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There have been missile strikes between Israel and Iran over the weekend, as world leaders from across the globe urged both sides to stop. Here's Justina to explain what's going on.
On Friday night, Israel launched missile attacks on Iran. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attacks were targeting nuclear facilities to try and stop Iran from building nuclear weapons. And if not stopped, Iran could produce a nuclear weapon in a very short time. This is a clear and present danger to Israel's very survival. It came after the UN's nuclear watchdog said Iran wasn't fully cooperating with them. But Iran says it's not making nuclear weapons. And in response to Israel's attacks, Iran launched missiles of its own. We will give a powerful response to any aggression they may commit. More than 17 people in Israel have been killed, and more than 220 have been killed in Iran. Hundreds more have been injured. World leaders hope the two countries can strike a deal to end the conflict. Well, I hope there's going to be a deal. I think it's time for a deal, and we'll see what happens, but I think there's a good chance there'll be a deal.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has touched down in Canada for the G7 summit. That's an annual meeting for the group of seven nations, but this year the Canadian Prime Minister has invited a whole bunch of other countries to attend, including Australia. They'll spend a lot of time talking about the world's biggest issues, like the economy, what's happening between Iran and Israel, and the Ukraine war. While he's there, Prime Minister Albanese has also locked in his first face-to-face meeting with US President Donald Trump, which is set to take place tomorrow.
It's been a tough weekend for the Aussies at the World Test Championship final. Here's SAS with that and more in sport. South Africa. Yep. South Africa are champions of the world after winning the one-off world test championship final at Lords. The first few days were a bit of a wicket bet, with Nether managing to make many runs but needing 282 runs for victory. South Africa's Aiden Markram was a cool head, smashing 136 runs and guiding his team to victory. The win is the Proteas' first major cricket trophy in almost 30 years.
Over to the Canadian Grand Prix, and Mercedes driver George Russell has taken out the top spot. But the big talk of the race, this collision between McLaren drivers Aussie Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The two were battling it out for fourth place when Norris attempted this very risky overtake. Norris was forced to retire, which has pushed Piastri into a 22-point lead over Norris in the drivers' championship.
Finally, to the Diamond League in Sweden, where Aussie high jumper Nicola Olyslagers claimed victory with a leap of 2.01 m, and Aussie runner Linden Hall has well run away with the win in the 3,000 m. The comp also saw Mondo Duplantis break the world record for men's pole vault, reaching a new height and clearing 6.28 m. He's got it. This is actually the 12th time he's broken the record. So, of course, high fives all round.
Now, it's time for some old. Did somebody say old? Who are you? I'm you, but old. Kind of like these next stories. Were they about me? No, they're old. Ah, first up, to a nursing home in Melbourne which put a call out for 101 Dalmatians to help June here celebrate her 101st birthday. I'm just stunned. In the end, they were a few short of 101. There was only about 15, but still more dogs than June could hold at once. Tell everybody what your secret is to a good life. Well, I've had wonderful family around me.
Now, to a Galapagos tortoise at Miami Zoo in Florida, which has just celebrated his 135th birthday. Not only that, but he's just become a first-time dad. They've named the baby Sweet Pea. And would you look at that? The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
And finally, to two visitors in an Italian museum alone with a crystal-covered chair, which just so happens to be an artwork. You can probably guess where this is going. The museum posted this video to their social media expressing their disappointment in the visitors' actions, but luckily they say they've been able to restore it.
Well, that's all from us today. We'll see you tomorrow. Bye for now. It was me all along. Well, you already knew that.