The Briefing Headlines June 10

When God and medicine go to court

Wednesday Headlines: 
Trump promises to ‘respond’ after US helicopter shot down by Iran
Elon Musk calls for anti-immigration protests after brutal stabbing in Ireland
Apple ‘inspired’ by Australia’s world-first social media ban
Opening date announced for new Western Sydney Airport
Matildas win friendly against Mexico in Caitlin Foord’s 150th game

Deep Dive: Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital has taken a 15-year-old girl to the Supreme Court after she refused treatment for her leukaemia – and won.  
 
Backed by her mother, who believed God could heal her daughter, the teenager rejected a bone marrow transplant despite doctors warning her chances of survival without it were just five per cent. The court sided with the hospital, authorising treatment against her wishes last month. 

In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks with University of Sydney law professor Cameron Stewart about the legal doctrine that allowed the court to intervene and what happens when medicine, parental authority and religious belief collide. 

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Wednesday Headlines:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Trump promises to &lsquo;respond&rsquo; after US helicopter shot down by Iran</li>
<li>Elon Musk calls for anti-immigration&nbsp;protests after brutal stabbing in Ireland</li>
<li>Apple &lsquo;inspired&rsquo; by Australia&rsquo;s world-first social media ban</li>
<li>Opening date announced for new Western Sydney Airport</li>
<li>Matildas&nbsp;win friendly against&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;in Caitlin Foord&rsquo;s 150th&nbsp;game</li>
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Deep Dive: Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital has taken a 15-year-old girl to the Supreme Court after she refused treatment for her&nbsp;leukaemia&nbsp;&ndash; and won.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Backed by her mother, who believed God could heal her daughter, the teenager rejected a bone marrow transplant despite doctors warning her chances of survival without it were just five per cent.&nbsp;The court sided with the hospital, authorising treatment against her wishes last month.&nbsp;
In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks with University of Sydney law professor Cameron Stewart about the legal doctrine that allowed the court to intervene and what happens when medicine, parental authority and religious belief collide.&nbsp;
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Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.

A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.
Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.
Know more in minutes.
Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.