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The US President Donald Trump has given his first extended interview since the impeachment inquiry hearings began, launching a tirade against Democrats, the news media and Ukraine. During the more than 50-minute long phone call on Fox News, president Trump declared he would like an impeachment trial in the Senate, if the House of Representatives votes to impeach him.

The people of Bougainville will head to the polls today to vote on whether they want independence from Papua New Guinea. The poll is the result of an almost 20 year old peace agreement, that brought an end to a civil war which killed up to 20 thousand people.
Conditions have eased across fire affected regions in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland with no emergency level blazes currently burning. Meanwhile, high-tech equipment to monitor air quality is being deployed at five sites on the New South Wwales north coast, as the bushfires continue to produce huge amounts of smoke.
And in cricket, Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah says his side must rally today, after Australia dominated with the bat on day two of the first test at the Gabba. The Australians will resume at 1 for 312, a lead of 72 runs.