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- Tasmania appears to have a hung parliament.
- At least eight people are reported dead after strikes in central Gaza.
- And in tennis, Australia's Chris O'Connell has advanced to the third round of the Miami Open
The leader of the Greens in Tasmania says the party has done well in the state election and is likely to hold between three and six seats.
The Tasmanian Liberals have won the most number of seats but not the 18 needed to claim a majority.
Despite indications of a hung parliament, Liberal leader Jeremy Rockliff claimed victory.
The final make-up of the parliament may not be known for a couple of weeks.
Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff says there's been solid support for the party.
"Our message this election was that change is needed and change is possible. And we're fully committed to stepping into the next parliament with his in mind."
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At least eight people are reported dead after strikes in central Gaza.
The strike hit a house in Deir al Balah, leaving several injured who were transferred to Al Aqsa hospital.
After being recovered from the rubble, the bodies of the dead were taken to the morgue of the hospital where a cameraman working with the Associated Press counted the dead.
Israel blames Hamas for civilian deaths and accuses it of operating within residential areas.
Militants are still believed to be holding some 100 Israelis hostage, as well as the remains of 30 others.
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Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says the government isn't concerned about the meeting held between former prime minister Paul Keating and the Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi.
The meeting took place this week when Wang Yi came to Australia and met with Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
Mr Keating is prominent supporter of China and outspoken critic of the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
Ahead of the meeting, he told Reuters Wany Yi's visit to Australia was a "good development" and he wa pleased to have the opportunity to discuss international matters with him.
Richard Marles has told the ABC the federal government isn't troubled by Mr Keating meeting with Wang Yi.
"We're not really concerned about the meeting."
David Speers: "Really?"
Richard Marles: Well, we're not because Paul Keating doesn't speak for the Australian government and that's the fundamental point here and we're not going to stop people from meeting former leaders if that's what they want to do. The meeting that mattered was with our foreign minister and in that meeting the process of stabilising our relationship with China continued."
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The Prince and Princess of Wales say they are "enormously touched" and "extremely moved" by the public's warmth and support following Catherine's cancer announcement.
The 42-year-old revealed she was undergoing preventive chemotherapy in a video message.
There has been a global outpouring of support, including from the King, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, political figures and members of the public.
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Some 20,000 volunteers have packed into a Paris stadium for the unveiling of their official uniform for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The uniforms were designed and created by the French sports brand Decathlon.
The President of the Paris 2024 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Tony Estanguet, says it was a thrill to wear the uniform and meet the volunteers.
"It was important for me to wear the uniform, to tell them that it is very nice, is very good to wear also. And I'm happy to share it and to to share this project with them."
The opening ceremony on July 26 will see thousands of athletes travel on boats down the River Seine for several kilometres toward the Eiffel Tower during sunset.
About 10,500 athletes will parade through the heart of the French capital.
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In tennis,
Australia's Chris O'Connell has reached the third round of the Miami Open by defeating Frances Tiafoe.
O'Connell hit 28 winners and 17 aces in his win, continuing a level of consistency which has seen him reach the second round or better in six straight tour-level events.
