Today's headlines include:

The Federal Government has signed off on a deal allowing Qatar Airways to acquire 25% of Virgin Australia.

A suspicious object that washed up on a Gold Coast beach this morning was a practice army torpedo, which is a type of underwater weapon, authorities have confirmed.

Israel and Hamas have completed another hostage-prisoner release, as the end of phase one of the ceasefire nears.

And today’s good news: A stolen ancient bronze statue will be returned to Greece from the U.S, nearly 100 years after it was taken.

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Headlines: Govt approves Qatar/Virgin Australia deal