Morning Mail: Trump's Muslim ban causes chaos, Federer wins Australian Open, Bannon on US National Security Council

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Guardian Australia's Morning Mail Monday 30 January 2017 g Trump gives National Security Council seat to Bannon Good morning, and welcome to the Morning Mail. Among the stories leading our website this morning: Donald Trump has granted controversial adviser Steve Bannon a regular seat at meetings of the National Security Council, in a presidential memorandum that brought the former head of Breitbart into some of the most sensitive meetings at the highest levels of government. In giving Bannon a permanent spot, it means he can attend every meeting of the National Security Council. But Trump also said the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and the director of national intelligence, two of the most senior defense chiefs, will only attend meetings when discussions are related to their "responsibilities and expertise". Keep reading for the rest of the top stories this morning, with more news from around Australia and the world.

Headlines Donald Trump's first 100 days as president – daily updates Follow daily updates on the 45th president of the United States as we track Trump one day at a time Trump White House defends travel ban as John McCain warns of benefits to Isis Reince Priebus says measure will no longer apply to green-card holders as 'couple dozen' still detained Merkel 'explains' refugee convention to Trump in phone call German chancellor speaks to president amid international anger over US ban on people from seven Muslim countries Roger Federer beats Rafael Nadal in thrilling Australian Open final Roger Federer claimed his 18th grand slam title with a thrilling 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 victory over his old foe Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final Costs of private schools 'substantially met' by public funds, says report Former principals argue private schools are rapidly becoming public because government funding covers far more expenses than fees Australian news and politics Indigenous children seven times more likely to be in intensive care from infections Infections including sepsis and pneumonia the most common reason for admission of Indigenous children to intensive care Victoria police reject former commissioner's claims they have become 'risk averse' Former chief commissioner wants re-evaluation of juvenile offenders and for police cars to be fitted with nudge bars Trump tells Turnbull US will honour Manus and Nauru deal despite refugee ban Australian PM speaks to Trump by phone for 25 minutes as ban on travellers from some Muslim-majority countries is enforced in US NSW reshuffle: Gladys Berejiklian axes Adrian Piccoli and Duncan Gay from cabinet Brad Hazzard appointed health minister and Mark Speakman becomes attorney general under premier's changes Dumped One Nation candidate claims Pauline Hanson is James Ashby's 'puppet' Hanson rejects claims she is excessively influenced by her chief of staff, who previously worked for Peter Slipper Alleged neo-Nazi reportedly plotted shooting at New South Wales mall Michael James Holt pleads guilty to firearms charges after weapons including homemade guns found by police Three die after vehicle swept off flooded road in Northern Territory The bodies of a 61-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman have been recovered and efforts are underway to retrieve that of a 21-year-old man Around the world Protests spread over Trump travel ban on Muslim majority countries – live Latest updates as political backlash to president's executive order targeting Muslim-majority countries and shutting down refugee entry continues Mo Farah calls Trump's travel ban 'ignorant and prejudiced' British Muslims join condemnation of US executive order relating to seven countries in Middle East and Africa Greece three weeks away from 'explosive' debt problems, says IMF A failure for Greece and the EU to reach a compromise by 20 February 'would bring back Grexit with a vengeance'. US commando dies in Yemen raid as Trump counter-terror plans take shape Three Americans wounded in dawn assault as Central Command reports deaths of 'estimated' 14 members of al-Qaida in Arabian Peninsula François Fillon warns: 'Leave my wife out of the election' Rightwing French presidential candidate alleged to have 'siphoned off' €25,000 from public funds while member of senate

One last thing Donald Trump's Big Macs, bacon and Doritos – deconstructing his diet The US president has five chefs, but doesn't appear to be getting his five a day. A dietitian reveals what that means for his health – and his head. Have an excellent day and if you spot something I've missed, let me know on Twitter at @earleyedition.

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BREAKING: EXCLUSIVE: Trayvon Martin's parents, five years after his shooting, worry Trump will reverse any progress on racial justice

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   In an interview with USA TODAY about their new book, "Rest in Power," being published Tuesday, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin say they fear President Trump's policies will undermine the national conversation sparked by their son's death. Both say they are considering bids for political office to be "part of the change" they think the country needs. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108

EarthSky News - Jan 29 - Top Stories This Week

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What's killing these galaxies? It's an astrophysical whodunnit. Across the universe, galaxies are being killed. Hole-punch clouds over SoCal They result from cold temps, air traffic, atmospheric instability. People mistake them for UFOs! Happy Chinese New Year! It rings in the Year of the Rooster. Gong Xi Fa Ca, y'all! Orion, from China's Great Wall Plus an explanation of the link between the constellation we know as Orion the Hunter and the Chinese New Year. When lava meets sea Watch what happens when lava flowing from Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano meets the ocean. What are the seasons like on Uranus? The planet's sideways tilt makes a huge difference between its winter-summer and autumn-spring. Tonight … Moon below Venus Beginning tonight, watch as the waxing crescent moon sweeps past Venus and then Mars on the sky's dome. You'll find them all in the west at nightfall.

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BREAKING: The Pentagon says 1 U.S. servicemember killed, 4 injured in a raid on al-Qaeda in Yemen

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   The name of the servicemember killed in action was withheld pending next of kin notification, the military said in a statement. A U.S. aircraft was damaged and was deliberately destroyed. Fourteen al-Qaeda militants were killed. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108

BREAKING: Roger Federer beats Rafael Nadal to win Australian Open

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   The victory, Federer's 18th career Grand Slam singles title, is his fifth Australian Open championship and his first Grand Slam title since he won Wimbledon in 2012. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108