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Top Stories London tower fire death toll rises to 30 The Grenfell Tower fire in London has now claimed 30 lives, police confirm, as 12 people remain in a critical condition in hospital. Trump '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. Former German chancellor Helmut Kohl dies Former German chancellor Helmut Kohl — the architect of German reunification — dies at his home in Ludwigshafen, western Germany, at the age of 87. Bipartisan Defence 'holy grail' to be subject of inquiry A federal parliamentary inquiry is set up to look at whether to deliver what one Government senator is calling "the holy grail" of Defence policy. Controversial copper mine on Bougainville hits roadblock The push to reopen a controversial copper mine on the island of Bougainville has suffered a setback, with opposition groups stopping the region's government from going to the mine site and signing a new agreement with landowners. 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. Turnbull's appeal to patriotism is about nostalgia ... and political survival Listening to the Prime Minister this week reminded Stan Grant of Oscar Wilde's quote: "Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious." St Stanislaus College formally apologises to sex abuse victims Australia's oldest Catholic boys' boarding school has officially apologised for historic sexual abuse by former staff and priests. Dangerous driving becomes the norm in India India, with its notoriously poor road regulations, has the dubious distinction of registering the highest number of road fatalities in the world. When good parents (accidentally) do bad things: How to keep your kids safe online Several recent cases of children being exploited and bullied online have left parents feeling overwhelmed, writes Samantha Selinger-Morris. But keeping your kids and teens safe on social media does not have to be a full-time job. India to ease cattle slaughter ban following backlash The Indian Government bows to widespread pressure and promises to ease an outright ban on selling cattle for slaughter, which has jeopardised billions in exports and ruined livelihoods. Brothers 4 Life leader jailed for 'violent underworld rampage' Farhad Qaumi, the leader of the once-feared Brothers 4 Life gang, will spend at least 43 years in jail for a string of violent crimes in Sydney, including the execution-style killing of a standover man and the accidental shooting of a teen girl. Thermomix distributor being sued by ACCC over 'failure to report burns' The consumer watchdog is suing the Australian distributor of the Thermomix cooking appliances for allegedly failing to report a number of serious burns by the required deadline. How battery storage could solve our energy problems If chief scientist Alan Finkel gets his way, battery storage will be central to Australia's energy future. So how does it work, which other countries are doing it and how much of a "thing" will it be here? NBN contractor leaves mess of cables through 80yo woman's home Unions say contractors working for the National Broadband Network are taking shortcuts on in-home installations, blaming low pay and pressure on workers to complete jobs quickly. Freedom or freedom porn? The reality of Instagram's #vanlife Should you buy a van and leave your big city rent for starry skies and open highways? Not before you've read this article. Australian School of Management's registration cancelled The celebrity-endorsed higher education provider has its registration cancelled by the Turnbull Government, in the latest blow to 800 business and hospitality students left in limbo following the financial collapse of Careers Australia. Yoko Ono to receive songwriting credits on John Lennon's Imagine Yoko Ono is set to receive songwriting credits on Imagine, almost 50 years after the song was released and decades after her influence was acknowledged by her late husband John Lennon. Ministers retract comments critical of Victorian judiciary Three Coalition Government ministers withdraw some statements but refuse to apologise to the Victorian Court of Appeal for criticising the state's judiciary over terrorism sentences. Bullet stopped 1cm from ABC correspondent's carotid artery ABC South-East Asia correspondent Adam Harvey has undergone a successful operation and is expected to recover well after he was struck in the neck by a stray bullet in the Philippines. 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 India to ease cattle slaughter ban following backlash June 17, 2017 - 6:30 am Australian farmer's weed-destroying invention draws world interest June 17, 2017 - 6:14 am St Stanislaus College formally apologises to sex abuse victims June 17, 2017 - 5:48 am World • Man with knife arrested outside UK Parliament: police • Bat-Signal lights up LA in honour of Adam West • First shots emerge from inside gutted London tower Business • CPA chief keeps job but faces 'fiercely independent' review • BHP opts for fresh face to replace Jac Nasser as chairman • How battery storage could solve our energy problems Politics • India to ease cattle slaughter ban following backlash • Bipartisan Defence 'holy grail' to be subject of inquiry • Government creeps closer to Gonski 2.0 compromise Sport • Saints dominate Roos to stay in finals race • Rabbitohs make second-half charge to beat Titans • O'Keefe dropped, Starc injured for Australia's tour of Bangladesh 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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