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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: The fallout from the Four Corners report on mistreatment within the Northern Territory youth justice system continues. PM Malcolm Turnbull announced a royal commission, NT Corrections Minister John Elferink got the sack and the NT Government announced it would build a new youth detention facility The opening day of the Democratic National Convention was dominated by boos from disgruntled Bernie Sanders supporters. US First Lady Michelle Obama got the most positive reponse with her emotional speech describing Hillary Clinton as a "true public servant" who had showed young girls that a woman could be president Bangladeshi police say they have killed nine suspected Islamist extremists who had been planning a large-scale assault. Officials say those killed belonged to the same group blamed for a Dhaka cafe attack, in which 20 hostages were killed A world-first study has found koalas are clever enough to learn how to use structures designed to reduce road kill. Professor Darryl Jones said he was initially sceptical and thought koalas were "not that smart" but they started using the structures to get safely under roads within three weeks. Here's what's coming up: 5:00pm AEST: Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and her counterparts from across the Asian region will attend the final day of a security summit in Laos. It's expected China will be pressured to respect a tribunal ruling that rejected its claims to parts of the South China Sea 6:00pm AEST: NT Labor senator Malarndirri McCarthy will be on Radio National 9:30pm AEST: Irish and British prime ministers will meet in London for Brexit talks Top Stories 'Appalled' PM announces royal commission into juvenile detention A "shocked and appalled" Malcolm Turnbull says he will establish a royal commission into the mistreatment of young offenders at Darwin's Don Dale facility. Live: Elferink sacked as NT Corrections Minister NT Chief Minister Adam Giles removes John Elferink as NT Corrections Minister to take on the role himself following last night's Four Corners, which showed video of young offenders being tear-gassed. What we still don't know about NT juvenile detention What happens next after the Prime Minister announced a royal commission into Northern Territory juvenile detention? Here's seven things we still don't know. 19 killed in stabbing attack at Japanese disabled facility A knife-wielding former employee has killed 19 people and injured 25 at a care centre for the mentally disabled in Japan, in the country's worst mass killing in decades. Michelle Obama, Sanders laud 'true public servant' Clinton at chaotic convention Michelle Obama and Bernie Sanders offer contrasting heartfelt and hard-headed endorsements of Hillary Clinton, imploring the party convention to unite to stop her Republican rival Donald Trump. 'I will not be resigning': Minister defends handling of hospital errors after baby's death NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner defends her handling of an error in a Sydney hospital that led to the death of a newborn baby and left another with severe disabilities. Brother of one-punch attack victim Thomas Kelly dies Stuart Kelly, the brother of Kings Cross one-punch victim Thomas Kelly, dies aged 19. Nursing home abuse prompts surveillance debate The use of video surveillance in private rooms of aged care facilities needs to be considered in an attempt to stop elder abuse, lobby groups say. Harriet Wran sentenced to two years in jail Harriet Wran, daughter of former New South Wales premier Neville Wran, is sentenced to a minimum two years' jail, for robbery in company and accessory to murder. Baden-Clay 'calculated, cold-blooded', Crown says in murder downgrade appeal It could be months before the High Court decides whether the jury got it right in finding Gerard Baden-Clay intentionally killed his wife Allison. Australia hails Olympic Village progress, to move in Wednesday Kitty Chiller says organisers have made "fantastic" progress in addressing concerns over unfinished housing at the Olympic Village and her team expects to move into its Rio 2016 accommodation on Wednesday. Sia leads US Billboard charts with number one hit Adelaide-born singer Sia Furler hits the lead in the US Billboard charts as the "first female over 40" to be number once since Madonna 16 years ago. 'I regret not talking about it': Prince Harry opens up about Princess Diana's death Prince Harry speaks openly about the effect his mother's death had on him as a child, saying he wishes he had spoken out about the tragedy sooner. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Don't expect super reform to come without a fight By Ian Verrender Clinton's veep pick: It's Kaine, because he's able By Bruce Wolpe The terrorism plot in life and art By Marcus O'Donnell Dear Sonia, I understand you are scared. I am too By Ameer Ali Just In Tasmania sets wet weather record after big dry July 26, 2016 - 4:04 pm 'Hypercarnivore' relative of Tassie devil found in outback Queensland July 26, 2016 - 4:04 pm Consumer watchdog 'at the point of almost opposing privatisation' July 26, 2016 - 3:47 pm World • New Zealand to eradicate rats, possums in bid to save native wildlife • How Yahoo went from $130 billion internet giant to a $5 billion bargain • 'Hillary must be president': Democratic Party unity under fire Business • Consumer watchdog 'at the point of almost opposing privatisation' • Nintendo warns not to expect much dough from Pokemon Go • Mass unemployment, strikes a growing worry for China's leaders Politics • A comedy writer-turned-senator goes after Trump • Giles alleges cover-up after stripping Elferink of portfolio • John Elferink: Who is the man formerly in charge of NT youth detention? Sport • How do they get it so wrong? Burgess livid over NRL bunker • Australia hails Olympic Village progress, to move in Wednesday • Family man Ennis announces retirement from NRL Science and Tech • 'Hypercarnivore' relative of Tassie devil found in outback Queensland • Solar-powered plane completes fuel-free flight around world • Star Trek inspires NASA to 'boldly go' to the final frontier Environment • New Zealand to eradicate rats, possums in bid to save native wildlife • Police cut chains from woman protesting against iconic tree's removal • Solar-powered plane completes fuel-free flight around world 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. Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. 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