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THURSDAY 6 APRIL 2017

US warns of action after Syria chemical attack

The death toll from the gas attack in Syria has risen to 75 as world powers, except for Russia unite in blaming Syrian president Bashar Assad.

Trump removes Bannon from Security Council

US President Donald Trump has removed chief strategist Steve Bannon from the National Security Council, reversing an earlier, controversial decision to give Bannon access to the group's high-level meetings.

Rockhampton braces for peak flooding

Rockhampton is bracing for the Fitzroy River to finally reach its peak of around nine metres some time on Thursday.

Manilow confirms he's gay and married

Singer Barry Manilow has confirmed he is gay and married but never brought it up before for fear of upsetting his female fans.

Pepsi pulls ad accused of whitewashing Black Lives Matter movement, apologises to Kendall Jenner

After a stream of criticism Pepsi says it is pulling it's most recent ad, which starred Kendall Jenner.

Nauru president in Sydney to talk with PM

Baron Waqa will be the first Nauruan president to make an official state visit to Australia in more than 20 years.

Getting older a nightmare for sleep: study

New research has found sleep quantity and quality decline from the mid-30s, suggesting the elderly are suffering from an "unmet sleep need".

The Australian coach behind the UAE's first figure skater

Meet the Australian woman who helped bring the United Arab Emirates's first figure skater to the world stage.

'Independent-minded': Conservative Lucy Gichuhi could soon be a powerful crossbench senator

The Kenyan-born lawyer says she would be proud to represent Family First as Bob Day's replacement on the crossbench, and says she wants to be an example to migrant communities that "you can be truly Australian ... and act like an Australian".

In pictures: Rohingya Muslims defiant in face of political dithering

According to the UN, the human rights violations against Rohingyas could be termed as 'crimes against humanity'.

'Living the high life': Scientists stunned after badger buries entire cow by itself

When US scientists left seven cow carcasses in Utah's Great Basin Desert, they could not have anticipated the disappearance of one would lead to a groundbreaking discovery.

Doubt over white-tailed spider bite in Victoria amputation case

The family of a Filipino man whose legs have been amputated in Victorian hospitals says a spider bite could be the cause, although experts disagree.

Japan to break 17-year drought with 2017 America's Cup challenge

After a 17-year hiatus, Japan will send a team to compete in the America's Cup this year.

More than half a million sign Melania Trump petition

More than half a million people have signed a petition demanding that First Lady Melania Trump move into the White House or foot the expense of living in New York herself.