Critics line up as Australia's most in-debt state takes its largest venture capitalist gamble yet, betting on a US satellite imagery and space tourism company.

The ruling by the US Center for SafeSport bans Kerry for life from any events or activities controlled by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee.

The government's proposed $7-billion tax break for nickel and lithium projects has drawn the ire of Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, but the measure has broad support in Western Australia, including from one Liberal MP.

A former couple charged with numerous child exploitation and sexual abuse offences will have 27 charges withdrawn, while more than 60 other charges remain against the pair.

We're gearing up for a glut of red carpet moments from the south of France in the coming days. Here's a quick recap of the looks we saw at the opening ceremony.

The students say they were told by the university to leave the encampment, which was set up in solidarity with the people of Gaza, but say they were not given any reasons.