Two dead in a Manchester synagogue attack authorities have declared a terror incident... fears for Australians on the sumud flotilla now detained by Israel ... and Australia's Christopher O'Connell dominates at the Shanghai Masters.

In this bulletin, multiple boats are still bound for Gaza, despite dozens being intercepted by the Israeli military, Australia signs its defence pact with Papua New Guinea, after weeks of delay. And in sport, Tamika Upton makes history with a second Dally M award.

In this bulletin, concerns for Australians in Israeli custody after an aid flotilla was intercepted off Gaza, the defence force joins the search for a four-year-old missing from a South Australian sheep property. And in sport, Matildas star Mary Fowler continues her Manchester City career.

Israel intercepts a flotilla attempting to bring aid to Gaza... a new raid in the hunt for Dezi Freeman... and, in the AFL, Geelong abandons its Mad Monday celebrations

US federal employees stop work as the government goes into shutdown; the Albanese government urged to cut military ties with Israel; and AFL star Buddy Franklin prepares to represent First Nations people at the New York City Marathon.

The federal government's expanded first home buyers scheme open from today; cascading impacts after the Taliban imposes a nationwide internet shutdown; and in cricket, Australia prepares to defend its Women's Cricket World Cup trophy, as the team goes up against New Zealand.

In this bulletin, Donald Trump says US cities could be 'training grounds' for the military; The US-led plan for ending the war in Gaza continues to provoke strong reactions; and in tennis, Alex De Minaur goes down to Jannik Sinner again at the China Open.

The Prime Minister welcomes a US-Israeli plan for peace in Gaza; The Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold; And in sport, Australia records its first gold medal at the World Para Athletics Championships.

Hamas now reviewing a Gaza peace plan; The Communications Minister meeting with Optus' major shareholder after two devastating triple zero outages; And in sport, Mitch Brown unhappy over a Mad Monday post he says is homophobic.

In this bulletin, Israel and US agree to a plan for ending the war in Gaza; Pressure mounts on Optus after their latest triple zero bungle; and in tennis, An historic opportunity for Aussie Alex De Minaur at the China Open.

The Coalition calls for an independent inquiry into Triple-zero ecosystem; High-risk domestic violence offenders could soon be forced to inform police when using dating apps; And in the NRL, The Broncos celebrate booking a spot in the Grand Final.

The Communications Minister to meet with Optus bosses, following a succession of triple-zero outages; Australia's budget deficit shrinks to $10 billion; And in rugby, England's women's team celebrate their win over Canada.

Anthony Albanese reaffirms the federal government's choice to recognise Palestinian statehood; Ukraine's President condemns a deadly 12-hour aerial bombardment targeting Kyiv and other regions; And in AFL, Ally Anderson marks her 100th AFLW game in style.

Anthony Albanese defends the decision to attend a UK Labour Party conference; Moldovans vote in a high-stakes parliamentary election; and in sports, Indigenous athlete Kirra Wright wins Australia's first medal at the World Para Athletics Championships.

Anthony Albanese says doesn't plan to bring a gift when he meets Donald Trump next month; Ukraine's President urges stronger action over Russia's airspace violations; And in the AFL, Lions coach Chris Fagan reflects on the 'genius' decision that helped deliver the premiership.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets King Charles at Balmoral Castle; Donald Trump orders troops into Portland as his immigration crackdown continues; And in sport, the Brisbane Lions win the AFL grand final.

Pacific Island leaders address the UN General Assembly on the climate crisis; Anthony Albanese discusses a Gaza reconstruction plan during a meeting with former British prime minister Tony Blair; and in sport, the Storm book a spot in the NRL grand final.

Australia's PM declines to endorse Tony Blair for a key post-war Gaza role; Broadcasters to vote on excluding Israel from Eurovision; And in sport, Lewis Hamilton skips a testing session to sit at the bedside of his beloved dog.

Australia's health minister reacts to a fresh round of tariffs on pharmaceutical exports to the US; Fury over the digital alteration of an Australian film in China; And in sport, today is the day for this year's AFL Grand Final.

In this bulletin, the boom of black-market tobacco becomes the nation's biggest health threat, strong words for Australia's Pacific Minister, as Vanuatu considers deals with Australia and China. And in sport, Australian hip hop star Baker Boy will perform with Snoop Dog at tomorrow's AFL grand final.