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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Two Australians and a South African have been kidnapped in Nigeria after their vehicle was attacked, according to local police Thousands of mourners have paid tribute to murdered British MP Jo Cox in London's Trafalgar Square on what would have been her 42nd birthday Two men have been charged over the death of Lynette Daley at Ten Mile Beach in Northern New South Wales in 2011 The first endangered giant panda twins of the year have been born at a Chinese breeding research base. The two healthy females weighed 144 grams and 113 grams. There are less than 2,000 giant pandas living in the wild. Here's what's coming up: 10:00am AEST: A report will be tabled into the inquiry into reparations for the Stolen Generation in New South Wales 11:00am AEST: The report into the devastating Yarloop fire in Western Australia will be released 1:00pm AEST: Senator Nick Xenophon, Federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham and Labor's Nick Champion will participate in a Property Council debate on housing 6:15pm AEST: Reserve Bank Assistant Governor Guy Debelle will deliver a speech at a Sydney Harcourt Visiting Professorship event Top Stories Australians, South African kidnapped in Nigeria: police Nigerian police say three foreign nationals — two Australians and a South African — along with two Nigerians have been kidnapped in the country's south-east after their vehicle was attacked and their driver shot dead. Labor ramps up pressure on same-sex marriage plebiscite The Opposition is increasing pressure on the Coalition over its plans to hold a plebiscite on same-sex marriage, but there is uncertainty about Labor's approach if Malcolm Turnbull wins the July 2 election. Two men charged over camping death of Lynette Daley Two men are charged over the 2011 death of Lynette Daley, who died after sex acts were performed on her during a camping trip in NSW, and whose case was reviewed after a Four Corners report. Democrats protest on House floor over gun control legislation Several dozen US House Democrats pushing for action on gun control have shut down the House of Representatives holding a sit in and chanting "no bill, no break!" in protest against the chamber's lack of action. Gender quotas in Parliament? Women and men are split on the idea About half of Australian women support the idea of using quotas to increase the number of women in Parliament, but a majority of men are opposed to the idea, Vote Compass data shows. Bitter CFA dispute could claim federal Labor scalps A bitterly fought dispute over union control in Victoria's Country Fire Authority is threatening the careers of federal Labor MPs, with many of the state's 60,000 volunteer firefighters vowing to take their anger out on the ALP in the federal election. Phil Gould hammers 'selfish' NSW leadership group after Origin II loss Former New South Wales coach Phil Gould appears to take a swipe at Blues captain Paul Gallen after the series-deciding 26-16 State Of Origin loss to Queensland. Labor claims Coalition considering privatising kids' vaccine records The Opposition opens a new front in its Medicare attacks on the Coalition, claiming children's vaccination records could be sold off to private providers under a conservative government. Sombre mood in Britain as Brexit poll looms As Britons ready to vote in a referendum on European Union membership under a cloud of grief for murdered politician Jo Cox, the deputy leader of the UK's Labour Party says whatever happens, "we're going to end up a more divided nation". Windsor apologises to veteran for 'war does funny things to people' remark The New England candidate says he has called his former friend, Kerry Schofield, to say sorry for his "unfortunate choice of words" when responding to comments the war veteran made about him on Four Corners. Lightning kills at least 93 as monsoon sweeps India At least 93 people have been struck by lightning and killed in India in the past two days, disaster management officials say, as annual monsoon rains sweep the country. Abbott at odds with Turnbull over Australian 'invasion' Former prime minister Tony Abbott takes aim at Malcolm Turnbull for saying it is fair to describe Australia's colonisation as an invasion, and does not rule out returning to the Coalition frontbench. Qld Government buys $7m cattle station in bid to protect Barrier Reef The Queensland Government is buying the massive Cape York cattle station in a bid to stem hundreds of thousands of tonnes of sediment pollution flowing into the Great Barrier Reef every year. 'That's how it's done mate!': Hastie gets mullet after banner defaced Federal Liberal MP Andrew Hastie makes headlines again for his campaign material, only this time he sports a mullet haircut and handlebar moustache rather than an Army uniform. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Labor's Medi-scare could seriously hurt Turnbull By Terry Barnes Can we separate scholars from their crimes? By Marguerite Johnson This election offers a real choice in the battle for jobs By Peter Lewis Election 2016: Why South Australia is proving a major battleground By Greg Jericho Just In Tallent in line for another gold as Italian walker returns positive test June 23, 2016 - 6:24 am Is the Commonwealth 'efficiency dividend' efficient? June 23, 2016 - 6:24 am Students transform food waste into meals for less fortunate June 23, 2016 - 6:17 am World • World remembers slain British MP on eve of vote • Popular Pakistani Sufi singer shot dead in 'act of terror': police • Trump savages Clinton as 'most corrupt person ever' to run for president Business • Brexit: Global economic warnings reach fever pitch • Share market quiet amid Brexit uncertainty • Generation why not? Meet five small business owners under 30 Politics • Democrats protest on House floor over gun control legislation • World remembers slain British MP on eve of vote • Abbott at odds with Turnbull over Australian 'invasion' Sport • Phil Gould hammers 'selfish' NSW leadership group after Origin II loss • Gagai bags hat-trick as Queensland conquers the Blues again • Gagai loving life after explosive hat-trick to win Origin Science and Tech • Mice study links gut bacteria to behavioural difficulties • Tim Peake would return to space 'in a heartbeat' • Sperm from stressed men 'can affect offspring' Environment • China welcomes giant panda twins • VW boss apologises to shareholders over emissions scandal • Qld Government buys $7m cattle station in bid to protect Barrier Reef Follow ABC News 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. 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