Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu was "in denial" about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, a day after announcing Australia would recognise a Palestinian state for the first time.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday, joining the leaders of France, Britain and Canada in signaling they would do so.

Israel, under increasing pressure to end the war in Gaza, has said recognising a Palestinian state "rewards terrorism" and Netanyahu called the decision taken by Australia and other allies "shameful".

Tim David has led Australia to a 17-run win over South Africa in the first T20, marking international cricket's return to Darwin after 17 years.

Tim David and Australia’s bowlers delivered match-winning performances to secure a thrilling victory over South Africa in the 1st T20I.

Darwin: Tim David crunched eight sixes in a blistering 83 from 52 balls to help Australia beat South Africa by 17 runs in their opening Twenty20 clash in Darwin on Sunday. After being sent in, the hosts were all out for 178 on the final delivery of their 20 overs in the first game of international cricket in Australia's tropical north for 17