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Hello readers. Crowds are thronging the Sydney Opera House to remember the life and times of Bob Hawke.

Australians have turned out in big numbers to celebrate the life of former prime minister Bob Hawke. Picture: Elias Visontay/Megan Slade/Getty Images

‘Our greatest PM’

A who’s who of dignitaries have filled the Sydney Opera House, together with ordinary Australians outside, to honour the life of Bob Hawke. Follow the service in our live blog.

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Jim Molan has dropped legal action against Trent Zimmerman

Zimmerman apologises

Jim Molan has dropped the threat of legal action as Liberal MP Trent Zimmerman apologises for “dishonourable” comment.

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A picture obtained by AFP from Iranian News Agency ISNA on June 13, 2019 reportedly shows fire and smoke billowing from a tanker said to have been attacked in the waters of the Gulf of Oman. - Suspected attacks left two tankers in flames in the waters of the Gulf of Oman today, sending world oil prices soaring as Iran helped rescue stricken crew members. The mystery incident, the second involving shipping in the strategic sea lane in only a few weeks, came amid spiralling tensions between Tehran and Washington, which has pointed the finger at Iran over earlier tanker attacks in May. (Photo by - / ISNA / AFP)

A world of risks

Global events like the oil attacks and Hong Kong riots threaten our post-election momentum, writes Robert Gottliebsen.

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TOPSHOT - Protesters face off with police during a rally against a controversial extradition law proposal outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong on June 12, 2019. - Violent clashes broke out in Hong Kong on June 12 as police tried to stop protesters storming the city's parliament, while tens of thousands of people blocked key arteries in a show of strength against government plans to allow extraditions to China. (Photo by DALE DE LA REY / AFP)

The long read: Hong Kong’s fear of loss

Protesters don’t want the Chinese Communist Party to strip away their legal protections, writes The Economist. Jillian Kay Melchior reports on streets awash with teargas and defiance.