Hi there. You made it to Friday. Today's date is September 16 and you're reading The Loop, a quick wrap-up of today's news.
Our Loops look a bit different at the moment as people across Australia and around the world mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. We'll return to our usual programming soon, but for now, we hope these special editions of the Loop help you stay up to date.
The Queen: Everything you need to know
- Former prime minister Julia Gillard says a "measured, steady discussion" about an Australian republic is likely to re-start after Queen Elizabeth's funeral
- PM Anthony Albanese has hinted that Prince William and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, may be packing their bags for a visit to Australia next year
Also in London: Police officers stabbed
- The Metropolitan Police Service says two police officers have been stabbed in central London and are currently being treated in hospital. A man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker
- London's Mayor Sadiq Khan says the stabbings are not terrorism-related, and that neither of the officers suffered life-threatening injuries
Local news: Australian stories you might have missed
- Susan Neill-Fraser, one of Tasmania's most high-profile convicted murderers, has been granted parole and is expected to leave prison within weeks after 13 years behind bars
- ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has confirmed that the border between New South Wales and the territory will change for the first time in more than 110 years to allow for expansion
- A specialist crime scene investigator has told an inquest into the suspected death of fraudster Melissa Caddick there was no sign of blood or a struggle at her home after she disappeared
International news: What's happening around the world
- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to address fellow leaders at a summit in Uzbekistan in coming hours. Putin also reportedly plans to meet the leaders of Azerbaijan, India and Turkey.
- At least seven people have died in floodwaters in central Italy. Entire towns have been inundated and rescue crews have been filmed using rafts to rescue people trapped on roofs
- Grammy-winning artist Cardi B has resolved a years-long criminal case stemming from brawls at New York City strip clubs by pleading guilty in a deal that requires her to perform 15 days of community service
Looking it up: What Australians have been searching online
- Roger Federer. The Swiss tennis champion announced overnight that he's retiring from professional competition after the Laver Cup later this month — the 41-year-old has been battling ongoing injuries for several years
- Blake Lively. US magazines are in overdrive about the 35-year-old's "reveal" that she's pregnant with her fourth child. Vogue claims she "surprised onlookers by showing off her pregnant belly, which she covered under a sequinned Valentino mini dress" at the Forbes Power Women’s Summit... but Lively hasn't actually explicitly commented at this stage to confirm, and neither has husband Ryan Reynolds
- Running Up That Hill. Rita Ora took on the revived classic by Kate Bush and it's got the internet ... animated. Make of this what you will:
You're up to date
Thank you for joining us this week. See you again on Monday.
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