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Top Stories The unlikely dark past of Australia's first school lawyer How does someone who failed Year 12 miserably become Australia's first in-house school lawyer? Once a defiant teenager, Vincent Shin and his teachers never expected he would become a lawyer. But Mr Shin managed to overcome a childhood marred by family violence. Why you're about to pay through the nose for power Tony Abbott's decision to remove the carbon price and wind back the Renewable Energy Target was a disaster. Rather than reducing energy costs, it has brought our electricity generation industry closer to crisis point, writes Ian Verrender. Live: Numerous lead changes as US Open final round heats up Who can overcome the wind and the length of the Erin Hills course in Wisconsin to seal victory in this year's US Open? Follow all the action in our live blog. 'Final chapter': Iraqi forces launch assault against IS in battle for Mosul In what is expected to be a "terrifying time" for 100,000 people trapped in Mosul's Old City, Iraqi forces storm the Islamic State-held district, seeking to end a nine-month campaign to seize the militants' stronghold. Councils may consider taxes and registers for Airbnb It's brought an influx of tourists to their towns, but several local councils may impose taxes on Airbnb to ensure long-term residents can find a place to live. Cladding used in London's Grenfell Tower 'may have been banned' The British Government scrambles to contain political fallout from the London high-rise inferno as it emerges the cladding used on the tower may have been banned in the UK, while public grief turns to frustration and anger. Aussies spending less on food but wasting more of it The 1970s might not be renowned as a great culinary era in Australia, but it was a time when we excelled at not wasting food in the kitchen. Macron set to win strong parliamentary majority in second round President Emmanuel Macron is set to win a commanding majority in France's parliamentary election, early estimates show, sweeping aside mainstream parties and securing a powerful mandate to push through his pro-business reforms. Missing sailors found dead below decks on board stricken US Navy destroyer The search for seven US Navy sailors missing after their destroyer collided with a cargo ship in waters off Japan is called off after several bodies are found in the ship's flooded compartments, including sleeping quarters. Trump cries 'witch hunt' over Russian interference probe in latest Twitter tirade US President Donald Trump begins his day with a series of tweets defending his record and lashing out at the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Raging forest fires in central Portugal kill 61, including firefighters At least 61 people, including several firefighters, are killed as forest fires rip through several towns in central Portugal, many of them trapped in their cars as flames sweep over a road. North Korea accuses US of 'mugging' its diplomats in New York North Korea accuses US authorities of "mugging" its diplomats at the John F Kennedy airport in New York, forcibly confiscating a diplomatic package which it says raises questions about the city as the seat of the United Nations. 'We're on to something good': Doctors learn how to prescribe medicinal cannabis A Brisbane cancer survivor says medicinal cannabis helped heal a large ulcerating tumour eating into his neck as doctors prepare to meet in Melbourne to learn more about prescribing the newly available drug. Dozens killed, wounded as Afghan suicide bombers launch co-ordinated attack As many as five suicide bombers attack a police headquarters in eastern Afghanistan in an attack doctors say killed at least five police and wounded at least 30 other people. Curfews, GPS tracking considered for potential terrorists in Victoria Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says he is willing to curb the rights of a few individuals to protect the state from the threat of terrorism as he announces a report into how anti-terrorism laws should be strengthened in the state. Government in race against the clock to clinch Gonski 2.0 deal Gonski 2.0 could be finalised this week — but only if the Government can find the 10 votes it needs to get the schools funding package across the line. The only party not at the negotiating table is Labor, with all other senators still talking to the Government. Elderly pooches find 'forever' homes with retirees When Mike and Joan Gourley adopted an old cattle dog with cancer, they didn't know how much longer either they or their new family member would have, but they're planning on spending retirement together. Baby bilby triplet Jane meets famous namesake Dr Goodall One of the triplet baby bilbies born near Brisbane earlier this year is introduced to renowned UK primatologist Dr Jane Goodall, after whom it was named. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Cosby's alleged victims 'not ruined but damaged' By North America correspondent Conor Duffy Women over 50: A tale of two fates By Jane Caro Finkel will test PM's ability to deliver significant reform: Grattan By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Why a free trade deal with India is unlikely By South Asia correspondent James Bennett Just In 'This is not who I am': Red Symons apologises over 'racist' interview June 19, 2017 - 7:11 am US shoots down Syrian bomber over Raqqa June 19, 2017 - 7:06 am Aussies spending less on food but wasting more of it June 19, 2017 - 7:00 am World • US shoots down Syrian bomber over Raqqa • Bomb blast in Colombia's capital kills three • Philippines President Duterte threatens to extend martial law Business • This week in finance: Amazon storms grocery aisles • Airbnb: Why the 'sharing economy' could be bad news for the Australian dream • Brisbane landlords dropping rent, offering freebies for office tenants Politics • Fact check: Did the Liberal Party lose a million votes last election? • Macron set to win strong parliamentary majority in second round • North Korea accuses US of 'mugging' its diplomats in New York Sport • Live: Numerous lead changes as US Open final round heats up • Fakhar, Amir sparkle as Pakistan stuns India in Champions Trophy final • Germans braced for Australian counterattack, Chile beat Cameroon 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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