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For the second year in a row, Australia has missed out on a spot in the Eurovision grand final.

Go-Jo was the first act in the running order to take to the Eurovision stage for semifinal two, representing Australia with the song Milkshake Man.

Eurovision is taking place in Basel, Switzerland, thanks to last year's winner Nemo.

The grand final will take place at 5am AEST on Sunday.

Erin Patterson is on trial accused of deliberately poisoning four people at a lunch at her home in 2023.    

She allegedly foraged for death cap mushrooms before serving a beef Wellington meal to her relatives.   

The Supreme Court trial for three murder charges and an attempted murder charge is expected to run for several weeks.  

US President Donald Trump has met face-to-face with Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

It's the first meeting between US and Syrian leaders in 25 years.

The meeting followed a surprise announcement by Mr Trump that the US would lift sanctions on Syria.

Meet Sussan Ley — the Liberal Party's new leader and first woman to hold the position in the party's history.

Ms Ley edged out Treasury spokesperson Angus Taylor for the job, 29 votes to 25.

Ted O'Brien will take the role of deputy leader after he beat Phil Thompson in the ballot 38 to 16.

Robert Prevost — the first pontiff born in the United States — has elected to become Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV, 69, had been a leading candidate for the papacy.

The prospect of a US pope had long been taboo, given the country's significant geopolitical power.

Prevost was twice elected prior general of the Augustinians, the 13th-century religious order founded by St Augustine. 

Legendary singer Diana Ross made a stunning return to the Met Gala in New York.  

Rihanna arrived late, confirming rumours that she is pregnant.

Australian stars included Nicole Kidman, Miranda Kerr, Baz Luhrmann and Blackpink's Rosé.

The gala's theme, "Superfine", is a celebration of Black men's tailoring.