Australian Kirsty Boden, the off-duty nurse who was ferociously stabbed while trying to help another victim of the London Bridge attacks, died in the arms of her two friends and another off-duty medical professional.

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Aust prisoner in four-week hunger strike

Australian Jock Palfreeman's family fears he is at risk of starvation as his hunger strike over his treatment in a Bulgarian prison approaches 30 days.

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Meghan and Harry's Archie born in hospital

The birth certificate for Prince Harry and Meghan's son reveals Archie was born in a private hospital in London.

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Trump delays auto imports, parts tariffs

US President Donald Trump will delay a decision to impose auto tariffs on car and auto part imports, offering respite to European nations and Japan.

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China's tough rhetoric has talks in limbo

China has struck a more aggressive tone in its trade war with the US, suggesting more talks between the world's two largest economies would be meaningless unless Washington changes course.

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Defiant Iran can 'easily' hit US ships

A senior Iranian official says the country can "easily" hit US warships in the Gulf, the latest in days of sabre-rattling between Washington and Tehran.

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Australian Associated Press