In this bulletin, The prime minister defends the AUKUS deal against criticism it could increase tensions with China; Pope Leo becomes the first pontiff to visit Spain in 15 years; and in cycling, Dutch rider Demi Vollering wins stage 8 of the women's Giro d'Italia.
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In this bulletin;
- The prime minister defends the AUKUS deal against criticism it could increase tensions with China
- Pope Leo becomes the first pontiff to visit Spain in 15 years
- And in cycling, Dutch rider Demi Vollering wins stage 8 of the women's Giro d'Italia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the AUKUS deal, after the Greens criticised the pursuit of the deal.
Senator David Shoebridge says the deepening military ties with the US could increase tensions with China, and he urged a greater focus on diplomacy.
Mr Albanese says it is important to focus on the bigger picture.
"Well, we won't be taking advice on defence from the Greens political party, with respect. What we'll be doing is providing Australia with the defence assets that we need. Our alliance with the United States is an important one. Well, we promote peace and security in our region. And the relationship with China is a very constructive one."
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Police are searching for suspects behind a shooting near a community festival in Toledo, Ohio.
At least 12 people have been injured, with two people in a critical condition.
Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan says it appears at least two people fired weapons.
"We got a report of some shots fired near our Old West End festival. Officers were quick to respond, they were right there when the shots were coming out. It appears as though there were at least 2 shooters. I think they were probably shooting at each other, and what ended up happening was 12 people were struck with bullets. We do have some evidence and we're following up on some leads. It's pretty active right now as far as the investigative part of this goes."
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More than half a million youth have joined Pope Leo's vigil in central Madrid during his first trip to Spain.
The first US head of the Catholic Church is expected to draw large crowds over the six-day trip (June 6-12); which also includes stops in Madrid, Montserrat Monastery and the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the west coast of Africa.
Leo spent decades as a missionary and bishop in Peru before becoming pope last May, and will speak Spanish throughout most of the trip.
Gloria Carrara says she has taken great solace from seeing the Pope in Madrid.
Spanish translated to English "It was very (important). I am here with relatives, brothers, we lost my father and a nephew, he gives us comfort and hope in these difficult moments, and he is someone very important to help people see the social problems that exist. Much comfort he gives us."
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In Peru, people are casting votes* in a runoff election to elect the country's ninth president in 10 years.
Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori - the daughter of the late former president, Alberto Fujimori - is running for a fourth time against progressive politician Roberto Sánchez.
The results are expected to be tight, and the final outcome may not be known for days.
Peru's National Jury of Elections president, Roberto Burneo says there are measures in place to ensure integrity in the vote outcome.
Spanish translated to English "The electoral system has recovered, grown stronger and become better coordinated. It also shows how partnership, coordination and the commitment of all state institutions make moments like this possible - moments that guarantee democracy and ensure that this second-round election process will be transparent, fully orderly and, above all, will allow people to cast their vote with confidence and properly."
*Polls close at 5 pm Peruvian time on Sunday 7 June
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The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in central Africa is approaching 500.
The World Health Organisation says 452 cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo - and 19 cases in neighbouring Uganda.
The death toll stands at 82 in the DRC - and two in Uganda.
Jason Asher at the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention says without strong public health interventions, the current outbreak is on track to be deadlier than the one in 2014 in West Africa, which resulted in over 28,000 cases and more than 11,000 deaths.
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And to sport, in cycling,
Dutch rider Demi Vollering has secured her second stage win of the women's Giro d'Italia, with victory in stage 8.
The stage was shortened due to unstable ice as the riders raced up the iconic Colle delle Finestre, meaning Vollering crossed the new finish line one kilometre before the top of the climb.
She says the conditions required a quick change of plans.
"It is how it is. That's cycling. You have to deal with nature. You have to deal with everything that is going around. It is weird. I still don't know what to think about it. Of course, I need to win this beautiful stage and beautiful climb. But at the same time, I also am a little bit disappointed of course."
(Fans can watch the extended highlights program and stage replays of the race on SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand.)
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