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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Dylan Voller, the boy who was subjected to abuse in Don Dale Youth Detention Centre, has asked the NT Chief Minister and former Corrections Minister for a personal apology. Images of Voller strapped to a chair while hooded were among the confronting images broadcast on the ABC's Four Corners program on Monday night We'll find out today if Kevin Rudd has been nominated as Australia's candidate for United Nations secretary general. It's been left to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to make a captain's pick on the nomination, after a Cabinet meeting failed to make a decision yesterday Donald Trump has backtracked on his call for Russia to hack into Hillary Clinton's emails. The Republican presidential candidate says he was being "sarcastic" Imagine Jaws, but with a much smaller boat. A kayaker in Albany, off Western Australia's south coast, had a very close encounter with a shark. You need to see the video for this one. Here's what's coming up: 10:00am AEST: Two British terrorism experts will give evidence at the inquest into the Lindt Cafe siege 11:30am AEST: The three month public consultation period on South Australia's Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission begins 12:00pm AEST: Operation Pitch Black will be launched by the Royal Australian Air Force in Darwin. It's the RAAF's largest training operation this year 4:30pm AEST: The annual Garma Festival in the Northern Territory begins Top Stories Dylan Voller asks Adam Giles for personal apology The youth who was hooded and strapped to a chair at a Northern Territory detention centre wants the Chief Minister to apologise to those mistreated in custody along with their families. Will Rudd be Australia's pick for UN's top job? Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will reveal today how he has resolved the stand-off over whether Kevin Rudd should be nominated as a candidate for secretary-general of the United Nations. Four killed by firing squad as Indonesia carries out latest round of executions Four prisoners are executed at Nusa Kambangan prison in Indonesia, the first since two Australians were put to death last year. Queensland 'powerless to act' against rogue company behind massive tyre stockpiles Colourful former building industry identity Tony Di Carlo is accused of presiding over a disaster waiting to happen as his company builds up huge stockpiles of used tyres, with warnings any fire at the sites could blanket Brisbane in toxic smoke. Vatican 'unlikely' to respond to allegations against Pell until investigation complete The Vatican is not likely to respond to child abuse allegations against Cardinal George Pell until the outcome of police investigations, according to a Vatican expert. Trump backtracks on 'sarcastic' appeal for Russia to hack Clinton's emails Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump tries to quell the furore over his call for Russia to hack into Hillary Clinton's emails, saying he was being sarcastic. Mendis gives Sri Lanka healthy lead on day three in Kandy, Lyon reaches 200 wickets What once looked like a certain Australian victory looks far less likely after Kusal Mendis' century pushed Sri Lanka into the lead on day three. Video captures kayaker in close call with five-metre shark A kayaker off Western Australia's southern coast makes a mayday call to nearby whale-watching vessels as a shark takes a keen interest and circles him. China, Russia to hold joint naval drills in South China Sea China and Russia will hold joint naval exercises in the South China Sea in September, Beijing's defence ministry says, after an international tribunal invalidates the Asian giant's extensive claims in the area. Underworld figure dies in Victorian jail after alleged assault on staff Police are investigating after an underworld figure at a central Victorian jail died following an alleged assault on two prison staff. Second-last Roosters beat Broncos as swoon continues Brisbane puts on another disappointing display in a 32-16 loss to the Roosters at the Sydney Football Stadium. Surfers set to turn Seabin dream into sales reality A unique Australian invention aimed at reducing marine pollution is set to be made available in up to 17 countries next year, with a prototype undergoing final trials in luxury European marinas. Aurora lights shine in space timelapse The glowing display of aurora — one of the most stunning natural phenomena — is captured from above by a NASA astronaut stationed at the International Space Station. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Is a royal commission the best response to the NT juvenile justice crisis? By Melanie Schwartz and Chris Cunneen Has Vladimir Putin interfered in the US election? By Matthew Dal Santo Rio Olympics reality check: Putting Zika into perspective By Joseph Lewnard Don't expect super reform to come without a fight By Ian Verrender World • Assad offers amnesty to Syria rebels who surrender • Death row inmates in Indonesia prepare for execution • North Korean student reportedly seeks refuge during Hong Kong visit Australia • Tips for helping your kids develop a healthy relationship with food • Labor senator calls for party to back parental leave superannuation policy • Former trader 'threatened' by ANZ over rate-rigging scandal Business • Australian shares climb towards one-year high • Investors vote to wind up AMP Capital's China Growth Fund • Jackie Chan's Bleeding Steel starts filming in Sydney Politics • Labor senator calls for party to back parental leave superannuation policy • Trump backtracks on 'sarcastic' appeal for Russia to hack Clinton's emails • Will Rudd be Australia's pick for UN's top job? Sport • Day in touch with PGA Championship leaders despite putting woes • Mendis gives Sri Lanka healthy lead on day three in Kandy, Lyon reaches 200 wickets • Second-last Roosters beat Broncos as swoon continues Entertainment • PJ O'Rourke lashes 'no brains' Donald Trump • Art school merger scrapped by Sydney University • Jackie Chan's Bleeding Steel starts filming in Sydney Health • Tips for helping your kids develop a healthy relationship with food • Meet a woman who loves snow but is literally allergic to the cold • 'I fear for them': Miner diagnosed with black lung speaks out Science and Tech • Ice bucket challenge unlocks vital clues in hunt for disease treatment • Driverless cars need Australia's coordinates to be corrected • Farewell Philae: Earth severs link with silent comet probe Environment • Queensland 'powerless to act' against rogue company behind massive tyre stockpiles • RSPCA wants to stop 'cruel' dingo cull of feral goats on barrier reef island • New Environment Minister Frydenberg says coal industry in 'major transition' Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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