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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Two Australians are among those injured in a stabbing attack in central London which claimed the life of a US woman The International Olympic Committee has cleared 271 Russian athletes to take part in the Rio Games after clearing doping investigations Federal Attorney-General George Brandis has said he expects his state and territory counterparts to support the Federal Government's proposal for convicted terrorists to be kept in jail once their sentences have finished, if they are deemed to still pose a threat to the community Australian researchers have used X-ray fluorescence to find a figure hidden underneath a 19th century portrait by French impressionist Edgar Degas. The painting, Portrait of a Woman, was known to have another image underneath but the detail remained a mystery, until now. Here's what's coming up: 7:00am AEST: Rio's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue will be lit up in Brazil's national colours green and yellow to celebrate the opening of the Olympic Games 12:15pm AEST: Newly-elected senator and former talkback host Derryn Hinch will speak at the Melbourne Press Club 12:30pm AEST: ACT Liberal leader Jeremy Hanson will speak at the National Press Club 2:00pm AEST: Sydney shopkeeper Adeel Khan, who was found guilty of the murder of Chris Noble and the manslaughter of Bianka O'Brien and baby son Jude in 2014, is expected to be sentenced in the NSW Supreme Court Top Stories Two Australians injured in London stabbing attack Two Australians were among the injured when a man armed with a knife went on a stabbing spree in central London, leaving a US woman in her 60s dead. Scullion labels The Australian cartoon 'racist', 'tasteless' Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion labels the Bill Leak's cartoon in The Australian "racist", saying he is appalled by the publication. X-Ray technology reveals woman hidden behind Degas portrait Australian researchers use X-ray technology to find a figure of a woman hidden underneath a 19th century portrait by French impressionist Edgar Degas. New One Nation senator takes aim at UN climate change policy Incoming One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts argues the UN is trying to impose global government through climate change policy, while also calling for a section of Australia's Racial Discrimination Act to be repealed. Banks question Turnbull's summons to front Parliament The banking sector questions why its executives will be hauled before a parliamentary committee when no other businesses are forced to "justify their commercial pricing decisions". Broncos claim victory over Dragons 12-8 despite second half surge Brisbane finally jump-start their premiership aspirations, leaving St George Illawarra's on life support, claiming a sorely needed 12-8 NRL win in Wollongong. Scientists sceptical over Greg Hunt's CSIRO U-turn Some of Australia's top climate scientists say new instructions given to the CSIRO to to renew its focus on climate science will not be enough to reverse the damage done by previous jobs cuts to the research organisation. Militants ambush foreign tourists in western Afghanistan Taliban militants attack a group of 12 American and European tourists escorted by an Afghan army convoy in western Herat province, leaving at least seven people injured as the insurgents step up nationwide attacks. Man dies at hospital worksite after crane tips over An investigation is underway into how a crane tipped over at the University of Canberra Public Hospital worksite, killing a man. Sled dogs take to the snow at Mt Buller After being dumped in Australian animal shelters, huskies are given a second chance to thrive where they belong at a Mt Buller sled dog race. Malaysian rapist avoids jail by marrying 14yo victim A Malaysian man who raped a 14-year-old girl avoids jail by marrying the young victim, sparking calls for legal reforms. Is your luggage more important than your life? Passengers on board the Emirates flight have been filmed grabbing their bags before evacuating the plane, and one expert says it's one of the "greatest dilemmas" facing airlines Flamingo euthanased after being thrown by visitor at Florida theme park A dancing flamingo from a SeaWorld-owned theme park in Florida is euthanased after a man grabbed the animal from a viewing area and threw it on the ground. Woodchopping toddler 'has the makings of future Ekka champion' Most toddlers are easily entertained playing in a sandpit or with teddy bears, but 15-month-old Darcy Head loves nothing more than honing his woodchopping skills alongside his father. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Big banks do the RBA a favour, even if it doesn't realise it By Michael Janda Australia should 'pay for success' in tackling homelessness By Matthew Tyler There's a lot riding on the outcome of the 'cobalt appeals' By Helen Thomas When the NDIS becomes a lifeline By George Taleporos Just In 'Just f***ing get over it': Eastwood backs Trump, blasts current generation August 5, 2016 - 6:07 am Australia's opening ceremony contingent dwindles as athletes prepare for day one August 5, 2016 - 5:57 am IOC clears 271 Russian athletes for Games August 5, 2016 - 5:18 am World • 'Just f***ing get over it': Eastwood backs Trump, blasts current generation • Rescue underway for wild elephant stranded by floods • Trump's attacks on Khan family dash hopes of uniting Republicans: insider Business • Foreign currency dealings in spotlight as bank charges scrutinised • Australian shares edge higher on oil prices • Banks question Turnbull's decision to have sector front Parliament Politics • States, territories will back plan to keep convicted terrorists behind bars: Brandis • Victorian Government to buy property to ease social housing 'bottleneck' • Queensland farmers protest land clearing legislation Sport • Australia's opening ceremony contingent dwindles as athletes prepare for day one • Australian bowlers spring pace surprise in Galle • IOC clears 271 Russian athletes for Games Science and Tech • X-Ray technology reveals woman hidden behind Degas portrait • Scientists sceptical over Greg Hunt's CSIRO U-turn • Pet food analysis sparks cat fight over health benefits Environment • Queensland farmers protest land clearing legislation • Scientists sceptical over Greg Hunt's CSIRO U-turn • Taxpayers exposed to $3b clean-up of Queensland's coal mines: report Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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