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Top Stories 'Shocked' Rudd claims Turnbull said he backed him for UN job Former prime minister Kevin Rudd releases a series of letters in which he claims Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull promised to support his bid for the United Nations' top job as recently as December. Northern Territory MP expresses support for spit hoods, restraint chairs The Northern Territory Member for Blain comes out in support of spit hoods and restraint chairs for young people in detention centres. San Diego police officer killed, another injured A police officer is shot dead and another wounded during a traffic stop in San Diego, authorities say, as a suspect is taken into custody. Executed Indonesia prisoners took up to 15 minutes to die: priest A Catholic priest who was at the Nusakambangan prison in Indonesia during the firing squad execution of four people says some prisoners took up to 15 minutes to die. Australia headed for recession 'as soon as next year' Australia's credit binge will lead to a bust as soon as next year, with house prices to fall between 40 and 70 per cent and unemployment to rise sharply, Professor Steve Keen says. Play called off early in first Test as Sri Lanka put pressure on Australia Australia is 3 for 83 chasing 268 for victory after play was called off early on day four of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Pallekele. Voice of Postman Pat dies aged 83 Ken Barrie, the man who voiced beloved animated TV character Postman Pat and famously sang the show's theme tune, dies aged 83. Prince's siblings to undergo genetic testing to strengthen inheritance claims A Minnesota judge rules that the surviving siblings of the late pop star Prince must undergo genetic testing to strengthen their inheritance claims, as he dismisses claims from 29 other would-be heirs. Clinton shatters glass ceiling with 'milestone' presidential nomination Hillary Clinton has officially become the first woman to secure a major party's nomination for US president but she still faces a fierce fight against Donald Trump to win the keys to the Oval Office, North America correspondent Stephanie March writes. Pope Francis makes silent visit to Auschwitz camp Pope Francis walks silently through Auschwitz, beginning a historic visit to the former Nazi death camp. Neighbours actress Vivean Gray dies aged 92 Vivean Gray, the British actress who played one of Neighbours' "greatest characters" Mrs Mangel, dies aged 92. Bob Brown calls on Senator Lee Rhiannon to stand down Former Greens leader Bob Brown has called on Green NSW Senator Lee Rhiannon to step aside, saying the party was in need of renewal. Wing found in Tanzania 'highly likely' from missing MH370 A piece of aircraft debris found in Tanzania is "highly likely" to be from missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, Australia's Transport Minister Darren Chester says. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum KevUN16? Not a chance, it turns out By Annabel Crabb The redemption of Hillary Rodham Clinton By Bruce Wolpe Is a royal commission the best response to the NT juvenile justice crisis? By Melanie Schwartz and Chris Cunneen Rio Olympics reality check: Putting Zika into perspective By Joseph Lewnard World • UN seeks control of controversial Russian 'death corridors' in Syria • Democratic Party hit by second cyber attack days after DNC email leak • Save the Children-supported maternity hospital bombed in Syria Australia • Cricket's frustrations on show in Australia v Sri Lanka test • Cats beat the Bulldogs at Kardinia Park • Neighbours actress Vivean Gray dies aged 92 Business • ASIC: $20 trillion worth of financial products may be affected by BBSW rigging • Australia headed for recession 'as soon as next year' • Australian shares inch to fresh 11-month highs Politics • Northern Territory MP expresses support for spit hoods, restraint chairs • 'Shocked' Rudd claims Turnbull said he backed him for UN job • Clinton shatters glass ceiling with 'milestone' presidential nomination Sport • Play called off early in first Test as Sri Lanka put pressure on Australia • Bulldogs crack top four after narrow win over Dragons • Kieran Foran granted release from Eels Entertainment • Prince's siblings to undergo genetic testing to strengthen inheritance claims • The power cuts of parliament: Baldness is in vogue • Voice of Postman Pat dies aged 83 Health • Florida reports evidence of first local Zika transmission in the US • Yemen dialysis patients at risk as war restricts treatment, MSF says • Food regulator investigating sale of hemp seeds for consumption Science and Tech • Businesses given a boost by Pokemon Go players searching for rare critters • A is for advertising: Google owner Alphabet posts revenue surge • Ice bucket challenge unlocks vital clues in hunt for disease treatment Environment • Taskforce set to probe rogue company behind massive Brisbane tyre stockpiles • What you need to know about the push to make palm oil sustainable • Queensland 'powerless to act' against rogue company behind massive tyre stockpiles Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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