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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: The lawyer for a British man accused of murdering a Balinese police officer said his client confessed to hitting the man with a beer bottle and an old mobile phone. David James Taylor's lawyer said that Taylor and his Australian girlfriend Sara Connor also burned their clothes after finding a blood stain and hair on them The leaders of France, Germany and Italy have insisted that Britain's decision to quit the European Union will not kill the bloc, vowing to relaunch the European project in the wake of Brexit Meanwhile, Nicolas Sarkozy has announced he will run for the French presidency in 2017, after being unseated in 2012 by the now deeply unpopular Francois Hollande Actress Renee Zellweger wrote an essay denying she had plastic surgery. She told 7.30 that "speculation had become the truth" Here's what's coming up: 7:00am AEST: Senator Derryn Hinch will be on News Breakfast 10:00am AEST: Human Rights Commission president Gillian Triggs will launch the first nationwide survey to assess the scale of sexual assault and harassment of university students 10:30am AEST: More than 6,000 new words and phrases, including words from 100 Indigenous languages, will officially be included in the second edition of the Australian National Dictionary 11:30am AEST: Members of Care Leavers Australasia Network will protest outside Victoria Police headquarters to demand a formal apology for their failure to protect children from institutional abuse Top Stories Murder-accused admits to hitting Bali policeman with bottle: lawyer A British man accused of the murder of a police officer in Bali has confessed to hitting the man with a beer bottle and an old mobile phone, his lawyer says. Australia has 'shared responsibility' for Nauru detainees: Fifield Coalition frontbencher Mitch Fifield says Australia has a "shared responsibility" for the people detained at Nauru's immigration detention centre, despite the Immigration Minister insisting abuse allegations were a matter for Nauruan authorities. 'I made a stupid mistake': Sponsors drop Ryan Lochte following Rio Games scandal Swimwear maker Speedo and luxury retailer Ralph Lauren Corp end their contracts with Ryan Lochte, days after the US swimmer admitted to exaggerating his story about being robbed at gunpoint during the Olympics. Foreign donations could be 'skewing' Australia's democracy Former treasurer Wayne Swan says there needs to be a debate about foreign influence on Australian politics, as momentum builds to consider a ban on political donations from overseas following an ABC investigation of Chinese-linked payments to the major parties. 'Will he be like jelly?': Cormann pressures Shorten to back cuts Finance Minister Mathias Cormann ramps up the pressure on Labor, questioning whether Bill Shorten will "wibble wobble" like jelly over budget savings when parliament resumes next week. Betts wants to move on from banana throwing incident: Walker Adelaide Crows skipper Taylor Walker says Eddie Betts wants to move on from the racist incident that marred an AFL match in Adelaide. UK criminals use drones to smuggle drugs, phones into prison While Britain looks into the possibility of drone-based delivery services, criminals exploit the technology to send drugs and mobile phones to accomplices in prison. Campaign raises $20k to bring home body of Victorian woman from Cambodia A social media campaign to raise money to bring the body of Victorian woman Kristy Blackney, who died while on holidays in Cambodia, back to Australia, exceeds expectations. Australian men paid an average of 20 per cent more than women Men in Australia are still paid on average around 20 per cent more than women, a workforce diversity specialist says, with figures from the Australian Council of Trade Unions showing the gender pay gap has grown steadily over the last decade. Former top judge takes aim at gay marriage plebiscite A plebiscite on same-sex marriage risks unleashing hate and division in the community and would create a dangerous political precedent, former High Court justice Michael Kirby warns. Philippines drug war deaths double The number of drug-related killings in the Philippines since President Rodrigo Duterte took power doubles to about 1,800, with the controversial leader lashing out over criticism from the United Nations. Indian politician carried through floods mocked on Twitter A senior Indian politician is widely mocked after photos show policemen carrying him through ankle-deep muddy water while inspecting deadly floods in the country's centre. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Record crossbench a headache for stressed Senate system By national affairs correspondent Greg Jennett Zoe Daniel: The Donald has lost his swagger By Washington bureau chief Zoe Daniel Sexual imagery in the digital age: What do we say to our sons and daughters? By Sarah Macdonald Despite #censusfail, we shouldn't abandon the Census By Nicholas Biddle Just In 'Devastating': Black Saturday plaque stolen from Reedy Creek August 23, 2016 - 6:09 am Unis to survey students on sexual harassment and assault August 23, 2016 - 6:02 am Betts wants to move on from banana throwing incident: Walker August 23, 2016 - 5:53 am World • Europe's big three leaders insist EU not finished after Brexit • Sarkozy announces bid for 2017 French presidential race • Banksy mural mocking government surveillance vanishes from UK wall Business • Market close: Shares ease amid commodity price weakness • Banks' pursuit of profits having 'devastating' impact on staff • Petrol profit margins at record highs: ACCC Politics • Europe's big three leaders insist EU not finished after Brexit • Sarkozy announces bid for 2017 French presidential race • Australia has 'shared responsibility' for Nauru detainees: Fifield Sport • 'I made a stupid mistake': Sponsors drop Ryan Lochte following Rio Games scandal • Betts wants to move on from banana throwing incident: Walker • Ten of the happiest storylines for Australia from Rio 2016 Science and Tech • Melbourne labelled food allergy capital of the world by researchers • Drone racing champs: Australia's fastest crowned at weekend of speed • NASA space dust mission could reveal origins of life Environment • Science behind axing 'death-row dingo' goat cull questioned • New nudibranch species named after FIFO workers • Arborists to carve nests for endangered parrots after trees used for firewood Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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