Star News: July 2016

Good morning. Here's what's happening now:

The mother of a Muslim soldier killed in Iraq has labelled Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump ignorant after he criticised her for not talking when she appeared alongside her husband at the Democratic National Convention last week
Pope Francis has used tech-speak to connect with young people during an outdoor mass in Poland. He urged them to "download the best link of all, that of a heart which sees and transmits goodness without growing weary"
The Queensland Firebirds will continue their celebrations after claiming a 69-67 victory over the NSW Swifts in the trans-Tasman netball grand final in double extra-time

Veteran jazz musician Don Burrows, twice named as one of Australia's living national treasures and mentor to James Morrison, has been diagnosed with dementia. Watch the full story tonight on Australian Story at 8:00pm AEST

Here's what's coming up:

7:36am AEST: Independent MP Bob Katter will be on RN Breakfast
10:00am AEST: The Australian War Memorial will unveil a commemorative plaque to recognise a top secret commando force that was set up during World War II
10:00am AEST: The fourth and final day of the Garma Festival will begin in the Northern Territory
9:36pm AEST: Resources Minister Matt Canavan, ALP Senator Lisa Singh, philosopher Peter Singer, writer Celeste Liddle and former Committee for Melbourne chief executive Kate Roffey will appear on Q&A

A former police officer was subjected to extensive physical and video surveillance by an insurance company, even after its psychiatrist diagnosed him as "badly depressed, if not at risk of suicide" and struggling with PTSD.

Mother of slain Muslim soldier blasts Trump

The parents of a Muslim soldier killed in Iraq accuse Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump of ignorance for his criticism of them after their appearance at the Democratic National Convention.

Live: Day looming in PGA Championship defence

The PGA Championship wraps up with a 36-hole final day due to abysmal weather at Baltusrol. Follow our live blog for all the latest.

'We hugged up': Little girl shares overnight bushland ordeal

Seven-year-old Marley Aplin says she "hugged up" with her friend to keep warm while spending the night lost in freezing bushland in central-west NSW.

Clinton says Russian intelligence services hacked DNC

US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says Russian intelligence services hacked into Democratic National Committee computers, and accuses Republican contender Donald Trump of showing support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Music plays on for jazz legend Don Burrows

Veteran jazz musician Don Burrows has been diagnosed with dementia and now resides in a Sydney nursing home— but that doesn't stop him from playing the flute with his long-time friend and musician James Morrison by his side.

Herbert result could be headed to court after Labor wins recount

The Liberal National Party flags the possibility of court action after Labor's Cathy O'Toole wins a recount in the seat of Herbert by just 37 votes over sitting LNP MP Ewen Jones.

The fight to save baby Nyanene

There are many things that can kill a child in South Sudan: malnutrition, malaria, gun violence, dirty drinking water. For five-month-old Nyanene, who "fought and fought to live" with the help of an Australian nurse, it was a power cut.

'Download a good heart': Pope Francis's World Youth Day message

Pope Francis wraps up his Polish visit with a huge outdoor ceremony where he tells young people to look beyond the instant gratification afforded by technology and instead to try to change the world.

Evidence showing 'horrific mistreatment' of greyhound released

The New South Wales Government seizes on the release of photographs showing animal cruelty by a greyhound trainer as further evidence of the need to shut down the industry, saying there are more than "a couple of bad apples".

Yarloop residents meet lawyers to discuss class action

More than 100 residents from the fire-ravaged West Australian town of Yarloop meet with lawyers to discuss a possible class action.

Firebirds win incredible grand final against Swifts in double extra-time

The Queensland Firebirds have won the trans-Tasman netball championship again, beating the NSW Swifts in double extra-time in an unforgettable grand final.

