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The former American football star OJ Simpson, who was controversially acquitted of the murder of his ex-wife, has died; Ukraine passes a bill to boost its number of troops more than two years since Russia's invasion; And it's one of the biggest pressure points for State and Federal Governments - with builders going broke and struggling with labour shortages - how can housing needs be met?

The Bright Side shines a light on stories of hope and problem-solving people around Australia.

Hope for Julian Assange as President Biden considers dropping the prosecution of the WikiLeaks founder; Anthony Albanese outlines a second-term economic agenda promising a 'future made in Australia' with increased government assistance for 'growth industries' including clean energy, batteries and critical minerals; and a world-first developed here in Australia - a TV program made for kids in hospital by kids in hospital. 

The Foreign Minister suggests Australia's considering recognising Palestinian statehood saying it's the only way to achieve lasting peace

Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom are starting formal talks about including Japan in the so-called AUKUS defence partnership.

A review into Australia's supermarket giants recommends turning a voluntary code into a compulsory one, and stiff penalties if they do the wrong thing by consumers and producers.

Joe Biden warns US support for Israel hangs in the balance in the wake of the deadly airstrike on aid workers in Gaza.

If it seems like nothing is going right in the world, then The Bright Side is for you.

Pressure growing on Israel after the deaths of seven aid workers

International outrage as Israel admits it carried out a deadly strike that killed seven aid workers - including an Australian.

Fears of another Middle East flashpoint rising as Iran accuses Israel of killing one of its top commanders in an airstrike in Damascus.

In the biggest protests since the start of the Gaza conflict - Israelis take to the streets demanding a ceasefire with Hamas to free dozens of hostages still held by the terror group.

Investigators piecing together what caused a cargo ship to plough into a bridge in the US city of Baltimore - killing at least six people.

Chaos in Baltimore as a container ship ploughs into a bridge causing it to collapse - people are missing and it's forced the shutdown of one of the world's biggest ports.

Israel's furious with the US as it stands aside allowing the UN Security Council to vote for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

An offshoot of Islamic State claims responsibility for the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall.

Join Sabra Lane for a comprehensive wrap-up of the Tasmanian election.

The US government to chase tech giant Apple in the courts - accusing it of 'uncompetitive behaviour' to maintain a monopoly over smartphones.

Conflicts of interest and opaque side-deals with contractors - how Australia's strata management industry is costing apartment owners millions of dollars in unnecessary fees.

China's Foreign Minister flies into Canberra for high level talks with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong as Hong Kong passes tough new security laws.