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InjunctionInjunction
News broke late last night that the high court has granted an interim injunction to prevent the Australian authorities from handing over 153 Tamil asylum seekers to Sri Lanka.News broke late last night that the high court has granted an interim injunction to prevent the Australian authorities from handing over 153 Tamil asylum seekers to Sri Lanka.
A lawyer representing 48 of those involved told us that the injunction, which lasts until 4pm today, was granted after the judge heard of the grave concern over the possibility of being handed over without having their claims of "death, torture or substantial harm" fairly heard.A lawyer representing 48 of those involved told us that the injunction, which lasts until 4pm today, was granted after the judge heard of the grave concern over the possibility of being handed over without having their claims of "death, torture or substantial harm" fairly heard.
Yesterday, Scott Morrison confirmed that 41 asylum seekers, including four Tamils, had been handed over to Sri Lankan authorities, who would hand them to police on their return.Yesterday, Scott Morrison confirmed that 41 asylum seekers, including four Tamils, had been handed over to Sri Lankan authorities, who would hand them to police on their return.
Overnight, the UN refugee agency has accused Australia of breaking international law and violating the refugee convention by returning those asylum seekers, whose future remains unclear.Overnight, the UN refugee agency has accused Australia of breaking international law and violating the refugee convention by returning those asylum seekers, whose future remains unclear.
Here are Articles 31 to 33 of the UN refugee convention, on unlawful entry, expulsion and refoulement.Here are Articles 31 to 33 of the UN refugee convention, on unlawful entry, expulsion and refoulement.
Fairfax this morning reports on the father of a three-year-old girl on board the missing boat pleading with the immigration minister to reveal her fate, and calls Scott Morrison "a victim of his own triumphalism".Fairfax this morning reports on the father of a three-year-old girl on board the missing boat pleading with the immigration minister to reveal her fate, and calls Scott Morrison "a victim of his own triumphalism".
More from AustraliaMore from Australia
• The Senate is on track to repeal the carbon tax, but passing Direct Action in its place could prove a problem.• The Senate is on track to repeal the carbon tax, but passing Direct Action in its place could prove a problem.
• Clive Palmer now says he will vote against various Coalition plans,blowing a £9bn hole in the Abbott government's budget. • Clive Palmer now says he will vote against various Coalition plans,blowing a $9bn hole in the Abbott government's budget.
• In more Clive news, the Palmer United Party is keen to push for a Senate inquiry into the actions of the Queensland government.• In more Clive news, the Palmer United Party is keen to push for a Senate inquiry into the actions of the Queensland government.
• Seven has denied illegally obtaining a video of Oscar Pistorius re-enacting the night he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp which was broadcast on Sunday night, despite condemnation by his defence team.• Seven has denied illegally obtaining a video of Oscar Pistorius re-enacting the night he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp which was broadcast on Sunday night, despite condemnation by his defence team.
• Two swimmers who allege they were abused by former Olympic coach Scott Volkers have told the royal commission they felt insulted by the way the DPP dealt with them during investigations.• Two swimmers who allege they were abused by former Olympic coach Scott Volkers have told the royal commission they felt insulted by the way the DPP dealt with them during investigations.
Around the worldAround the world
• Andrew Greste, the brother of jailed Australian journalist Peter, has said he is "heartened" by Egyptian president Sisi's comments that the case of the al-Jazeera journalists has had a "very negative" impact on the country's reputation.• Andrew Greste, the brother of jailed Australian journalist Peter, has said he is "heartened" by Egyptian president Sisi's comments that the case of the al-Jazeera journalists has had a "very negative" impact on the country's reputation.
• Three Israelis accused of kidnapping and burning to death Palestinian teenager Mohamed Abu Khdeir have reportedly confessed and re-enacted the murder for the authorities. Hamas has vowed revenge on Israel after seven members died in an air strike.• Three Israelis accused of kidnapping and burning to death Palestinian teenager Mohamed Abu Khdeir have reportedly confessed and re-enacted the murder for the authorities. Hamas has vowed revenge on Israel after seven members died in an air strike.
• Britain has launched a far-reaching inquiry into child abuse after allegationsof a cover-up over historic abuse.• Britain has launched a far-reaching inquiry into child abuse after allegationsof a cover-up over historic abuse.
