Calls for more action against hate violence

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The prominent Sydney Jewish Leader -- whose former home was targeted in a shocking anti-semitic attack overnight -- says there's an "evil at work" in this country.

Israel's Prime Minister has officially agreed to a ceasefire deal with Hamas

And

Donald Trump has appointed three acting heavyweights as Hollywood ambassadors 

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Police believe a terrifying arson attack in Sydney's East was targeted at a prominent Jewish leader. 

It's been revealed Australian tennis star Bernard Tomic was at the centre of a possible match-fixing scandal.

AND

Liam Payne's father is being sued - by one of his late son's closest friends! 

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A vote by Israel's cabinet delayed, as ceasefire deal hangs in the balance

A manhunt in Melbourne as two men are stabbed to death

The Special K's out of the Oz Open, retiring hurt

And Justin Baldoni files a massive lawsuit against Blake Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds

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A Queensland Tik Tok influencer has been charged with deliberately poisoning her daughter for cash and clicks.

Some economists are warning an interest rate cut in February may be less likely due to stronger-than-expected employment data.

And

 Justin Bieber shares new snap of him and you son Jack Blues.

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This week, Joe is diving into the dangers of ‘group think’ and how recent major events – COVID and the US election, to name a couple – have been influenced by this movement. He's joined by the one and only legend of Jim's Mowing - Jim Penman to discuss. Plus, Joe has the inside word on when the election might be. 

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Australia's jobless rate has increased in December - rising point-one of a percent to four percent.

The Prime Minister is being urged to focus on rebuilding Australia's relationship with Israel, as a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is struck. 

AND

Travis Kelce has set the record straight about Taylor Swift!

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There is celebration in the streets of Gaza, amid speculation a ceasefire deal has been done

One of Australia's worst ever pedophiles to appeal his sentence

A five set heartbreaker for an Aussie favourite

And a man accused of breaking into the home of actress Asher Keddie, says he'll fight the charges!

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The P-M is warning he will take the "strongest action possible" against Russia -- if its confirmed an Australian prisoner-of-war has been killed.

A major supermarket will no longer sell kitchen knives in stores after an employee was stabbed in Queensland.

And

Is Taylor Swift taking her tour to China?

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