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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 25 Jun, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Boston bomber Tsarnaev says sorry, sentenced to death Boston marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev apologises to victims of the "horrendous" 2013 attack as a US judge formally sentenced him to death. More » PM under pressure over ASIO terror map photo op Research shows Antarctica not just an icy wasteland Drugs not a big issue at West Coast: Kerr Imported construction materials putting lives at risk, experts say 'Men actually do want help' to discuss suicidal thoughts, Black Dog Institute finds Unlicensed man drove intoxicated with kids unrestrained in school zone: police Last-minute offshore processing law changes head to Senate France calls US spying 'unacceptable' after WikiLeaks claims Alabama pulls down Confederate flags in wake of Charleston shooting More Analysis » Zaky Mallah, Q&A, and the media at its worst This week in Australian politics and media was a wreck: a rolling, muddy scuffle of buffoonery, self-interest, score settling and fear. Yes the whole Zaky Mallah farrago, from thoughtless Q&A troll casting, to the grotesquely inflated hypocrisy of the tabloid response and the censorious, red-cheeked, blustering outrage of government. Put it all together and you might just give way to despair. More » There's good reason why a 'Grexit' won't happen Car sales show our economy isn't motoring along The Killing Season? No one died in the making of this drama Investment and climate change: a shift is coming Sofie Laguna's novel isn't your traditional Miles Franklin winner (and that's a good thing) Our quest for security could make us less safe Labor will stick with Shorten, but will voters? Citizenship laws, Q&A, and the anatomy of a fear campaign Voters say: punish asylum seekers, just don't give them our cash Just In More Just In » WA working with children check changes close, Minister says Long-awaited changes to legislation surrounding working with children checks are close to eventuating, Western Australia's Child Protection Minister indicates. More » Minister booed amid anger over privatisation of disability accommodation Kununurra chiropractor accused of indecently assaulting patients Unlicensed man drove intoxicated with kids unrestrained in school zone: police France calls US spying 'unacceptable' after WikiLeaks claims US Senate approves Trans-Pacific Partnership fast track Drugs not a big issue at West Coast: Kerr Alabama pulls down Confederate flags in wake of Charleston shooting Legacy Way tunnel to open to traffic tonight: Quirk Greek PM slams creditors as hopes for bailout deal fade World More World » France calls US spying 'unacceptable' after WikiLeaks claims France expresses outrage at "unacceptable" US spying on its president, Francois Hollande, and his two predecessors that was detailed in leaked documents. More » US Senate approves Trans-Pacific Partnership fast track Alabama pulls down Confederate flags in wake of Charleston shooting Greek PM slams creditors as hopes for bailout deal fade Boston bomber Tsarnaev says sorry, sentenced to death Research shows Antarctica not just an icy wasteland Business More Business » Australia to contribute $930 million to AIIB: Hockey Treasurer Joe Hockey announces Australia will become a founding member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, contributing $930 million to the bank over five years. More » Qantas moves to block publication of memoir that 'exploits' company secrets Former Victorian premier appointed to Seven West Media board Share market quiet amid continuing Greek debt negotiations Voters oppose China-Australia FTA due to controversial elements ASIC takes miner to court for 'misleading' investors over $6b funding announcement Politics More Politics » US Senate approves Trans-Pacific Partnership fast track Legislation that will help US president Barack Obama seal the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) passes the US Senate. More » Last-minute offshore processing law changes head to Senate SBS programming faces axe after legislation fails in Senate Parties show support for referendum on Indigenous recognition in constitution 'I'll be more dangerous than ever': Milne gives last Senate speech Sport More Sport » Jackson cleared for Origin III as downgrade is approved by NRL judiciary Canterbury back rower Josh Jackson is free to play in Origin III for New South Wales after successfully getting his dangerous throw charge downgraded by the NRL judiciary. More » Drugs not a big issue at West Coast: Kerr Rogers says sorry for trying to re-sell free Ashes tickets Speight to miss Brumbies' semi-final against Hurricanes Kyrgios, Tomic and Stosur seeded for Wimbledon Paige Hadley earns shock selection in Diamonds' experienced World Cup squad Former Matilda Shipard says Matildas live in 'different world' due to pay discrepancy Eels hit out at 'self-serving' individuals, vow to uphold Foran deal Ablett among stars set to return for Suns Matildas to meet defending champs Japan in World Cup quarter-final Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Research shows Antarctica not just an icy wasteland By national environment reporter Jake Sturmer A comprehensive new study of Antarctic biodiversity puts an end to the myth the continent is a vast, icy wasteland, with scientists finding the region is far richer in plants and animals than first thought. More » Dying Rosetta mothership could be sent to land on comet's surface Humans could be among the victims of sixth 'mass extinction', scientists warn Comet probe Philae sends status update back to Earth Google announces 'revenge porn' crackdown Environment More Environment » Government 'tricked' crossbenchers into RET deal, Greens say By political reporter James Bennett The Federal Government cannot fulfil promises it made to crossbench senators in order to secure their support for its renewable energy legislation, the Greens say. More » Research shows Antarctica not just an icy wasteland Major parties created 'dead koala certificates' in RET deal: Greens 'No plans' to allow crocodile hunting in Northern Territory Philippines authorities seek compensation for coral reef damage About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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