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Iran comes in from cold as Western sanctions lifted
The US and the EU lift crippling sanctions against Iran following the UN nuclear watchdog's finding that Tehran had curbed its nuclear program as promised.
 
Australian couple abducted by extremists in Burkina Faso
An old university friend of an Australian doctor abducted by extremists in West Africa describes him as a friendly and dedicated man who has given a lifetime of service to the people of Burkina Faso.
 
Man arrested over Karen Chetcuti's disappearance after police pursuit
Police arrest a 48-year-old man over the disappearance of Victorian woman Karen Chetcuti, after pursuing his car following a kidnapping report.
 
Man allegedly steals $120k Mercedes during test drive
Police hunt for a man known as "Billy" who allegedly drove off in a $120,000 Mercedes after asking to sit in the driver's seat during a test drive in Melbourne's east.
 
Victorian town's only supermarket gutted in suspicious blaze
A 15-year-old girl is charged with criminal damage over a blaze that gutted the only supermarket in Beechworth, in Victoria's north east.
 
Live: India piles on runs at the MCG
India piles on runs after being sent in by Steve Smith at the MCG. Follow Grandstand Online's live blog for updates.
 
Alan Rickman lent voice to charity video of tortoise eating strawberry
One of Alan Rickman's final projects, a video of a tortoise eating a strawberry created by university students to raise money for refugees, reaches nearly 1 million views.
 
Clive Palmer defends Queensland Nickel donations to PUP
Self-proclaimed billionaire and federal MP Clive Palmer defends a donation of nearly $290,000 from his struggling Queensland Nickel refinery to the Palmer United Party, saying he has saved many jobs across Australia.
 
Rain in Red Centre at Orange Creek turns outback into sea of green
A month of consistent rainfall transforms the usually arid environment of the Red Centre into a carpet of green.
 
Former Gold Coast city architect questions high-rise approval process
The go-ahead given to an 88-storey tower on Queensland's Gold Coast highlights a skewed high-rise building approval process, former city architect Philip Follent says.
 
Turnbull calls for Europe to 'step up' fight against IS during Iraq visit
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull calls on European countries to "make a greater contribution" to defeat Islamic State jihadists during a surprise visit to Australian troops in Iraq.
 
Toby Price claims Dakar victory three years after breaking neck
Toby Price becomes the first Australian to win any category of the gruelling Dakar Rally, taking out the motorcycle division in this year's race just three years after a broken neck threatened his future in the sport.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Michael Bradley Our embarrassed silence about Cologne only adds to the harm
By Michael Bradley
By Damien Kingsbury The horrors of Madaya are far from over
By Damien Kingsbury
By Sophie Scott How I started to bring meaning to my life
By Sophie Scott
By Michael Janda With a growing number of people yelling 'fire', market exits could soon be blocked
By Michael Janda
 
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World
Baby born with brain damage in Hawaii had Zika infection
Washington Post reporter freed by Iran as sanctions lifted
Sierra Leone quarantines scores of people after new Ebola death
 
Business
Clive Palmer defends Queensland Nickel donations to PUP
Benefits of falling oil prices not fully passed on to motorists
Former Gold Coast city architect questions high-rise approval process
 
Politics
Washington Post reporter freed by Iran as sanctions lifted
New poll shows widening support for UK to leave EU
Australian couple abducted by extremists in Burkina Faso
 
Sport
Live: India piles on runs at the MCG
Toby Price claims Dakar victory three years after breaking neck
Stars skittle Scorchers to book Big Bash finals spot
 
Science and Tech
The delicate art of milking tarantulas
'Holy well' lies beneath Australia House in London
In pictures: British explorer Mark Evans crossing the world's largest desert
 
Environment
Foul-smelling contaminated water prompts emergency declaration by Obama
PNG activists protecting wildlife from costume fate
Calls for herpes release to fight Murray-Darling carp plague
 

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