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Alyssa Healy speaks ahead of the Ashes ODI

Supplied video obtained Monday, July 1, 2019 of wicket-keeper/batter Alyssa Healy speaking to the media ahead of the first Ashes One-Day International on Tuesday. Healy says the team is "hungry" to win the Ashes. "We probably didn't finish the last Ashes at home quite how we wanted. We would have liked to have won the Ashes instead of just retained it," she says. "I know the English team are hungry to win them back. "I think they are very comfortable in their home conditions and they are on a bit of a roll at the moment, winning a lot of games." (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Cricket Australia) from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Yo2zit

Ivanka’s eye-rolling G20 moment

First daughter Ivanka Trump did her best to fill in for her dad at this weekend’s G20 Summit but it was her involvement in one conversation that had social media up in arms. from Finance – syndicated | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2J1ADvE

House prices bounce back in June

House prices in Sydney and Melbourne have posted their first monthly gains since 2017 in a sign the country’s worst housing downturn on record could be coming to an end. from Finance – syndicated | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/31Umzv8

Hong Kong protesters block roads again

Protesters in Hong Kong have pushed barriers and dumpsters into the streets in an apparent bid to block a symbolically important ceremony marking the anniversary of the return of the former British colony to China. from Breaking News | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2JjTuRz

Military man’s staggering achievement

For most people, just the finishing the Kokoda Trail is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. And not just because it’s finally been marked off their wish list, but because when most people get to the end of the 96km, 12-day hike, they’re left thinking “never again”. from MoneySaverHQ | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Lthnc4

‘Every economist in the land’ opposes the Coalition’s full tax package

The Coalition is ‘economically irresponsible’ for holding immediate tax cuts for ransom by refusing to split its $158 billion package, Anthony Albanese says. The Labor Leader has told Sky News ‘we’re about getting stage one through. Stage two we support, but we think it should be brought forward. We’re opposed to stage three'. Mr Albanese says opposition to stage three ‘is not just being argued by us, it’s being argued by every economist in the land and the reserve bank’. He says culpability will fall ‘on the government’s head if they say they want to hold up tax cuts today’ in return for potential cuts in 2024-25. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2FJuge7

Funeral held for drowned El Salvador migrants

A funeral is due to be held for a man and his daughter from El Salvador who drowned while trying to cross the border into America. Tania Avalos, 21, lost her husband and young daughter when they tried to cross the Rio Bravo border between Mexico and the USA. An image of Oscar Martinez and 23-month-old Valeria clinging to his neck, has reignited the debate about the plight of migrants. Image: AP from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/322ORUg

Stage three of tax cuts will give Australians ‘incentive to work harder’

Newly elected Liberal MP Dave Sharma has defended stage three of his government’s tax cut plan, saying it will give Australians ‘an incentive to work harder and get promoted’. Prime Minister Scott Morrison is warning the Coalition will use every parliamentary weapon available to ensure its three-stage $158 billion personal income tax cut package is passed this week. The member for Wentworth says that under stage three, ’94 per cent of Australian taxpayers will be paying no more than 30 cents in the dollar’. ‘This is really about restoring the proceeds of bracket creep, making sure our tax system remains progressive, encouraging and rewarding working incentive,’ he says. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2XfLKcZ

Morrison dines with Trump at the G20

Supplied video obtained June 30, 2019 of US President Donald Trump having dinner with Prime Minister Scott Morrison at the G20 in Osaka Japan. Mr Trump praised Mr Morrison on his recent election win. "He didn't surprise me..I knew him. I said he's going to do very well. And he did," The President says he may come to Melbourne for the golf tournament, The President's Cup. Mr Trump commented on Australia as a "great ally". (AAP Video/Supplied/The White House) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2FFSCFE

Kamala Harris Is Supported by Rivals After Trump Jr. Questions Her Race

By DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JiD1g7

Starc only 3 wickets away to pass McGrath’s all-time record

Supplied video obtained June 30, 2019 of Aussie fast bowler Mitchell Starc speaking to the media after the win against New Zealand in the ODI World Cup. "I'm just stoked to be playing a part of this group..we've been fantastic as a bowling group." Mr Starc says. His overall wicket haul is just another 3 wickets away to pass Glenn McGrath's ODI world cup record of 26. (AAP Video/Supplied/Cricket Australia) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2NmEmbn

Yankees’ Bats Are Too Much for the Red Sox in London

By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2JisjXj

Whitney North Seymour Jr., Former U.S. Prosecutor Who Fought Corruption, Dies at 95

By ROBERT D. McFADDEN from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/2XyMWYk

Starc dissects the win against NZ

Supplied video obtained June 30, 2019 of Aussie fast bowler Mitchell Starc speaking to the media after the win against New Zealand in the ODI World Cup. Mitch Starc says the Australian team's strategy was to restrict New Zealand early. He says Australia's confidence is due to the "calmness" of the squad led by the captain, Aaron Finch. (AAP Video/Supplied/Cricket Australia) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2RIDXOR

Jodi McKay wins ballot for NSW Labor leadership

June 30, 2019. NSW Labor MP Daniel Mookhey anounces the result of the Labor Party leadership ballot between Jodi McKay and Chris Minns on Saturday afternoon, after a three month process. Ms McKay won the ballot with a caucus vote of 29 to 21 and by winning 63 per cent of the votes of 10.800 rank and file members. (AAP Video/Jodies Stephens) from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Lrwra3

