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Top Stories Sailors missing after US destroyer smashes into merchant ship off Japan Seven Navy sailors are missing and the captain and at least two others have been injured, after a US destroyer and a container ship collided off the coast of Japan. London fire protesters rage at 'coward' PM as search for bodies continues Grief is turning to outrage in the wake of London's deadly Grenfell Tower apartment block fire, with British Prime Minister Theresa May confronted by protesters and a crowd of angry locals storming the local town hall. London fire families appeal for help in desperate hunt for missing loved ones Desperate family and friends of missing Grenfell Tower residents take to social media to appeal for information, as authorities use drones to search the gutted London apartment block for more bodies. Australian farmer's weed-destroying invention draws world interest An Australian farmer's invention, which destroys weed seeds during harvest, has the potential to reduce the need for herbicides in grain farming and is gaining interest from around the world. Aussie bull rider suffers serious injuries after US rodeo horror A bull rider from NSW is in a serious but improving condition after a bull threw him off and stood on his chest while he was competing in a US rodeo. Indigenous MP takes aim at Red Symons amid interview racism row The ABC should give veteran broadcaster Red Symons a "very severe disciplining" after he asked a colleague "quite racist" questions during an interview, federal Labor MP Linda Burney says. Girlfriend who sent suicide texts found guilty of manslaughter A Massachusetts judge says three words, "get back in", were key in finding 20-year-old Michelle Carter guilty of involuntary manslaughter by urging her boyfriend to take his own life. Koalas being trampled by livestock amid habitat loss, wildlife experts say As koalas struggle with habitat loss, they face more attacks from cattle, horses and other livestock, wildlife experts say. 'The community can't afford you': NT judge under fire over comments to 13yo Judge Greg Borchers, who reportedly told a 13-year-old defendant that he had "taken advantage" of his mother's alleged murder at the hands of his father to commit property crimes, is facing a formal complaint. Trump says he's 'under investigation' over Comey firing US President Donald Trump appears to confirm he is under investigation for obstruction of justice, claiming he is being investigated for firing FBI director James Comey by the man who told him to do it. Carrie Fisher died of sleep apnoea, other factors Officials say Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher died from sleep apnoea and a combination of other factors, and had taken multiple drugs — but they cannot conclusively determine what caused her death. Vanuatu's President Baldwin Lonsdale dies The Pacific island nation's widely revered head of state dies after suffering a sudden heart attack in the capital Port Vila. AFL live: Can the Lions overpower Port? Port Adelaide and Brisbane are the next teams up in Saturday's action, after the Swans come from behind to pip Richmond at the MCG. Follow it all live in our AFL ScoreCentre. Migrant cooks take over Tasmanian pub in bid to win over locals A Tasmanian pub is doing its bit to welcome migrants, swapping its steak and chips menu for exotic flavours in a bid to win over the local community's tastebuds and, ultimately, their hearts. One Nation senator helps Sri Lankan tradie get residency In a move away from his party's policy of hiring local before foreigners, West Australian One Nation senator Peter Georgiou helps a 457-visa holder become a permanent resident. Rocky, The Karate Kid director John Avildsen dies aged 81 Sylvester Stallone leads tributes to Rocky director John G Avildsen, who has died from pancreatic cancer at age 81. Scientists mapping sea floor find the weird, the wonderful and the waste Scientists use new technology to plumb the dark depths of Australia's eastern abyss for the first time, finding new sea life and also rubbish people have been dropping into the ocean for more than 200 years. Dairy farmers' daughters highlight how $1 milk is killing industry Three daughters of dairy farmers in Queensland's Scenic Rim are launching a social media campaign to encourage consumers to ditch $1 supermarket milk in favour of branded products. Islamic State snipers shooting families fleeing siege of Mosul About 100,000 civilians remain trapped behind Islamic State lines in Mosul with a US-backed government offensive to recapture the Iraqi city entering its ninth month, the United Nations refugee agency says. Welcome to India — home of the world's deadliest roads India, with its notoriously poor road regulations, has the dubious distinction of registering the highest number of road fatalities in the world. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Finkel will test PM's ability to deliver significant reform: Grattan By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Deadlock news triggers mayhem after Bill Cosby trial protest By North America correspondent Conor Duffy Why a free trade deal with India is unlikely By South Asia correspondent James Bennett House of Cards recap: Where did it all go so wrong? By Michael Rowland Just In NRL live: Storm v Cowboys, Sharks v Wests Tigers June 17, 2017 - 5:05 pm Wallabies give up second-half lead in loss to Scotland June 17, 2017 - 5:01 pm Bullet holes found in four cars in Perth's east June 17, 2017 - 4:17 pm World • Iraq, US sceptical over claims Russian planes could have killed IS leader • India to ease cattle slaughter ban following backlash • Controversial copper mine on Bougainville hits roadblock Business • Big business, government must help plug cyber security brain drain, expert says • Brisbane landlords dropping rent, offering freebies for office tenants • Struggling small businesses in Perth call for council lifeline Politics • London fire protesters rage at 'coward' PM as search for bodies continues • India to ease cattle slaughter ban following backlash • Bipartisan Defence 'holy grail' to be subject of inquiry Sport • AFL live: Can the Lions overpower Port? • NRL live: Storm v Cowboys, Sharks v Wests Tigers • Wallabies give up second-half lead in loss to Scotland Science and Tech • Scientists smash quantum entanglement distance record • Dr Karl: How to win at the pokies • Backing up life: Preparing for a doomsday event Environment • Solar bonus scheme crackdown in Queensland 'to save $1b' • Japan to consider law backing commercial whaling • Six Michigan officials criminally charged over Flint water crisis Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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