The Prime Minister on his way to the US to push Australia's AI agenda; Dozens killed in a bombing outside a mosque in northwestern Pakistan; And in sport, a major boost for the Roosters as Angus Crichton returns for tonight's semi-final.
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- The Prime Minister on his way to the US to push Australia's AI agenda
- Dozens killed in a bombing outside a mosque in northwestern Pakistan
- A major boost for the Roosters as Angus Crichton returns for tonight's semi-final
Police have confirmed a swimmer has died after being attacked by a shark off a popular Western Australian beach.
The man had been bitten at Sorrento Beach in Perth's north, a popular swimming spot known for its calm waters.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is investigating the incident, which is the second shark attack off WA's coast in five days.
The City of Joondalup says all beaches in the area will remain closed until midday today as a precaution.
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At least 21 people have died in a vehicle bombing at a mosque in northwestern Pakistan.
Provincial police chief Zulfiqar Hameed says an attacker apparently rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the mosque in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa district town of Kohat, while at least seven armed gunmen attempted to enter the police compound.
Officials say the coordinated assault is the latest in a surge of militant violence near the border with Afghanistan where Pakistani Taliban militants have increasingly targeted police and other security forces.
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric has condemned the violence.
"The Secretary-General underscores that attacks targeting civilians and places of worship are unacceptable and calls for those responsible to be held to account and to be brought to justice.”
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The Prime Minister is on his way to California where he'll meet with the head of Apple, Tim Cook, in Silicon Valley.
The pair are expected to discuss Australia's social media ban and how the tech giant can incorporate some elements into its own technology.
From there the PM will head to New York to address the UN General Assembly about Australia's investment in artificial intelligence, as well as potential control and regulation.
Anthony Albanese will also continue to press Australia's case to secure a seat on the United Nations Security Council.
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An Australian man accused of murdering a 17-year-old girl in Thailand has pleaded not guilty in his first court appearance.
Simon Peter Carman appeared in the Pattaya Provincial Court, facing four charges including murder, concealing a corpse and abducting a minor for indecent purposes.
Thai police allege the 45-year-old killed Tunchanok Donhomla after picking her up in Pattaya in June.
Her body was found inside a suitcase dumped near railway tracks two days later.
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NSW Police are warning alleged organised crime figures they can't escape prosecution by crossing state borders.
Four people, including a 16-year-old boy, have been extradited from Victoria over a series of shootings in Sydney.
Police have linked the same firearm to shootings at Hurstville and Turrella and the killing of university student Marco Tapia, who was shot dead in his bed at his family's Glen Alpine home earlier this month in what police say was a case of mistaken identity.
Detective Acting Superintendent Brad Abdy says leaving New South Wales won't put alleged offenders beyond the reach of police.
"It's important to realise that can't come interstate, commit offences run away and hide back in their states and think that they're going to avoid detection and prosecution for their crimes."
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A national roundtable will be held in Western Australia on Indigenous child safety.
Indigenous Australians Minister Malarndirri McCarthy says the talks are expected within the next fortnight, bringing together ministers and Indigenous leaders.
The move follows reports in The Australian of abuse and neglect involving Indigenous children in Western Australia.
Senator McCarthy says protecting vulnerable children must remain the priority.
"Do not be afraid of there being a second Stolen Generation. What you have to be focused on is that every child deserves to be safe and I think that's paramount, I don't think any of us disagree on that, what we're also asking though is that First Nations communities and organisations and families are resourced to be able to step in to assist when a child or children need to be removed"
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And in sport, the Sydney Roosters are getting a major boost for tonight's semi-final against Cronulla, with star forward Angus Crichton [[ CRY-tun ]] making his long-awaited return.
Crichton has been out for 12 weeks with a foot injury, and a comeback last weekend was called off at the last minute.
He's now been cleared to take his place on the bench as the Roosters face the Sharks at Allianz Stadium.
Coach Trent Robinson says Crichton's experience means he's ready to step straight back into finals footy.
"I think the standard of the game changes when it comes to Angus I just think it's the time out with the injury and time that he'll get on the field that's the only thing but he's played enough of these sort of quality games to get ready to go back in."
