Ukraine launches a second major drone attack on Russia's second-largest city; a man dies after being bitten by a shark off the W-A coast; and in tennis, teenager Mirra Andreeva claims her first Grand Slam title at the French Open.
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- Ukraine launches a second major drone attack on Russia's second-largest city.
- A man dies after being bitten by a shark off the W-A coast.
- And in tennis, teenager Mirra Andreeva claims her first Grand Slam title at the French Open.
Ukraine has launched a second major drone attack on Russia's second-largest city, St Petersburg, with Russian authorities reporting one person was killed and an oil depot set alight.
Moscow says air defences intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones overnight, including more than 140 over the surrounding Leningrad region.
The attack came a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected an offer from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to hold face-to-face talks on ending the war.
Mr Zelenskyy says the strikes were a response to ongoing Russian attacks, while Ukraine's foreign minister says long-range attacks inside Russia will continue unless Moscow agrees to end the conflict.
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At least seven people have been killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza, including two women and a child.
Fifteen others were wounded after the air strike hit a large tent encampment in the heart of Gaza City.
An Israeli military spokesperson says the strike was targeting "terrorists" but provided no further details.
Gaza health officials say around 950 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes since a ceasefire began in October.
The Israeli military says four soldiers have been killed in the same period.
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New Zealand's prime minister says the annual leaders' meeting with his Australian counterpart has been productive - and he is keen to see both countries take a bolder stance on international affairs and economic issues.
Christopher Luxon met with Anthony Albanese in Queensland where the pair also held a business dialogue with CEOs from the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum.
Mr Luxon says there are a number of areas of strategic importance to both countries.
"How do we take the barnacles off the boat and make things go faster between more aligned standards between our two countries. The second bucket of things was really around AI data centres and cybersecurity. Thinking about a common approach and common protocols around those issues would be very helpful. And the third thing was there is a massive trade opportuinty in a world of great uncertainty that actually New Zealand and Australia are safe havens. We have what the world wants. So let's get up and giddy up - and get out there in the world and sell some stuff."
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A man has died after being bitten by a shark off Western Australia's South Coast.
Police say the 35-year-old was spearfishing with family at the time.
He was taken back to shore where he was treated by paramedics but died from his injuries.
A report is being prepared for the coroner.
There have been four fatal shark attacks in Australia so far this year.
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Traditional owners in Far North Queensland have come together with scientists for the first time, to help tackle threats against human-induced climate change.
The inaugural Zenadth Kes Land and Sea Symposium was attended by leaders from 17 different Torres Strait Islands to help shape Australia's next State of Environment Report due later this year.
Torres Strait Regional Authority Manager Ella Kris says it is important to see First Nations knowledge leading discussions.
"We've recognised that knowledge given to us is not separated. And the same creator who gave us cultural wisdom also gave us a tool called science. And when we bring them together and we weave traditional knowledge with science, we become stronger."
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Minneapolis is marking ten years since the death of Prince with a week-long series of events celebrating the music icon's life and legacy.
The program of concerts, exhibitions and community gatherings will culminate on what would have been his 68th birthday, honouring the artist who helped define the city's global sound and identity.
Danielle Davis says she travelled from Seattle to be in Minneapolis for the milestone anniversary.
"Just love the vibe, love his music, love what he ... He stood for unity and being nice. And you really feel that when you come into this city. I am excited. It has changed so much from year 1 celebrations where it was really isolated in Paisley Park, which was fabulous. But now having the events in so many different places."
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In sport,
Mirra Andreeva has won her first Grand Slam title, defeating Maja Chwalińska in the French Open final.
The 19-year-old recovered from a tight start before winning the match 6-3, 6-2 in Paris.
It is the biggest title of Andreeva's career and her sixth tournament win on the professional tour.
The Russian teenager was playing in her first Grand Slam final and won six of her seven matches in straight sets on her way to the title.
