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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
By business editor Ian Verrender Why you're about to pay through the nose for power
By business editor Ian Verrender
By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds Richard Hinds: Australian rugby losing appeal after decade of calamitous administration
By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds
By North America correspondent Conor Duffy Cosby's alleged victims 'not ruined but damaged'
By North America correspondent Conor Duffy
By Jane Caro Women over 50: A tale of two fates
By Jane Caro
 
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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'
 

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