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Top Stories Kushner's reported Russia channel 'not concerning': Trump security adviser US National Security Adviser HR McMaster says he is not concerned by reports President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior advisor Jared Kushner wanted to establish back channel communications with Russia, saying America has them "with any number of countries". Schapelle Corby arrives in Australia 12 years after drug trafficking conviction Schapelle Corby avoids the public eye during her highly-publicised return to Australia, with a waiting convoy whisking her away shortly after she touched down in Brisbane, more than 12 years after she was convicted of taking marijuana into Bali. G7 leaders end summit split on climate change Under pressure from allies, US President Donald Trump backs a pledge to fight protectionism, but refuses to endorse a global climate change accord, saying he needed more time to decide. AFL live: Carlton faces Kangaroos, Eagles take on GWS after Pies beat Lions Carlton and North Melbourne battle it out while the West Coast Eagles take on GWS after Collingwood beat a spirited Brisbane by 45 at the MCG. Get all your scores, stats and streams in our live ScoreCentre. Woman in wheelchair left stranded on Brisbane train A woman in a wheelchair is left stranded in a Brisbane railyard after Queensland Rail employees forget to help her disembark from a train, with Deputy Premier Jackie Trad since apologising to the woman. Two men killed in Oregon train stabbings after trying to stop anti-Muslim rant Two passengers are stabbed to death and a third is injured on a train in Portland, Oregon, after they tried to stop a man from harassing two teenage girls, one of whom was wearing a hijab. Where's William campaign 'not happy' Corby carrying photo of missing boy The official campaign to find William Tyrrell distances itself from convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby, after she carries a bag with a photo of the missing boy through the media scrum in Bali. NRL live: Raiders v Roosters Sunday's only NRL game sees the Canberra Raiders take on the Sydney Roosters. Get your live scores, stats and streams in our ScoreCentre. Taronga Zoo welcomes arrival of baby Asian elephant After a pregnancy lasting 22 months, the birth of a new Asian elephant at Sydney's Taronga Zoo was remarkably swift. British Airways cancels all flights from London after IT outage British Airways cancels all its flights from London's two main airports, Heathrow and Gatwick, after a global computer system outage caused massive delays and left planes stuck on runways. AMA calls for 'mature conversation' over decriminalising drugs to reduce harms The President of the Australian Medical Association in WA says he will continue to push the debate over decriminalisation of drugs and how drug users are treated. Southern rock music pioneer Gregg Allman dead at 69 Gregg Allman, whose bluesy vocals and soulful touch on the Hammond B-3 organ helped propel the Allman Brothers Band to superstardom and spawn southern rock, dies aged 69. Constitutional recognition is our generation's 1967 Mark Yettica-Paulson, a campaign director of Recognise, was born in the legacy of the 1967 referendum. Now he hopes to help achieve this generation's referendum. Plan to overhaul Australian sport anti-doping regime met with resistance The Federal Government's proposed new National Integrity Tribunal is facing pushback from code bosses, who are reluctant to give up control to an independent body. White House fixes photo caption after Luxembourg's gay first gentleman snub The caption under an official White House photo is amended after the name of the gay husband of Luxembourg's Prime Minister was omitted. A little note of great note: Jackie Kennedy's thank-you letter to Australia's ambassador As the 100th anniversary of John F Kennedy's birth approaches, a former South Australian politician sheds light on a thank-you note written to an Australian diplomat by Jackie Kennedy in 1962. Outback ghost town coming back to life during winter restoration Volunteers are slowly rebuilding the outback ghost town of Farina, and this winter's project is bringing an important old homestead back to life. That time of the month? There could soon be an emoji for that Auntie Flo, red wedding, crimson tide, that time of the month — so many euphemisms for the same thing: menstruation. Why? Because it can be bloody awkward to talk about. Ricciardo shafted by Red Bull in Monaco again For the second straight year, Daniel Ricciardo's hopes at the Monaco Grand Prix are severely damaged by an error from his Red Bull Racing team. Death toll from landslides, flooding in Sri Lanka climbs to 122 Dozens of people in Sri Lanka have been killed and almost 100 are still missing, as the country appeals for international help in the face of flooding and landslides caused by its worst torrential rains since 2003. Kangaroo Island's pelican man grounded after 23 years of bird shows After more than two decades as the ringmaster of Kangaroo Island's pelican feeding show, John Ayliffe has pulled the pin on the popular tourist attraction. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum School funding 'savings' blunder puts Gonski 2.0 reforms in trouble By 7.30 political correspondent Andrew Probyn Grattan: Hanson could soon be asking herself why she has Ashby around By Michelle Grattan Saudi Arabia hopes Trump will restore natural order in Middle East By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown Julian Assange's battles aren't over yet By Europe correspondent James Glenday Just In New South Wales Opposition promises to set affordable housing targets if elected to Government May 28, 2017 - 4:57 pm Hopes Gatwick rooming house closure will lead to St Kilda street revival May 28, 2017 - 4:31 pm Plan to charge big miners in lump sum to fix WA debt May 28, 2017 - 4:16 pm World • 'Home run': Donald Trump ends nine-day maiden overseas trip • 'World's most dangerous airport': One dead in plane crash near Mount Everest • UK security threat level lowered as police close in on bomber's suspected network Business • More speed humps ahead for economy with business investment and retailing still weak • James Hardie asbestos victim receives record $1m compo payout • Submissions close for Narrabri Gas Project Politics • Hopes Gatwick rooming house closure will lead to St Kilda street revival • Anthony Foster's family accept state funeral for 'brave' campaigner • Victoria boosts housing for domestic violence victims amid 'tsunami of a crisis' Sport • AFL live: Carlton faces Kangaroos, Eagles take on GWS after Pies beat Lions • NRL live: Raiders v Roosters • Ricciardo shafted by Red Bull in Monaco again Science and Tech • Confessions of an overconfident, mediocre man • High-tech vinegar a success story of the new bush 'gold rush' • New Zealand launches 3D-printed rocket into space, will Australia follow? Environment • What did Senate estimates uncover this week? • Future of tiny fish found in outback puddles hangs in balance • How did whales become enormous in just 3 million years? Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com. Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Add or remove topics | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2017 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters