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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 23 Jul, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » William and Kate overjoyed at birth of baby boy Prince William says he and his wife Catherine "could not be happier" to welcome their first child, after the duchess gave birth to a boy this morning. The baby boy, who is third in line to the throne, was born at 4:24pm London time (1:24am AEST) and weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces (3.8kg). An official announcement has been posted in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, while crowds have gathered outside to celebrate. The baby, who is yet to be named, was born in the London hospital where Princess Diana gave birth to William and his brother Harry. Prince Charles says he is "overjoyed" to have become a grandfather. 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Use our interactive to explore royal names through history. More » Fukushima operators admit radioactive water leaking into Pacific Murder warrant issued for poisoned-lunch school principal A look back at Catherine and William's journey William and Kate overjoyed at birth of baby boy British PM David Cameron urges action on online porn Business More Business » WA economy leads states and territories By business reporter Rebecca Hyam Western Australia has again been named the country's strongest economy, with the ACT overtaking the NT in second place. More » Market buoyed by China bank data, Japan polls China rate changes welcomed Deloitte Access Economics Business Outlook says there is little risk of a recession for Australia Politics More Politics » Business levy to help fund Greens paid parental leave policy The Greens have released a new paid parental leave policy, funded largely by a levy on big business. More » Labor support slips in Newspoll as Rudd surge recedes Nelson Mandela 'showing sustained improvement' EU adds Hezbollah military wing to terror list Fair Work investigating financial records of textile union branch Sport More Sport » Pattinson ruled out of remaining Ashes Tests James Pattinson ruled out of the three remaining Ashes Tests after sustaining a stress fracture of the lower back. More » Cycling one of the cleanest sports, says Froome United tables improved bid for Fabregas Lehmann ready to wield the axe after Lord's defeat Dragons pinch golden-point upset over Bunnies NRL expecting level playing field from ASADA Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Koalas face carnage as loggers harvest timber plantations By Greg Hoy Disturbing numbers of koalas are being killed and injured by loggers in timber plantations across south-east Australia. More » Apple software developers site hacked Dinosaurs more warm-blooded than thought: researchers Surgeons develop knife which detects cancerous tissue Human urine may be the future of recharging phones Environment More Environment » Koalas face carnage as loggers harvest timber plantations By Greg Hoy Disturbing numbers of koalas are being killed and injured by loggers in timber plantations across south-east Australia. More » US jets drop unarmed bombs on Barrier Reef area Low carbon price will spur investment in coal: Origin Vandals attack historic trees at Melbourne's Botanic Gardens Heatwave alert in Britain following heatstroke deaths About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. 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