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A number of unidentified operatives in the Israeli military have been tracked by a fitness app, with a surveillance campaign following members inside bases and while travelling overseas. The Guardian reports one of those potentially tracked was a runner around a top-secret base that supposedly has links to the Israeli nuclear program.

It's widely expected that Ukraine is about to be embraced by the European Union. In a major summit in Brussels, the 27 member nations will decide on whether to give the war-torn country 'candidate status' - the seal of approval to start the long process of joining the bloc.

Australia has almost hit 90,000 flu cases this year, and last month set a new monthly record for influenza, doubling the previous monthly record. President of the Australian College of Emergency Medicine Dr Clare Skinner says the health system is under strain, and many health workers themselves are also sick.

As COVID continues, flu rampages, and the winter sniffles go around, it seems like everyone is getting sick. It's having a serious impact on the economy, from staff shortages, to the health system, to supply chains.

Australian rock royalty, The Angels have announced their rescheduled tour dates for 2022 for both the Darkroom Recharged and Greatest Hits tours. More than four decades into their remarkable journey, The Angels remain fierce and uncompromising.

The United Nations is warning Sri Lanka's economic collapse will lead more people to attempt dangerous boat journeys unless further aid and support is provided. Australia's Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil has wrapped her visit to the country, meeting political leaders as the fuel and medical supplies run short.

Academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert, who was detained in an Iranian jail for more than 800 days, says the Albanese Government needs to do more to help Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. Assange is facing extradition to the United States on espionage charges, Kylie Moore-Gilbert says the case is highly political and can only be resolved by politicians, not by diplomats or the courts.

The mental health of Victoria's youngest students has been put front and centre in a $200 million dollar support plan. Every Victorian primary school will have a mental health and wellbeing leader within the next four years - the biggest single investment in student wellbeing in Australia according to the Andrews government.

A growing number of elite sports are looking at excluding transgender athletes from competitions, after the international governing bodies for swimming and rugby league made the move earlier this week. But there are concerns about the quality of the scientific evidence being relied upon, as well how the changes will flow through to sport at the local level.

Reserve Bank Governor Phillip Lowe is warning accross the board wage rises will risk the recovery of the economy. The chief political correspondent with The Financial Review, Phil Coorey, joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.

The NSW Government has unveiled a budget aimed firmly at cost of living pressures, women's workforce participation and climate change. A change to stamp duty will allow some new home buyers to opt for annual land tax instead, and there's relief on power bills and road tolls.

RBA Governor Philip Lowe has warned of inflation hitting 7 per-cent and conceded that the disorderly removal of the yield curve policy in late 2021 caused reputational damage. Independent economist Saul Eslake says the Bank will be looking ahead to an external review of the RBA coming soon.

Plastic bottles of wine, flattened to look more like a stretched out liquor bottle, are the newest eco wine bottles hit the market. The innovation has been tested out in Europe, and now the curious new container has made its way to Australia.

A global food crisis is looming as Russia continues to block grain from leaving Ukraine, sending food prices soaring. Moscow's blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea ports has brought exports to a standstill and Russia is now being accused of war crimes, with many countries facing starvation.

French President Emmanuel Macron has met with his political opponents after his coalition failed to win a majority in parliamentary elections. Mr Macron is now under pressure to secure support from rivals to fulfil his government's reform agenda, but neither side have shown interest.

The Pakistan community is in shock after the horrific murder of Australian woman Sajida Tasneem in northern Pakistan. She was allegedly bludgeoned to death by her father-in-law after an argument about moving back to Australia with her three children.

Forty years ago the celebrations for Make Music Day began in France, encouraging anyone and everyone to make music on the same day. The event has since gone global and Australian event co-ordinator Rob Walker and ambassador Kate Ceberano are asking people to join the fun and be creative together today.

Workplace comedy Loot follows a fictional character in similar circumstances to Melinda Gates and Mackenzie Scott, the ex-wives of tech moguls. And the Twelve, an Australian courtroom drama starring Sam Neill and Marta Dusseldorp is out this week.

If you are captivated by spider crabs and sea horses, enthralled by orcas and fascinated by Great White Sharks - get set for a blockbuster night of natural history. A top notch team of scientists are heading underwater to show you all the great Southern Ocean has to offer.

The Chair of the Energy Security Board says a proposed capacity mechanism for the national electricity market will guarantee supply to the grid. Anna Collyer says it will be technology neutral, meaning gas and even coal fired power could be used to supply and provide capacity from 2025, but she says this won't hurt the transition to renewables.