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- Israeli air strikes kill at least 35 Palestinians and wound dozens in an area in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah designated for the displaced, Palestinian health and civil emergency service officials say.
- Whether you drive an electric car or are considering making the switch, you've probably been drawn into a discussion about whether they are really better for the climate. To save you from your next barbecue encounter, we have put two cars to the test.
- Australia's domestic violence scourge is dominating headlines around the country. But in country towns like this one, harrowing stories of abuse are just another Monday.
- The International Organisation for Migration's chief of mission in Papua New Guinea said the scale of impact was greater than initially thought.
- It was billed as a "really impactful" look at Victoria Police's response to youth gangs. In the aftermath, attendees complained they should have been warned they would see "someone get stabbed to death".
- Baby Boomers who used telex machines in their first jobs are working alongside Generation Z colleagues who have always had a smartphone. With more of us living — and working — for longer, how are we making it work?
- Kylie Kwong has been at the top of the Australian food scene for three decades. Now, she reveals her surprising next chapter as she continues to channel unimaginable grief into a force for good.
- There is a small sign in Western Victoria — one of 15 locations around the country, from creeks and waterholes to bores and mountains — that is a racist slur in plain sight.
- After a decade of working in Britain's besieged NHS, Harshal Deshmukh had had enough. So he headed to Queensland and hasn't looked back.
- Analysis by John LyonsTwo of the great adversaries of our time are facing significant internal turmoil with the death of the Iranian president and fresh allegations of war crimes against Israel's leaders. The consequences will play out on the global stage.
- Analysis by Patricia KarvelasIn the first Reconciliation Week since the defeat of the Voice to Parliament, the inability of our national discourse to reflect on its significance is stunning. It is, again, Indigenous people who have quietly been doing the heavy lifting on what should come next.
- Analysis by Adele FergusonAfter years of issues and commentators calling for reform, the findings from a parliamentary inquiry into the corporate regulator ASIC are expected next month — with signs that significant changes could be on their way.
- The graphic novel Gender Queer: A Memoir is the most banned book in the US — and now activists are trying to ban it here, too.
- Just 1 millilitre too much can trigger an overdose. We went to a music festival to learn how the "blowouts" hitting Australian hospitals start.
- David Fifta has missed out on Origin selection as Billy Slater names three potential debutants in the extended Queensland squad for Game I.
- liveA strong finish to Wall Street's week looks set to flow onto the ASX, with futures trading pointing to 0.6% rise on opening. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
- Twelve people have been injured, including eight taken to hospital, after a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland hit turbulence, Dublin Airport says.
- Michael Cornes alleges a clergyman and teacher sexually abused him at St Cecilia's Primary School in Port Hedland during 1994 and is taking legal action against the Catholic Church.
- Six other babies were rescued and taken to another hospital where they remain in a critical condition. It's the second deadly blaze in India this weekend.
- The risk of identity fraud means elderly and disabled residents in New South Wales are being denied photo IDs due to a requirement that forces them to visit an office in person.
- About 4 billion tonnes of goods are delivered across the country each year, mostly by road, but one train can carry the same freight as 54 trucks. So why doesn't more freight go by rail?
- The "echidnapus" is one of the newly described ancient monotremes from a fossil hotspot in NSW that could give us more clues about an era when egg-laying mammals diversified.
- A Queensland "dairy-free" ice cream and yoghurt company was told its product wasn't suitable to be marketed as "dairy-free" years prior to the anaphylaxis death of a woman in the UK, court documents allege.
- King Island, off Tasmania's north-west tip, usually produces more than 20 per cent of the state's beef, but the worst drought on record is forcing farmers to make heartbreaking decisions.
- At least 15 people have died, including two children, after severe storms hit Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas on Sunday.
- Schools are closed and volunteers deployed to the region as Cyclone Remal bears down on Bangladesh's southern coast, with gales and gusts of up to 130 kilometres per hour expected.
- A fatal collision involving a rideshare car on Sunday night has resulted in the deaths of an adult male and young girl, while a 10-year-old boy and the driver of one vehicle are in hospital in a stable condition.
- WA Premier Roger Cook describes the murder of a Perth mother and daughter, shot dead in their own home on Friday by a 63-year-old man, as "chilling and horrific".
- Aerial footage shows the aircraft flying right above suburban houses before it lands and skids across a taxiway, tipping onto its wing on the grass.
- Analysis by Simon SmaleTadej Pogačar has been called "unique", "insane" and "on a different level" throughout the Giro d'Italia as he made a mockery of the first grand tour of the season. His indisputable talent is one that deserves all the accolades.
- Returning Ajla Tomljanović has been beaten on a day when three Australians got knocked out and another withdrew injured at the French Open.
- South Australia's largest women's soccer club is searching for a permanent home as the "Matildas effect" drives more women and girls to the game. But some clubs are having to turn people away because of a lack of pitches, coaches and equipment.
- Two hip-drop tackles receive different punishments, the ladder leaders get belted by the premiers, and a famous name at Brookvale Oval shines again. Here's this week's NRL Round-Up.
- The Swans keep winning, the Dockers snatch a draw against the Magpies, the Cats slump to another loss, and the Eagles come crashing back to earth. We wrap up round 11 in the AFL.
- Mitch Starc blasted into Hyderabad's top order, Travis Head was removed for a golden duck and Pat Cummins admitted his side was "outplayed" as Kolkata won the IPL.
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analysis:Tadej Pogačar might be the greatest cyclist we've ever seen after 59-year first
Tadej Pogačar has been called "unique", "insane" and "on a different level" throughout the Giro d'Italia as he made a mockery of the first grand tour of the season. His indisputable talent is one that deserves all the accolades.
Analysis
analysis:Two bitter rivals are dealing with internal crises. What happens next will have ramifications for the rest of the world
Two of the great adversaries of our time are facing significant internal turmoil with the death of the Iranian president and fresh allegations of war crimes against Israel's leaders. The consequences will play out on the global stage.
Analysis
analysis:Soft deals with banks and inaction after tip-offs — brand ASIC needs a change
After years of issues and commentators calling for reform, the findings from a parliamentary inquiry into the corporate regulator ASIC are expected next month — with signs that significant changes could be on their way.
Analysis
analysis:Since the Voice to Parliament's defeat, has the Great Australian Silence been extended into perpetuity?
In the first Reconciliation Week since the defeat of the Voice to Parliament, the inability of our national discourse to reflect on its significance is stunning. It is, again, Indigenous people who have quietly been doing the heavy lifting on what should come next.
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analysis:Tadej Pogačar might be the greatest cyclist we've ever seen after 59-year first
Tadej Pogačar has been called "unique", "insane" and "on a different level" throughout the Giro d'Italia as he made a mockery of the first grand tour of the season. His indisputable talent is one that deserves all the accolades.
Analysis
analysis:Two bitter rivals are dealing with internal crises. What happens next will have ramifications for the rest of the world
Two of the great adversaries of our time are facing significant internal turmoil with the death of the Iranian president and fresh allegations of war crimes against Israel's leaders. The consequences will play out on the global stage.
Analysis
analysis:Soft deals with banks and inaction after tip-offs — brand ASIC needs a change
After years of issues and commentators calling for reform, the findings from a parliamentary inquiry into the corporate regulator ASIC are expected next month — with signs that significant changes could be on their way.
Analysis
analysis:Since the Voice to Parliament's defeat, has the Great Australian Silence been extended into perpetuity?
In the first Reconciliation Week since the defeat of the Voice to Parliament, the inability of our national discourse to reflect on its significance is stunning. It is, again, Indigenous people who have quietly been doing the heavy lifting on what should come next.
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