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Top Stories Trump's bid to axe Obamacare fails as Republicans cross floor A last-ditch attempt to repeal parts of Obamacare fails in the US Senate after three Republicans, including Senator John McCain, cross the floor to vote against the slimmed-down bill, delivering a political blow to President Donald Trump. Liberal MP denies being dual citizen amid questions over Greek heritage Federal MP Julia Banks denies she has ever held Greek citizenship, but Liberals are concerned the Government's one-seat majority could be tested with a by-election if she is wrong. What are trusts and how are they used to cut tax bills of the wealthy? The Labor Party is preparing to announce a crackdown on tax minimisation through trusts this weekend, but what are they and how do they work? Business reporter Michael Janda explains. White House comms boss Scaramucci in vulgar rant against Bannon, Priebus Donald Trump's tough-talking new comms boss Anthony Scaramucci launches an epic, expletive-laced tirade against the President's chief of staff Reince Priebus and chief strategist Steve Bannon, as internal tensions boil over in spectacular-style. Mitch Cairns wins Archibald Prize for portrait of partner Figurative painter and cartoonist Mitch Cairns takes out the 2017 Archibald Prize for his portrait of his partner and fellow artist Agatha Gothe-Snape. Probyn: Bill Shorten's Corbyn copy on inequality Here's a tip for the Turnbull Government in combatting Labor's Jeremy Corbyn-style campaign on inequality: shut up about the Gini Coefficient, writes Andrew Probyn. Asking Christians to do better by domestic violence victims is not an attack on Christianity God help us as Christians if we cannot acknowledge our failures, regardless of who brings them to light, writes Steven Tracy. Trio jailed over glass-bottle rape of friend at Brisbane party Three men appear shocked — while their supporters cried out in the court room — as they're jailed for the rape of a friend at a party in Brisbane, with the sexual assaulted posted online. Di Natale challenges One Nation to let High Court decide Roberts' fate One Nation should do the "honourable thing" and ask the Senate to refer Malcolm Roberts' citizenship to the High Court, Greens leader Richard Di Natale says. Warmer weather, destructive winds on the way for Victoria A severe weather warning for damaging and destructive winds is issued for much of Victoria on Saturday, with the state also expecting unusually warm winter temperatures. Fair dinkum: Amazon has a job for an Aussie slang expert Looking for a new job? Tech giant Amazon is in search for a linguist who can teach its data team the intricacies of the Australian accent. Could too much sitting be bad for our brains? Reducing the amount of time you spend sitting each day might could help slow cognitive decline, according to available evidence. Truckie charged over horror crash which killed young boys A truck driver is charged after a horror head-on crash with a family vehicle left two boys dead. Only their parents and younger brother survived. Federal Auditor-General to investigate Murray-Darling allegations Allegations of water theft and meter tampering in NSW prompt the Commonwealth Auditor-General to expand an investigation into the Federal Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. 'We don't transmit orders via Twitter': US military transgender policy unchanged for now The US military will continue to permit transgender individuals to serve openly until the Pentagon receives President Donald Trump's "direction" to change the policy and how to implement it, the US military's top officer says, as Pentagon officers express alarm over the Twitter announcement. Video of shark being 'dragged behind a speedboat' sparks claims of torture A viral video that appears to show a shark being dragged behind a speedboat by a rope prompts an online petition calling for those responsible to face community service. Victorian MP refused entry to US while on study tour Victorian State MP Khalil Eideh, who was born in Lebanon, is blocked from entering the US while on an overseas study tour and has been forced to return home. Why 1.2 million people tuned in to watch a couple of kids play basketball A Las Vegas gym is almost shut down due to fire-code concerns and more than 1 million people tune in online as 15-year-old LaMelo Ball and Zion Williamson went toe to toe. Matildas beat US 1-0 for first-ever win against rivals The Matildas make history, with Tameka Butt giving Australia a first-ever win over the United States at the Tournament of Nations. Brothers refuse to appear in court over homeless man's alleged murder The lawyer for Ray and Jacksun Travers, charged with the stabbing murder of homeless Sydney man Peter Hofmann, says he doesn't want his clients to be "judged by their Facebook profiles". Britain to deploy 'colossal' warships to challenge Beijing in South China Sea Britain has vowed to challenge Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea by sailing two new aircraft carriers through the disputed waterways on a freedom-of-navigation operation, Boris Johnson confirms during a Sydney visit. A slice of island heaven for just $320,000 You can nab an apartment on tropical Magnetic Island for a few hundred thousand. While that's idyllic for some, north Queensland's locals are feeling the economic pain. Ancient DNA shows Canaanites survived Biblical 'slaughter' The ancient Canaanites, who were commanded to be exterminated in the Bible, did not die out, but lived on to become modern-day Lebanese, according to the first study to analyse their DNA. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Probyn: Bill Shorten's Corbyn copy on inequality By Andrew Probyn Asking Christians to do better by domestic violence victims is not an attack on Christianity By Steven Tracy The Mooch and THAT Scouts speech: What a week in US politics By Washington correspondent Zoe Daniel Grattan: Joyce left scratching for replacement if Canavan is disqualified By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Just In Trio jailed over glass-bottle rape of friend at Brisbane party July 28, 2017 - 5:02 pm 'Entitled' to dual citizenship? The grey area in Section 44 July 28, 2017 - 4:51 pm RSL SA avoids liquidation after voting to sell assets July 28, 2017 - 4:42 pm World • Trial date set for accused killers of Kim Jong-nam • Core part of internet culture celebrates 30th birthday • Amazon founder Bezos briefly becomes world's richest man Business • What are trusts and how are they used to cut tax bills of the wealthy? • ASX plunges by $24b, following weak leads from Wall St • Surging power bills force customers to be unhealthy, says Coles boss Politics • 'Entitled' to dual citizenship? The grey area in Section 44 • Liberal MP denies being dual citizen amid questions over Greek heritage • Di Natale challenges One Nation to let High Court decide Roberts' fate Sport • Matildas beat US 1-0 for first-ever win against rivals • McEvoy, Seebohm miss world champs medals, 16yo leads Aussies to relay bronze • F1 drivers divided over 'halo' safety design Science and Tech • Fair dinkum: Amazon has a job for an Aussie slang expert • What skills will the future generation of workers need? • How to make batteries that last (almost) forever Environment • Qantas to ban toxic foam use nationally after Brisbane airport spill • New freeway may destroy wetlands, bushland and parks in Sydney • 300 billion litres of environmental water 'lost' in Murray-Darling Basin Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com. 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