Analysis and Opinion: The Drum

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The redemption of Hillary Rodham Clinton
By Bruce Wolpe

Is a royal commission the best response to the NT juvenile justice crisis?
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Rio Olympics reality check: Putting Zika into perspective
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World

•	Militants launch twin car bomb, gun attack on Somali police base

•	'He has a dark heart': Parents of slain soldier hit back at Trump

•	Tunisian PM loses confidence vote amid fears of political uncertainty

Business

•	Busy week ahead as reporting season kicks off, RBA meets

•	ASIC: $20 trillion worth of financial products may be affected by BBSW rigging

•	Australia headed for recession 'as soon as next year'

Politics

•	Clinton says Russian intelligence services hacked DNC

•	Evidence showing 'horrific mistreatment' of greyhound released

•	Bill Shorten renews calls for Indigenous commissioners' involvement in NT inquiry

Sport

•	Live: Day looming in PGA Championship defence

•	Hamilton wins German Grand Prix, Ricciardo second

•	Firebirds win incredible grand final against Swifts in double extra-time

Science and Tech

•	Businesses given a boost by Pokemon Go players searching for rare critters

•	A is for advertising: Google owner Alphabet posts revenue surge

•	Ice bucket challenge unlocks vital clues in hunt for disease treatment

Environment

•	'It is an art': Ploughing a path to conservation

•	Taskforce set to probe rogue company behind massive Brisbane tyre stockpiles

•	What you need to know about the push to make palm oil sustainable

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Two 7-year-old friends who spent the night together in freezing bushland in central-west NSW will be nominated for an award for their bravery, the state's ambulance service says.

Firebirds win incredible grand final against Swifts in double extra-time

The Queensland Firebirds have won the trans-Tasman netball championship again, beating the NSW Swifts in double extra-time in an unforgettable grand final.

Herbert result could be headed to court after Labor wins recount

The Liberal National Party flags the possibility of court action after Labor's Cathy O'Toole wins a recount in the seat of Herbert by just 37 votes over sitting LNP MP Ewen Jones.

'He has a dark heart': Parents of slain US Muslim soldier hit back at Trump

Khizr and Ghazala Khan, the parents of a slain American Muslim soldier who died in the Iraq War, respond to US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's dismissal of their impassioned speech at last week's Democratic National Convention.

Calling all muggles! Australians celebrate release of Harry Potter book

Excited muggles, witches and wizards queue outside bookstores around the country for hours in anticipation for the launch of the long-awaited eighth instalment of the Harry Potter series.

Coalition rules out push for two Indigenous commissioners for NT inquiry

Special Minister of State Scott Ryan says the Coalition will not appoint two Indigenous co-commissioners to the royal commission into the Northern Territory's juvenile justice system.

Sixteen die in Texan fireball as hot air balloon 'hits powerlines'

Sixteen people die as a hot air balloon catches fire and crashes in a pasture near the central Texas city of Lockhart, in one of the deadliest balloon accidents on record.

Pope tells 'drowsy' kids to get off their couches and into the real world

Pope Francis urges "drowsy and dull kids" to swap sofas and video games for real-world experience at an international Catholic youth festival in Poland.

US skydiver jumps out of plane at 7,600m with no parachute, lands in net

American Luke Aikins leaps into the void at 7,600 metres with no parachute or wingsuit, becoming the first skydiver in the world to land safely on the ground in a net.

Concrete the new battleground as desperate Gazans try to rebuild

As people in Gaza struggle to rebuild after the devastating July 2014 war killed over 2,000 Palestinians and 70 Israelis, the issue of importing concrete into the besieged strip emerges as the newest battleground.

Melbourne Hillary Clinton swimsuit mural makes international headlines

A Melbourne mural of US Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in a revealing, stars-and-stripes swimsuit makes international headlines after it was deemed offensive.

Tension between IOC and stakeholders over doping scandal days before Rio Olympics

Serious fault lines are appearing in the relationships between three of the most powerful groups in world sport — the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and two of its main stakeholders — only days before the start of the Rio Olympic games.

Yarloop postmaster's plea for help as town mulls class action

Residents of a small Western Australian town devastated by a massive bushfire at the beginning of this year will meet today to vote on whether to obtain legal representation for a class action against authorities.