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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: The country is edging closer to a result from last weekend's federal election. The Labor Party will meet in Canberra today to reaffirm Bill Shorten as Labor's leader. Meanwhile, John Howard has told Lateline that Malcolm Turnbull would remain the Liberal Party's leader The UK is set to have its second female prime minister by September, after Conservative MPs voted for two female candidates. The party's 150,000 members will now choose between cabinet veteran Theresa May and political newcomer Andrea Leadsom to take the top job Germany has passed landmark "no means no" rape legislation, which will make it easier to deport migrants and refugees who commit sex crimes. The new laws follow a series of sexual assaults in crowds at New Year's Eve celebrations in Cologne A new study has revealed large swathes of kelp forests on West Australian reefs have disappeared. The research found the ocean off WA had warmed twice as fast as the global average and since 2000, almost 1000 square kilometres of kelp forest had been lost. Here's what's coming up: 7:10am AEST: Deputy Labor leader Tanya Plibersek will be on AM 12:00pm AEST The Labor caucus will meet in Canberra to reaffirm Bill Shorten's leadership 12:45pm AEST: Senator Nick Xenophon will make a speech at the National Small Business Summit in Brisbane 6:15pm AEST: The annual NAIDOC Awards will be on at the Darwin Convention Centre Top Stories 'You shot four bullets into him': New US police shooting video The final moments of a black man shot by US police after being pulled over while driving are captured in a video viewed by millions of people, and comes as hundreds of protesters stood vigil after a similar incident in Louisiana. NSW bans greyhound racing after evidence of systemic cruelty Greyhound racing will be banned in New South Wales from July 1 next year, with Premier Mike Baird saying the "widespread and systemic mistreatment of animals" cannot be tolerated. Shorten's leadership to be reaffirmed by party Federal Labor MPs and senators will meet in Canberra today to reaffirm Bill Shorten's leadership, as counting continues in the federal election. 'No vacancy': Howard says Turnbull to stay as Liberal leader Former prime minister John Howard says Malcolm Turnbull will remain Liberal leader and the man he rolled to get there, Tony Abbott, should stay in politics. Forests of the sea slashed by marine heatwave Great swathes of the temperate kelp forests on Western Australia's reefs that underpin tourism and fisheries industries worth $10 billion annually are gone. May faces Leadsom in all-female race for PM The prime minister to lead Britain out of the EU will be either cabinet veteran Theresa May or political newcomer Andrea Leadsom after Conservative MPs vote for a two-woman shortlist. Scientists are using omega-3 to make lamb healthier A couple of serves of fish per week is the traditional way people boost their intake of heart-protecting omega-3 acids, but now scientists have come up with an alternative: lamb. Syrian army cuts off only road into rebel-held Aleppo: rebels The only road into rebel-held Aleppo is cut off by Syrian regime forces, despite an announcement by the Syrian military of a three-day nationwide truce. Why Donald Trump can't let 'anti-Semitic' tweet claims go When it comes to online "Twitter wars" US presidential nominee Donald Trump just cannot seem to let it go, posting an image of Frozen merchandise to defend what has been labelled an "anti-Semitic" tweet. Germany toughens rape law after Cologne mob assaults The German Parliament passes a landmark "no means no" rape law, broadening the definition of sex crimes and making it easier to deport migrants and refugees who commit them. Star Trek cast, director talk Hollywood diversity at Sydney premiere The highly anticipated film Star Trek Beyond has premiered in a wet and windy Sydney with the cast and director highlighting the franchise's contribution to human stories and diversity. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Chilcot report offers important lessons for Australia By Amin Saikal Truth and Blair-bashing in the Chilcot Report By Jim Molan Why simply calling Hanson racist doesn't help By Michael Bradley Comic relief: Marvel's lampoon of Trump has a serious side By Naja Later Just In Former Wimbledon champion Bartoli fighting virus, fears for life July 8, 2016 - 6:35 am Community anger over sacking of Flinders Island Council boss July 8, 2016 - 6:32 am Andrew Bogut completes NBA trade to Dallas Mavericks July 8, 2016 - 6:24 am World • Landslide kills 35 in China following heavy rains and extreme weather • FBI's Comey defends decision on Clinton emails • NATO summit in Warsaw underway in glare of Russian bear Business • Australian dollar finishes strong after gloomy AAA rating warning • Australia's AAA credit rating on negative watch from S&P • Landlords' winter of discontent as rental slump accelerates Politics • May faces Leadsom in all-female race for PM • Shorten's leadership to be reaffirmed by party • CSIRO staff in NT, Queensland fear impacts of looming cuts Sport • Serena, Kerber to meet in Wimbledon final • NSW bans greyhound racing after evidence of systemic cruelty • Former Wimbledon champion Bartoli fighting virus, fears for life Science and Tech • Scientists are using omega-3 to make lamb healthier • CSIRO staff in NT, Queensland fear impacts of looming cuts • Multinational crew blasts off for space station Environment • Ocean CleanUp prototype launched in North Sea • Mining controversy on land bought by Qld Government to protect reef • Mass fish kill in Vietnam solved as Taiwan steelmaker admits pollution Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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