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Top Stories Defiant Bishop fires back over North Korean nuclear threat Foreign Minister Julie Bishop hits back at North Korea, after the reclusive state warned Australia could be the target of a nuclear weapons strike if it continued to "blindly" follow the United States. 'Of course it is true': Dutton sticks by comments on 5yo and Manus shooting Immigration Minister Peter Dutton says it is "indisputable" that concerns for the safety of a young boy were directly related to a shooting on the Manus Island detention centre, despite a conflicting account from local police. How do Americans rate Trump 100 days in? President Donald Trump's primary domestic focus has been on jobs and the economy under the banner of "America first". So, how do Americans judge his performance in his first 100 days? Government urged to step in over Australian Olympic Committee 'death threat' AOC president John Coates is under pressure to respond to allegations his media director Mike Tancred bullied, intimidated and threatened fellow employees — including claims he threatened to kill one of them in the run-up to the Athens Games. AFL Live: Saints v Cats, Hawks v Eagles The Saints take on the Cats, before the Hawks face off against West Coast at the MCG. Follow stats, scores and commentary in our ScoreCentre. Happy Days star Erin Moran dies aged 56 Erin Moran, the former child star who played Joanie Cunningham in the hit sitcom Happy Days and who later appeared in The Love Boat and Murder, She Wrote, dies aged 56. Mike Pence's wife Karen on how art can save lives As Second Lady of the United States, Karen Pence is making it her mission to promote the profession of art therapy, which she says "not only changes lives but saves lives". Pope likens migrant holding centres to 'concentration camps' Pope Francis urges governments to get migrants and refugees out of holding centres, saying many have become "concentration camps". What French voters think about the presidential candidates Election eve in France has left the country on edge, with the result increasingly unpredictable. Europe correspondent Lisa Millar speaks to voters at the Barbes Market in central Paris. US airline suspends employee over fight with passenger after woman 'hit' with stroller An altercation breaks out on a US plane involving crew and passengers after a woman carrying a young child was reportedly hit with a stroller, again raising questions about airlines' treatment of customers. Crowds gather worldwide to March for Science on Earth Day Crowds have marched in more than 600 cities worldwide for Earth Day events billed as a "celebration of science", amid growing concern about US President Donald Trump's climate change scepticism and cuts to research funding. NRL live: Wests Tigers v Canterbury Bulldogs NRL round eight continues with the Wests Tigers facing off against the Canterbury Bulldogs. Follow our live commentary and the stats that matter in our NRL ScoreCentre. Nasty Nastase kicked out of Fed Cup tie after making Konta cry After causing controversy on Friday after making disparaging remarks about Serena Williams' unborn child, Ilie Nastase is kicked out of a Fed Cup tie for abusing the opposition. No need to prove who pulled trigger in Victoria's proposed drive-by shooting laws New legislation to combat drive-by shootings will be introduced to the Victorian Parliament allowing police to charge all occupants of a vehicle involved in a shooting, rather than having to prove who pulled the trigger. Giro-winning cyclist Scarponi killed in road accident while training Michele Scarponi, the 2011 Giro d'Italia champion, is killed in a road accident after being hit by a van while training close to his home in Italy. Scathing letter bagging Commonwealth Games transport dismissed by Beattie South-east Queensland's public transport will be able to cope with huge demand during the 2018 Commonwealth Games, chair Peter Beattie says, despite UK bosses warning logistics could unravel the event. Unbelievable Matic goal settles thrilling FA Cup semi-final for Chelsea A rollicking FA Cup semi- final between Chelsea and Tottenham is settled in the Blues' favour by an absolute wondergoal from midfielder Nemanja Matic. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Making people feel excluded — that's not an Australian value By Stan Grant When it comes to 457 visas the politics has always been cheap By political correspondent Andrew Probyn The NRL soap opera surrounding contract negotiations By Jennifer Browning French election could reshape the Western world By Europe correspondent James Glenday Just In Opportunity of a lifetime for high school musicians at Sydney Opera House April 23, 2017 - 4:59 pm Pope likens migrant holding centres to 'concentration camps' April 23, 2017 - 4:28 pm Mostert clinches drought-breaking Supercars win at Phillip Island April 23, 2017 - 4:25 pm World • Security tight as French voters cast ballots in presidential election • Terrorists killed in Philippines gun battle near ASEAN trade talks site • Taliban attackers kill at least 140 soldiers at Afghan base: officials Business • Trump tax cuts and inflation set to dominate markets this week • CBA raises home loan rates up to 0.5 percentage points • 'No significant evidence' multinationals are dodging Australian taxes, ATO declares Politics • Security tight as French voters cast ballots in presidential election • 'Of course it is true': Dutton sticks by comments on 5yo and Manus shooting • Scathing letter bagging Commonwealth Games transport dismissed by Beattie Sport • AFL Live: Saints v Cats, Hawks v Eagles • NRL live: Wests Tigers v Canterbury Bulldogs • Government urged to step in over Australian Olympic Committee 'death threat' Science and Tech • Crowds gather worldwide to March for Science on Earth Day • Son of Russian politician handed record hacking jail term in US • Australians take to the streets to join worldwide March for Science Environment • Fake news, politicians' dishonesty skewing climate debate, Hewson warns • Volkswagen fined US$2.8 billion in emissions scandal • Aussie park rangers helping PNG locals protect Kokoda Track Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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