Starc on fire with 5 wickets against NZ to ensure an Aussie win

Supplied video obtained June 30, 2019 of Aussie fast bowler Mitchell Starc speaking to the media after the win against New Zealand in the ODI World Cup played at Lord's in London. Australia won 243 for 9 against New Zealand, all out for 157, on very tough batting wicket. Mitchell Starc says his 5 wicket haul for 92 runs comes down to his game plan by bowling with a fuller and straighter line. (AAP Video/Supplied/Cricket Australia) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2KO0SI1

F.D.A. Links 16 Brands of Dog Food to Canine Heart Disease

By SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2RMfckT

With Little to Celebrate, Mets Honor a Title-Winning Team

By TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2XdK8vi

Debate Over Uber and Lyft Drivers’ Rights in California Has Split Labor

By NOAM SCHEIBER from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2XFBASi

Man accused of tasering police officer in Sydney

A man will face court this morning, over the tasering of a police sergeant in Sydney. The incident began when a couple couldn't provide valid Opal Cards on Friday, and were escorted off the train. A struggle then broke out, and the man allegedly grabbed a taser from one of the officers, discharging it four times. The 50 year-old was arrested and charged with nine offences, including assaulting a police officer, and breaching a domestic violence order. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2FF3B2j

Two dead after plane crashes into home in US

Two people have been killed after a single-engine plane crashed into a North Carolina home in the US. The pilot and a person inside the house died at the scene. Another resident inside the home has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. Authorities say the pilot was in contact with airport control moments before the crash. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2XxYpaF

US stars read out Mueller’s Russia report

If, like most people, you haven't gotten around to reading the entirety of the Mueller report, stars like Mark Ruffalo, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Mark Hamill, and Annette Bening have made it easier to understand the Russia investigation by recording a video of themselves reading aloud the report's most pertinent passages. from Breaking News | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2ZTZRkX

Secret G20 manoeuvre proves chaos

The annual G20 summit is underway in the Japanese city of Osaka, with the world’s leaders gathering to discuss everything from security and terrorism, to economic growth and climate change. from Finance – syndicated | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2RJjSrI

British iPhone designer set to leave Apple

The British man who designed the iPhone, iPod and Mac is leaving Apple after nearly three decades, saying it is a "natural" time to go. Chief design officer Sir Jonathan Ive, known widely as Jony Ive will leave later this year to start his own design firm, but he will not cut his ties with the technology giant completely, as his new company will count Apple among its clients. He told the Financial Times: "While I will not be an (Apple) employee, I will still be very involved - I hope for many, many years to come. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2JbcEJi

Fog delays flights in and out of Sydney

Travellers flying into and out of Sydney Airport are facing delays, after a thick fog covered the city. At least 10 flights have been cancelled, and travellers at Sydney's T1 and T2 terminals have been held up by between 30 and 45 minutes. Flights from Melbourne, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Adelaide and Canberra are among those impacted. It is clearing and is expected to disappear by mid-morning. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Xdv3ih

Biden defends civil rights record after bruising debate

Former U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden defended his record on civil rights on Friday one day after rival Kamala Harris confronted him on race and called his remarks about working with segregationist senators "hurtful" during a debate hosted by NBC News in Miami. Gavino Garay reports. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2xme3al

NASA work under way for moonshot rocket

Crews are working around the clock at a NASA rocket factory, intent on meeting a new autumn 2020 deadline to test launch a mega-rocket designed to propel astronauts to the moon and beyond, a space agency official says. from Breaking News | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2FCkKJF

Diana’s history-changing ‘revenge dress’

Diana was never meant to wear the dress. Heck, she hadn’t planned on going out that night, according to reports. It was June 29, 1994 and that evening, a documentary in which Prince Charles would admit to having been unfaithful to his wife, the Princess of Wales, was set to air. from MoneySaverHQ | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Lq9pQH

Australian investors anticipate US-China trade updates

Australian investors remain on the sidelines as a key meeting between US president Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping gets underway – with any updates on trade likely to drive next week’s market movements. Meanwhile, Australian capital city property markets will be seeking to build on recent strength. Clearance rates have improved in recent weeks, particularly in Melbourne, where the final clearance rate has topped 60 per cent for five of the past six weeks. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2KLe93N

Bureau of Meteorology outlook for July-September 2019

Supplied video obtained Friday, June 28, 2019, of the Bureau of Meteorology's climate and water outlook for the period of July to September 2019. The end-of-month outlook covers rainfall, streamflow and temperature for the next three months. It also includes a wrap-up of recent conditions and a look at which drivers are influencing our climate. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Bureau of Meteorology) from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2J9rTCq

Miss Universe Australia 2019 crowned

A Victorian policy adviser, who emigrated to Australia from the Middle East, has been crowned Miss Universe Australia 2019 in an encouraging nod to diversity for the traditionally conservative global beauty pageant. from MoneySaverHQ | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2ZSyYhq

Folau’s Fair Work Commission hearing underway

Former Wallabies star Israel Folau and Rugby Australia have arrived for the Fair Work Commission hearing in Sydney, as the two parties seek to reach common ground. Folau opened up exclusively to Sky News on Thursday night, in his first televised interview about the legal battle. Rugby Australia has since released a statement claiming any suggestions Folau was offered money to remove his controversial social media post, was 'completely untrue'. Image: Getty from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2X9nxzX

