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Good morning, readers. Here’s what’s making news this Tuesday.

Good morning, readers. Here’s what’s making news this Tuesday.

Facebook image of family members responsible for the Surabaya bombings in Indonesia on May 13, 2018.
Facebook image of family members responsible for the Surabaya bombings in Indonesia on May 13, 2018.

Aussies at risk as child bombers unleashed

Intelligence chiefs have warned of an increased threat to Australians from mass-casualty terrorist ­attacks in Southeast Asia, expressing alarm in the shift to using children as suicide ­bombers, in a security briefing to Malcolm Turnbull.

Three church bombings in Surabaya during Sunday services, killing at least 18 people and wounding more than 40, and the bombing of a police station in the same city yesterday killing 10, were both carried out by families.

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Fallout from the  High Court decision on Katy Gallagher has resulted in four MP's resign over their eligibility in Parliament House in Canberra. Susan Lamb resigned in Parliament. Picture Gary Ramage
Fallout from the High Court decision on Katy Gallagher has resulted in four MP's resign over their eligibility in Parliament House in Canberra. Susan Lamb resigned in Parliament. Picture Gary Ramage

Voters turn on dual-citizen MPs

A Newspoll survey contains more bad news for Bill Shorten: Australians have lost all sympathy for MPs caught in the citizenship crisis.

51 per cent ­believe politicians should be disqualified if they fail to ­renounce citizenship of another country. Only 38 per cent ­disagree.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 18, 2018 Britain's Prince Harry and his fiancée US actress Meghan Markle watch a dance performance by Jukebox Collective during a visit at Cardiff Castle in Cardiff, south Wales on January 18, 2018, for a day showcasing the rich culture and heritage of Wales. Meghan Markle once struggled for roles but the US actress has now landed the biggest part of all as she prepares to marry Prince Harry on May 19, 2018 and become the newest face in Britain's royal family. / AFP PHOTO / POOL / Ben Birchall
(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 18, 2018 Britain's Prince Harry and his fiancée US actress Meghan Markle watch a dance performance by Jukebox Collective during a visit at Cardiff Castle in Cardiff, south Wales on January 18, 2018, for a day showcasing the rich culture and heritage of Wales. Meghan Markle once struggled for roles but the US actress has now landed the biggest part of all as she prepares to marry Prince Harry on May 19, 2018 and become the newest face in Britain's royal family. / AFP PHOTO / POOL / Ben Birchall

Meghan’s dad pulls out of wedding

In a deeply troubling development just days before the royal wedding, Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle has withdrawn from attending the nuptials and walking her down the aisle.

There is confusion about why he will not attend, with Mr Markle saying he suffered a heart attack six days ago and did not want to run the risk of embarrassing his daughter or the royal family.

This comes just days after he was shown to be co-operating with the paparazzi in several staged photos that were broadcast around the world.

Men's Style magazine hosts its 2011 Men of Style issue at The Cut Bar and Grill at The Rocks. ( L to R ) Geoff and Sarah Huegill
Men's Style magazine hosts its 2011 Men of Style issue at The Cut Bar and Grill at The Rocks. ( L to R ) Geoff and Sarah Huegill

Huegill’s wife faces theft claim

Sara Huegill, the wife of Olym­pian Geoff Huegill, has been ­accused of stealing a $2500 pair of pants from a fashion boutique.

The alleged theft occurred when the 34-year-old publicist was shopping at the Island Luxe store in Byron Bay on Sunday. Staff claim they saw Ms Huegill put a pair of Bassike leather pants in a handbag and walk out.

Palestinians clash with with Israeli forces near the border between the Gaza strip and Israel east of Gaza City on May 14, 2018, as Palestinians protest over the inauguration of the US embassy following its controversial move to Jerusalem. Dozens of Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire on May 14 as tens of thousands protested and clashes erupted along the Gaza border against the US transfer of its embassy to Jerusalem, after months of global outcry, Palestinian anger and exuberant praise from Israelis over President Donald Trump's decision tossing aside decades of precedent. / AFP PHOTO / MAHMUD HAMS
Palestinians clash with with Israeli forces near the border between the Gaza strip and Israel east of Gaza City on May 14, 2018, as Palestinians protest over the inauguration of the US embassy following its controversial move to Jerusalem. Dozens of Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire on May 14 as tens of thousands protested and clashes erupted along the Gaza border against the US transfer of its embassy to Jerusalem, after months of global outcry, Palestinian anger and exuberant praise from Israelis over President Donald Trump's decision tossing aside decades of precedent. / AFP PHOTO / MAHMUD HAMS

Scores dead as US embassy moves

The White House has blamed Hamas for violent protests in Gaza that saw 55 Palestinians killed and thousands injured by Israeli forces, saying the Jewish state has the right to defend itself.

The deadliest day in the ­Israeli-Palestinian conflict since a 2014 war between the Jewish state and Gaza’s Islamist rulers Hamas came as US President Donald Trump hailed the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem as “a great day for Israel”.

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Brighette Ryan
Brighette RyanWeekend Digital Editor

Brighette Ryan is The Australian's digital night editor. She was previously Social Media Editor, leading the paper's social media strategy across platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Brighette has also worked as a producer for 2SM and as a social media producer for the Nine Network.

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