Good morning. Have you tried our weekly news quiz yet? This week we're looking at the apologies, mistakes and departures of the last seven days.
But be warned - our quizmaster has included a series of hidden traps in this edition. If you fall for them, you'll lose points. (And for that, we sincerely apologise...)
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Authorities in Saudi Arabia are blamed for the stampede at the Hajj pilgrimage which killed more than 700 people, with Iranian authorities holding anti-Saudi protests over the handling of the deaths.
A Melbourne mother of two critically injured when she was struck by a motorcyclist in a "callous" hit-and-run dies. Three people are charged over the fatal collision.
Swiss prosecutors open a criminal investigation into Sepp Blatter, the outgoing head of FIFA, on suspicion of criminal mismanagement and misappropriation, the country's attorney-general's office says.
Barack Obama and Xi Jinping reach a "common understanding" on fighting cybercrime, agreeing their governments will not conduct economic espionage in cyberspace as part of wide-ranging talks during the Chinese president's state visit to the US.
Pope Francis continues his tour of New York leading a multi-faith prayer at the 9/11 memorial and meeting relatives of victims and first responders after addressing the United Nations General Assembly.
South Sydney Rabbitohs players Dylan Walker and Aaron Gray apologise to family and friends for putting them through a difficult situation after being hospitalised for a prescription drug overdose.
Consumer group Choice warns a lack of regulation could see Australia become a dumping ground for high-emission cars as an emissions cheating scandal envelopes German carmaker Volkswagen.
The RSL claims the health system has badly failed a Vietnam veteran with a disability who was left in immigration detention for four months and is now missing from hospital.
Two men are arrested in Melbourne and charged after the AFP led National Anti-Gang Squad and the Australian Border Force seize drugs worth up to $8 million.
Social media users hit their meme-makers in support of 'Karen', the fictitious indie music fan held up as an example of violent extremism in a new Federal Government booklet.
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