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Top Stories Soldiers shoot suspected bomber at Brussels station after explosion Belgian troops shoot a suspected suicide bomber after reports of an explosion in Brussels Central Station. There were no other casualties and authorities now say the situation is under control. Who killed Maria James? Maria James was stabbed 68 times in her own home. For 37 years, police have failed to solve her murder. Her two sons — and one former top cop — have never given up hope. Senate holds the key to unlock billions for Australian schoolkids The fate of the Federal Government's multi-billion-dollar school funding package could be decided in the Senate today, with talks underway to cut a deal with the Greens and the Nick Xenophon Team. Origin II could usher in new era for Maroons and Blues With Queensland's greatest era ending and the Blues' threatening to start a purple patch of their own, Origin II could mark the beginning of something major for both sides, writes Warren Boland Pisasale's former staff 'disappointed' by extortion charge Ipswich City Council distances itself from Paul Pisasale following his arrest, with the ordeal "deeply disappointing" staff who worked alongside the former mayor. Does locking the doors at a nursing home really keep residents safer? Even though it is standard procedure to keep nursing home doors locked to keep residents safe, experts say there is no evidence to support the practice, which may in fact be leaving residents stressed. Labor's penalty rates bill defeated despite Christensen crossing floor Federal Government backbencher George Christensen crosses the floor to back a Labor bill to stop penalty rates cuts, but the move is defeated in a loss the Nationals MP described as "sad". 'Hostile' pro-Syrian regime drone shot down by forces fighting IS The US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group shoots down an armed Iranian-made drone "displayed hostile intent" over Syria, two days after the US military brought down a Syrian military jet. One mother's fight for 'life-changing' narcolepsy drug Lucas Jose was 18 years old and required a minimum of 20 hours of sleep in order to function. That was, until his mother launched a successful fight to make an effective drug available in Australia. Abortion laws 'forcing women to stay in violent relationships' Pregnant women in violent relationships are being further victimised by laws that criminalise abortion in some parts of Australia, doctors and health experts say. Manchester United coach Mourinho accused of $4.8m tax fraud Spanish tax authorities say Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho faces two counts of tax fraud that date back to 2011 when he coached Real Madrid. 'They were proud of it': Soldiers went 'poofter bashing' at Sydney's North Head, inquest told Soldiers training at North Head used to brag about bashing gay men and treated it as "fun and games", a witness tells the inquest into Scott Johnson's death. Study sheds new light on cancer risk for carriers of BRCA1, BRCA2 gene mutations New research paints a clearer picture than ever before of the risk of breast cancer for carriers of the BRCA1, BRCA2 gene mutations and the need to identify carriers early on in life. Nazi collection found in Argentina could offer 'irrefutable proof' of top leaders' escape In a hidden room in a house near Argentina's capital, police believe they've found the biggest collection of Nazi artefacts in the country's history, including toys experts believe were used to indoctrinate children. Australia Day date change push gains support of local government Local government leaders back a push to consider changing the date of Australia Day and will now lobby the Federal Government for a national debate. Australians' trust in United States falling Australia's trust in the United States has halved since 2011 and Donald Trump is unpopular with 60 per cent of people, but most still think the alliance is important, according to a new poll. Call to give women in abusive relationships early access to super One of Australia's largest industry super funds wants the Government to allow women in abusive relationships early access to their superannuation, arguing financial concerns are often a barrier to them leaving. NT Government 'charged $85k per month to run home of four children' Safe Pathways, a business that runs group homes for children unable to be placed in foster families, charged the NT Government the same monthly amount despite fluctuations in the number of children, a royal commission hears. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Why you're about to pay through the nose for power By business editor Ian Verrender Richard Hinds: Australian rugby losing appeal after decade of calamitous administration By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds 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 Just In Australian Thompson upstages world number one Murray at Queens June 21, 2017 - 7:18 am Amputee volunteer gives prosthetics students a leg up June 21, 2017 - 7:00 am Murder appeal bid sees High Court test SA's 'fresh and compelling' evidence laws June 21, 2017 - 6:42 am World • Otto Warmbier's family says death was only possible outcome • 'We're seeing mostly women and children': What it's like being a nurse in Mosul • Guns kill almost 1,300 US kids every year, study finds Business • Turnbull to restrict gas exports to lower power prices • House prices showing signs of cooling as impact of apartment boom hits • Tabcorp merger with Tatts waved through Politics • Abortion laws 'forcing women to stay in violent relationships' • Senate holds the key to unlock billions for Australian schoolkids • Australians' trust in United States falling Sport • Origin II could usher in new era for Maroons and Blues • Australian Thompson upstages world number one Murray at Queens • AFL players score big in $1.84b pay deal Science and Tech • Warning genetic testing could put life insurance options at risk • Dr Karl: Why you probably can't remember your childhood • NASA's Kepler discovers 10 new potentially habitable planets Environment • $660m battery project to give business new power options • Fierravanti-Wells says Abbott shows 'about-face' in climate policy • Solar bonus scheme crackdown in Queensland 'to save $1b' Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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