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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: British Prime Minister David Cameron has been overheard talking candidly to the Queen about the leaders of "fantastically corrupt" countries Nigeria and Afghanistan. The comments were made in relation to an upcoming anti-corruption summit in Britain David Ridsdale has been a leading advocate for child abuse victims during the royal commission but he's now being accused of not being transparent about his own past as an abuser. His victim, Corey Artz, has broken his silence after 30 years A new poll shows presumptive presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are neck-and-neck in three key battleground states. Voters in West Virginia and Nebraska are currently casting ballots in the White House primaries It's the biggest data leak in journalism history and the ABC has been at the forefront of the story in Australia. Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the Four Corners and the National Reporting Team investigation into the Panama Papers, from their painstaking research to their extreme security measures Here's what's coming up: 7:38am AEST: Finance Minister Mathias Cormann is scheduled for an interview with Radio National 8:45am AEST: The 63rd Sydney Film Festival will be launched 9:30am AEST: Polls will close in the Republican and Democratic primaries in West Virginia 11:00am AEST: Cricket Australia is set to release its independent inquiry into player safety following the death of Phillip Hughes in 2014 11:00am AEST: Polls will close in the Republican primary in Nebraska Top Stories Sex abuse survivors 'devastated' key advocate had abusive past David Ridsdale, a high-profile survivor of child abuse who travelled to Rome to watch Cardinal George Pell give evidence, is accused of not being transparent about his own past as an abuser. Live: Bernardi pushed out of top Senate spot Cory Bernardi is kicked out of the top spot on the Liberal's Senate ticket in South Australia as Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull starts his day more than 1,000km away in Sydney. World's oldest known ground-edge stone axe fragments found in WA A fragment of the world's oldest known ground-edge axe found in the remote Kimberley region of northern Australia pushes back the technological advance by 10,000 years, coinciding with the arrival of people, scientists say. British PM caught talking about 'fantastically corrupt' countries David Cameron is caught on camera telling Queen Elizabeth that Nigeria and Afghanistan are "possibly the two most corrupt countries in the world". Crowdfunding raises thousands to buy Aussie battler a toaster A crowdfunding campaign to "buy Duncan Storrar a toaster" raises more than its $6,000 target after the Aussie battler became a social media sensation for his appearance on Q&A on Monday night. Poll hints at close Clinton-Trump battle Voters in West Virginia and Nebraska cast ballots in White House primaries as a new poll shows presumptive nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump neck-and-neck in three key battleground states. The Godfather returns: Farrell in Senate bid Former SA senator and Labor party powerbroker Don Farrell is poised to make a shock return to politics, putting up his hand to rejoin the ALP ranks in the Senate. NASA says 1,284 new planets found by Kepler telescope Almost 1,300 planets are found by NASA outside of our solar system, more than doubling the number of known exoplanets found with the Kepler space telescope. Cricket Australia to release safety findings following Phillip Hughes's death Cricket Australia is set to release its safety review findings following the death of batsman Phillip Hughes in 2014. 'Painful' crank nosebands investigated by leading vets The Australian Veterinary Association is developing a new policy on the use of restrictive nosebands in response to a study suggesting the devices can harm horses. Pacquiao's presidency dreams alive as he secures Senate seat Philippines boxing hero Manny Pacquiao is set to win a seat in the upper house Senate, according to election results, taking him a step closer to his dream of the country's presidency. Thailand orders Australian-run gold mine to shut down The Thai Government orders an Australian-operated gold mine to shut down by the end of the year, because of conflict in the local community over alleged health impacts. Obama to make historic visit to Hiroshima Barack Obama is set to become the first US president to visit atomic bomb-struck Hiroshima during a trip later this month, the White House says. Start delayed as Man Utd coach attacked by West Ham fans Crowd trouble at the Boleyn Ground forces the start of the West Ham - Manchester United Premier League match to be delayed. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Budget lands flat, more with a whimper than a bang By Peter Lewis Apparently we can manage perfectly well on our own By Jonathan Green When it comes to the economy, there's a real choice this election By Simon Cowan Election too close to call? Depends how you look at it By Peter Brent Just In Live: Bernardi pushed out of top Senate spot May 11, 2016 - 6:49 am The dementia ward, where people grieve the living May 11, 2016 - 6:43 am Can kids handle the news? May 11, 2016 - 6:33 am World • Luxembourg prosecutors ask for 18 months' jail for 'LuxLeaks' whistleblowers • Key Islamic State general killed in US-led air strike • Kidnapped son of former Pakistan PM found alive Business • Morrison says RBA negative gearing memo 'not official', outdated • China key to WA economic recovery, Treasurer Mike Nahan says • Banks admit to lending based on false foreign income Politics • Live: Bernardi pushed out of top Senate spot • British PM caught talking about 'fantastically corrupt' countries • Crowdfunding raises thousands to buy Aussie battler a toaster Sport • Cricket Australia to release safety findings following Phillip Hughes's death • Eels look to release Nathan Peats to meet salary cap • Warriors' Steph Curry wins NBA's MVP for second straight year Science and Tech • NASA says 1,284 new planets found by Kepler telescope • Video shows SpaceX rocket successfully landing on drone ship • One in five of the world's plants at risk of extinction Environment • Royal commission final report urges SA to pursue nuclear waste dump • NSW to refund 10 cents for cans under new scheme • More corals die in northern Great Barrier Reef Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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