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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: Northern Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles has defended comments he made in 2010, saying if he was corrections minister he would put criminals in "a big concrete hole". It follows this week's Four Corners report which revealed the abuse of children inside NT youth detention centres Cabinet will meet tomorrow to discuss former prime minister Kevin Rudd's bid to become the United Nations secretary-general. However, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has said it was not the most important issue confronting Cabinet The Australian Olympic delegation has insisted a fake kangaroo out the front of its lodgings at the Olympic Village is not a dig at the city's mayor. Earlier, Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes had quipped that he would put "a kangaroo in front of their building to make them feel at home" after the delegation complained about blocked toilets and leaky pipes While some of us might joke about being allergic to the cold, for Victorian woman Kristyn Keall, it is an everyday reality. Ms Keall has a condition known as cold urticaria, or cold hives, an allergy induced by anything from a cool breeze to an icy drink. Here's what's coming up: 8:30pm AEST: The European Commission will decide whether it will fine Spain and Portugal for failing to fix years of high deficits in violation of EU rules 10:18pm AEST: Newly-appointed Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg will be on Lateline 5:00am AEST: Australia's Olympic chef de mission Kitty Chiller will hold a press conference in Rio Top Stories 'Get in the hole': Giles complained of 'flaccid' treatment of prisoners Adam Giles defends comments he made in 2010, in which he said he wanted to put criminals in "a big concrete hole" and "might break every United Nations' convention" to do so. NT to review use of spit hoods, restraint chairs The use of spit hoods and restraint chairs on young prisoners is put on hold in the Northern Territory by under-siege Chief Minister Adam Giles. Convention protests show Clinton still has a lot of work to do Hillary Clinton made history today when she was picked as the Democratic Party's presidential nominee — but bitter protests from supporters of one-time rival Bernie Sanders cast a shadow over her big day. One Nation, Team Xenophon scoop up more than $1m in election funding Pauline Hanson's One Nation and the Nick Xenophon Team both receive more than $1 million in electoral funding, based on the votes they received at the federal election. Youth detention workers claim violence cover-ups in Queensland Former workers within Queensland's youth detention centres are claiming to have been sacked for speaking out about violence inside the institutions, and are backing calls for the state to be included in the royal commission. French church attacker was wearing monitoring bracelet One of two jihadists who attacked a church in a Normandy town and slit a priest's throat was known to security services, having twice been arrested on his way to Syria, a French anti-terrorism prosecutor says. Rudd's UN boss bid set for Cabinet consideration Kevin Rudd's request to be nominated as candidate to become the world's top diplomat is likely to be discussed by Cabinet tomorrow, but is not the most pressing issue facing the country, Malcolm Turnbull says. Australia Post 'has no way to detect drugs, explosives' Australia Post says it lacks the legal authority and technology to detect illegal goods in the mail. Australian Olympic debutants set to shine at Games It is not just swimming and athletics where Australia will unveil several Olympic debutants in Rio, with a range of athletes across a number of sports set to contend for podium finishes in their maiden Games appearance. British Council employee disciplined for Prince George rant An executive at the taxpayer-funded British Council aimed at prompting the UK abroad is facing disciplinary action for a Facebook post describing three-year-old Prince George as the "face of white privilege". ANZ credit card fee class action dismissed by High Court A class action by thousands of ANZ customers challenging the bank's fees on late credit card payments is dismissed by the High Court of Australia. Government will have 'lost the plot' if it backs down on super changes A leading independent superannuation expert is urging the Federal Government to stand firm on its planned super changes, despite internal opposition. Woman, 80, found dead by neighbour hours after stabbings in same street The death of an elderly woman found in her home hours after two people were stabbed in the same street is being investigated by homicide detectives. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Is a royal commission the best response to the NT juvenile justice crisis? By Melanie Schwartz and Chris Cunneen Has Vladimir Putin interfered in the US election? By Matthew Dal Santo Rio Olympics reality check: Putting Zika into perspective By Joseph Lewnard Don't expect super reform to come without a fight By Ian Verrender Just In More women than men in Aussie team for first time in Olympic history July 27, 2016 - 4:06 pm Missing 75yo woman found dead near WA/NT border July 27, 2016 - 4:02 pm Doctor under investigation takes unfairness claims to Supreme Court July 27, 2016 - 3:56 pm World • Japan stabbing attacker was known to be unstable • Sanders supporters take over Democratic convention media centre • Trump leads Clinton by two points in latest opinion poll Business • August rate cut 50-50 call after inflation data • Government will have 'lost the plot' if it backs down on super changes • Green is the new black in the bonds market as environmental financing surges Politics • Rudd's UN boss bid set for Cabinet consideration • Sanders supporters take over Democratic convention media centre • Trump leads Clinton by two points in latest opinion poll Sport • Aussie team installs kangaroo at Olympic Village as athletes move in • More women than men in Aussie team for first time in Olympic history • Jason Day opts for rest over practice before PGA Championship defence Science and Tech • Dutch men, Latvian women tallest in the world • Patients to get access to tests used to diagnose rare genetic disease • Dolly the sheep's 'twins' reach ripe old age 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. 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