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Top Stories At least 10 dead in St Petersburg metro explosion A terrorism investigation is underway in Russia after an explosion on a train carriage in St Petersburg's underground metro killed at least 10 people and injured dozens more. Q&A: Australia 'not taking its place in the world', former Danish PM says "It feels like Australia is not taking its place in the world" when it comes to foreign aid, former prime minister of Denmark and Save the Children International CEO Helle Thorning-Schmidt says, adding the country should be "big [and] influential" in helping with humanitarian situations. Red tape holding back Australia's medical technology industry: CSIRO Despite a high rate of innovation, slow and outdated regulation in preventing Australia's $4.4-billion medical technology and pharmaceutical industry from turning its discoveries into successful products, the CSIRO says. Girl escapes car in flooded Tweed River, three feared dead Police divers will join the search this morning for three people are feared dead in a submerged vehicle in the Tweed River near Tumbulgum, in northern New South Wales. 'There is no budget': China's multi-billion-dollar bid to dominate world football China is a pushover and a perennial dud in world football — but with national pride on the line, it is spending big on international players and the grassroots in a bid to sit on top of the world by 2050. Australian suicide prevention experts seek global help to find local solutions A focus on culture may be the key to reducing the high rate of suicide among Indigenous Australians, experts say, as they gather to hear the experiences of First Nations people from around the world to find solutions. Trump welcomes Egypt's Sisi despite human rights concerns Donald Trump moves to reset relations with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi after the Obama administration's strained ties, giving him firm backing and vowing to work together to fight Islamic militants. 'We've been screwed for too long': Weatherill unleashes on AGL over power plans Remember the energy company executive who stood there awkwardly while SA Premier Jay Weatherill delivered a stinging assessment of federal Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg at a particularly memorable press conference? Well, now it's his turn to cop it. Dalai Lama's Himalayan visit irks Chinese authorities A visit by the Dalai Lama to a part of India that China lays claim to has rankled authorities in Beijing, but the villagers of Tawang are ready to warmly welcome the religious leader. Police find 'shallow grave' in search for Samuel Thompson Police investigating the disappearance of Brisbane man Samuel Thompson discover what they believe to be a shallow grave in a pine forest at Caboolture, north of Brisbane. Mother who self-delivered baby convicted of manslaughter A Gold Coast mother who self-delivered a baby boy on her bathroom floor has been convicted of manslaughter. UN official criticises Australia's Aboriginal imprisonment rates United Nations Special Rapporteur Victoria Tauli-Corpuz calls Australia's Aboriginal imprisonment rates "disturbing" after spending a fortnight investigating Indigenous disadvantage nationwide. Fake doctor fined $30k, but he's already left the country A man who masqueraded as a doctor in NSW hospitals for more than a decade is fined the maximum amount of $30,000 for stealing the identity of a qualified doctor. Ayaan Hirsi Ali cancels speaking tour amid security concerns Controversial speaker and vocal critic of Islam Ayaan Hirsi Ali cancels her speaking tour of Australia and New Zealand, citing security concerns. Commonwealth warned of fraudulent family day care claims, FOI documents show The New South Wales Education Department has been warning the Federal Government about fraud in the family day care system for years, confidential documents show. Kayaker says shark encounter was '10 out of 10' frightening A Maroochydore man talks about his horror encounter after a shark bit off the back of his kayak in Moreton Bay near Brisbane. Army veteran pleads guilty to strangulation, assault charges An Army veteran who broke into Canberra's RSPCA shelter to get his assistance dog back pleads guilty in the ACT Supreme Court to trying to strangle an animal inspector. Refugee's film shot on mobile shows life inside detention centre Audiences around the world will soon have the chance see what life is like inside the Manus Island detention centre. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Analysis: Beijing sends blunt warning to Chinese Australians by defence reporter Andrew Greene With its 48-team proposal, FIFA is doing its best to ruin the World Cup By Dan Colasimone May wanted to let Europe down gently, now she has other worries By Europe bureau chief Lisa Millar Why many older Australians are afraid of a cashless society By David Taylor Just In Hasler re-signing a show of faith from Bulldogs April 4, 2017 - 7:04 am Antarctic spending up but scientists' wages stalling: Polar Network April 4, 2017 - 6:57 am Trump welcomes Egypt's Sisi despite human rights concerns April 4, 2017 - 6:54 am World • Democrats gain support to block Trump's Supreme Court pick • PNG's electoral commissioner reassures church leaders on 666 writs • China deploys facial recognition for 'toilet revolution' Business • Cyclone Debbie rail closures to disrupt coal exports for weeks • Property boom builds across south-east Australia • Banks to assist customers disadvantaged by dodgy loan assessments Politics • Democrats gain support to block Trump's Supreme Court pick • Q&A: Australia 'not taking its place in the world', former Danish PM says • UN official criticises Australia's Aboriginal imprisonment rates Sport • Hasler re-signing a show of faith from Bulldogs • Dees' Lewis offered three-match AFL ban for hit on Cripps • Thompson robbed of LPGA major title after TV viewer dobs her in for third-round violation Science and Tech • Red tape holding back Australia's medical technology industry: CSIRO • China deploys facial recognition for 'toilet revolution' • Swedish employees agree to microchip implants Environment • Adani plans to export low quality, high ash coal to India, court told • Fracking inquiry in Northern Territory to commission two more independent reviews • K5 rabbit virus an early success, researchers say Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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