Johnson and Hunt warn of Brexit failure

Tory leadership rivals Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt have warned the Conservative Party will ‘never recover’ if it does not take Britain out of the EU. Johnson has said would it be ‘folly’ to rule out suspending parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit. Hunt warned that the winner of the contest could serve the shortest premiership in history if they fail to take Britain out of the EU. Up to 160,000 Tory party members will cast their vote in a month's time to decide whether Mr Johnson or Mr Hunt will lead the country. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2RG6JQa

Spain battles biggest wildfire in 20 years

Emergency crews in north-east Spain are battling one of the worst fires in 20 years. There is little relief in sight for firefighters, as temperatures in some parts of northern Spain are set to climb above 44 degrees in the coming days. Spanish citizens have been urged to take precaution, with up to 20,000 hectares potentially under threat. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/31WBu8e

FAA identifies new risk on Boeing 737 MAX

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has identified a new potential risk that Boeing must address on its 737 MAX before the grounded jet can return to service, the agency told Reuters on Wednesday. Jane Lanhee Lee reports. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Ln1tQe

Nuclear a ‘viable option’ for zero emissions future

David Paterson says nuclear power is a ‘viable option’ that should be carefully considered if Australia wants to move towards a zero emissions future. The Emergent Advisory founder, a company which coordinates with business to address social and political risks, says ‘a combination of solar, wind, plus nuclear may be the most economic arrangement’. His remarks come after NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro called for a plebiscite for the integration of nuclear power into Australia’s electricity mix. Mr Paterson has told Sky News Mr Barilaro is getting ahead of himself, warning that rushing into a referendum would see the issue politicised. Image: Getty from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2YfnsMx

Prince William would ‘fully support’ children if they came out as gay or lesbian

Prince William has said he would ‘fully support’ his children if they came out as gay or lesbian, but would be worried about ‘how hard their life could be’. The Duke of Cambridge made the comments during a visit to the London headquarters of LGBTQ charity Albert Kennedy ahead of Pride celebrations in London. The charity is dedicated to helping young people made homeless because of their sexual orientation. The royal, who is the father of Prince George, five, Princess Charlotte, four, and one-year-old Prince Louis, met and spent time with people supported by the charity. Image: News Corp Australia from Finance – syndicated | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2FBygNN

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Madonna releases graphic music video, demands gun control

Video obtained Thursday, June 27, 2019 of Madonna's new music video 'God Control' which graphically depicts a mass nightclub shooting. The video begins with a message which reads: "The video you are about to see is very disturbing. It shows graphic scenes of gun violence. "But it's happening every day. And it has to stop." Madonna has urged her fans to "wake up" and demand gun control in the US. In a social media post, the veteran singer asked her 2.5 million followers to "honor the victims" of gun violence. In a tweet she said: "Wake up and insist on common-sense gun safety legislation. Innocent lives depend on it." (AAP VIDEO/Madonna) from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2X7V6ml

Australia’s most successful filmmaker: James Wan’s new film Annabelle Comes Home

June 26, 2019. AAP's Peter Mitchell interviews Aussie filmmaker James Wan about his new "horror" film, "Annabelle Comes Home". Wan is a director/writer/producer in Hollywood responsible for over $5 billion in box office including Aquaman, Saw films, Furious 7 and the two Conjuring films that have made $US640 million. Annabelle Comes Home is the third film of the Conjuring film franchise based on a family that has a haunted artefact room in their home. (AAP Video/Peter Mitchell) from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/31Tgyir

RAW: Jack de Belin leaves Federal Court in Sydney

June 26, 2019. Raw footage: Rugby league star Jack de Belin has had his Federal Court appeal against the NRL expedited. He was stood down from the game before the 2019 season under the contentious 'stand down' policy as he battles three charges of raping a woman. (AAP VIDEO/Luke Costin) from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Ne56L2

No more ‘shenanigans’ just policy delivery: Birmingham

FULL INTERVIEW: Trade Minister Simon Birmingham says Australians can be assured that the Liberal Party no longer has ‘bad blood’ and is completely united to get its policy agenda implemented and tax relief delivered to all. The Trade Minister told Sky News there will be no more ‘shenanigans’, just ‘absolute delivery of our policies’. Government insiders have opened up about the events of last year’s leadership meltdown in the Sky News documentary Bad Blood. A Liberal Senator accused Scott Morrison's supporters of deliberately bringing down Malcolm Turnbull to secure numbers for their own man. Mr Birmingham says Malcolm Turnbull would have won the election just as Scott Morrison did, because he is the one who ‘put us in a position where we could bring the budget back into surplus’. ‘The party is continuing to build on his legacy and those before him’, he says. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2KCw8cR

England still firm favourites: Jason Behrendorff

Supplied video obtained Wednesday, June 26, 2019 of Jason Behrendorff speaking to the media after Australia's 64-run win over England at Lord's. Behrendorff says England are still tournament favourites despite losing three of their matches. "England are still a great side, they're probably still firm favourites," he says. "I don't think we are favourites that's for sure." (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Cricket Australia) from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2X27Iv5

India reduces Australian coal imports

India has moved to reduce its dependence on Australian coal by increasing shipments of coking coal from the United States and Canada, with those countries' share rising to a sixth of all Indian imports of the fuel. from Breaking News | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2RJeXqV

