Star News Briefing

Two gunmen are on the run after shooting a Melbourne man dead and injuring another in Bali

Anthony Albanese locks in meeting with Trump

Amazon announces major Australian investment

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Iran has launched retaliatory attacks on Israel

PM heads for US with hopes of a meeting with Trump

Black box found in Air India wreckage

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It's claimed Iran had stockpiled enough enriched uranium to build a nuclear bomb within weeks.

Experts are predicting interest rates could drop below 3 per cent by early next year.

And

Dua Lipa is getting set to tie the knot!

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There's been a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East - with Israel striking dozens of military and nuclear targets in Iran.

Experts are looking at whether technical error or power loss caused the crash of an Air India plane just after take off.

AND

Dua Lipa has finally confirmed she's engaged! 

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Hundreds killed after a passenger plane crashed in a residential area in India 

The Prime Minister jets off on a critical overseas trip today 

More troops are preparing to mobilise across the US as protests continue

And one lucky winner takes out the entire 100 million dollar Powerball jackpot

 

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The government is playing down the U-S's decision to review the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.

After eight days of intense questioning, accused mushroom killer Erin Patterson has wrapped up her time in the witness box.

And

Flowers have been placed on the Beach Boys star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame following the death of Brian Wilson.

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The CEO of Monash IVF has reportedly stood down - as the company handles yet another procedure mix-up.

A former US government official has warned a cancellation of the AUKUS agreement would be 'detrimental' to everyone involved. 

AND

The music world continues to pay tribute to Beach Boys lead singer Brian Wilson.

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This week on The Real Story, Joe looks at the immigration protests in Los Angeles - why they're happening and Australia has become embroiled in the demonstrations.

Plus shock as the axe is swung on The Project and Q&A; Tasmanians in limbo as with the Governor hesitant to call a state election; and Australian retailers losing out as the illegal tobacco trade hits $8 billion and the government continues to hike taxes. 

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The Pentagon has launched a review of the AUKUS Submarine deal 

Protesters return to the streets of downtown Los Angeles after the first night of a curfew

Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82

And the 100 million dollar Powerball jackpot is up for grabs tonight

 

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Police have been detaining protesters in L-A -- after they refused to disperse when a curfew came into effect.

The Opposition argues Australian sanctions against two Israeli Ministers could further inflame tensions here.

And

Could Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom separating?

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