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Top Stories 'Adored' Sydney boy Julian Cadman confirmed dead in Barcelona attack Seven-year-old Julian Cadman is confirmed to have died in last week's terror attack in Barcelona, with his family remembering the Sydney boy as an "energetic, funny and cheeky" child. Comedy legend Jerry Lewis dies aged 91 Jerry Lewis, the comedic legend who teamed up with Dean Martin before starring in his own series of slapstick movies during the 1950s, dies at his Las Vegas home aged 91. 'House of cards': How lending culture is leaving Australians vulnerable A decade of housing price rises, low interest rates and relatively easy credit has left Australians carrying the second-highest level of household debt in the world — and despite efforts to tighten lending, targets for bank staff and mortgage brokers have not changed. 'I thought I was a strong guy': AFP commander goes public with PTSD battle AFP Commander Grant Edwards could lead airport security for the G20 and pull a 1,890 tonne plane with his bare hands, but he was to discover brute strength only counts for so much. 'Junk' private health policies ripping Australians off: AMA Australian doctors declare private medicine is "under siege", and are pushing the Federal Government to make "junk" healthcare policies illegal. Barcelona van attack suspect may have slipped over border Spanish police hunting for the man suspected of driving the van that ploughed into crowds in Barcelona, killing 13 people, say they cannot rule out the possibility he has crossed over the border into France. Is one child enough? Parents of only children by choice are sometimes seen as "selfish" for not giving their son or daughter a sibling, or are told they're "putting all their eggs in one basket". But that's despite evidence suggesting it's a lifestyle choice that benefits the whole family. Grace Mugabe granted diplomatic immunity over alleged assault of model, returns home Zimbabwe's first lady Grace Mugabe is granted diplomatic immunity and returns home from South Africa, followed by demands she face prosecution over an alleged assault of a 20-year-old model in an upmarket Johannesburg hotel room. The verdict on domestic violence data and the Church: Believe the women The research doesn't show that men who go to church more often are less likely to abuse their wives. We urgently need local data to help women who have experienced trauma. Hinds: Australia's rugby failings show no sign of stopping Hollow attempts to find consolation in the Wallabies' Bledisloe Cup shambles highlights the cause of Australian rugby's decline, writes Richard Hinds. China propping up North Korea with continuous supply of oil China says it is doing all it can to rein in its neighbour and traditional ally North Korea, but on the border of the two countries it is a different story. Leaked documents reveal Pine Gap's role in the US fighting machine Intelligence from Australia's Pine Gap base is being used on US battlefields, leaked documents from the US National Security Agency reveal for the first time. Golden retriever unearths $100,000 worth of heroin while digging Many dog owners do their best to train their pets to stop digging holes in the backyard — but for one mischievous golden retriever, the naughty habit helped take more than $100,000 worth of black tar heroin off the streets. 'Surrender or die': Iraq warns IS militants as battle for Tal Afar begins Iraq's Prime Minister says an offensive to take back the city of Tal Afar from Islamic State militants is "imminent", with military commanders expecting the extremists to "fight until the last breath". Stolen 4WD kills Adelaide woman in high-speed road smash Three teenagers are arrested after an allegedly stolen four-wheel-drive kills a 40-year-old woman in a road smash and the offenders flee in a second stolen vehicle. Anna Meares' former coach, Gary West, dies after MND diagnosis Gary West, the coach who helped Anna Meares back from a broken neck to Olympic glory, dies at the age of 57 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Can you knit or crochet? The War Memorial needs your help The call is out to knitters from around Australia to help create 60,000 poppies to mark the centenary of the end of World War I in November 2018. 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 Has Canberra's weather changed according to BOM records? August 21, 2017 - 6:15 am Toxic water entering Sydney's drinking catchment, research warns August 21, 2017 - 6:13 am Is one child enough? August 21, 2017 - 6:02 am World • Royals attend mass for attack victims at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia • Train derails in India killing about 20 people • Thousands march in Boston protest against right-wing rally Business • 'House of cards': How lending culture is leaving Australians vulnerable • 'Junk' private health policies ripping Australians off: AMA • This week in finance: Disappointing results season rolls on as markets ignore local political dysfunction Politics • 'House of cards': How lending culture is leaving Australians vulnerable • 'Surrender or die': Iraq warns IS militants as battle for Tal Afar begins • Australia, New Zealand 'rock solid' despite citizenship drama Sport • Kyrgios does it again, beating Ferrer to reach Cincinnati Masters final • Terrific Tigers thump Freo to grab fourth spot after wins for Saints, Dees • Sea Eagles capitulate against lowly Bulldogs, casting doubt on finals hopes Science and Tech • Testing the effects of footy screams and rumbles • Meet the canines that can smell two-year-old blood • Migrant scientists in Australia find their feet Environment • Toxic water entering Sydney's drinking catchment, research warns • 'We struggled to find any coral life': Researchers shocked by bleaching in Pacific • Nuclear medicine production in Australia at risk if dump site can't be found Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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