Vic’s ‘crazy’ emissions targets are ‘off the reservation’

Angus Taylor is cautioning states from coming up with their own energy policy out of fear it will create investment uncertainty, undermine electricity reliability and push up power prices. The Energy Minister has told Sky News that Victoria’s talk of a 60 per cent emission reduction target wasn’t taken to the election, despite the government’s website saying, ‘Victoria's Climate Change Act 2017 establishes a long-term target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.’ ‘The Victorian Government needs to come clean on what its plan is and explain to the Victorian people why they are happy to undermine the reliability of their electricity system,’ Mr Taylor says. ‘They are having no impact on global emissions and global temperature; they’re too small to have an impact,’ he says. Image: David Geraghty / News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2KBKJoQ

CCTV footage released following armed robbery – Rockingham

Supplied video obtained Tuesday, June 25, 2019 of a woman who Western Australia Police are hunting for following an armed robbery at a service station on Dixon Road, Rockingham, about 3pm on Monday, June 17. The woman was wearing a dark hooded jumper and grey tracksuit pants. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Western Australia Police) from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2IJZofL

Trump signs executive order on Iranian sanctions

Supplied video obtained Tuesday, June 25, 2019 of US President Donald Trump signing an executive order imposing hard hitting sanctions on the supreme leader of Iran. The sanctions follow Iran's downing of a more than $100 million U.S. surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz. "I guess everyone saw that one, and many other things, you saw the tankers," Trump says. "Sanctions imposed through the executive order that I am about to sign will deny the supreme leader and the supreme leader's office access to financial resources and support." (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/White House) from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2xbr2eT

G20 to determine future of US-China trade war

The most anticipated international leaders’ summit since the financial crisis is set to be held in Osaka at the end of the week, hosted by Japan. US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are expected to meet on the G20 sidelines to come up with a deal to end their spiralling trade war, the effects of which are being felt in Australia and across the world. Australia National University’s Dr Shiro Armstrong says the whole world is waiting to see the pair ‘come to a truce or a deal, or, if not, we might be looking at an escalated trade war’. ‘Already we’ve seen Huawei banned from participating in the US, so there could be a tech war or a new coal war,’ he says. from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2J1X7v8

Sydney nuclear employees exposed to unsafe radiation levels

Two employees at a nuclear facility in Sydney have been exposed to unsafe levels of radiation. The contamination led to the closure of a medical lab at a Lucas Heights facility, south of Sydney, on Friday. Three workers have been exposed, with two found to have received a dose equivalent to a cancer radiation treatment. An investigation is underway into how the contamination occurred. from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2X23GYk

Coalition’s tax cut agenda will ‘make economic inequality much worse’

Although the Coalition won the election, Richard Di Natale says he has a mandate to hold the government to account on its $158 billion tax cut agenda. The Greens Leader has told Sky News he will not support the government’s three-stage tax cut package because it will only ‘make economic inequality much worse in Australia’. The Coalition will need support for its plan when parliament resumes in early July, but the Opposition is refusing to back the third stage, which would provide tax relief for high-income earning Australians. Senator Di Natale says ‘what we’ve got is a government that’s continuing with the same trickle-down economics that if you give a big tax cut to people who need it least, everyone’s going to be better off'. ‘It doesn’t work that way,' he says. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2Yan1Dp

Five dead in Bangladesh train crash

At least five people have been killed and dozens more injured after a train crashed in north-east Bangladesh. The passenger train was carrying at least 2,000 people on their way to the country's capital when it derailed on a bridge and plunged into a canal. Authorities fear there are more bodies trapped inside the carriages under the water. Image: News Corp Australia from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/31RmyYO

Stage one of tax cuts equal to ‘more than two interest rate cuts’

Chris Richardson says the first stage of the Coalition’s proposed income tax cuts ‘is the equivalent of more than two interest rate cuts’. The Coalition is proposing immediate tax relief for low and middle-income earners of up to $1,080 in its first tranche, but the plan is yet to receive backing from the Opposition. Mr Richardson has told Sky News ‘it’s the biggest bit of stimulus currently on offer’ and ‘I do think it will help move the economy along’. Image: Getty from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2XCtWbz

Metcash back in profit but underlying sags

Metcash has swung to a $192.8 million full-year profit after cycling through its South Australian contract impairments, but a decline in food earnings and higher finance costs weighed on the IGA supermarket supplier's underlying result. from Breaking News | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2X1VPKy

Ruling party nominee wins Mauritania poll

Mauritania's government-backed candidate Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has won the country's presidential election, cementing the power of a ruling party that has positioned itself as an ally of the West against Islamist militants. from Breaking News | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2XtYXxX

CCTV released as man sought over sex acts on Sydney trains

Supplied video obtained Monday, June 24, 2019 and released by police as they search for a man over a series of alleged indecent acts in front of women on trains across Sydney between November and June. Police are investigating four separate incidents where a man is accused of sitting next to women before performing a sext act on himself. Police are hoping the man pictured in the video can assist with their enquiries. (AAP Video/Supplied/NSW Police) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2FsyFCm

Aussie Hannah Green wins women’s PGA

Video obtained Monday, June 24, 2019, of Australia's Hannah Green winning the women's LPGA Championship at Hazeltine. The 22-year-old from Perth shot a 72 on Sunday for a nine-under total of 207 to win by one shot from defending champion Sung Hyun Park (68) of South Korea. It was Green's first victory on the LPGA Tour and she becomes the first Australian woman since Karrie Webb (Kraft Nabisco 2006) to win a major. (AAP VIDEO/LPGA) from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2X37iJG

Astros Offer Yankees a Potential Glimpse of the Postseason

By TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2ZQnMSD

Justin Verlander Shows Yankees What They’re Missing on the Mound

By BOB KLAPISCH from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2ZL1j9w

Xi and Trump and the Art of the Game

By HENG from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2WYCNQc

She Joined the Military, and Became a Citizen. But Her American Dream Ended in Violence.

