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‘I don’t think I’ll ever forget’: Camp Mystic counsellor on devastating moment after deadly Texas flood
A Camp Mystic counsellor has recalled the tragic moment she won’t “ever forget” in the wake of the catastrophic floods in Texas.
RFK Jr. sued over ‘unlawful’ vaccination policy
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is being forced to defend his bold claims as multiple medical groups rally against his “unlawful” conduct.
Albo murky on Beijing’s AI bid
Anthony Albanese has kept schtum on a Chinese offer made amid tensions between Canberra and Washington.
Russian transport minister Roman Starovoit dies by ‘suicide’ after being sacked
The body of Russia’s transport minister was found inside a car just hours after President Vladimir Putin dismissed him from his high-ranking post.
Aus marks 20 years since shock terror attack
It has been 20 years since suicide bombers killed dozens, including one Australian, in a devastating terror attack on London’s transport network.

Tuesday Briefing: Trump’s New Tariff Threats
Plus, the beautiful chaos of Rio’s beaches.
Macron’s U.K. State Visit: Migrants and the War in Ukraine Are on the Agenda
President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Britain, which begins Tuesday, will be heavy on pageantry. But both he and Prime Minister Keir Starmer hope for practical results.
The Brothers Who Came Face to Face in Myanmar’s War
Bloody conflict has splintered many families in Myanmar over the past four years. But for one set of siblings, a surprise reunion was joyful, if bittersweet.
What to Know About P.O.W.s in Myanmar’s Brutal Civil War
As the rebels have gained ground, they have detained thousands of prisoners of war. Their enemy, the junta, keeps few captives.
Trump and Netanyahu Meet Amid Gaza Cease-Fire Negotiations
The two confronted an array of high-stakes Middle East issues. But first they took a victory lap, including the Israeli leader telling President Trump he had nominated him for a Nobel Peace Prize.

‘Has to stop’: State’s move on ‘vile’ AI deepfakes
AI-driven deepfakes targeting women and girls are on the rise in schools and workplaces, and one Australian state is pledging to take a stand.
Chalmers responds after shock rate decision
Jim Chalmers said the shock decision by the Reserve Bank to hold the cash rate at 3.85 per cent was “not the result millions of Australians were hoping for”.
Paraglider killed after falling 20m in horror crash
A man has died after his paraglider plunged 20m during a horror aviation incident.
Ex-broker’s $68k fraud of major bank
A former financial broker who forged letters to dupe a major Aussie bank out of six-figure loans - scoring extra commissions in the process - has learnt her fate.
‘Breaking point’: Nurses escalate action
Thousands of nurses and midwives have launched the next phase of their campaign for fair wages, saying the latest pay offer falls short.