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Top Stories Roberts renounced UK citizenship but says confirmation came after election One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts says he renounced his British citizenship before he nominated for Parliament, but Britain only confirmed it in December — more than five months after the poll. '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. Britain to deploy 'colossal' warships to challenge Beijing in South China Sea Britain vows 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. Charlie Gard to be moved to hospice to die as no agreement reached: British judge Charlie Gard will spend his final hours in a hospice until the ventilator that keeps him alive is turned off, a British judge rules, after his parents failed to reach agreement with the Great Ormond Street Hospital on how to spend more time with their terminally ill baby. 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. McEvoy, Seebohm miss world champs medals, 16yo leads Aussies to relay bronze Bronze in the 4x200m freestyle relay, including teenager Ariarne Titmus, prevents Australia from a completely medal-less day at the swimming world championships in Hungary. Horror bushfire season forecast for NSW The first bushfire of the season could hit New South Wales in a matter of weeks, flagging an early start this year, the Rural Fire Service says. Slice of island heaven for just $320,000 You can nab an apartment on tropical Magnetic Island for a few hundred thousands. While that's idyllic for some, north Queensland's locals are feeling the economic pain. Hinds: We can't ignore the numbers behind concussion in sport Convenient as it may be, the statistics behind concussion in sport are too chilling to be ignored any longer, writes Richard Hinds. Queensland banana farmers 'hopeful' after latest Panama outbreak A new outbreak of a devastating fungus at Australia's largest banana farm is renewing focus on the need to develop resistant varieties of one of the country's most popular food items. US sailors restore war widow's backyard The garden of a Brisbane war widow is restored by American sailors who are volunteering their time while on a break from the USS Ronald Reagan. Local councils investigated for corporate manslaughter over Grenfell Tower fire British police investigating the Grenfell Tower fire that killed at least 80 people in London last month say there are grounds to suspect corporate manslaughter may have been committed by the local council. Life inside the 'temporary' refugee shelter that has become Jordan's fourth largest city About 80,000 Syrians live here, and as far as refugee camps go, aid groups say it is the gold standard. 'Everybody should come together': Elijah Doughty's mum makes impassioned plea The mother of 14-year-old Aboriginal boy Elijah Doughty, whose death sparked protests across the country, appeals for an end to the racial divisions in her home city of Kalgoorlie. Toddler dies after near-drowning in Bali pool Sydney toddler Kawa Sweeney, who was airlifted to Perth after falling into a Bali pool, has "lost her battle" the family says. It is the second time an Australian toddler has died in a drowning incident in Bali in as many months. UK acid victims demand tougher penalties to stop rise in life-changing attacks The United Kingdom has one of the worst records of acid attacks in the developed world, and it is thought many incidents go unreported. More Bulldogs misery as Panthers win in Penrith The Bulldogs' horror season continues as the Panthers pile on more pain, winning 16-8 off the back of a strong second half. Life was a grind. Then Mikey found skateboarding Mikey Mendoza overcame a difficult childhood to excel in school and on the board, becoming the recipient of the world's first scholarship for skateboarding. 'My Jesse was still at war': My partner's deadly battle with Defence can't be in vain Australian veteran Jesse Bird took his own life after returning from service. His partner Connie shares their story. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Turning on Jeff Sessions isn't winning Donald Trump any support By Ben Knight Grattan: Notes from UNHCR refugee deal meetings should be made public By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Antony Green: The High Court's question after Canavan's resignation By election analyst Antony Green Balancing the ledger: Why women are the key for the success of the big football codes By Tracey Holmes Just In 'It's about access': NT pleads for better transport to draw tourists July 28, 2017 - 7:24 am New freeway may flatline wetlands, bushland and parks in Sydney July 28, 2017 - 7:11 am Local councils investigated for corporate manslaughter over Grenfell Tower fire July 28, 2017 - 7:04 am World • Violence, alleged kidnapping attempt, confusion over winner at PNG's election • Celebrations in the streets as Israel removes Al Aqsa Mosque security measures • 'We will sue in a heartbeat': Rights groups condemn transgender troops ban Business • Will the strength of the Aussie dollar weaken the economy? • Macquarie Group says a $66 million bank tax bill might drive it offshore • Woolworths to be a star of profit reporting season Politics • New freeway may flatline wetlands, bushland and parks in Sydney • Violence, alleged kidnapping attempt, confusion over winner at PNG's election • Roberts renounced UK citizenship but says confirmation came after election Sport • McEvoy, Seebohm miss world champs medals, 16yo leads Aussies to relay bronze • Hinds: We can't ignore the numbers behind concussion in sport • Cricket Australia lays down 'challenge' to players to resolve bitter pay dispute Science and Tech • What skills will the future generation of workers need? • How to make batteries that last (almost) forever • Meet the 13-year-old tech prodigy working on AI Environment • New freeway may flatline wetlands, bushland and parks in Sydney • 300 billion litres of environmental water 'lost' in Murray-Darling Basin • Queensland told to 'deliver the goods' and eradicate red fire ant Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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