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Rubio visits the Vatican after Trump's attacks on Pope Leo XIV
The secretary of state was seeking to mend fences after US President Donald Trump’s social media broadsides against the pope for his opposition to the Iran war. Source link
Wasp that eats host alive named after Attenborough for his 100th birthday
Taxonomists from London’s Natural History Museum who named the Chilean species were inspired by the lifework of the famous broadcaster and naturalist. Source link
More hantavirus cases expected as passengers prepare to disembark ship
A number of countries are scrambling to trace people who disembarked from an Atlantic cruise struck by a deadly virus outbreak. Source link
Brisbane Lions player banned for four weeks for homophobic slur
Brisbane Lions player Koby Evans is banned for four games after being found guilty of conduct unbecoming for using a homophobic slur against an opponent in the VFL. Source link
Three ISIS-linked women arrested facing mix of terrorism and slavery charges
A group of Australian women and children with links to former ISIS fighters have begun arriving in Australia, nearly two weeks after leaving a refugee camp in Syria. Source link
$5.9 million to combat illicit tobacco, vapes in the NT
The federal government has given $5.9 million to the Northern Territory to “shut down sleazy, ridiculous shops selling illegal tobacco”. Source link
A tussle in Farrer, PM tries ACDC diplomacy
The heat is on in Farrer ahead of Saturday’s by-election while in Canberra the prime minister has gone above and beyond with a gift for Japan’s leader. Source link
Telstra's warning on LEO mobile-to-satellite triple zero calls
Constellations must reach “critical mass”. Source link
Adelaide Crows to feed off returning skipper's energy
Adelaide expects to feed off Jordan Dawson’s energy when the club captain returns for a rare trip to the MCG to take on Richmond. Source link
Bribery and corruption barbs thrown as Solomon Islands PM voted out of office
Solomon Islands is set to have a new leader next week, with Jeremiah Manele voted out as prime minister after a fiery debate in parliament. Source link