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Some economists say it is unlikely interest rates will rise off the back of June's inflation figures.

Headline inflation dropped to 3.8 per cent, a softer figure than expected.

But underlying inflation — which ignores volatile electricity and fuel prices — stayed at 3.6 per cent.

A major magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck the Japanese island of Kyushu on Tuesday.

At least 13 people have died as the search and rescue effort continues.

Multiple people remain missing at a factory in Yatsushiro city and an Aeon Mall shopping centre.

An Australian-founded restaurant is in court in South Korea for serving black ants.

It's alleged that ants illegally imported from Thailand and the US were used as a garnish in a dessert.

The two-star Michelin restaurant was founded by Tasmanian chef Joseph Lidgerwood.

The restaurant said Mr Lidgerwood was not a defendant and had not been charged.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has quit as Labor leader.

Ms Allan made the announcement on Tuesday morning, ahead of a spill motion she was tipped to lose.

Ben Carroll will replace her following a messy caucus meeting.

Millions of Australians' phones rang out with a siren at 2pm AEST on Monday.

The alerts were a test of the new AusAlert emergency warning system.

Recipients don't need to take any action.

The Commonwealth Games have opened in Glasgow.

Australia shot to the top of the medal tally on day 1.

The games run until August 2.