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Top Stories Trump defends 'perfect' Charlottesville response as protesters clash in Phoenix Police fire pepper spray to disperse rival protesters outside a Donald Trump rally, marking the US President's first public appearance after his widely criticised handling of deadly demonstrations in Charlottesville. Donald Trump's Jekyll and Hyde act reopens Charlottesville wounds America again watches police spray protesters with tear gas after a controversial speech by President Donald Trump rips open the wounds of Charlottesville and adds some salt for good measure, writes Conor Duffy. Stan Grant: It is a 'damaging myth' that Captain Cook discovered Australia Indigenous people have become a postscript to Australian history thanks to a belief in the superiority of white Christendom, writes Stan Grant. Investor-driven 'vertical slums' will inevitably entrench disadvantage The inexorable logic of the market will create suburban concentrations of lower-income households on a scale hitherto only experienced in the legacy inner-city high-rise public housing estates, writes Bill Randolph Australia Post orders rainbow flag be removed from country post office The tiny NSW town of Cobargo becomes an unlikely same-sex marriage battleground, after Australia Post orders a rainbow flag be removed from one of its outlets. Torso found in Copenhagen waterway 'is missing journalist from submarine' Police confirm a headless female torso found on a Copenhagen shoreline belonged to missing Swedish journalist Kim Wall, who died after taking a submarine ride with the vessel's Danish inventor. Australia's spy chief pictured posing with Duterte In a rare and surprising public appearance, Australian spy chief Nick Warner is pictured posing for photos with Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte. Wife of Trump's Treasury boss sorry for 'we sacrifice more than you' Instagram post The wife of US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, actress Louise Linton, apologises after coming under fire for calling a commenter "adorably out of touch" on her glamourous Instagram post. Michael Atkins said Matthew Leveson died in bed, drugs were in house, inquest hears Police reveal at an inquest into Matthew Leveson's 2007 disappearance that his boyfriend Michael Atkins said the 21-year-old died in bed and drugs were found in the couple's kitchen. CBA faces 'very large' shareholder action on money laundering The Commonwealth Bank is facing a potential class action from shareholders over the big share price drop when AUSTRAC launched a money laundering court case against it. Former England captain Boycott sorry for 'unacceptable' West Indies remarks Former England captain and BBC cricket commentator Geoffrey Boycott apologises for making an allegedly racist comment while discussing knighthoods handed out to West Indies cricketers. What does the Bible really say about same-sex marriage? Those who claim the Bible speaks against same-sex marriage are misreading its values. In fact, homosexuality barely comes up, writes Robyn Whitaker. Welcome to the jungle: Woolies faces Amazon retail 'carnage' Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci acknowledges the looming threat of Amazon's Australian launch, warning it is a "material competitor". A brief history of Australia's obsession with home ownership Owning a house is an essential — and increasingly difficult — part of the Australian dream. Plenty of countries around the world don't have such a focus on owning a home — so why do we? HSC students studied wrong maths course Just weeks out from the HSC, students at a regional New South Wales high school are told they have been studying the incorrect mathematics syllabus, with Education Minister Rob Stokes labelling the error as "appalling". Turnbull could send troops to Afghanistan on Trump's request Malcolm Turnbull flags the possibility of increasing Australia's deployment in Afghanistan, should US President Donald Trump request a greater commitment. Baby boomers hitting the bottle and bongs at alarming levels, health experts warn Young people usually get the blame for binge drinking, but Australian health experts say it's their parents and grandparents who are abusing drugs and alcohol at an alarming rate. Senior politicians rush to disclose free Foxtel subscriptions amid uncertainty Some of Australia's most senior politicians are caught out not declaring a free pay television subscription worth up to $1,600 a year, as one Liberal MP says it's a "grey area" of political entitlements. America's mistrust of Pakistan has taken a new course A history of mistrust underlines the US-Pakistan relationship, and the Trump administration's latest demands present a new test for the friendship, writes chief correspondent Phil Williams. Hayne criticises axed Titans coach Henry for going to the media Fresh from Neil Henry's sacking, Gold Coast star Jarryd Hayne says the axed Titans coach should not have taken his gripes to the media. Family law inquiry 'will be critical' of courts despite cancelling judges' hearings Liberal MP Sarah Henderson says her committee investigating the failings of the family law system will be critical of the sector, despite not calling senior judges to give evidence. How South Korean activists fight North Korea's missiles with balloons, TV shows and leaflets Activists take on one of the world's most isolated nations. Their weapon of choice: homemade hot air balloons that float over the North Korean border and bring in a taste of the outside world. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum We should celebrate Australia Day, just not on January 26 By Ben Pobjie Stan Grant: America tears down its racist history, we ignore ours By Indigenous affairs editor Stan Grant Grattan: Turnbull's Government has finally defied fiction By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Terror attacks no longer a surprise in Europe By Europe correspondent James Glenday in Barcelona Just In Tassal profits up as salmon pens bound for Okehampton Bay anger opponents August 23, 2017 - 5:10 pm Tasmanian mayor who flouted traffic laws votes to censure himself August 23, 2017 - 5:09 pm #HappyBirthday: The hashtag turns 10 August 23, 2017 - 5:02 pm World • Key suspect in 2016 Jakarta attack an IS sympathiser • US says Pakistan's ally status at risk if it doesn't help more with Afghanistan • 'A miracle': Baby, two brothers pulled alive from earthquake rubble Business • Welcome to the jungle: Woolies faces Amazon retail 'carnage' • Woolworths bounces back with $1.5b profit • Profit misses drag ASX lower, despite Woolies bounce Politics • Australia Post orders rainbow flag be removed from country post office • Australia's spy chief pictured posing with Duterte • Donald Trump's Jekyll and Hyde act reopens Charlottesville wounds Sport • Hayne criticises axed Titans coach Henry for going to the media • Western Force win right to appeal Super Rugby axing • No Jedinak for Socceroos' World Cup qualifiers Science and Tech • Chris Hadfield on what David Bowie thought of his cover song • Donald Trump looked directly at the eclipse • Missed the eclipse? Here's when you can see one in Australia Environment • Emission targets, investment will bring down power bills: Victorian Government • Toxic water entering Sydney's drinking catchment, research warns • 'We struggled to find any coral life': Researchers shocked by bleaching in Pacific 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. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. 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