Morning everyone. An Israeli missile attack on senior Hamas figures in Doha for ceasefire talks has killed at least five members of the Palestinian group and threatens another major escalation of the war in the Middle East. We have live coverage and reports.

Also, NSW plans to fine childcare providers up to $500,000 if they breach new safety directives. Plus we look at why Queensland officials are arguing about unauthorised flagpoles, and how a novelty cheque has become the latest thing to link Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein.

Australia

Flag dispute | Queensland transport officials will meet Aboriginal groups this week to resolve a standoff over unauthorised flagpoles flying the Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Palestinian flags on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island).

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