A new non-addictive tobacco created by German scientists could help eliminate smoking, according to NewScientist Daily.

A gene-edited tobacco plant has been created with the lowest ever nicotine level, taking the current 16 milligrams of nicotine in a gram of dry tobacco and reducing it to just 0.04 milligrams. 

The researchers have said that low-nicotine cigarettes are just as dangerous to health as regular cigarettes due to other substances they contain but cutting out the nicotine could prevent people becoming addicted and help them give up smoking.

A second world war bomb exploded without warning in a field in Limburg, Germany, during the early hours of 23 June.

Nearby residents heard the explosion and discovered the crater it left behind, measuring 10 metres wide and 4 metres deep. 

Bomb disposal experts think it was created by a 250-kilogram bomb that, 75 years ago, was faulty or failed to explode on the soft soil and has only now just exploded triggered by a decaying detonator.

A new appeal, from the Australian Christian lobby to pay for former Australian Rugby league player Israle Folau legal costs has amassed 2.1 million dollars; which is more money than original Go-Fund me page that was set up. 

On the first day of the page being set up, The Australian Christian lobby received  $1000 per minute in donations. 

Falou on Instagram thanked his supporters and told critics; to those who have criticised me, I bear no ill will against you. You have every right to express your beliefs. 

Papua New Guinea will provide a limited extension to the 423 million dollar contract for refugee services on manus island to the Australian government.

Both governments said  they would review current contract arrangements to ensure they were fit for purpose. 

A statement from the PNG government explained, To allow the Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Authority time to undertake its open and transparent procurement processes and to ensure services are maintained.

An appeal against the planned 36-storey replacement for Suncorp Plaza in Brisbane’s CBD had the design altered to improve views of the Uniting Church on Albert Street.

The Uniting Church launched the appeal after Brisbane City Council approved the demolition of Suncorp Plaza and the construction of a new glass-plated tower on the site, between Albert and Turbot streets.

Negotiations between Turbit Nominees and the church continued through the court process until the design of the tower was adjusted to not overshadow the church.

Ferry services cancelled last week in Brisbane have returned to the normal services.

Public and active transport committee chairwoman Krista Adams said the cancellations were due to two ferries having mechanical issues.

Peak-hour SpeedyCat services were introduced by the council last year as express services up and down the river.

Japan’s commercial whaling industry is set to resume on the 1st of July after a 30 year break, despite low demand for the meat and criticism from conservationists. 

Japan’s government says it will confine its hunts to Japanese territorial waters as well as ending its controversial annual expeditions to the Southern Ocean, following its withdrawal from the international whaling treaty last December. 

British Prime Ministerial candidate Boris Johnson says he would need EU cooperation to avoid a hard Irish border or “crippling” tariffs on trade in the event of a no-deal Brexit. 

The “backstop” is an insurance policy Ireland wants to implement to ensure its border remains open to trade, people and services in the event of a no deal. 

Mr Johnson says he could persuade Brussels to resolve the Irish border issue, and added he will open discussion regarding a free trade agreement as soon as he is elected.