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'I expect loyalty': Comey says Trump told him to back off Flynn probe
Former FBI director James Comey accuses US President Donald Trump of trying to get him to water down the bureau's investigation into Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 US presidential election.
 
UK police find body of eighth London Bridge attack victim in Thames
Police searching for a French man who has been missing since the London Bridge attack say they have recovered a body from the River Thames but have not yet formally identified him.
 
'We've lost our little Sara': Second Australian confirmed dead in London
The family of Sara Zelenak say they are "distraught" after she was identified as the second Australian to have died during the weekend terror attacks in London.
 
Discovery of 300,000-year-old fossils rewrites origins of our species
The discovery of ancient remains of Stone Age humans in Morocco pushes back the date of the origin of our species by 100,000 years.
 
At least 13 killed in twin attack on Iranian Parliament, shrine
At least 13 people are dead after suicide bombers and gunmen attacked Iran's Parliament and the tomb of the founder of the Islamic Republic.
 
Should police be given 'shoot to kill' powers to fight terrorism?
The call for Australian police to be given "shoot to kill" powers ramped up this week, in the wake of the London attack and the Brighton shooting. But should the police's powers be expanded?
 
Brandis 'ought to know better' on Brighton gunman's parole release
The head of Victoria's Adult Parole Board hits out at Federal Attorney-General George Brandis for spreading "misinformation" about the prison release of siege gunman Yacqub Khayre.
 
Mother of Brighton siege victim says her 'world has ended'
The mother of a man killed by gunman Yacqub Khayre during the Melbourne apartment building siege says she "hates the terrorist who tore her family apart".
 
Google street-view allows visitors to 'experience' Uluru without violating culture
You no longer need to travel to Central Australia to marvel at the beauty of Uluru, with Google Maps launching a street-view of the iconic landmark.
 
Einstein's light bending theory directly observed in distant stars for first time
Astronomers use the gravitational warping of light, predicted by Einstein nearly a century ago, to measure the mass of a distant star as it passed in front of another star — an event Einstein himself thought would be impossible to directly observe.
 
Brexit, terrorism and two dark horses mean this UK election is anything but ordinary
Shocking terrorist attacks, the challenge of Brexit and two candidates who have never gone to the polls as party leader mean the results of the UK election are impossible to predict, Philip Williams writes.
 
Trump to nominate Christopher Wray to lead FBI
US President Donald Trump says he is nominating former assistant US attorney general Christopher Wray to lead the FBI after the former chief was fired by Mr Trump less than a month ago.
 
Labor indicates it may support low emissions target to tackle climate change
A decade of political warring over energy and climate change policy could soon come to an end, with the Federal Opposition indicating it may consider a Low Emissions Target.
 
Robb 'didn't break rules' by taking $880k job with Chinese billionaire
Special Minister of State Scott Ryan defends former trade minister Andrew Robb, who began working as a consultant to a Chinese billionaire days after the 2016 federal election.
 
SOS rock message mystery solved after tale of boat wreck
Police believe they have solved the mystery of who created an SOS sign out of rocks in the remote north of Western Australia, saying a sailor rescued in 2013 has claimed responsibility.
 
'Something puzzling going on' in UK polls, says election night pioneer
The man who popularised the swingometer on TV election coverage says the swing going on in the UK election is the greatest he's ever seen and that 'somebody is going to get hurt by the results and we don't know who yet'.
 
Australian women's cricket team changes official name after questions from businesswoman
The national women's cricket team will no longer be officially known as the Southern Stars, in a move that appears largely cosmetic but carries "considerable weight", according to Cricket Australia.
 
Bomb victim who lost eye arrested in car with guns and bail details of alleged bomber
The victim of a parcel bomb explosion was arrested 10 months later with high-powered weapons, ammunition and the bail details of the man accused of sending the bomb, a jury hears.
 
'You were my hero': Slain policeman Brett Forte remembered by thousands
A Guard of Honour made up of hundreds of past and present Queensland police officers line a Toowoomba street as part of the farewell to Senior Constable Brett Forte, who was shot dead by a gunman late last month.
 
Analysis and Opinion: The Drum
By Europe correspondent James Glenday Will Britain's snap Brexit election backfire for May?
By Europe correspondent James Glenday
By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams in London One-time easybeat Jeremy Corbyn has Theresa May rattled
By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams in London
By North America correspondent Conor Duffy Theatrics and drama: Curtains open on Cosby trial
By North America correspondent Conor Duffy
By Stephen Long Questions raised by Adani's green light on Carmichael coal mine
By Stephen Long
 
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World
Myanmar army plane with 122 on board missing: officials
Comey will have evidence 'guidelines' in Russia testimony, says former spy chief
US woman on trial for using texts to encourage boyfriend's suicide
 
Business
Economy grows at 0.3 per cent in March quarter dragged down by exports, housing
AGL unveils plans for new SA gas-fired power station
Wine industry raises a glass to rosy future
 
Politics
Should police be given 'shoot to kill' powers to fight terrorism?
'I expect loyalty': Comey says Trump told him to back off Flynn probe
Comey will have evidence 'guidelines' in Russia testimony, says former spy chief
 
Sport
Australian women's cricket team changes official name after questions from businesswoman
Postecoglou happy to boast about Socceroos' depth ahead of World Cup qualifier
Gilly breaks ranks over CA pay offer, saying it's 'very, very fair'
 
Science and Tech
Neil deGrasse Tyson answers your science questions
Inside the Naracoorte Caves, one of the world's richest fossil sites
The hellish planet heading towards a fiery death
 
Environment
Labor indicates it may support low emissions target to tackle climate change
Wallaby population back from the brink
'Ghost gear' killing hundreds of thousands of sea animals
 

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