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Top Stories Trump declares himself 'a very stable genius', rejects book accusations US President Donald Trump again rejects an author's withering accusations that he is mentally unfit for office, saying his greatest assets are "mental stability and being, like, really smart". Mercury tipped to reach 45C as Sydney heatwave takes hold Sydney's homeless people could be moved to cooler locations and total fire bans are in place, with temperatures predicted to reach 45 degrees Celsius in parts of the city today. Malaysia approves 'no cure, no fee' bid to find MH370 The Malaysian Government agrees to a new attempt to find the wreckage of missing flight MH370 in the Indian Ocean, under a deal that would only see payment for the search made if the missing Boeing 777 is found. Khawaja conquers the pressure to compile dream SCG innings After a series of doubts, pressure and the threat of selectors' ire with a tour of South Africa looming, Usman Khawaja holds his head high after his heroics at the SCG. Maryam Mirzakhani, a brilliant mathematician who inspired a world of possibilities Australian mathematician Nalini Joshi pays a personal tribute to the life and legacy of Maryam Mirzakhani, the first female winner of the Fields Medal, who died in 2017. Trump 'absolutely' willing to talk to Kim Jong-un The US President says he would have "no problem" talking to the North Korean leader he has previously called "rocket man", and takes credit for a diplomatic breakthrough between North and South Korea. Opinion: Does mixing drinks make your hangover worse? Weighing up the evidence "Beer before liquor, never been sicker. Wine before beer will make you feel queer." Is there any truth to the time-held warning to not mix drinks? Analysis: The harsh reality for Palestinians: The rules of the game in the Middle East are changing Washington's announcement a month ago that it would relocate its embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv ignited outrage in the Arab world, yet none of it had any real impact. No evidence of covert 'sonic attacks' in Cuba, US says The US has found no evidence that American diplomats in Havana who came down with mysterious illnesses were the victims of attacks with an unknown weapon, a Republican senator says. Opinion: Myanmar and morality in times of crisis Australia lost its moral authority on Myanmar with every person in indefinite detention and every boat we pushed back, writes aid worker Dustin Barter. Fire threat eases as temperatures plummet in Melbourne A bushfire damages a home, several sheds and fencing in Melbourne's south-east, but firefighters say homes are no longer threatened as a cool change sweeps through. Panic as planes collide at Toronto airport, sparking fire Two planes collide on the ground at a Toronto airport, causing a fire on one and sending passengers into a panic on the other. Kyrgios through to Brisbane International final, Aussie teen De Minaur falls just short Nick Kyrgios dispatches top seed Grigor Dimitrov to storm into the Brisbane International final, while the fairy tale run of his teenage Australian countryman Alex De Minaur comes to an end in the semi-finals. What it's like walking through Summernats as a young woman ABC reporter Clare Sibthorpe explores the streets of Summernats to determine whether sexual harassment remains rife, or if attempts to stamp out misogyny at the notorious festival have been successful. Mass backpacker overdose drug was destined for dealers, expert says The head of Australia's peak medical body warns the dangerous white powder behind a mass overdose in Perth would have been unwittingly consumed by hundreds, mixed into illicit powdered and pill-based drugs. 'Latte levy' could be imposed on UK coffee drinkers to reduce waste British MPs propose putting a levy on the sale of all disposable coffee cups if they are not made recyclable, saying a disincentive is the only way to curb the number being thrown away by coffee drinkers each year. Indigenous dole scheme participants slapped with 350,000 fines in two years Australia's peak social services body says the Federal Government's Indigenous work-for-the-dole scheme is flawed, sees participants "listed as failures" and must be abandoned. Inside North Korea's shadowy Office 39: Defector reveals how Kim Jong-un gets his cash Weapons, drugs, forged $100 bills and smuggling gold into China — how North Korea makes its money, according to a defector who is speaking out about his time in an organisation which began as a royal slush fund. Here's how wildlife is coping (or not) with the US big freeze As wildlife organisations warn residents to watch out for cold-stunned animals caught up in the US big freeze, videos posted on social media show some pets and animals enjoying the cold conditions. Analysis and Opinion Myanmar and morality in times of crisis By Dustin Barter Does mixing drinks make your hangover worse? Weighing up the evidence By Stephen Bright What it's like walking through Summernats as a young woman By Clare Sibthorpe Politicians' cheap fear mongering not helping Victoria tackle East African crime problem By state political reporter Richard Willingham World Skiers tossed around on chairlift as heavy snowfall hits Europe's Alps   Man arrested in Sweden over murder of Australian Kai Foley   Far from sinking, book boom keeps London's floating bookshop afloat   Business Billabong agrees to $380m takeover by company that owns Quiksilver   Experts clash on whether Aussie dollar is on track to crash or surge   Adani's $1b loan bid likely to fail before Palaszczuk intervention   Politics Trump 'absolutely' willing to talk to Kim Jong-un   'Latte levy' could be imposed on UK coffee drinkers to reduce waste   Indigenous dole scheme participants slapped with 350,000 fines in two years   Sport Khawaja, Marsh brothers take to England on day three   Kyrgios through to Brisbane International final, Aussie teen De Minaur falls just short   Runs flow as Aussies surge ahead in Sydney, as it happened   Science and Technology Explained: How heat affects roads, trains and planes   Apple says all Mac and iOS devices affected by Meltdown and Spectre bugs   AFL interested in new rehab tool for athletes   Environment 'Latte levy' could be imposed on UK coffee drinkers to reduce waste   Vanuatu bans non-biodegradable plastic to protect ocean life   A snake handler's guide to making your home reptile-proof this summer       Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to starnewsposting@gmail.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. 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