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Top Stories US ready to use force against North Korea, ambassador warns Washington is ready to use force "if we must" to stop North Korea's nuclear missile program, US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley warns, but says it prefers global diplomatic action against Pyongyang following its test launch of an ICBM. Patient suffers head injury after being tackled by hospital security guard Footage obtained by the ABC shows a patient at a hospital south of Brisbane being tackled to the ground by a private security guard, resulting in a deep gash to the woman's head. Family calls for 'psychopath' second priest to be investigated over mum's murder A second violent and abusive priest who molested the son of cold case murder victim Maria James should be investigated over her killing, according to James' family. ATO launches investigation into online system failure The Australian Taxation Office launches an official investigation into its latest online problem which saw customer services taken offline for over five hours yesterday, but the acting COO says the situation could have been a lot worse. Second border force officer 'on leave' while conduct reviewed Another high-ranking member of the Australian Border Force takes "extended leave" as his personal conduct is examined, the ABC reveals. Froome takes yellow jersey as Aru wins Le Tour fifth stage Chris Froome has the yellow jersey, and intends to keep it to the end of this year's Tour de France after Fabio Aru's blistering mountain attack sees the Italian win the fifth stage. 'The gentleman': Turnbull avoids using Abbott's name Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull avoids using Tony Abbott's name during an interview after a week of increasing internal tensions, instead referring to his predecessor as "the gentleman" when asked about his latest criticism of the Government. Arab states condemn Qatar's 'negative' response to demands Four Arab nations seeking to isolate Qatar over its alleged support for extremist groups say the tiny Gulf nation's response to their demands has been "negative", and that Doha does not understand the gravity of the situation. Veteran swimming coach Lawrence slams 'bored' Tomic Veteran swimming coach Laurie Lawrence tells Bernard Tomic "if you don't want to be a winner, give it away" as sport psychologists wonder what is going on the deflated player's personal life. Children sniffing aviation fuel a 'public health emergency' The number of Northern Territory children with elevated blood lead levels from sniffing aviation fuel is higher than previously thought, authorities say, amid a "public health emergency" in some remote communities. Casual worker? New ruling gives right to permanent role after 12 months Casual workers in fields such as hospitality, retail and manufacturing win the right to request permanent employment after working regular hours for a year with the same employer. Galilee Basin mining project will reduce coal output, jobs: research Jobs and exports from existing coal regions will be decimated if the Galilee Basin is developed for coal mining, according to new research. AFL diversity manager banned indefinitely for striking player Ali Fahour steps down from his role after being hit with a ban on playing or officiating any future football matches and deregistered from the AFL for striking an opposition player in the head. Indigenous uni students say lack of cultural understanding affecting graduate numbers Cultural ignorance by university staff about Sorry Business and smoking ceremonies are just some of the reasons Indigenous students are dropping out of their degrees. Vickery, ex-AFL player King arrested as part of extortion investigation Hawthorn player Tyrone Vickery and ex-AFL player Jake King are arrested as part of an extortion investigation. Kim Jong-un's fast-track from laughing stock to global menace The world has laughed heartily at North Korea's moon-faced dynastic leader since his rise to power in late 2011, but Kim Jong-un's most successful long-range missile test is drowning out the mirth and forcing a rapid re-think of his intentions, writes Greg Jennett. How do you speak to young children about family violence? The scourge of domestic abuse has become a national talking point, but including some of the youngest victims in that conversation is difficult. A new book about a quoll named Queenie is helping to change that. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Housing surplus raises price crash risks By business reporter Michael Janda Children dying in drought-ravaged Somaliland By Africa correspondent Sally Sara Blowing bubbles: The new world economic order By business editor Ian Verrender Richard Hinds: What will we tell our grandchildren about Horn v Pacquiao? 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