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Top Stories Authorities investigate global cyber attack as businesses dig out After a day of cyber chaos wrought by a virus that silently infected computers around the world and brought an Australian chocolate factory grinding to a halt, the chase is now on to find out who was behind the attack and how it managed to go global. Pyne apologises for same-sex marriage remarks Federal Minister Christopher Pyne says he is "very sorry" for his "damaging" remarks to factional allies last Friday, which set off days of infighting in the Turnbull Government. Aveo retirement village accused of breaching contract Residents at an Aveo retirement village on the Gold Coast are in revolt over the embattled company's decision to stop providing an onsite manager — something a barrister argues puts it in breach of its obligations. Former police officers, lawyer charged over Hillsborough disaster Six people have been charged over the 1989 Hillsborough football stadium crush that killed 96 people, with the police officer who was in charge on the day accused of manslaughter by gross negligence. Lee Rhiannon temporarily suspended by Greens amid school funding row New South Wales Greens senator Lee Rhiannon is temporarily excluded from party room discussions and decisions on contentious legislation, amid a bitter internal spat over the Government's Gonski 2.0 schools funding proposal. Uganda's massive refugee intake dwarfs European countries as crisis worsens A year on from Greece and Turkey bearing the brunt of a global refugee crisis, now Uganda is feeling the strain of taking in over a million displaced peoples from neighbouring countries. Why do politicians get away with peddling porkies and 'alternative facts'? From Donald Trump to Pauline Hanson, politicians are increasingly prepared to throw facts under the bus. It's astounding that they get away with it when the consequences of their misinformation are so dire, writes Emma Alberici. Navy member of 36 years, Steven Noakes, died on border patrol operation The Department of Defence name the Royal Australian Navy member who died while deployed on a border patrol operation as Lieutenant Commander Steven Noakes. Manny Pacquiao vs Jeff Horn: The complete hype-free guide Who are Manny Pacquiao and Jeff Horn? Why is the fight in Australia? What time will it start? Everything you need to know with none of the hype. Cockie drummers beat a regular rhythm to catch a mate An Australian native cockatoo that uses drumsticks from branches and seed pods to beat out a steady rhythm to attract female birds could provide clues on the origin of human drumming. Michelle Payne to be sanctioned over banned appetite suppressant Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne is likely to receive a four-week suspension after taking a banned appetite suppressant Phentermine, prescribed by a doctor after a horror race fall. Australian troops 'could soon fight Islamic State in Asia' Australian troops could join more than 80,000 US marines in South-East Asia fighting against "violent extremist organisations", according to Lieutenant General David Berger. Sean Spicer nostalgia runs high amid speculation he's on the way out White House press secretary Sean Spicer hasn't just broken the first rule of being a spin doctor — becoming the story — he's smashed it. Amid uncertainty about his White House future, nostalgia for favourite Spicer moments is breaking out. Paddington Bear's creator Michael Bond dies, aged 91 The creator of marmalade-loving children's favourite Paddington Bear, Michael Bond, dies at the age of 91. Authorities hogtied youths in Queensland detention centres, report reveals Redacted sections of the Independent Review of Youth Detention released on Wednesday reveal several cases of hogtying were reported in Queensland, including one youth who was tied by the legs and arms for about 20 minutes. Concern Indigenous population undercounted in census There are concerns the Indigenous population could have been underestimated by 17.5 per cent in the 2016 census, continuing a trend of undercounts since 2006. No survivors after light plane crash near Mount Gambier All three people on board a light aircraft die after it crashes into a paddock just north of Mount Gambier in South Australia's south-east. Ex-TAFE executive helped friend rip off taxpayers, IBAC told A former high-ranking Victorian TAFE executive allegedly helped his unqualified friend to scam $1.8 million from taxpayers to provide bogus engineering qualifications, the state's corruption watchdog hears. 'I'm not trying to become Banksy': Bollard-covering artist may strike again The artist who beautified one of Melbourne's new anti-vehicle bollards after hearing people complain about how ugly they were says he may make another "bollard-y beautiful" cube cover. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Aussie cricketers and board on the precipice of mutually assured destruction By national sport correspondent Mary Gearin Same-sex marriage: A game of snakes and ladders? By Louise Yaxley The bank levy that could alter the federation By business editor Ian Verrender May strikes deal to form UK Government. What happens now? By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams in London World • Civilian deaths mount in coalition operations against IS in Raqqa: UN • North Korea calls for execution of former South Korean president • In photos: Chaos and colour as PNG votes Australia • Trains back to normal, refunds offered after Brisbane commuter chaos • Packer to be questioned by Israeli police in Netanyahu probe: local media • Why do politicians get away with peddling porkies and 'alternative facts'? Business • Stock markets 'running on fumes' have Fed on bubble watch • Broadcasters profit after Government excuses them from licence fees • Blackmores to search internally for Holgate CEO replacement Politics • Trains back to normal, refunds offered after Brisbane commuter chaos • Fact check: Can you criticise the conduct of the courts or of a judge? • Why do politicians get away with peddling porkies and 'alternative facts'? Sport • Manny Pacquiao vs Jeff Horn: The complete hype-free guide • Former police officers, lawyer charged over Hillsborough disaster • Chile beats Portugal on penalties to reach Confederations Cup final Entertainment • 'Serial killer whisperer' plays dangerous game of cat and mouse • Cockie drummers beat a regular rhythm to catch a mate • Paddington Bear's creator Michael Bond dies, aged 91 Health • What happens if you don't remove a splinter? • Meow-Meow's travel pass implant could be deactivated • Struggling to get results from exercise? Here are some hard truths Science and Tech • Cockie drummers beat a regular rhythm to catch a mate • 'Alarming' cyber security failures 'leaving Immigration Department vulnerable' • 'Nobody had ever seen it until now': Astronomers find orbiting black holes Environment • Broken Hill residents worry they'll foot the bill for $500m pipeline • 'Afraid to have children': Climate scientists reveal their fears for the future • 'Who speaks for the river?': Indigenous leaders voice concerns over Murray-Darling plan Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at bsamad2007.adnan@blogger.com. Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. 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