the bill is passed. the us senate approves - the bill is passed. the us senate approves aid - the bill is passed. the us senate approves aid to i the bill is passed. the us - senate approves aid to ukraine, the largest aid package since russia invaded. the man behind film scores that mesmerized the millions, composer vangelis has died at the age of 79 years old. this is bbc news. it s newsday. hello and welcome to newsday broadcasting live to you today from sydney, australia. a bit ofa a bit of a grim and gloomy day, the sun is coming up 2a hours before australians had to the polls after a heated election campaign, some of the main issues for you injust campaign, some of the main issues for you in just a moment, but first, let me talk you through some of the facts and figures. the liberal national coalition has been in power since 2013 and is seeking another three year term going up another three year term going up against some of the opposition labour party, minor parties
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