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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Police are investigating multiple child abuse allegations levelled directly against Australia's most senior Catholic cleric Cardinal George Pell, the ABC's 7.30 program has revealed Donald Trump has urged Russia to uncover and release thousands of emails that his opponent Hillary Clinton did not hand over to officials during an investigation of her email use as secretary of state. "Russia, if you're listening, I hope you're able to find the 30,000 emails that are missing," he told reporters Earth has said goodbye to Philae, the washing-machine sized probe which has spent over a year hurtling through space on a comet. Philae had sent home much important data, but communication has now been stopped Ever wanted your own tropical island resort? That dream has come true for a lucky New South Wales man, and what's more, it's all because he bought a $65 raffle ticket Here's what's coming up: 7:35am AEST: RN Breakfast will speak to UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Juan Mendez about youth detention in the Nortern Territory 9:30am AEST: ABC managing director Michelle Guthrie is the keynote speaker at The Australian's Creative Country business conference 12:00pm AEST: The Queensland coroner will deliver the findings into the 1998 disappearance of teenager Rachel Antonio Top Stories George Pell investigated over allegations of sexual abuse Police are investigating multiple child abuse allegations levelled directly against Australia's most senior Catholic cleric Cardinal George Pell, the ABC's 7.30 program has revealed. Trump urges Russia to hack into Hillary Clinton's emails The Republican candidate appeals to Russia to uncover and release thousands of emails Hillary Clinton did not hand over to US officials who investigated her use of a private email system when she was secretary of state. Ronald Reagan's would-be assassin to be freed John Hinckley Jr, who wounded former US president Ronald Reagan and three other people in a 1981 assassination attempt, is to be freed after 35 years. Australia's coordinates out by more than a metre, scientists say A team of scientists is due to recalculate Australia's latitude and longitude coordinates, which are currently out by more than 1.5 metres. Talk and good intentions not helping Australians play spin Steve Smith's predictions that the Australians might struggle on a spin-friendly wicket turned out to be a self-fulfilling prophecy, writes Geoff Lemon. Cabinet to decide if Rudd gets chance at top UN job Federal Cabinet will today decide whether to give Kevin Rudd the chance to become United Nations secretary–general. Hepatitis C could be eliminated as public health threat There is hope hepatitis C could be eliminated as a public health threat in Australia within the next "10 to 15 years". Rachel Antonio inquest findings to be handed down A coroner will today deliver his findings into one of Queensland's biggest unsolved mysteries, the 1998 disappearance of 16-year-old Rachel Antonio. Farewell Philae: Earth severs link with silent comet probe Earth bids a final farewell to robot lab Philae, severing communications after a year-long silence from the pioneering probe hurtling through space on a comet. All remaining charges dropped over Freddie Gray death Baltimore prosecutors drop all remaining charges against police in the death of Freddie Gray, an African American man whose fatal injury in police custody last year led to riots in the city. Japan 'stabbing attacker' smiles for the cameras Satoshi Uematsu, who admits murdering 19 people at a centre for the disabled, grins before being questioned about the country's worst killing spree in decades. New Environment Minister Frydenberg says coal industry in 'major transition' Newly appointed Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg says he accepts the science of climate change, despite previously being dubbed "Mr Coal", because of his support for industry. Adelaide driver's road rage antics captured on video Motorists are forced to swerve out of the way as a road rage-affected driver reverses down a busy Adelaide road. 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 Absence of Russian athletes devalues Rio Games: Putin July 28, 2016 - 6:39 am Cabinet to decide if Rudd gets chance at top UN job July 28, 2016 - 6:37 am Flooding welcomed by vineyards south of Adelaide July 28, 2016 - 6:31 am World • France aims to ease religious fears after jihadists kill priest • Sukumaran's mother pleads for mercy as Indonesia executions loom • US avoiding 'confrontation' in sea row: John Kerry Business • Australian shares end flat as investors eye US Fed • Push for shared home ownership scheme in NSW to help those locked out of market • August rate cut 50-50 call after inflation data Politics • Cabinet to decide if Rudd gets chance at top UN job • Trump urges Russia to hack into Hillary Clinton's emails • New Environment Minister Frydenberg says coal industry in 'major transition' Sport • Talk and good intentions not helping Australians play spin • Absence of Russian athletes devalues Rio Games: Putin • Aussie team installs kangaroo at Olympic Village as athletes move in Science and Tech • Farewell Philae: Earth severs link with silent comet probe • Dutch men, Latvian women tallest in the world • Patients to get access to tests used to diagnose rare genetic disease Environment • New Environment Minister Frydenberg says coal industry in 'major transition' • Marine groups call for better regulation to protect Top End coastal waters • New Zealand to eradicate rats, possums in bid to save native wildlife Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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