SPOILER ALERT: This bulletin contains the final result of the Eurovision Song Contest.
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- The Opposition says it will support government efforts to free Oscar Jenkins
- Israel and Hamas have resumed ceasefire talks in Qatar
- Oscar Piastri claims pole position at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
The Australian government says its appalled at what it's calling a 'sham trial' as Russia jails Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins.
Mr Jenkins was jailed for 13 years in a maximum-security Russian prison for fighting alongside Ukrainian forces.
The court ruled he took part in combat operations against Russian troops between March and December 2024.
Mr Jenkins, a teacher from Melbourne, was serving with Ukraine's military when he was captured by Russian forces.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the decision by Russia to jail Mr Jenkin's is a political one.
"We don't believe that this is a legitimate decision by a legal process in Russia that is very politicised as we know."
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United States President Donald Trump says he will speak by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin and then Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
In a post on Truth Social Mr Trump stated the call with Mr Putin will take place on Monday.
Mr Trump said he would speak with Mr Zelenskyy and members of the NATO military alliance afterwards, expressing hope that the talks would amount to a ceasefire to end the war between Ukraine and Russia.
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United States Secretary-General António Guterres has called for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza and the flow of aid into the besieged territory.
At least 146 Palestinians have been confirmed killed in the past three days, according to Gaza’s health authorities, making this one of the deadliest bombardments since the March ceasefire collapsed.
In his speech at the Arab League Summit in Baghdad, Mr Guterres also says that the UN rejects any forced displacement of Palestinians.
“Nothing justifies the atrocious October 7 terror attacks by Hamas, but nothing justifies the collective punishment of the Palestinian people. We need a permanent ceasefire now. The unconditional release of all hostages, now. And the free flow of humanitarian aid ending the blockade, now.”
Israel and Hamas have resumed ceasefire talks in Qatar, as Israel intensifies airstrikes on Gaza and prepares for a major new ground offensive.
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At least one person is dead following a powerful explosion in Palm Springs, California that damaged a fertility clinic.
Police say the incident is now being investigated as a possible bombing using a car.
No motive has been confirmed.
Federal agents from the FBI and ATF are assisting with the investigation.
Dr Maher Abdallah, head of the American Reproductive Centers clinic, says all staff are safe.
The explosion damaged consultation offices, but not the IVF lab where embryos are stored.
This witness says surrounding businesses also suffered damage.
"The explosion was so crazy. It blew out the glass of this liquor store. Look at this liquor store. Oh, my God, all from this explosion. Poor guy, Damn. This liquor store, crazy explosion, glass and everything, everywhere."
Authorities are continuing to assess the cause of the blast.
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Our next story has a spoiler alert.
The winner of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest has been announced
And if you want to wait for tonight's broadcast on SBS and SBS On Demand at 7:30pm tonight eastern standard time to find out, turn down your volume now.
Austria’s JJ has won the 69th Eurovision Song Contest securing Austria’s first Eurovision Song Contest win since 2014.
Singer JJ says the song Wasted Love is a reminder that the opposite is true.
"I'm so, so happy that everyone has been resonating with this. And what I'm trying to permit is that there's no wasted love. Love is never wasted. There's so much love that we can spread around and we should use love. It's the strongest force on planet earth."
Israel came in second place.
Austria was one of 26 in countries in the grand final who battled it out for the top prize.
Australia's artist Go-Jo didn't make it through to the grand final.
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Oscar Piastri has calmly has delivered an almost perfect lap under pressure on Saturday to claim his third pole of the season in qualifying for Sunday’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
The Australian, who leads his McLaren teammate Lando Norris by 16 points in the drivers’ title race, ended four-time champion Max Verstappen’s winning streak.
Piastri is chasing a fifth win this season as he looks to expand his lead at the top of the championship standings.
