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Top Stories Live: Russia condemns Trump's strikes on Syria over gas attack Donald Trump's ordering of a cruise missile attack on a Syrian airbase in retaliation over this week's chemical massacre is "aggression against a sovereign state in violation of international law", Russia says. Follow live. Dozens of US missiles pound Syrian airfield The attack, which killed about six people, targets Syria's Shayrat air base, home to warplanes which the US says mounted this week's chemical weapons raid and inflicted a "slow and brutal death" on civilians. Here's what you need to know about America's strike on Syria This is America's first attack on the Syrian Government and it could complicate its relationship with Russia. Here's what you need to know. Trump's strike far from end of hell in Syria At this early stage, it's impossible to tell if this is the beginning to an end to the hell of Syria, or just another violent twist in a tortured story of missed opportunities and outright malevolence, writes Philip Williams. Fatal stabbing at Queanbeyan could be terror-related The NSW Police Joint Counter-Terrorism Unit joins the investigation into a fatal stabbing and "horrific" violent rampage across Queanbeyan and Canberra overnight. What could make this boy leave everything he knows for another world 3,800kms away? Young men like Junior are key to Aboriginal culture surviving in remote Australian communities in West Arnhem Land. But first his parents are sending him on an adventure 3,800km away, with the hope it'll help him walk confidently in both worlds. Just how uncompetitive is Australia's tax system? Treasurer Scott Morrison's parrying of Labor demands he produce the numbers that spelled out the economic benefit of tax cuts to small business wasn't elegant, writes Andrew Probyn. Fake blogger Belle Gibson faces jail if she fails to pay $30k The 25-year-old fake wellness blogger is ordered to pay $30,000 in costs — with a further six-figure penalty possible — over misleading and deceptive conduct. From cars to stars: The Top End mechanic who found a new solar system A humble Top End mechanic's world has changed forever, after his late night hobby helped him make an extraordinary contribution to science. Coeliac disease could be triggered by catching a virus, research finds New research suggests an infection with a seemingly harmless virus could be behind why some people's immune systems react to gluten as if it were a dangerous pathogen instead of a harmless food protein. Aged care provider trials use of robot to free up staff A NSW aged care provider is trialling the use of a robot to transport meals, linen, waste and pharmaceutical goods. Breastfed child records high levels of firefighting foam toxins A Queensland mother fears toxins used in firefighting foam at a nearby Army base has been ingested by her daughter through breastfeeding, after the child's blood test came back 23 times higher than the state average. Farmers work with conservation groups to protect rare night parrot A cattle station in western Queensland has been transformed into a nature refuge for night parrots after the rare bird was discovered on the property. Rockhampton's Fitzroy River steady, BOM unsure of peak Rockhampton's Fitzroy River is holding steady, inundating parts of the central Queensland city while a temporary flood levee saves others, but fluctuations have the Bureau of Meteorology holding off calling a peak. With 'hurt' Ablett on the brink of exit, it's time for the game to give back As a downtrodden Gary Ablett says he is "hurt" and on the brink of what would be a regrettable early retirement, nobody could begrudge the champ some self-indulgence. ACCC to expose internet companies that lie about broadband speeds The Federal Government announces it will spend $7 million to monitor NBN broadband speeds across the country. O'Keefe fined for 'highly inappropriate' alcohol-fuelled comments Australian spinner Steve O'Keefe is fined for "highly inappropriate comments" made in an alcohol-related incident after the Steve Waugh Medal, and is banned from 2017's domestic one-day cup. Australian music royalty join voices against domestic violence A national recruitment project is underway calling for Australians to sing against domestic and family violence in an innovative move led by some of the country's top musicians. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Just how uncompetitive is Australia's tax system? By political correspondent Andrew Probyn Trump's strike far from end of hell in Syria By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams Big Little Lies: Nicole Kidman sparks a crucial conversation about domestic violence By Julia Baird RBA stuck between rock and a hard place on interest rates By business editor Ian Verrender Just In Markets rattled by Syria missile strikes as gold and oil surge April 7, 2017 - 5:27 pm Coroner calls for Top End emergency management overhaul after Gove Hospital death April 7, 2017 - 5:21 pm From cars to stars: The Top End mechanic who found a new solar system April 7, 2017 - 5:02 pm World • Syria a 'hornet's nest' that failed to rise from the Arab Spring • Timeline: Path to US attack on Syria • 'Assad choked out the helpless': Read Donald Trump's statement Business • Twitter sues US Government for demanding anti-Trump account identity • Markets rattled by Syria missile strikes as gold and oil surge • Free trade negotiations with EU a step closer Politics • Australian woman detained on Manus Island by PNG officials • Just how uncompetitive is Australia's tax system? • Lack of Melbourne airport rail link an 'omission', PM says Sport • Thompson gives Aussies Davis Cup lead over US • Day, Scott treading water in Masters opening round • With 'hurt' Ablett on the brink of exit, it's time for the game to give back Science and Tech • How emojis can help children learn and communicate • Coeliac disease could be triggered by catching a virus, research finds • Seaweed jelly and dentist 'smart glasses' among ideas pitched to CSIRO Environment • NSW town divided over coal seam gas proposal • To frack or not to frack: The debate dividing the Top End • Turtles 'keeping Murray River clean' in danger of extinction Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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