By CHRISTINA GOLDBAUM, ASHLEY SOUTHALL and BRIAN M. ROSENTHAL from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2N6R3a2

Australia at an economic crossroad: CSIRO

Australia is facing the prospect of a slow decline unless it seizes on the opportunities posed by technological change and a rising Asia, according to the CSIRO. Last week, the CSIRO, along with 50 other organisations, produced the Australian National Outlook 2019. The report predominately examines two scenarios: one, where Australia fails to grapple with the rise of Asia, technological change and eroding social trust, and another where Australia seizes on its unique position in the world to thrive well into the next century. Mr Healy told Sky News that if Australia is willing to utilise its natural strengths, we can ‘can double wages, halve electricity costs and grow GDP by 30 per cent.’ The CSIRO boss sat down with NAB's Chief Customer Officer, Anthony Healy and Sky News Business Editor Ticky Fullerton to discuss the report’s ramifications. from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2XyD00K

Labor finds it ‘very difficult to bite the hand that feeds’

Michael Sukkar is calling on Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese to ‘no longer accept money from the CFMMEU' while John Setka remains the union's leader. The Assistant Treasurer says Mr Setka ‘has been allowed to conduct himself in the most inappropriate way for literally year.’ ‘I can only put that down to the fact the Labor Party finds it very difficult to bite the hand that feeds them,’ Mr Sukkar has told Sky News. His remarks come as Attorney-General Christian Porter weighs up deregistering the union amid the Coalition’s push to pass its Ensuring Integrity bill, which would make it easier to crack down on unions and officials that break the law. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2Lb4AKY

Georgia Stages Protests While Its Relations With Russia Are in a Tailspin

By ANDREW HIGGINS from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2LhQbNp

Biden, in Interview with Sharpton, Tries to Defuse Criticism of Remarks on Segregationists

By JONATHAN MARTIN and KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ZJrxJn

Trump Emphatically Denies Sexual Assault Allegation by E. Jean Carroll

By MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/31NzS0r

Santa Anita Park’s Death Toll Reaches 30 Racehorses

By JOE DRAPE from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2IArvhb

Minister Colbeck in France to bid for Women’s World cup in 2023

Supplied video obtained June 23, 2019 of Federal Minister for Youth and Sport Richard Colbeck in France for the Women's World Cup discusses the bid the FFA is making with support from the Morrison government to stage the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. “I think the $5 million we have already put is a demonstration of our committment," Mr Colbeck says. (AAP Video/Supplied/Football Federation Australia) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2IBASNM

Scoring 500 runs isn’t necessary: Khawaja

Supplied video obtained June 23, 2019 of Aussie batsman Usman Khawaja speaking to the media after the win against Bangladesh in the ODI World Cup 2019. "It's all about winning cricket games..it doesn't matter how many runs you get..a win's a win and that's the main focus," MR Khawaja says. (AAP Video/Supplied/Cricket Australia) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2x8XM8H

Usman Khawaja isn’t bothered where he bats

Supplied video obtained June 23, 2019 of Aussie batsman Usman Khawaja speaking to the media after the win against Bangladesh in the ODI World Cup 2019. He scored an 89 runs off 72 balls. He says he is not bothered about moving up and down the order. He also comments about working with coach Ricky Ponting and how beneficial it has been to the team to have his involvement as a coach and as a mate. (AAP Video/Supplied/Cricket Australia NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2J7eV8m

Dark truth behind interest rate cuts

It’s only too easy to get carried away with the idea of a cut to official interest rates. How could you not? Show me a homeowner who wouldn’t welcome a weekly cut to their mortgage payment and I’ll show you someone who has more money than sense. from Finance – syndicated | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2IZQt8Q

Tower residents’ 4 hours to pack up lives

Residents of Sydney’s Mascot Towers have been given a brief window today to enter the troubled buildings and pack up what they can of their lives, after cracking and structural deterioration caused an emergency evacuation nine days ago. from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/31Lfe0R

‘Hidden horror in my bikini snap’

Fiona Falkiner is no stranger to the concept of transformation. In 2006, Falkiner applied successfully to be a contestant on The Biggest Loser, and she was hoping losing the weight would make her happy. But following major success on the show, she found herself spiralling into a deep depression. Here, in a column for news.com.au, she talks about life before, during and after living the reality TV juggernaut. from MoneySaverHQ | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2IyA8ZM

Death toll from Iraq bombing reaches 7

The number of people killed in a bomb blast in Iraq's capital is expected to rise. At least seven people are dead and 20 others injured after the attacker targeted a Shiite Muslim mosque in Baghdad's east. The explosion occurred during Friday noon prayers, near a densely populated region. from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2RtXDWC

