Midday News Bulletin 21 May 2024

An Australian among the hundreds to die in intense heat during this year's Hajj pilgrimage; Canadian actor Donald Sutherland has died at the age of 88 and concern over England's Euro 24 prospects after a one all draw with Denmark.

Police commend two young girls for their bravery; Penny Wong commits more money for communities in landslide-ravaged Papua New Guinea; Ash Barty makes a return to Wimbledon.

The federal government accuses Peter Dutton of arrogance over his nuclear power plans; More Australians falling behind on mortgage payments and in sport, the Australian triathlon team named for next month's Olympics

The head of Hezbollah in Lebanon threatens Cyprus; Hundreds of heat-related deaths during the Hajj pilgrimage and in sport, Erriyon Knighton to compete in US Olympic running trials despite testing positive for a banned substance.

A man arrested after the fatal shooting of a woman in north Queensland; North Korea and Russia sign a groundbreaking military pact; Germany advances to the Euros final 16 after an historic defeat of Hungary.

Coalition's nuclear energy plan criticised for lack of detail; Federal MP Josh Burns issues a plea for respectful debate, after his Melbourne office is vandalised and in tennis, Alex de Minaur suffers a shock loss at Queen's.

The Coalition proposes to build seven nuclear reactors; Vandals attack the electorate office of Labor MP Josh Burns and in tennis, Alex de Minaur suffers an upset loss at Queen's.

A delegation of senior Australian officials heads to PNG; Benjamin Netanyahu says the US is working to cancel restrictions on weapons supplies; An Australian teenager becomes the youngest male gymnast to qualify for an Olympic trampoline event.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang optimistic about growth areas in the relationship between China and Australia; Interest rates left on hold at 4.35 per cent and Australian diver Melissa Wu says she is elated to make history.

Anthony Albanese says he didn't see Chinese officials blocking journalist Cheng Lei; A pay rise for federal MPs and in football, France kicks off its Euro 2024 campaign with a narrow win against Austria.