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Top Stories Bishop says alleged Bali bombing mastermind 'should never be freed' Foreign Minister Julie Bishop weclomes charges against a Guantanamo Bay detainee accused of being the architect of the 2002 Bali bombings, which killed 202 people including 88 Australians. Homeless evicted from Sydney CBD called 'public nuisance' Dump trucks, police and council workers move into Martin Place, in the centre of Sydney city, to evict dozens of homeless people who have been living there. Mafioso who lived in Australia arrested in Rome over alleged drug ring A member of the powerful Italian mafia group known as the 'Ndrangheta who was allegedly involved in an international cocaine trafficking operation is arrested at Rome's international airport after a tip-off from Australian authorities. Social Services Minister is 'enemy of the state', WA Premier says WA Premier Mark McGowan labels federal Social Services Minister Christian Porter an "enemy" of WA as a stoush over the National Disability Insurance Scheme escalates. 'Spontaneous combustion' starts fire in Shipwright's Arms Hotel The Tasmanian Fire Service is warning of the dangers of spontaneous combustion, after a near miss at the historic Shipwright's Arms Hotel in Hobart's Battery Point overnight. 141 people feared buried after landslide engulfs village in China Fears are growing for scores of people missing after a landslide buried a mountain village in south-western China, with reports only three survivors have been pulled out of the mud and rock. My eccentric uncle: Likely autistic, a brilliant man who was shunned by family and died alone It is likely my uncle John was on the autism spectrum. He had talents, possibly immense ones, but also eccentricities. It was the latter most people saw, and so the former were overlooked, neglected and eventually fell into disuse, Mary Lloyd writes. I want to pick my kids up, says injured Thurston His shoulder injury will see Johnathan Thurston miss one of the biggest games of his decorated NRL career, but the decision to choose family ahead of his personal sporting goals was an easy one. Financial exploitation of elderly rife in retirement villages A joint Four Corners and Fairfax Media investigation into retirement village company Aveo uncovers exorbitant fees and complex contracts, with current and former residents describing the company's model as "financial abuse of the elderly". AFL live: Lions and Giants shape up as Power too strong for the Pies The Lions are taking on GWS at the Gabba after Port Adelaide's win over Collingwood, then later on the Western Bulldogs will play North Melbourne and West Coast will face off against the Dees. Follow all the action in our live AFL ScoreCentre. 'Never heard of them': Arnhem Land band to support Queens of the Stone Age The Lonely Boys — a bush-punk band with a cult like following in remote NT communities — is preparing to play alongside US rock royalty Queens of the Stone Age, despite never having heard of them. NRL Live: Cowboys pip Panthers at the death as Raiders take on Broncos After the JT-less Cowboys pip the Panthers in stunning fashion, the Raiders play the Broncos and the Roosters host the Storm. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary. 'He's good friends with Comey': Trump questions impartiality of Robert Mueller President Donald Trump has no intention of firing the special counsel investigating charges of possible Russian interference in the 2016 US election, even though he questioned the official's impartiality in an interview, the White House says. 800 Camden residents evacuated amid fears over apartment cladding The Camden Council is the first municipality of London to evacuate residents of apartment buildings because of safety concerns following the deadly Grenfell tower blaze, but some residents say they are frustrated at the lack of prior notice. Meet Sweden's most famous police officer, an Australian Sixteen years ago, Scott Goodwin was a police officer in Sydney before he packed up and moved to a small Swedish city that was struggling with attitudes toward immigration, drugs and youth crime. Since then, he's become a minor celebrity in Sweden ... but not without making a few enemies. In a world of strangers who speaks your language? Common ethnicity no longer defines a nation, so how important is it to speak a common language? Does being an Australian mean speaking English, Stan Grant asks. North Korea dismisses accusations Otto Warmbier was tortured North Korea says the death of US university student Otto Warmbier soon after his return home was a mystery and dismisses as "groundless" accusations he died because of torture and beating during his captivity. The very Australian problem of roos and driverless cars Driverless car makers are discovering the erratic movements of kangaroos throw off the vehicle's animal detection system — creating another hurdle for the burgeoning technology to hop over. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Trump will be haunted by his Comey 'tapes' tweet By North America correspondent Stephanie March Probyn: Gonski's passed but the politics of school funding will continue By political correspondent Andrew Probyn How the Socceroos can get their spark in the post-Cahill era By Dean Bilton Queen's speech confirms a changed game in the UK By Europe correspondent Lisa Millar Just In Italy nearly pulls off stunning Brisbane upset against Wallabies June 24, 2017 - 4:58 pm Government-managed safety fund left in the red June 24, 2017 - 4:23 pm Police believe they may know who fled scene of fatal crash June 24, 2017 - 4:09 pm World • Saudi security forces foil terrorist attack in Mecca • UK police charge Finsbury Park mosque suspect with terrorism-related murder • Police considering manslaughter charges over London tower fire Business • CPA axes embattled CEO Alex Malley • Lack of wind a big blow for Infigen and power prices • Some businesses hold off penalty rate cut amid uncertainly Politics • Liberal treasurer denies party is broke despite Turnbull's $1.75m donation • Homeless evicted from Sydney CBD called 'public nuisance' • 'He's good friends with Comey': Trump questions impartiality of Robert Mueller Sport • Italy nearly pulls off stunning Brisbane upset against Wallabies • AFL live: Lions and Giants shape up as Power too strong for the Pies • I want to pick my kids up, says injured Thurston Science and Tech • What your photos and their metadata say about you • US cycling great Greg LeMond in new venture with Geelong university • Warning genetic testing could put life insurance options at risk Environment • Biomass could be one solution to Australia's energy problems: CEFC • 'Godfather of Coral' urges Adani approval rethink following reef bleachings • It's so hot in the US planes can't leave the ground Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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