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Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning all and thanks for being with us. Graham Readfearn here.First up, we will have news in a few minutes that NSW has recorded its first confirmed case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu in a giant petrel found north of Newcastle at Hawks Nest. Continue reading...

• AC Milan is reportedly considering a transfer move for Liverpool captain and Dutch center-back Virgil van Dijk. • The interest comes following van Dijk's recent exit from the World Cup with the Netherlands national team. • This potential move is highlighted by La Gazzetta dello Sport as the Italian giants look to strengthen their defensive line.

• Canada's public broadcaster has become a full member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) after a vote. • This membership allows Canada to participate in Eurovision, a European song contest. • The decision marks a significant expansion of the EBU's membership beyond European countries.

• The 2026 World Cup Round of 32 has concluded its first knockout stage, featuring a series of high-stakes matches across various global regions. • Key results include Argentina dominating Cape Verde 4-0, Brazil edging out Japan 2-1, and Croatia advancing past Portugal via penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw. • Other notable victors include France, Germany, and the United States, who secured wins against Sweden, Paraguay, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, respectively.

Third death reported by local media but unconfirmedMore than a million people gathered in Mexico CityAt least two people died during massive celebrations in Mexico City as the national team advanced to the next round at the World Cup, according to the local government.A 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man died of asphyxiation, according to the city’s health ministry. Authorities have not confirmed the death of a third person, reported by local media. Continue reading...

• The BBC and ITV have confirmed their broadcasting schedules and live stream arrangements for the 2026 World Cup. • The coverage will include every match of the tournament, with a specific focus on England's fixtures and the knockout stages. • This coordination ensures comprehensive free-to-air access for viewers in the UK via traditional television and digital platforms.

“We hope to rescue as many living people as possible’, says the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, but authorities fear the death toll will be in the thousandsA senior American military official has arrived in Venezuela’s capital Caracas to oversee US relief efforts, the US Southern Command (Southcom), whose area of responsibility covers Latin America and the Caribbean, said.US Marine Corps Maj Gen Kevin Jarrard is serving as the senior Southcom official on the ground to coordinate relief operations with local teams, Southcom said in a post on X. Continue reading...