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Top Stories 46 dead, many trapped as powerful earthquake hits Mexico A magnitude-7.1 earthquake hits Mexico, killing at least 46 people and trapping an unknown number of others beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings. Trump to UN: United States will 'totally destroy' North Korea if threatened Donald Trump issues a stark warning that the United States will be forced to "totally destroy" North Korea unless it backs down from its weapons program, while mocking Pyongyang leader Kim Jong-un as a "rocket man on a suicide mission". Hurricane Maria causes 'mind boggling' damage in Dominica, barrels toward Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria, the second major storm to hit the Caribbean this month, pushes towards the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico after ripping through Dominica causing "mind boggling damage". When will I get my same-sex marriage postal survey? Still waiting on your vote in the post? The ABS says it's "on track" to have all delivered before September 25. The Australian team — and player — the rest of the world is talking about right now If you haven't already familiarised yourselves with the Matildas' star striker Sam Kerr, do so. You'll be hearing a lot more of them both. Chester Bennington's suicide a reminder 'depression doesn't have a face or mood' A video showing late Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington laughing with his family hours before taking his own life is a reminder depression is not always obvious. Virus DNA test better than Pap smear for cervical cancer screening DNA screening for the virus that causes cervical cancer is the most effective method for detecting pre-cancerous cells, even in women vaccinated against the virus, Australian researchers find. Rohingya refugees condemn Aung San Suu Kyi's 'impossible' promise Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh say a vow by Myanmar's de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi to allow their repatriation is meaningless, as they're being asked to meet impossible criteria. Bomb squad sent to Melbourne's south-east for 'safety check' A Victorian police operation involving the bomb squad causes the partial closure of a major road in Malvern, in Melbourne's south-east and is expected to cause delays. Manus and Nauru refugees to be approved for US resettlement The ABC understands 54 refugees on Manus Island and Nauru will be told today they have been granted resettlement in the United States and are expected to arrive by the end of the month. Are we raising a generation of unhappy, non-resilient young people? While a teenager today might be physically safer, they are experiencing higher levels of loneliness, anxiety and depression, one expert argues, and the smartphone may be part of the problem. The very long and violent criminal histories of Lynette Daley's rapists Court documents reveal the criminal histories of Paul Maris and Adrian Attwater, who were found guilty over the violent rape of Lynette Daley on a remote beach in 2011. Ms Daley bled to death, and Attwater was found guilty of her manslaughter. CCTV shows 'pandemonium' as man pours petrol, starts fire inside bank A Melbourne court releases confronting CCTV of an asylum seeker from Myanmar setting fire to a bank at Springvale, in Melbourne's south-east, in an "act of retribution" for being kept waiting to make a withdrawal. Tiny houses: Who wants them and why? Research finds a marked increase in people, particularly among women over 50, who are building or wanting to build a tiny house. However, inflexible planning rules often stand in their way. Stanislav Petrov, who saved the world from nuclear war, dies at 77 Stanislav Petrov, the Soviet officer credited with saving the world from nuclear disaster during the Cold War in 1983, has died in Moscow aged 77. Gold Coast Mayor bars ABC from media conference Journalists and a cameraman from the ABC are turned away from a press conference held by Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate, a day after a Four Corners report on developer donations and issues with the proposed cruise ship terminal. Forgotten stories of Indigenous heritage discovered deep in archives Stories of the Indigenous heritage of thousands of Australians have been buried and forgotten deep in the country's archives, but are now beginning to be unravelled. Indonesian court orders Australia into mediation over detained children The Central Jakarta District Court orders the Australian Government enter mediation in a case involving 115 Indonesians who allege they were under the age of 18 when they were convicted of people smuggling and jailed in adult prisons across Australia. Public servants prepare for cyber attacks at inaugural war games Protecting public infrastructure from cyber attacks is not a game, so do not be fooled by public servants playing with a motorised Lego set in Canberra this week. 'What sort of future are we creating?': Photographer shares photo he wished didn't exist The photographer behind a compelling image of a tiny seahorse gripping a cotton bud in Indonesia says he hopes the photo will "affect people's lives and create a change". Analysis and Opinion: The Drum What are the chances of another stock market crash? By business editor Ian Verrender Hinds: Ignore the score line, this was a different kind of Kyrgios defeat By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds Question remains after week two of the NRL finals — who can beat the Storm? By Warren Boland Donald Trump, the Democrats and the art of the deal By John Barron Just In Rohingya refugees condemn Aung San Suu Kyi's 'impossible' promise September 20, 2017 - 6:58 am Bomb squad sent to Melbourne's south-east for 'safety check' September 20, 2017 - 6:57 am Fact check: Are Labor's policies socialist? September 20, 2017 - 6:53 am World • Was Aung San Suu Kyi's speech too little, too late? • Aung San Suu Kyi condemns all rights violations in Myanmar • Australian woman dies while swimming at Phuket beach Business • BHP considering Minerals Council exit over lobby group's climate policies • CBS wins battle for Ten's future, trumping Murdoch and Gordon bid • Australia's pokies king reflects on 70 years in the business Politics • Rohingya refugees condemn Aung San Suu Kyi's 'impossible' promise • When will I get my same-sex marriage postal survey? • Tiny houses: Who wants them and why? Sport • Brilliant Matildas make it three in a row against Brazil • Canterbury Bulldogs part company with Des Hasler as coach • Is it odd that Sharapova still won't answer a basic question about meldonium? Science and Tech • AI won't replace your doctor soon — but it can help with diagnosis • Apple wants to make Siri a better therapist • Carbs could be key to effective malaria vaccine Environment • Is it better to repair or replace broken washing machines? • Keeping Liddell power station open 'a losing battle', AGL says • 'What sort of future are we creating?': Photographer shares photo he wished didn't exist 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. 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