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Top Stories Tell me a secret... and I'll explain how encryption works Curious about what's stopping your most intimate text messages from falling into the wrong hands? Find out how encryption actually works. Chinese boats with 'thousands of sharks' found in Timor-Leste waters Fifteen Chinese fishing boats are caught with thousands of sharks in Timor-Leste waters in a joint raid by local police and activist group Sea Shepherd. Kath and Kim show exactly how Australia can accept same-sex marriage If and when Australia legalises same-sex marriage, you only need three words to know how it happened: Kath and Kim, writes Alex McKinnon. Scientists build 'DNA robots' that walk and sort These robots have a 'body', two 'feet', an 'arm', and a 'hand' — oh, and they're made entirely of DNA. But why would we need 'DNA robots'? 'The ultimate gift': Selena Gomez reveals kidney transplant Selena Gomez reveals her best friend and actress Francia Raisa donated her kidney for a transplant the star needed earlier this year as part of her ongoing battle with lupus. After 20 years, NASA says goodbye to Cassini The 7.9-billion-kilometre journey to explore the distant planet Saturn will come to a crashing end tonight, having discovered moons that might hold the key ingredients for life. Man charged with punching Kevin Rudd's godson in same-sex marriage row A man who allegedly punched former prime minister Kevin Rudd's godson during an argument about same-sex marriage is charged with assault. Australian jails face elderly sex offender crisis Australia's prisons are struggling to deal with increasing numbers of older sexual offenders, and aged care facilities want nothing to do with them when they're released. Trump praises Irma responders for 'very small number' of deaths in Florida US President Donald Trump visits Hurricane Irma-ravaged Florida where he thanks authorities and first responders for limiting the death toll — which stands at 38 — given "the incredible power of that storm". Leigh Sales was nervous about interviewing comedian Hannah Gadsby. But it was 'fantastic' Hannah Gadsby has promised to give away stand-up comedy after her latest show. But before she does, Leigh Sales sat down with her and discovered a thoughtful and interesting person with plenty to say. CPA review finds CEO overpaid and organisation 'out of touch' with members The fallout from the member revolution against CPA Australia continues with a review recommending a shake-up in corporate governance and a focus on delivering on services rather than promoting the CEO. Trump says he is 'close' to DACA deal after denying pact with Democrats President Donald Trump says he is "fairly close" to a deal with congressional leaders to preserve protections for young immigrants living illegally in America, and is insisting on "massive border security" as part of any agreement. Triple suicide attack kills at least 60 in Iraq Suicide bombings on two restaurants and a police checkpoint in Iraq claimed by Islamic State militants kill at least 60 people and wound more than 100 others, health and police officials say. Xenophon and Nash in spotlight as citizenship crisis returns to High Court Lawyers for deputy Nationals leader Fiona Nash and key crossbench senator Nick Xenophon will appear before the High Court today for the first hearings in their citizenship challenges. Australian detained and fined for using satellite phone in India A Queensland man is fined about $155 and released after he was detained for using a satellite telephone, which is illegal in India without prior Government permission. Coroner finds that anti-smoking drug, Champix, contributed to young man's suicide A coroner recommends drug manufacturer Pfizer put a warning label on its anti-smoking drug, Champix, after a mother's four-year fight to prove that it contributed to her son's suicide. The US Government has just banned federal staff from using Kaspersky. Here's why The US Government has given staff 90 days to remove any Kaspersky Lab software from their IT systems. Should you be worried if you have it installed on your computer or phone? 'Worse than animals': Inside the Islamic State 'crocodile's lair' Indonesians returning home after being lured to Iraq and Syria by promises of a better life appear in an anti-terrorism video describing the Islamic State caliphate as a "pit of lies" where fighters chase three things — power, money and women. World's oldest panda in captivity dies aged 37 China is mourning the death of the world's oldest panda, Basi, which at 37 had already lived more than 17 years longer than most pandas in the wild. Would you pay someone to help you find a good private school for your child? Australian parents navigating the pressures of private school waiting lists are turning to education consultants to ease the process and increase their child's chances of getting a place. US Admiral 'flattered' to be considered as America's next ambassador to Australia America's top military commander in the Pacific says becoming US ambassador to Australia would be a "cool job" and he is "flattered" to be named a possible candidate for the diplomatic posting. Al Qaeda issues global call to arm Rohingya with weapons Al Qaeda urges Muslims around the world to send aid, weapons and military support to Rohingya in Myanmar, threatening that the Government "shall be made to taste what our brothers have tasted". Analysis and Opinion: The Drum A funny thing has happened to Donald Trump's poll numbers By John Barron What we do and don't know about iPhone X's added (and removed) features By science and technology reporter Jake Sturmer Good news for businesses, but there's a hitch By David Taylor Many tipped the report on alleged water corruption to be a whitewash. Instead, it's a grenade By Linton Besser Just In Share Shed: Where you can borrow, not buy, what you need September 15, 2017 - 7:00 am Flight chaos continues in Sydney as winds force more cancellations September 15, 2017 - 6:58 am 'Incredibly inappropriate': Grenfell Tower fire inquiry opens amid anger, despair of survivors September 15, 2017 - 6:57 am World • Snow leopard taken off endangered species list • Grenfell Tower fire inquiry opens amid anger, despair of survivors • Astronomers plan for new telescope in Antarctica Business • CPA review finds CEO overpaid and organisation 'out of touch' with members • RBA slashes dividend, announces accounting loss • Government's bill to relax media ownership laws passes Senate Politics • ABC News Quiz: Will your smarts pay off? • Kath and Kim show exactly how Australia can accept same-sex marriage • Xenophon and Nash in spotlight as citizenship crisis returns to High Court Sport • Can the Cats and Giants turn it around against the Swans and Eagles? • Olympic Games host cities confirmed in totally unnecessary, cringe-worthy ceremony • Controversial media director Mike Tancred to leave AOC Science and Tech • After 20 years, NASA says goodbye to Cassini • Scientists build 'DNA robots' that walk and sort • Astronomers plan for new telescope in Antarctica Environment • 'Get out of the way' of providing stable electricity: former CEFC head to Government • Couple trail runs Tasmania with the world watching • How will WA's plastic bag ban work? 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