Man missing after Sydney house fire

Emergency services are looking for a man who is missing after a house fire in Sydney. Police responded to the blaze in the early hours of Saturday morning. The home has been destroyed in the fire. Investigators will search the scene once it has been deemed safe. from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2Y7cmt8

Man arrested over Brisbane shooting

Two people have been rushed to hospital in Brisbane's south suffering gunshot wounds. A man in his 30s is in a critical condition with multiple chest injuries after the shooting in Sunnybank. A woman, also in her 30s, is being treated for leg injuries, and is in a serious but stable condition. Police have arrested a man at a second crime scene in Doolandella, where they're also examining a vehicle, which was seen earlier leaving Sunnybank. from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2L73jo9

NT solar farm could power jobs

A $20 billion proposal to build the southern hemisphere's largest solar farm in the Northern Territory could create up to 1300 for workers across the top end. The company hoping to deliver the project would consider manufacturing solar technology in Darwin and would then base the farm near Tennant Creek. About 300 ongoing jobs would be available on site. It's understood traditional owners in Central Australia have begun early negotiations with the federal government to deal with land issues. from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2X40kEw

Driver, passenger do a runner after ‘stolen’ ute crashes into tree

Supplied video obtained Friday, June 21, 2019 and released by police in a bid to identify three people after an allegedly stolen ute was crashed into a tree in Roxburgh on June 18. Police are hoping the people identified in the video can assist with their enquiries. (AAP Video/Supplied/Victoria Police) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2X1SNpK

Lead William Tyrrell detective charged with four offences

A former New South Wales detective who led the investigation into the disappearance of William Tyrrell, has been charged with four offences. Gary Jubelin was sidelined from the case earlier this year so the Professional Standards Command could investigate an anonymous tip-off accusing the detective of using his mobile phone to record someone without a warrant and bullying and harassment. Police allege he made the recordings in William Tyrrell's home town of Kendall, as well as in Parramatta. Mr Jubelin, who quit the force last month, has previously denied any wrongdoing. He is due to appear in court next month. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2WTL10M

Kerryn Phelps defends medevac laws

Former MP Dr Kerryn Phelps says there is no question that indefinite offshore detention is 'causing a lot of the damage' that we see in people who are needing to be transferred to Australia. Speaking to Sky News, Ms Phelps says there have been 30 people who have been transferred under the new medevac laws, which allow refugees and asylum seekers to be transferred to Australia without personal consultation with Australian doctors. Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton says 'people of bad character' have been allowed in to Australia under the laws, and has called on Parliament to repeal them. Ms Phelps says Mr Dutton has used ‘the bad character excuse’ as a reason to stop people getting appropriate medical treatment. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2RomcUK

Melbourne man arrested on terror charges

A joint counter terrorism team has arrested a Melbourne man who was allegedly preparing to travel overseas. The 29-year-old was arrested at his place of work in Roxburgh Park just after 8.30am on Thursday morning. He's been charged with making preparations for Incursions into Foreign Countries for Purpose of Engaging in Hostile Activities. The operation is ongoing, however authorities do not anticipate further arrests. Victoria Police says the incident is not linked to any previous operational activity and there is no ongoing threat to the community. from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2WQrRnH

Julie Bishop welcomes the progress on MH17 investigation

June 20, 2019. Former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop speaks about the charges laid against three Russians and a Ukrainian national for the downing of Malaysian Flight MH17 in July 2014. The four are to be tried in absentia by a Dutch court. "I am relived and most certainly welcome the progress being made in the investigation into the causes of the downing of MH17," Ms Bishop says. (AAP Video/Kathryn Bermingham) from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2FkowaE

Chris Dawson pleads not guilty to murdering his wife, Lynette

Chris Dawson has formally pleaded not guilty to the murder of his wife Lynette, who went missing from her family home on Sydney’s northern beaches 37 years ago. Mr Dawson, a former high school teacher, is accused of killing Lynette between 9pm on January 8, 1982 and 7am on January 9, 1982. His lawyer announced his intention to plead not guilty 2018, saying Mr Dawson ‘strenuously asserts his innocence’. Mr Dawson claims Lynette left their Bayview home of her own accord. Her body has never been found. from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2MYU5ND

What’s next for MH17 investigators and the "simple questions" for Russia

Supplied video obtained Thursday, June 20, 2019 of an international team of investigators identifying four suspects in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over Ukraine nearly five years ago. Dutch chief prosecutor Fred Westerbeke, a member of the Dutch-led investigation team, outlines the "simple questions" investigators have for Russia and says the team "will formally request the Russian Federation to submit a summons to the suspects who are in the Russian federation". "We will also ask Russia to question the suspects about the charges. A similar formal request will be sent to Ukraine," Mr Westerbeke says. (AAP Video/Supplied/Politie) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/31IbnSm

Released Footage Shows Pursuit After Fiat Breached Police Barrier in Bolton

Newly released dashcam footage shows a police pursuit on St Peter’s Way in Bolton, United Kingdom on August 13, 2018, after a driver breached a police closure on the road. Video posted by Greater Manchester Police shows a Fiat Punto speeding past officers on the motorway. A high speed pursuit ensued and ends with contact between the suspect vehicle and police, video shows. According to police, the driver, Mardoche Koko, was sentenced in relation to the incident. He was fined £1000 and 14 days imprisonment. Credit: GMP Traffic via Storyful from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2Iqwr8c

