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Top Stories Hopes fade as London tower death toll rises The death toll in a blaze that engulfed a 24-storey housing block in central London, trapping residents as they slept, rises to at least 12 and is expected to increase, police say, with officials warning it is unlikely more survivors will be found. Residents warned of fire risk at London tower block gutted by blaze Local residents warned of the potential fire risk in London's Grenfell Tower apartment block nearly 18 months before the complex was engulfed in a giant blaze, and feared people could be trapped inside if a fire broke out. Top Republican shot at congressional baseball practice The gunman who opened fire on a group of Republican members of Congress during a baseball practice session near Washington, injuring House majority whip Steve Scalise and others, dies following a shootout with police. 'Clean' coal-fired power will not work: industry insider David Hilditch, who spent 12 years working in the carbon capture and storage industry, heaps scorn on the push to create electricity from "clean" coal-fired power, dismissing it as unviable. US Federal Reserve raises interest rates The US Federal Reserve raises its key interest rate for the third time in six months, providing its latest vote of confidence in a slow-growing but durable economy. Channel 10's demise reflects an industry 'splintering' under the digital age Network Ten's descent into voluntary administration reflects a "splintering" of the entertainment industry, stakeholders say, as the digital age challenges everything from sports coverage to advertising and the future of free-to-air television. Foreign Minister denies knowledge of Chinese donor's 'Julie Bishop Glorious Foundation' The furore over Chinese donations erupts in Federal Parliament as Julie Bishop is questioned about a Chinese mining magnate "who she knows well" setting up a company bearing her name. Humbled Socceroos brace for more lessons in Confederations Cup Australia's 4-0 home loss to Brazil could be regarded as both the perfect preparation for the Confederations Cup and a stinging reality check for a side desperate to take a seat at the top table of international soccer. Three ways to build resilience When life doesn't go exactly the way you had hoped, what is it that helps some of us cope through adversity? By finding meaning in our experiences, emotional suffering can be relieved, Sophie Scott writes. School uses art to 'heal' after sisters die in fire The school of sisters Shanzel and Ruby Brewer, who died in a shed fire in Tasmania's north, turns to the girls' love of art to help students cope. Awkward stand-off after Esperance Airbnb scam An Esperance home owner has discovered her house fraudulently listed on the popular holiday letting service Airbnb. England chokes as Pakistan overwhelms Champions Trophy favourites in semi-final Pakistan delivers an inspired all-round performance to rout a ragged England team by eight wickets in a one-sided Champions Trophy semi-final. Government to pay $70 million to Manus Island detainees in class action settlement Asylum seekers who allege they endured physical and psychological harm on Manus Island say they "are finally being heard" after the Commonwealth agrees to pay $70 million in compensation. Six Michigan officials criminally charged over Flint water crisis Six current and former Michigan officials are criminally charged for their roles in the Flint water crisis that caused at least 12 deaths, the state's attorney-general says, with five of the accused facing Telstra axing 1,400 Australian jobs The Communications Union says Telstra workers have been "ambushed" after the telco confirms 1,400 jobs will be cut within Australia. Police release image of man after Andrew Bolt attacked Victoria Police release the image of a man after conservative newspaper columnist and TV host Andrew Bolt was attacked outside a Carlton restaurant last week. The man who shot Kennedy ... and Dylan and Hendrix and Bowie There's almost no-one of cultural significance that documentary maker DA Pennebaker hasn't met or tried to make a film about in the past 60 years. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Jobs, infrastructure investment expected ahead of Queensland budget reveal By Chris O'Brien Boris bides his time with PM in freefall after election shock By Europe correspondent James Glenday Australia out of a Champions Trophy that CA would prefer we didn't win By Geoff Lemon at Edgbaston Why did Jeremy Corbyn do so well in the UK election? 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