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Top Stories Turnbull meets with Adani chairman, reiterates support for mine Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull meets with the Adani group chairman on his state visit to India to assure the company the issue of Native Title in Australia will soon be resolved, which could clear the way for the country's biggest coal mine. US defends Syria strike as European leaders seek clarity on official policy The US will stand up against anyone who commits crimes against humanity, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says, as European leaders seek clarification on Washington's official stance on Syria and President Bashar al-Assad. Gay couple could face caning after being beaten, detained by Indonesian vigilantes A video recording of Indonesian vigilantes detaining two young gay men captures them kicking, slapping and insulting the pair, shortly before they are turned over to the province's religious police. Voluntary euthanasia question sparks emotional debate on Q&A Legalising voluntary euthanasia is a slippery slope, argues an ethics expert, prompting author Nikki Gemmell and singer Billy Bragg to share personal stories about loved ones' deaths. Trump's pick Gorsuch sworn in, restoring Supreme Court's conservative tilt Donald Trump revels in the biggest political victory of his presidency at a White House ceremony in which his Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch was sworn in, poised to make an instant impact on a court once again dominated by conservatives. 'His satire served a noble purpose': Comedian John Clarke dies aged 68 Satirist John Clarke, of Clarke and Dawe fame, "spoke truth to power" and kept politicians on their toes, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says, after the comedian dies suddenly while bushwalking. Your favourite Clarke and Dawe sketches Iconic comedy duo John Clarke and Bryan Dawe entertained audiences with their political satire skits for over 25 years. We've collated some of their most loved segments and classic exchanges. Push to expand housing scheme to keep 'essential workers' in cities As rental prices force essential city workers — including police and nurses — to the fringes, an "absolutely critical" effort is under way to keep them close. Access super for a home deposit? Why not, says Abbott Allowing prospective home buyers to access their superannuation to purchase a property is "a good idea" that should be considered by the Federal Government, says former prime minister Tony Abbott. Astronomers detect ultra-faint galaxy from the very early universe Astronomers discover the faintest galaxy ever glimpsed in the early universe, shedding light on a critical period of time just 700 million years after the big bang. 'That's business': $2b missile contract awarded without competition Some of the world's largest defence companies express disappointment at Australia's decision to award a lucrative multi-billion-dollar missile contract to Raytheon Australia without a full competitive evaluation process. Russian arrested amid talk case linked to US election An alleged Russian hacker, whose wife told a broadcaster he told her he created a virus "linked to Trump's election win", is detained in Spain at the request of US authorities. Dreaming 'hot zone' found at the back of the brain Scientists have found a "hot zone" in the back of the brain that is active during dreaming across any phase of sleep, challenging long-held beliefs about what happens in our brains while we sleep. Cyclone Debbie damage forces resort to close until 2018 Daydream Island Resort, in the Whitsundays off the north Queensland coast, will remain closed until mid-2018 due to substantial damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Debbie. Why are women more likely to be terrified of spiders? Some studies suggest as many as 90 per cent of arachnophobes are women and researchers at the University of NSW think the female sex hormones could be behind that imbalance. Father convicted of attempting to kill daughters Perth father Edward John Herbert who doused his two daughters in petrol and set one on fire is found guilty of attempting to kill the children. Online course teaching Sydney's Indigenous history to anyone, anywhere One of Australia's largest universities launches a massive open course to teach Sydney's Indigenous culture and heritage to the world. Teddy bear maker creates 'hero' toy for UK bullying victim Campbell Remess, the young teddy bear maker from Tasmania who won hearts around the world for his work for sick children, creates a new type of bear inspired by a seven-year-old boy in England who was bullied and injured just like him. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Distribution of debt poses new trigger to housing market By business editor Ian Verrender 'Tremendous opportunity' for Australia as India seeks power in its own right By South Asia Correspondent James Bennett Syria missile strike leaves the world wondering — what now? By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown Syria a 'hornet's nest' that failed to rise from the Arab Spring By Stan Grant Just In Tasmania to have women's AFL team by 2019: league boss April 11, 2017 - 6:36 am Tasmanian Treasurer in Upper House's hands after inquiry stand-off April 11, 2017 - 6:28 am ACT stung over 'too heavy' NSW-run rescue helicopter April 11, 2017 - 6:20 am World • Le Pen denies French responsibility for WWII arrest of Jews • Cyclone Cook hits New Caledonia • Assad allies threaten to 'respond with force' to further US attacks Business • BHP Billiton shares jump on activist calls for reform • Rio Tinto flags court challenge over unpaid tax allegations • Private investment, not negative gearing changes, will fix housing market: Morrison Politics • Turnbull meets with Adani chairman, reiterates support for mine • Trump's pick Gorsuch sworn in, restoring Supreme Court's conservative tilt • Voluntary euthanasia question sparks emotional debate on Q&A Sport • Western Force lodges writ against ARU • Sergio Garcia's long journey to a Masters title break through • Melbourne Demons lose injured Gawn for 12 weeks Science and Tech • Severe coral bleaching hits two-thirds of Great Barrier Reef, aerial surveys show • Australian team works to help humans walk on Mars • How emojis can help children learn and communicate Environment • Severe coral bleaching hits two-thirds of Great Barrier Reef, aerial surveys show • Cyclone Debbie leaves Whitsundays reefs in ruins • Chickens with lead poisoning expose backyard pollution risk Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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