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Top Stories White House denies Trump endangered sources in talks with top Russians The White House is in damage control again today after the Washington Post reported Donald Trump shared sensitive information about Islamic State with the Russian Foreign Minister. The Post said the incident threatened to jeopardise intelligence-sharing agreements. 'You name it, Monique's gone through it': Saved from a life of chaos Monique was born addicted to methadone, with a drug addict mother and terrifyingly violent father. Her life changed when her cousin stepped in and became her kinship carer, which is the fastest growing type of care for children who can't live at home. 'Just doing my bit': The 22yo who blocked the WannaCry cyberattack The veil of anonymity is lifted from the young British computer expert credited with stopping the WannaCry cyberattack, with Marcus Hutchins using his first face-to-face interview to say he's "definitely not a hero". Australia may ban laptops on international flights: Turnbull Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull indicates Australia may follow the lead of the United States and ban passengers from bringing laptop computers into the cabin on certain international flights. Why rent bidding apps will make the market even more unaffordable Renters are already the weak party at the negotiating table because they cannot ignore their need for a place to live. But a new series of apps that pit renter against renter will only further tip the balance of power in favour of landlords, making it even harder to get a house, writes Garrick Small. 'Minuscule number' of overseas workers needed for submarine build, Pyne says A small number of overseas workers are required to help build Australia's next submarine fleet because local staff "can't just learn from reading a manual", Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne says. Can you sue your neighbour for blocking the sun from your solar panels? What are your legal rights if a neighbour decides to build up and block direct sunlight from hitting your solar panels? Dutton blames 'politics' as bid to deport six refugees fails Immigration Minister Peter Dutton suggests politics played a role in the failure of his bid to deport six refugees, despite one of the men travelling back to Iran three times for "holidays" after telling the Federal Government he was at risk of execution. Stay-at-home dads still rare as financial pressures keep parents in workforce Despite policy measures to support stay-at-home dads, experts say just 4 per cent of fathers in two-parent households are their children's primary carers, as it becomes increasingly unaffordable for families to live on one income. AFL star Jesse Hogan diagnosed with testicular cancer Emerging AFL star Jesse Hogan, 22, is undergoing surgery today after being diagnosed with a testicular tumour — just weeks after his father died from cancer. Plastic debris turning remote South Pacific island into dump The beaches of a remote World Heritage-listed island are littered with more plastic debris than anywhere else in the world, a researcher finds, warning that it serves as a wake-up call on plastic pollution and that it "falls on our shoulders" to make a difference. Palmer decries 'Nazi Germany'-style court proceeding Clive Palmer gives evidence in a Brisbane court, with one of his minders — speaking on his behalf — likening the former Queensland Nickel boss's forced appearance to something that would only happen in "Nazi Germany". Why accountants want a closer look at CPA Australia's books There is growing rancour among the ranks of the professional accountancy body, with members questioning where their fees are going. Jetstar charges parents $30 to have baby on their lap Jetstar announces it will start charging adults a fee for carrying babies on domestic flights, while also hiking up the charge for international travel with babies. 'Every mission takes a piece of myself' Five Australian Red Cross aid workers are awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal, recognised for exceptional courage and devotion to the sick, wounded or disabled in conflict and disaster zones. Backpackers agency Wicked Travel goes into liquidation Employees say they are thousands of dollars out of pocket, while tourists have been left with no hopes of refunds, after a travel company goes into liquidation owing more than $1 million. AFL's first female field umpire prepares to make history Eleni Glouftsis will become the AFL's first female field umpire this weekend, but the 25-year-old trailblazer says she will treat her league debut like "it's just another game". Morrison fobs off ex-Treasury boss's call for bank levy inquiry Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison scoffs at former Treasury secretary turned NAB chairman Ken Henry's criticism of the proposed new banking levy. Reviled child-killer Ian Brady dead at age 79 Ian Brady, jailed for life in Britain in 1966 for killing children in a case that became known as the Moors Murders, dies in a high security hospital at the age of 79. What the 'typical' Australian worker doesn't tell us about modern work There's a lot happening in the modern Australian workforce that a portrait of "typical" workers misses — including the rise of part-time work. Syria burning bodies to hide proof of mass killings, US claims The US has evidence Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's Government built a crematorium at a large military prison outside the capital Damascus, a State Department official says. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Don't bet on the budget's rosy wages forecast ABC newsreader says opening up about anxiety 'changed me for the better' By Craig Allen Why Scott Morrison's bank levy doesn't go far enough NRL drug scandals a tough pill to swallow when compared to wider public's issues By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds Just In Public gives rare Indonesian albino orangutan surprisingly normal name May 16, 2017 - 5:06 pm Man in custody following stabbing death May 16, 2017 - 4:46 pm WA 'dudded' over shipbuilding plan, WA Minister says May 16, 2017 - 4:27 pm World • Public gives rare Indonesian albino orangutan surprisingly normal name • The WannaCry worm is appearing in obscure places • Facebook still working in Thailand despite block speculation Business • Why accountants want a closer look at CPA Australia's books • Reserve Bank not worried by shift to part-time work • Morrison fobs off ex-Treasury boss's call for bank levy inquiry Politics • Michelle Grattan: If the budget is Plan B, what's Plan C? • Why rent bidding apps will make the market even more unaffordable • Dutton blames 'politics' as bid to deport six refugees fails Sport • AFL star Jesse Hogan diagnosed with testicular cancer • AFL's first female field umpire prepares to make history • It's time for the AFL to stamp out grubby personal sledges Science and Tech • Plastic debris turning remote South Pacific island into dump • MP3 is officially dead as licensing program terminated • Mining the Moon for rocket fuel to get us to Mars Environment • Plastic debris turning remote South Pacific island into dump • Cliff collapse at Dripstone sparks plans to reassess safety • Endangered catfish, national boundaries at threat under Mekong River blasting plan Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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