Ex-Trump aide Hicks deflects questions on Capitol Hill

Hope Hicks, formerly one of President Donald Trump's closest aides, repeatedly refused to answer questions on Wednesday in an interview with U.S. congressional investigators, with a squad of lawyers at her side carefully orchestrating her responses. Colette Luke has more. from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2J87Cxd

‘We are paying more for our own gas than our Asian friends’: Centre Alliance

Centre Alliance wants the Morrison government to consider ways to lower gas prices, as tax talks continue. When the Finance Minister held talks with Senator Rex Patrick in Perth on Tuesday, Mr Patrick said the the discussion was centred around lowering domestic gas prices. 'In South Australia we have very very high power prices, which are set by the gas prices, and we are paying more for gas than our Asian friends who are using our gas, it doesn't make sense,' he says. Meanwhile, when it comes to the Coalition's tax cut plan, Senator Patrick says the government is listening to the crossbench. The crossbench remains in play with Labor, so far withholding support for the $158 billion tax cut plan. The Financial Review reports the opposition isn't ruling out sticking to its pre-election policy of repealing the stage three tax cuts due to start in 2024. from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2x4lN0l

Trump set to launch 2020 campaign, departs for Florida

Supplied video obtained Wednesday, June 19, 2019 of US President Donald Trump, alongside First Lady Melania Trump, departing for Florida where he is set to launch his 2020 re-election campaign at a mass rally. Polls show he may face an uphill battle to retain control over the White House next year. Part of Trump's speech is expected to focus on illegal immigration and a plan for large-scale deportations. (AAP Video/Donald J Trump) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2Fl2HHX

Voluntary assisted dying laws come into effect

Voluntary assisted dying is now legal in Victoria and terminally ill Victorians will have the power to end their life through Australia's first set of euthanasia laws. Patients with less than six months to live can now apply to end their lives, but are required to meet 68 safeguards before they are approved. Premier Daniel Andrews says it's the right time to have the laws, saying ‘we made this choice, it was the right time to make this choice and I think that the vast majority of Victorians support the choice that the Parliament made’. ‘Having said that though, I fully respect those that have a different view to me, part of having a respectful debate is to acknowledge that not everybody shares my view,’ he says. More than a dozen terminally ill people are expected to end their lives with the help of doctors over the next year. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2MVyR35

Tourist who shared drink with missing Belgian backpacker speaks out

A tourist who shared a drink with missing Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez on the night he went missing, says he was only mildly intoxicated when he was kicked out of the bar. The 18-year-old was last seen at a bar in Byron Bay on the New South Wales Far North Coast on May 31. Together with volunteers and members of Theo Hayez's family, New South Wales Police will continue their search for the missing Belgian backpacker on Wednesday. from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2IVO9PW

President Trump to launch 2020 campaign

President Donald Trump is facing some major headwinds as he launches his 2020 re-election campaign. In a tweet the President sent on Monday, he warned his followers not to believe any polling that showed him trailing Democratic front-runner Joe Biden. from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2XSHGvq

New ambulance station announced for the Coast

THE booming northern Gold Coast will soon have quicker access to emergency services, with a new ambulance station just announced for Ormeau. from National | Daily Telegraph https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/new-ambulance-station-more-staff-announced-for-the-gold-coast/news-story/3e1cc110a818b9e552d3511253610d0b

Photos which could spark global chaos

In a dramatic escalation of tensions between the US and Iran, the Pentagon has ordered another 1000 American troops to the Middle East. from World | Daily Telegraph https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/us-sending-more-troops-to-middle-east-as-iran-tensions-mount/news-story/ea9261d95b0838b800edc651b395fa54

Dramatic video shows Raptors stampede after gunshots

A cloud of dust and scores of Raptors fans are seen running in dramatic video taken after police said gunshots were reported at the team's victory parade in Toronto. from National | Daily Telegraph https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/dramatic-video-shows-raptors-stampede-after-gunshots/video/69e1942c44fd05fe005145a7550deced

O.J. lashes Kris Jenner affair rumours

O.J. Simpson has blasted rumours that he is Khloe Kardashian’s dad as “false” yesterday as he got into the swing of using his newly minted Twitter account. from Life | Daily Telegraph https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/oj-simpson-lashes-kris-jenner-affair-rumours-says-hes-not-khloes-father/news-story/542601a70305898f365253d77c6c7657

Protesters glue themselves to road

Brisbane commuters are furious after two climate change activists shut down the city’s busiest street after gluing themselves to the road. from National | Daily Telegraph https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/technology/climate-change-protesters-glue-themselves-to-brisbanes-busiest-street/news-story/1cbd1bcdd390fbb8c7d32a67e3a08388

O.J. lashes Kris Jenner affair rumours

O.J. Simpson has blasted rumours that he is Khloe Kardashian’s dad as “false” yesterday as he got into the swing of using his newly minted Twitter account. from World | Daily Telegraph https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/oj-simpson-lashes-kris-jenner-affair-rumours-says-hes-not-khloes-father/news-story/542601a70305898f365253d77c6c7657

Wheat export forecast lowered by 18%

Australia has lowered its forecast for wheat exports over the 2019/20 season by nearly 18 per cent as the drought wilts crops in the world's No.4 exporter of the grain. from Breaking News | Daily Telegraph https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/business/breaking-news/wheat-export-forecast-lowered-by-18/news-story/c028b74554a645d2d82ae918d706d296

