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Top Stories Afghan Files expose deadly secrets of Australia's special forces Secret defence force documents obtained by the ABC give an unprecedented insight into the clandestine operations of Australia's elite special forces in Afghanistan, detailing incidents of troops killing unarmed men and children and concerns about a "warrior culture" among soldiers. Liberals were never meant to be conservatives, PM says in swipe at critics Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull takes a shot at critics on the right of his party, saying the Liberals' founder Robert Menzies never intended his party to be conservative and declaring "the sensible centre is the place to be". Trump defends giving daughter Ivanka his G20 seat as 'very standard' US President Donald Trump defends his daughter, White House adviser Ivanka Trump, after she raised some eyebrows over the weekend by taking his place at a table with world leaders at a G20 meeting. Why did Chris Uhlmann's report on Donald Trump go viral? ABC political editor Chris Uhlmann's G20 report went viral, making headlines across the globe and racking up more than 1 million views. But why did this story strike such a nerve? There are several reasons, writes American-Australian journalist Sara James. 'Lucky' Porte reflects on horrifying Tour de France crash Speaking from his hospital bed, Richie Porte reflects on his terrifying crash in the ninth stage of the Tour de France and says he hopes to be racing again by the end of the year. Pyrocumulus: How fires can create their own clouds and rain Where there's smoke, there's fire. But when conditions are just right, where there is fire there will also be cloud. 'We don't muck around': Turnbull tables post-Brexit free trade deal with UK Australia is ready to secure a free trade deal with Britain as soon as it formally leaves the European Union, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says after meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May in London. Nadal edged by Muller in five-set Wimbledon classic Rafael Nadal is knocked out of Wimbledon by Gilles Muller after a five-set, five-hour epic, while world number one Angelique Kerber is also sent packing. South Koreans protest against THAAD missile defence system The THAAD missile defence system is designed to provide protection from a North Korean missile attack, but many South Koreans do not want it and believe it will actually lead to war. US warns of continued threat as Iraqi PM formally declares victory over IS Iraq's Prime Minister formally declares victory over Islamic State in the city of Mosul, marking the biggest defeat for the group since it declared a caliphate three years ago — but the US warns the militant group is still a global threat. Politicians want inmates moved from overcrowded Bali prison Jakarta politicians demand a number of prisoners be moved from Bali's overcrowded Kerobokan prison as police continue hunting for an Australian and another inmate who escaped in June. 'Through the gates of hell': Spacecraft set to buzz solar system's biggest storm NASA's Juno spacecraft is about to get closer than we've ever been to Jupiter's Great Red Spot — a storm that's bigger than our entire planet. Queensland Greens' handling of political donations disclosure 'inconsistent' The Queensland Greens has had "inconsistencies" in the handling of the disclosure of political donations, after the Electoral Commission Queensland audited a branch over last two years. Cyber-security plan another humiliating lesson for Trump Trump's latest initiative was equal parts bravado and preposterous, but it shows you can't make up cyber security policy on the fly, writes Fergus Hanson. Australians overloaded with antibiotics: research GPs are prescribing antibiotics at a rate up to nine times higher than the current guidelines, according to research published in the Medical Journal of Australia. My sister is a drunk but she can't see it As my sister spirals downwards in the mire of alcohol addiction, I have been stunned by the generosity of those working hard to keep the alcohol demon at bay while working to help others do the same. 'We're moving forward without him': Al Gore says Donald Trump isolated on climate change The United States will meet or exceed its Paris Agreement emissions targets despite an increasingly isolated US President withdrawing from the pact, according to the former vice-president. Households urged to make money while the sun shines Households are increasingly being empowered not only to save, but potentially to make, money from their rooftop solar panels and batteries. Drone pilot fined over 'hazardous' Jeffreys-Stefanovic wedding flight The civil aviation watchdog fines a person $900 after their drone footage from the wedding of two Channel Nine TV presenters was deemed "hazardous" to guests. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Why did Chris Uhlmann's report on Donald Trump go viral? By Sara James My children hear the ugly reality of racism in the street By Randa Abdel-Fattah Globalisation, deregulation and technology: How the G20 failed our youth By business editor Ian Verrender India now the focus in cricket's pay standoff By Tracey Holmes Just In Nadal edged by Muller in five-set Wimbledon classic July 11, 2017 - 7:24 am South Koreans protest against THAAD missile defence system July 11, 2017 - 7:06 am Pyrocumulus: How fires can create their own clouds and rain July 11, 2017 - 7:00 am World • International observer group questions accuracy of PNG electoral roll • Manus Island asylum seekers afraid to leave detention centre as power cuts loom • Trump releases G20 highlights reel set to Make America Great Again soundtrack Business • Households urged to make money while the sun shines • World's biggest battery leaves other ventures in its shadow • Amber Harrison to address court as Seven Network seeks massive cost order against her Politics • Liberals were never meant to be conservatives, PM says in swipe at critics • 'We don't muck around': Turnbull tables post-Brexit free trade deal with UK • Why did Chris Uhlmann's report on Donald Trump go viral? Sport • 'Lucky' Porte reflects on horrifying Tour de France crash • Nadal edged by Muller in five-set Wimbledon classic • Hawks champ Hodge to retire at conclusion of 2017 AFL season Science and Tech • Comparing technology to drugs: It's not simply a question of addiction • 'Gattaca' technology used in DNA hunt for 'extinct' Adelaide Hills platypus • Device to track epileptic seizures 'a game changer': researchers Environment • Wombats 'shot or run over' at Victorian campground • Slow start planned for Adani's mega-mine, leaked document shows • 'Gattaca' technology used in DNA hunt for 'extinct' Adelaide Hills platypus 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. Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. 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