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How much damage could North Korea unleash even without nuclear weapons?
There's been a lot of focus on North Korea's nuclear ambitions. But what can be lost in the discussion is just how vast and powerful the country's military already is.
 
Assange's mum urges PM to help him get to Ecuador
The mother of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange calls on Malcolm Turnbull to help her son secure safe passage out of the UK, after Swedish prosecutors stop investigating him over rape allegations.
 
Sacked FBI chief James Comey agrees to testify in Russian meddling probe
Former FBI director James Comey, who was fired by President Donald Trump amid an agency probe into alleged Russian meddling in the US election, agrees to testify before the US Senate Intelligence Committee at a public hearing.
 
Sickly passengers clogging up GP clinics when cruise ships dock
Cruise ship passengers are clogging up mainland medical waiting rooms and straining local health services as they try to avoid expensive on-board doctors, Kimberley GPs say.
 
Global warming threatens 'Doomsday Vault'
The entrance to the Arctic Doomsday Vault, a final safeguard for the world's biodiversity, was flooded by meltwaters amid record temperatures last year, highlighting the vulnerabilities of the seed bank.
 
AFL live: Giants face Richmond after Swans belt St Kilda
Saturday's AFL action continues as the Giants take on Richmond. Follow this and all of the day's scores, stats and streams in our live ScoreCentre.
 
Who's who of those alleged to be behind ATO fraud conspiracy
Take a look at the main players alleged to be behind a conspiracy to defraud the Australian Tax Office of $165 million.
 
Teachers fired for sexual misconduct nearly doubles, NSW report reveals
The number of New South Wales teachers dismissed for sexual misconduct rises to 20 in 2016, new research from the Education Department reveals, as it is also found staff have been asked to resign after "inappropriate communication" with students on social media.
 
Harry Potter fans 'risking lives' to see Hogwarts Express landmark
"I would like to remind everyone that we are mere Muggles," say British police as they warn people of the "probably fatal" consequences of walking along an active railway line to see a landmark featured in the fantasy films.
 
Messi Melbourne-bound, but no Neymar for Argentina-Brazil friendly
Lionel Messi is in, but Neymar is out as Argentina and Brazil name seriously strong squads for their friendly match at the MCG in June.
 
Is Facebook ruining the chance of a fair trial?
Jurors running their own criminal investigations using the internet and social media is increasingly risking Australians' right to a fair trial, two senior legal minds in Canberra warn.
 
Cornell's family disputes preliminary suicide finding
The wife of Soundgarden and Audioslave rocker Chris Cornell disputes "inferences" he took his own life, saying he may have taken more of an anti-anxiety drug than he was prescribed.
 
Three boys arrested in Sydney after 10yo stabbed
Three boys around the age of 12 are arrested in Sydney's inner city after a 10-year-old boy is stabbed in the torso.
 
Slippery little stowaway becomes major farming menace
After arriving in the Yorke Peninsula more than a century ago, snails are causing havoc for South Australian farmers and an expert warns this year could see a bumper snail season due to the recent wet and mild summer.
 
Syria's wounded risk retribution to receive treatment at Israel hospital
An Australian-Israeli doctor describes the "emotional experience" of a program where fighters, women and children wounded in the Syrian war receive treatment and care from their long-time enemy Israel.
 
Government moves closer to developing revenge porn legislation
The Federal Government is calling for public submissions on developing civil penalties to better target perpetrators of revenge porn and the websites that host them after signalling that it hopes to introduce new legislation by the end of the year.
 
Investigation continues into possible link between pet food and sick cats
The founders of a US company behind a canned cat food brand removed from sale in Australia, after owners reported their pets becoming sick after consumption, issue a video message to "families in distress" as testing into a possible link continues.
 
Obese monkey 'Uncle Fat' rescued, put on diet
Thai wildlife officials rescue a morbidly obese wild monkey who gorged himself on junk food and soda left behind by tourists, and place him on a strict diet of lean protein, fruits and vegetables.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Europe correspondent James Glenday Julian Assange's battles aren't over yet
By Europe correspondent James Glenday
By Stan Grant Stan Grant: The great divide is getting wider
By Stan Grant
By Duncan Huntsdale Spare a thought for the poor Wests Tigers fans
By Duncan Huntsdale
By Washington correspondent Zoe Daniel Trump lashes out as scandal follows scandal
By Washington correspondent Zoe Daniel
 
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World
Donald Trump's business history in the Middle East
Monumental hands emerge from Venice canal to highlight climate change
Alleged abuse victims angry as photos surface of wanted former principal in Israel
 
Business
Australian gas shortfall 'very unlikely', researchers say
Oil spill off WA didn't cause lasting damage, Woodside Petroleum says
ASX ends the week in the red, weighed down by banks and retailers
 
Politics
Government moves closer to developing revenge porn legislation
Syria's wounded risk retribution to receive treatment at Israel hospital
Sacked FBI chief James Comey agrees to testify in Russian meddling probe
 
Sport
AFL live: Giants face Richmond after Swans belt St Kilda
Messi Melbourne-bound, but no Neymar for Argentina-Brazil friendly
Johnathan Thurston signs for one more Cowboys season
 
Science and Tech
Aussie farmers monitoring cows from space
Remote cave sheds light on lives of the earliest Australians
Stan Grant: The great divide is getting wider
 
Environment
Monumental hands emerge from Venice canal to highlight climate change
Tassal given three months to clean up Macquarie Harbour leases
Koalas could soon be wiped out in areas of Qld, NSW: WWF Australia
 

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