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1:47AM(AEST): Russia and US restore Syria air agreement
Russia and the US have agreed to resume the implementation of a joint memorandum on preventing mid-air incidents over Syria, Russian news agencies report. Read more
1:47AM(AEST): Blasphemy complaint against Stephen Fry
Police in Ireland are investigating a complaint of blasphemy reportedly made against British actor Stephen Fry after he spoke about God on a television program. Read more
1:47AM(AEST): Hamas elects new political chief
The Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas has elected Ismail Haniya as its new chief. Read more
12:39AM(AEST): Decapitated bodies found in Sinai town
The decapitated bodies of a father and two sons have been found in a Sinai town after Islamic State militants suspected them of being collaborators. Read more
12:15AM(AEST): Healthcare bill set to hurt Republicans
The Democrats could gain a majority in the House of Representatives if enough Republicans lose their seats because of the repeal of Obamacare legislation. Read more
11:57PM(AEST): Everest climber, 85, dies in record bid
An 85-year-old man who was preparing to climb Mount Everest to regain his title as the oldest person to scale the peak has died at the base camp. Read more
11:37PM(AEST): Bus crash kills 32 in Tanzania
A bus has veered off a steep road and crashed in northern Tanzania, killing 32 people, including 29 children. Read more
11:37PM(AEST): Hamas elects Ismail Haniya as new chief
The Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas has elected Ismail Haniya as its new chief. Read more
11:12PM(AEST): Frost threatens half Bordeaux harvest
France's famous Bordeaux vineyards could lose about half their harvest after two nights of frost damaged the crop at the end of April. Read more
10:28PM(AEST): Fight to stop Macron hack distorting poll
The campaign of French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron says it has been the target of a "massive hacking attack". Read more
9:55PM(AEST): Aussie monarchists take earl to task
The Australian Monarchist League says it was "inundated with calls" from the public and the media about Prince Philip's demise on Thursday Read more
9:06PM(AEST): Online book club for Harry Potter fans
The Wizarding World Book Club will be launched in June in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Read more
8:40PM(AEST): Harley-Davidson marks 100 years in Oz
Iconic motorcycle company Harley-Davidson is marking 100 years in Australia with an east-coast ride to raise money for cancer treatment. Read more
8:36PM(AEST): Thai's revoke Red Bull heir's passport
Thailand has revoked the passport of the heir to the Red Bull fortune over a 2012 hit-and-run in which a police officer was killed. Read more
8:36PM(AEST): Sunset Strip impresario dies at 93
Rock legends are paying tribute to 'King of the Sunset Strip, Mario Maglieri, owner of the iconic Whisky a Go Go and the Rainbow Bar and Grill in Hollywood. Read more
8:32PM(AEST): Queensland man injured in car pursuit
A man has been seriously injured trying to stop thieves who took his ute from a property southwest of Brisbane. Read more
8:22PM(AEST): Three people stabbed in Melbourne siege
A 24-year-old man has been charged with 29 offences after three people were stabbed in Melbourne. Read more
8:16PM(AEST): Mass WWII bomb disposal in Hanover
Thirteen unexploded ordnances from the 1940s are being removed from the German city of Hanover, with 50,000 residents expected to be evacuated. Read more
8:01PM(AEST): Eighteen charged over US student death
Eighteen US fraternity brothers have been charged in the death of a pledge who repeatedly fell down a flight of stairs after being made to guzzle alcohol. Read more
7:38PM(AEST): Country legend Loretta Lynn suffers stroke
Country music legend Loretta Lynn is in hospital after suffering a stroke but is expected to make a full recovery. Read more

Yesterday

3:56PM(AEST): One in four French voters to abstain: poll
An online poll predicts many disappointed left-wing voters won't show up to vote in the French presidential run-off election. Read more
3:56PM(AEST): NZ dollar gains from 11-month low
The New Zealand dollar gained from an 11-month low as rising inflation expectations halted the downward pressure on the kiwi. Read more
3:27PM(AEST): Rates to stay on hold with RBA optimistic
The Reserve Bank has "erred on the side of optimism" by slightly raised its growth and inflation forecasts but trade and household consumption pose risks. Read more
3:56PM(AEST): New Tas electoral boundaries needed: AEC
Population shifts are driving changes to Tasmania's federal electorate boundaries, with the electoral commission calling for feedback on the issue. Read more
3:56PM(AEST): Money raised after WA festival attack
A crowdfunding campaign has so far raised almost $4000 for an event site manager at a Perth musical festival, who was attacked. Read more
7:25PM(AEST): Health, education in budget spotlight
Ahead of next week's federal budget, the government is weighing up how to fund big spending on health and education. Read more
3:09PM(AEST): Telstra gains as roaming rules unchanged
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will not change the rules on what mobile operators can charge rivals to access their networks. Read more
3:06PM(AEST): Qld govt's super raid given green light
Approval has been given to a Queensland government proposal to use the public service superannuation fund to pay for infrastructure and reduce debt. Read more
2:33PM(AEST): Vic school mourns meningococcal death
A Victorian school is in mourning after one of its former students died suddenly of meningococcal disease in Ballarat. Read more
2:33PM(AEST): Macquarie shares soar after $2.2bn profit
Macquarie Group has lifted full-year profit 7.5 per cent to a fresh record $2.217 billion, with profit from banking and financial services soaring 47 per cent. Read more
2:42PM(AEST): Nicobar pigeon journeys to WA's north
A bird native to South East Asia and the South Pacific has been found in Western Australia's Kimberley region. Read more
2:42PM(AEST): The Week at a Glance
The Week at a Glance Read more
9:21PM(AEST): Hawn, Russell unveil Walk of Fame stars
"Did we just get married?" - Long-time partners Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell have unveiled their stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a rare double ceremony. Read more
2:05PM(AEST): New dog virus strain found in SA and Vic
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have discovered a new form of the highly contagious dog virus canine parvovirus (CPV) in Australia. Read more
2:10PM(AEST): 'Suspicious' death probed by NSW Police
NSW Police are investigating the suspicious death of a 39-year-old man in Bathurst overnight. Read more
2:10PM(AEST): Fish stock cut for Tas harbour health: EPA
A proposed cut to fish stocks in one of Tasmania's most popular farming waterways is for the sake of the environment, an authority says. Read more
8:54PM(AEST): WA prison guards bashed
Two prison officers were assaulted at a Perth prison at the same time staff at a youth detention centre locked themselves in rooms for safety during a riot. Read more
1:40PM(AEST): Pond put Perth under psychedelic probe
Perth band Pond have released their seventh album The Weather, which examines their home city and parodies the darkness lurking underneath. Read more
1:40PM(AEST): Macquarie profit up 7.5% to $2.22b
Macquarie Group increased net profit 7.5% to $2.22 billion for the full year ended March 31, 2017, with operating income up 2% to $10.36 billion. Read more
1:40PM(AEST): Accusations fly as French run-off looms
Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen have rallied the faithful at their last big campaign events before the presidential run-off amid fake news and hacking claims. Read more

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