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Top Stories 'A new history starts now': Kim Jong-un crosses border for peace summit Kim Jong-un becomes the first North Korean leader to cross over into the South since the Korean War armistice, meeting his counterpart Moon Jae-in in the demilitarised zone for historic peace talks. Analysis: Kim Jong-un a step ahead in historic handshake After following the script in a meticulously stage-managed event, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un did something unexpected, writes Bill Birtles. Here's why Trump was too busy to buy Melania a birthday gift this week Donald Trump's full schedule saw him meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, tweeting with Kanye West, dealing with the "crazy Stormy Daniels" situation, and dialling into Fox and Friends. AMP could face criminal charges for misleading ASIC Delivering her closing statement at the banking royal commission, Rowena Orr, QC said AMP may have breached the Corporations Act over numerous misleading statements relating to its practice of charging fees for no service. Mirabella in tears over local newspaper's 'disgusting' defamation Former Liberal frontbencher Sophie Mirabella breaks down as she describes the "gut-wrenching" fall-out from an article that accused her of pushing political rival Cathy McGowan, who she describes as looking like an "elder citizen". Is it too late now to say sorry? O'Dwyer finally concedes on banking royal commission A week after a painful interview where she repeatedly avoided questions, Financial Services Minister Kelly O'Dwyer finally concedes the Government got it wrong in delaying a banking royal commission. Opinion: Stacys, Brads and 'reverse rape': inside the terrifying world of 'incels' They're straight, white dudes who claim to be plotting violent revolution because women won't have sex with them. This is what we know about 'incels', writes Emma Jane. Giant squid worth big bucks tossed over the side by fishermen off Tassie A fishing crew off the west coast of Tasmania potentially throws away a fortune after tossing a giant squid close to three metres long back into the sea. NBN boss blames Government's reliance on copper for slow speeds and dropouts Bill Morrow outlines the problems plaguing the NBN rollout, many of which he attributed to the Multi Technology Mix model adopted by the Coalition Government. Mission to return WWI badge to Anzac veteran's family A West Australian man is trying to find the family of a Gallipoli veteran to give them a "Return from Service" badge that he found in a paddock on the outskirts of Perth. International students are here, but Australia's not ready New information reveals where Australia's newest migrants like to live and highlights the growing impact of international students. Former priest found guilty of raping 13yo girl who told him she was abused by her father Former Anglican priest John Philip Aitchison is found guilty of five charges of rape and eight acts of indecency against a teenage girl in Canberra in the 1980s. Gas prices 'improved', but still lacks transparency: ACCC The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is trying to improve transparency in how domestic gas prices are determined with the hope of lowering prices. Police arrest man 'covered in blood' after elderly husband killed, wife critical in violent family feud A man in his 40s is taken into custody after a violent domestic dispute in the Perth suburb of Kelmscott this morning ends with a man in his 70s dead and his elderly wife fighting for her life. The simple device helping families avoid newborn deaths Papua New Guinea has the highest newborn death rate in the Oceania region, but an Australian Government-funded bracelet which monitors babies' temperatures could save more than 2,800 lives each year. Opinion: What happens in our brain when the pursuit of pleasure goes rogue We all experience pleasure differently but problems with our ability to manage or maintain our drive for reward often lie at the root of many neuropsychiatric disorder, writes James Kesby. Analysis: Burning waste for energy should be 'last resort' for our recycling crisis Experts have warned that burning waste should be a last resort and that the Government needs to focus on recycling to fix our waste crisis. Alice Springs could face Tennant Creek-style alcohol restrictions Northern Territory Police say Tennant Creek-style alcohol restrictions are being considered for Alice Springs, in an effort to curb alcohol-fuelled violence. 'America's Dad' Bill Cosby convicted over drugging and molesting of a woman Bill Cosby is convicted on retrial of molesting Andrea Constand, completing the spectacular late-life downfall of a comedian who broke racial barriers in Hollywood on his way to TV superstardom as America's Dad. Avicii's family says DJ 'could not go on any longer' The family of Swedish DJ Avicii, who was found dead last week in Oman at the age of 28, says "he wanted to find peace". Opinion: Can the Turnbull Government make the election all about tax? The Government is pinning its hopes on making this election all about tax — casting itself as champion of lower tax and Labor as being signed up to what Mr Morrison dubs the "high tax club", writes Michelle Grattan. Are you working in one of the 80 jobs where women earn more than men? Female surfers earn more than men — making them one of just 80 occupations where that happens, Australia's latest tax statistics show. Fake tan, stilettos and tiny bikinis: Welcome to female bodybuilding Take a look inside the world of female bodybuilding, where sparkly bikinis, impossibly high stilettos and fake tan go alongside toned bodies — and women push themselves to the limit. Analysis and Opinion Why a real deal between North and South Korea is unlikely By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams Burning waste for energy should be 'last resort' for our recycling crisis By environment reporter Nick Kilvert Kim Jong-un a step ahead in historic handshake By China correspondent Bill Birtles What happens in our brain when the pursuit of pleasure goes rogue By James Kesby World 'Guam killer' missiles unveiled by China amid US tensions   Why a real deal between North and South Korea is unlikely   How to hunt a giant sloth, according to ancient human footprints   Australia The stories that made us smile this week   NRL live: Can Manly beat the Knights at Brookvale?   NBN boss blames Government's reliance on copper for slow speeds and dropouts   Business NBN boss blames Government's reliance on copper for slow speeds and dropouts   AMP could face criminal charges for misleading ASIC   Gas prices 'improved', but still lacks transparency: ACCC   Politics NBN boss blames Government's reliance on copper for slow speeds and dropouts   Why a real deal between North and South Korea is unlikely   Mirabella in tears over local newspaper's 'disgusting' defamation   Sport NRL live: Can Manly beat the Knights at Brookvale?   Analysis: Greenberg's #TalkTheGameUp crusade targets unfair critics of the game   Three wooden spoons and David Beckham: How the Newcastle Jets reversed 10 years of misery   Arts and Entertainment Forget downsizing, retiree share housing floated as affordability solution   'Pill popping centre of Australia': Chief Minister uninterested in trial as Opposition launches attack   Avicii's family says DJ 'could not go on any longer'   Health The simple device helping families avoid newborn deaths   What happens in our brain when the pursuit of pleasure goes rogue   'We don't live and die around an election': Kurt Fearnley wants funding certainty   Science and Technology NBN boss blames Government's reliance on copper for slow speeds and dropouts   Burning waste for energy should be 'last resort' for our recycling crisis   How to hunt a giant sloth, according to ancient human footprints   Environment Burning waste for energy should be 'last resort' for our recycling crisis   How to kill a river system three times as salty as the sea   Here's how Australia's recycling system can be fixed for just $150m       Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to bsamad2007.adnan@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. 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