Your morning Briefing: PM urges Trump to resolve China trade war

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Hello readers. PM urges Donald Trump to resolve the China trade war, and England snatch victory against the odds in the third Ashes Test.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison at the family photograph during the G7 Summit in the town of Biarritz, 800km south of Paris in France, Sunday, August 25, 2019. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

ScoMo urges Trump: resolve China trade war

Scott Morrison lends support to Donald Trump over the escalating trade war with China but says it must be resolved quickly to prevent collateral damage to Australia.

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‘No warning on Iran’: PM

The arrival of the Iranian Foreign Minister at Biarritz, where world leaders are gathered for G7, has been labelled ‘provocative’.

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LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Ben Stokes of England celebrates hitting the winning runs to win the 3rd Specsavers Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Headingley on August 25, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Arise, Sir Ben Stokes

The all-rounder produced one of the best innings in Ashes history to steer England to a record victory at Headingley ... but Aussies were left to rue wasted chances to seal victory. Gideon Haigh pays tribute to a referendum on Test cricket that had no loser. Follow how an unlikely victory unfolded here.

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Prince Charles and Camilla greet Donald and Melania Trump as they disembark from their helicopter in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. Picture: Getty Images.

Trump chopper ‘ruined’ Queen’s lawn

The Queen complained to Scott Morrison that Donald Trump’s helicopter had ‘ruined’ her lawns at Buckingham Palace.

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Zanetti’s view

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