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Top Stories Macron, Le Pen through to French election runoff: projections Centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen are set to face each other in a May 7 runoff for the French presidency after coming first and second in Sunday's first round of voting, early projections show. Exposing the darkness within: Domestic violence and Islam Most Muslims believe Islam abhors violence. So why do some say the Koran sanctions "lightly" beating your wife? An ABC News investigation reveals the fight within Islam to stop the abuse of women and prevent imams from telling victims to stay and obey. North Korea says ready to strike US aircraft carrier Carl Vinson North Korea says it is ready to sink a US aircraft carrier to demonstrate its military might, as two Japanese navy ships join a US carrier group for exercises in the western Pacific. Samuel Johnson wins gold at the 59th Annual Logie Awards Actor Samuel Johnson is the big winner of the 59th Annual Logie Awards, taking out the Gold Logie for Best Personality on Australian Television as well the Logie for Best Actor for his portrayal of music legend Molly Meldrum. 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? Beach memorial held for teen surfer killed in shark attack Surfers come together to pay tribute to teenage shark attack victim 17-year-old Laeticia Brouwer, who died after being bitten by a great white off Western Australia's south coast a week ago. The unvaccinated adult's guide to getting vaccinated Are you an unvaccinated adult, wondering whether you need to catch up on all those vaccinations everyone has been talking about? Turkey boosts security ahead of Anzac Day ceremony at Gallipoli Turkish officials respond to Australian's warnings about a potential attack on this year's Anzac Day ceremony at Gallipoli by boosting the number of security personnel. Federal Government to reverse community legal funding cuts Attorney-General George Brandis calls for domestic and family violence services to be prioritised as the Government announces funding will be restored to the community legal sector in the May budget. From Singapore to Sydney, a new life for secret WWII commando ship Plank by plank, one of Australia's most effective secret weapons of World War II is being restored to its original wartime condition to serve as a memorial for the conflict's most elite commandos. '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. Lionel Messi wins El Clasico for Barcelona in stoppage time A last-minute strike by superstar Lionel Messi secures a 3-2 win for Barcelona in an El Clasico that more than lived up to its name. 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. Fraser Island's national park renamed K'gari The national park that spans almost all of Queensland's heritage-listed Fraser Island has been renamed "K'gari", meaning paradise, a partial victory for traditional owners who are campaigning to rename the entire island. Hawthorn coach Clarkson blasts Carey over 'homesick' Rioli Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson is furious at Wayne Carey, claiming the prominent AFL commentator's claims about Cyril Rioli being homesick are "a load of rubbish". Police arrest 12yo trying to drive across Australia A 12-year-old boy attempting to drive a car from the east coast of New South Wales across Australia to Perth is arrested by police at Broken Hill, over 1,000 kilometres into his journey. 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". Wests Tigers get it together to shock the Bulldogs The under-fire Wests Tigers score late to seal an 18-12 boilover against the Canterbury Bulldogs to put a difficult week off the pitch firmly behind them. 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. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Verrender: Immigration and the Australian economic illusion By business editor Ian Verrender When it comes to 457 visas the politics has always been cheap By political correspondent Andrew Probyn French election could reshape the Western world By Europe correspondent James Glenday The NRL soap opera surrounding contract negotiations By Jennifer Browning Just In Turkey boosts security ahead of Anzac Day ceremony at Gallipoli April 24, 2017 - 6:53 am Lionel Messi wins El Clasico for Barcelona in stoppage time April 24, 2017 - 6:45 am Elderly man arrested over death of 78yo woman April 24, 2017 - 6:45 am World • North Korea detains third US citizen: South Korean news agency • Pope likens migrant holding centres to 'concentration camps' • Security tight as French voters cast ballots in presidential election 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 • Verrender: Immigration and the Australian economic illusion • Macron, Le Pen through to French election runoff: projections • Federal Government to reverse community legal funding cuts Sport • Lionel Messi wins El Clasico for Barcelona in stoppage time • Magic man Castro inspires Glory to shock win over City in A-League finals • Hawthorn coach Clarkson blasts Carey over 'homesick' Rioli 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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