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Top Stories Live: Hurricane Irma batters Florida coast with fierce winds, storm surges One of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic makes landfall in the US, with Florida residents warned of "a life-threatening situation" as Hurricane Irma moves up their state. Follow live coverage. Millions without power as Hurricane Irma hits Florida Hurricane Irma weakens as it crosses the Florida coast but the storm is still powerful enough to knock out electricity to 2.5 million homes and businesses while threatening catastrophic flooding and storm surges. A long night in Miami waiting out Hurricane Irma Stranded in a Miami hotel surrounded by rising floodwater, the sound of warning sirens and steel flapping in strong winds, Conor Duffy says many Florida residents are in for a harrowing time. North Korea's 'royal economy' brings in billions for rogue regime North Korea has business interests in parts of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and even Europe that bring in billions of dollars for the regime, despite international sanctions aimed at curbing the country's nuclear program. Two dads redefining family for the past 20 years When John Guthrie and Dennis Cash announced their plan to foster teenagers almost 20 years ago their friends thought "they had rocks in their head". Now their family is flourishing. Good Samaritan drowns attempting to save child at Wollongong beach A Victorian man drowns after attempting to help save one of four children who "ventured out into dangerous seas" off a beach in Wollongong, south of Sydney, prompting surf lifesavers to reissue a warning. Canadian-born man faces deportation amid government 'secrecy': father A 25-year-old man with an intellectual disability is facing deportation to Canada, despite not having set foot there since he was two years old. Why are more cyclists suffering serious injuries on the road? More cyclists are suffering from serious injuries than ever before, so what we can do to provide a safer environment? Defeating IS is only half of it: The battle to rebuild a devastated Iraq The battle against the Islamic State group has been won in most of Iraq's cities and towns, but the country is now facing one of the largest urban reconstruction projects since WWII. Footy finals are back — and so are the ticket scalpers Promoters are reluctant to raises prices to major events — but this might be the best way to deter ticket scalpers. Fact check: Does Australians' spending on pets show how little the nation spends on foreign aid? Does the amount that Australian consumers spend on their pets show how little Australia spends on foreign aid? RMIT ABC Fact Check sniffs out the answer. Hinds: Bleating by NRL coaches an ugly look on week one of finals After their teams were eliminated from the NRL finals, Cronulla and Manly's coaches both spent good chunks of their time moaning about officiating, rather than encouraging their players to take some responsibility, writes Richard Hinds. North Stradbroke Island wetlands date back to last ice age: researchers North Stradbroke Island off Brisbane is home to wetlands dating back 200,000 years and might have been an important refuge during periods of extreme weather, researchers find. Rohingya rebels declare truce as refugees become desperate Rohingya insurgents, whose attack on Myanmar security forces last month triggered savage military reprisals, declare a month-long truce. Australian Rugby Union under threat as influential group pursues rebel competition The Australian Rugby Union is under threat — squeezed by a Senate inquiry and a small but well connected and influential group pursuing a rebel competition that is more closely aligned with World Rugby's vision for global expansion than its own, writes Tracey Holmes. 60-year tradition ending as Sydney theatre company forced out by Catholic Church After 60 years and an impressive alumni list including Baz Luhrmann, one of Sydney's oldest theatres is forced out of its heritage-listed home in the CBD as the Catholic Church sells the building to a property developer. Surfer injured in shark attack at NSW beach A surfer suffers a hip injury in an attack involving what he believes was a great white shark at a beach on the NSW north coast. The nightclub with a difference, where everyone can hit the dance floor Getting dressed up, your hair done and hitting the town is not something many people with disabilities can take for granted, but a new "all-inclusive" nightclub event is trying to change that. Nationals back push to lower speed limit on mobility scooters A Nationals senator's push to reduce the speed limit on mobility scooters to 6 kilometres per hour has been endorsed at the party's federal conference, but a disability advocate warns it's a "dangerous" policy that would make it difficult for riders to cross roads safely. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum A history of eugenics: America's Nazi problem before Charlottesville By Natasha Mitchell for Science Friction Grattan: Turnbull's rush for energy 'announceable' sows confusion By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra The numbers tell the story of a fortnight to remember for Nathan Lyon By Adam Collins in Chittagong High Court's green light to same-sex marriage survey hands PM a reprieve By political editor Andrew Probyn Just In Mental health of first responders in the spotlight on 9/11 anniversary September 11, 2017 - 7:20 am Good Samaritan drowns attempting to save child at Wollongong beach September 11, 2017 - 7:08 am Hinds: Bleating by NRL coaches an ugly look on week one of finals September 11, 2017 - 7:06 am World • North Korea's Kim Jong-un fetes nuclear scientists at celebration party • Cuba surveys toppled houses and flooded cities in wake of Irma • Miami zoo animals ready to ride out Irma Business • Why is business optimistic when consumers are not? • Renewable energy agency assesses incentives for households to cut power • Another delay for major element of South Australia's energy plan Politics • Canadian-born man faces deportation amid government 'secrecy': father • North Korea's 'royal economy' brings in billions for rogue regime • Ireland poaches international cricketers as national team seeks shot at Test matches Sport • Hinds: Bleating by NRL coaches an ugly look on week one of finals • The heroes and villains from the first week of the AFL finals • Cowboys break Sharks' hearts with Morgan's extra-time field goal Science and Tech • Secret life may thrive in Antarctica's ice caves • Countdown to Cassini's deadly dive into Saturn • Facebook, Twitter urged to crack down on hate speech in Australian feeds Environment • The future of PNG's unique wildlife doesn't look so good • Meet the farmers using human poo to fertilise their crops • Stench in the suburbs as sewage smell permeates Darwin's north Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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