Police investigate if woman was pushed from Sydney building before her death

Police believe a woman who died behind a Sydney unit block overnight may have fallen, or been pushed from the building. Emergency services were called to Zetland, inner-Sydney, about 8.45pm on Monday to reports a woman was suffering from severe injuries on the footpath. Paramedics attempted to revive the woman but she was pronounced dead a short time later. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/police-investigate-if-woman-was-pushed-from-sydney-building-before-her-death/video/81fe61b22720196893264d00a79f1cd0

Heavy rain continues to pummel flood-hit UK

More heavy rain is predicated for parts of the UK as flood-hit communities try to clear up after last week's downpour. RAF helicopters have been dropping sand in Lincolnshire after a river burst its banks. Hundreds of homes have been evacuated. Authorities have issued weather warnings for much of the county's South East and parts of the midlands. from World | Daily Telegraph https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/world/heavy-rain-continues-to-pummel-floodhit-uk/video/1f41c0b954b0bf2112758e12f02f4a5c

Opinion: Iran Attempts to Sink New Nuclear Deal With Tanker Attacks

As Iran increases tensions with attacks across the Middle East, the United States continues to make diplomatic inroads towards a new, stricter nuclear deal with Iran. Image: AP from World | Daily Telegraph https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/world/opinion-iran-attempts-to-sink-new-nuclear-deal-with-tanker-attacks/video/fc101f047326972fe310b84aef75b826

UK conservative leadership race continues

Contenders to replace Theresa May for the Tory leadership have been putting their cases to MPs ahead of the second ballot. Six candidates remain in the contest and will need the backing of at least 33 MPs to continue. The new prime minister is expected to be announced in late July. from World | Daily Telegraph https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/world/uk-conservative-leadership-race-continues/video/9f4f1a03f61c952a04f0df1b53d91ed5

Iran on track to break uranium limit

Iran has announced it will break the limits of stockpile uranium set by its nuclear deal with western countries at some point in the next 10 days. The statement is being described as nuclear blackmail by the United States. Image: News Corp Australia from World | Daily Telegraph https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/world/iran-on-track-to-break-uranium-limit/video/acc6b01ff752281e33e0c9fd8af167ee

Harvard pulls offer to Parkland survivor

A survivor of the 2018 Parkland school shooting has had his offer of admission to Harvard University withdrawn over racist comments he made two years ago. from Breaking News | Daily Telegraph https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/harvard-pulls-offer-to-parkland-survivor/news-story/fbdef8ee476253b654a5ff02278c2a25

Chinese President to visit North Korea

Xi Jinping will visit North Korea on Thursday, which makes him the first Chinese President to visit the rogue state in 14 years. Chinese state media has confirmed President Xi's official trip will last two days. from World | Daily Telegraph https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/world/chinese-president-to-visit-north-korea/video/92d816df01db90a6c58316f4d3fc1c7f

One of two brothers shot by police, appears in NSW court

One of two brothers shot by police in northern Victoria has appeared in Albury court in New South Wales. Joshua Clavell and his younger brother Joel allegedly threatened officers with a knife and a tomahawk during a stand-off at a campsite on the Victoria-New South Wales border last week. Clavell has been charged with a range of offences including seven counts of assaulting police and damage to an emergency service vehicle by reckless driving. The court has granted Clavell's extradition to appear in Melbourne Magistrate's Court on Wednesday. His brother remains in hospital under police guard. from National | Daily Telegraph https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/one-of-two-brothers-shot-by-police-appears-in-nsw-court/video/e17a3f1bcdb8abf827a7fbf4f10078a0

US deployment amid tension with Iran

The United States is sending additional troops to the Middle East in response to mounting concerns over Iran, which have escalated since attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. from Breaking News | Daily Telegraph https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/us-deployment-amid-tension-with-iran/news-story/739e86e1f31ba6aa7cb11ecaadbf45ae

Derogatory post claims are fake: Vic Libs

The Victorian Liberals have rejected as "fake" claims some party members exchanged sexist, racist and homophobic messages using an app that hides the sender's identity. from Breaking News | Daily Telegraph https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/derogatory-post-claims-are-fake-vic-libs/news-story/17184f15af30d64eaff06a8fbf913480

Qld protesters glue themselves to street

Two protesters have glued their hands to a road, shutting down a busy street in Brisbane's CBD. from Breaking News | Daily Telegraph https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/qld-protesters-glue-themselves-to-street/news-story/5ac587927a5dfbc89059bedd1a145824

Trump’s brutal ‘up yours’ to haters

When Donald Trump announced he was running for the most powerful job on the planet — almost exactly four years ago — the vast of majority of the mainstream media, analysts and commentators didn’t give him a hope in hell. from Finance – syndicated | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2XRRtlw

Trump’s brutal ‘up yours’ to haters

When Donald Trump announced he was running for the most powerful job on the planet — almost exactly four years ago — the vast of majority of the mainstream media, analysts and commentators didn’t give him a hope in hell. from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2XRRtlw

Copper price slides on Chinese data

Copper prices fell on Friday after weak manufacturing and investment data from top consumer China reinforced expectations of damage to growth and demand prospects from the protracted US-China trade war. from Breaking News | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2ZsTHbi