• 63 women and children abducted by Boko Haram militants in Nigeria have escaped, walking for almost 24 hours before authorities were alerted.• 63 women and children abducted by Boko Haram militants in Nigeria have escaped, walking for almost 24 hours before authorities were alerted.
• We follow the story of a Danish gangster turned jihadi, who was smuggled into Syria in 2012 to join the fighting.• We follow the story of a Danish gangster turned jihadi, who was smuggled into Syria in 2012 to join the fighting.
• Pope Francis has condemned Catholic bishops who helped to cover up child abuse in the church, saying the abuse was "like a sacrilegious cult".• Pope Francis has condemned Catholic bishops who helped to cover up child abuse in the church, saying the abuse was "like a sacrilegious cult".
• Iraq's parliament has failed to agree on a new speaker.• Iraq's parliament has failed to agree on a new speaker.
• Airbnb has been fined for illegal tourist lets in Barcelona.• Airbnb has been fined for illegal tourist lets in Barcelona.
• Four people have been hospitalised on the first day of Spain's San Fermin bull run in Pamplona.• Four people have been hospitalised on the first day of Spain's San Fermin bull run in Pamplona.
• Thailand builds an $18m hi-tech naval base – but still has no submarines.• Thailand builds an $18m hi-tech naval base – but still has no submarines.
Wheels and ballsWheels and balls
Marcel Kittel sprinted to a stage 3 win in the Tour de France overnight.Marcel Kittel sprinted to a stage 3 win in the Tour de France overnight.
Sean Ingle looks at how the race has bewitched Britain.Sean Ingle looks at how the race has bewitched Britain.
Amy Lawrence in Rio de Janeiro picks a key player from each of the teams from the World Cup semi-finals.Amy Lawrence in Rio de Janeiro picks a key player from each of the teams from the World Cup semi-finals.
And Guardian writers are waxing nostalgic about Wimbledon.And Guardian writers are waxing nostalgic about Wimbledon.
More from around the internetMore from around the internet
• Most read on the Guardian this morning: why rooftop solar power has beaten coal in Australia.• Most read on the Guardian this morning: why rooftop solar power has beaten coal in Australia.
• A severe storm in WA has left 26,000 homes without power in Perth and the South West, reports Perth Now; WA Today has pictures of the storm and the damage.• A severe storm in WA has left 26,000 homes without power in Perth and the South West, reports Perth Now; WA Today has pictures of the storm and the damage.
• Same-sex couples married during the five-day period of legalisation in the ACT have shunned the refunds offered by the territory for the costs of their marriage certificates.• Same-sex couples married during the five-day period of legalisation in the ACT have shunned the refunds offered by the territory for the costs of their marriage certificates.
• Yahoo!7 leads on a crocodile that attacked its handler yesterday at Shoalhaven Zoo in NSW. The croc is 3.7m long and named John.• Yahoo!7 leads on a crocodile that attacked its handler yesterday at Shoalhaven Zoo in NSW. The croc is 3.7m long and named John.
• A new ground station in WA will provide direct access to five US military satellites, reports the Australian.• A new ground station in WA will provide direct access to five US military satellites, reports the Australian.
• The Adelaide Advertiser is kicking off a campaign aimed at creating jobs and boosting the community in response to the closure of Holden's plant in Elizabeth from 2017.• The Adelaide Advertiser is kicking off a campaign aimed at creating jobs and boosting the community in response to the closure of Holden's plant in Elizabeth from 2017.
• Police have charged a 33-year-old man over the stabbing of another man outside the cosmetics department of Myerin Westfield Paramatta in Sydney yesterday, reports the Mail Online.• Police have charged a 33-year-old man over the stabbing of another man outside the cosmetics department of Myerin Westfield Paramatta in Sydney yesterday, reports the Mail Online.
• The NT News reports that YouTube star Gary the goat is touring the Territory.• The NT News reports that YouTube star Gary the goat is touring the Territory.
One last thingOne last thing
The 17th annual world bodypainting festival took place from June 29 to July 3. Here are some amazing pictures.The 17th annual world bodypainting festival took place from June 29 to July 3. Here are some amazing pictures.
Have an excellent day - and if you spot something I've missed, let me know in the comments here or on Twitter @newsmary.Have an excellent day - and if you spot something I've missed, let me know in the comments here or on Twitter @newsmary.
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