| | | | Senior figures in the Turnbull Government say they believe the Trump administration is prepared to bomb Iran's nuclear capability, perhaps as early as next month, and say Australia is poised to help identify possible targets. | | | | In case you missed all that campaigning, there are five federal by-elections happening this weekend, and a few reasons you might want to watch the result (even if you're not voting). | | | | Facebook stocks plunge almost 19 per cent, worth a staggering $US119 billion, marking one of the biggest single-day losses in United States stock market history. | | | | Two of Britain's top cyber security experts warn against ignoring Huawei, but say banning the Chinese telecommunications giant is not an option for the West. | | | | Twenty years ago, two gay couples met by chance in Sydney, and hatched a radical family plan. Ruth, Betty, Charlie and John say they're "just like everyone else with kids" — and their two children agree. | | | | During frontier times, thousands of Aboriginal people were shot dead, driven over cliffs and poisoned. The locations of those massacres are detailed by a landmark mapping project that has grown to 250 sites across almost every state and territory. | | | | On Saturday morning, Australians will be treated to a bright-red lunar eclipse — the longest many will see for more than 100 years. Our guide explains when to see it, and what it will look like from where you live. | | | | It's a common complaint from women sharing bathrooms with males, but is it fair to suggest men are simply not aiming straight or is there a reason why their aim can be as flimsy as toilet paper? | | | | There are "serious indications" arson started the fire that killed at least 83 people, Greece's Civil Protection Minister says, as authorities also blame "town planning chaos" for the disaster. | | | | An uncle of a two-year-old girl who was raped in Tennant Creek earlier this year says he is frustrated that repeated warnings from police and family fell on deaf ears. | | | | When Daniel Ricciardo "does a shoey" what is he actually drinking? We tested it under laboratory conditions and discovered the stomach-churning science of what's sloshing around in a shoey. | | | | There is still misunderstanding about what being transgender means and how it relates to drag. Joanna McIntyre explains the difference. | | | | Paul McCartney delights fans with a surprise gig at the Cavern Club, the cellar venue in Liverpool where The Beatles made their name more than 50 years ago. | | | | Groupama-FDJ's Arnaud Demare claims a sprint victory in the first French one-two stage finish since 1978, as Tour de France overall leader Geraint Thomas remains in front. | | | | A young Sudanese-Australian woman says she is questioning her value in society after discussions about race and Victoria's so-called "African gang" problem were raised following the death of her friend Laa Chol. | | | | Angst over players' post-match smiles. Brawls in the stands. Attacks on Tour riders. Crises around every corner — we need to step back from the belief that sport is a grim and joyless pursuit, writes Richard Hinds. | | | | SBS presenter Lee Lin Chin announces her resignation from the broadcaster — we take a look back at some of her most memorable moments. | | | | Barcelona's mixed-sex tour to the US gets off on the wrong foot when it emerges male players flew business class while women players were put in economy. | | | | More international students than ever are remaining in Australia for up to four years following graduation, prompting concern from Labor, but the Vice-Chancellor of the Australian National University argues they are not displacing other workers. | | | | Participants of the latest cashless welfare card trial in Kalgoorlie say the shame and stigma associated with using the card has had an adverse effect on their mental health. | | | | Former Pakistani cricketer Imran Khan claims victory for his party in the country's general elections, promising a "new" Pakistan following a vote that was marred by allegations of fraud and militant violence. | |  |
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