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Human remains confirmed as abducted Sydney grandfather | ABC News Top Stories

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Police say they're yet to charge two men, arrested over the mistaken kidnapping and death of 85-year-old Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian .  

Officers have confirmed remains found near a golf course on the city's north-western outskirts yesterday - belong to Mr Baghsarian who was kidnapped from his North Ryde home earlier this month.

Detectives say the two men arrested today are expected to be charged with participating in a joint criminal enterprise, to abduct and murder the 85-year-old.

The Prime Minister has commented publicly for the first time about the bomb threat that forced his evacuation from the Lodge.

Anthony Albanese was temporarily relocated from his Canberra residence overnight as police responded to the security incident.

The ABC has confirmed the threat was linked to performances in Australia by Chinese dance group Shen Yun, which is banned in China.

Authorities cleared the property, but Mr Albanese says the country needs to 'turn down' the heat.

US President Donald Trump has used his State of the Union address to celebrate 250 years of US independence, which the country will officially reach on the fourth of July.

He's also vowed to reduce healthcare costs, while blaming the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, for the crisis.

Mr Trump has touted his economic agenda, and claims his administration has crafted a "turnaround for the ages" during his first year back in the White House.

More than 50 legislators have boycotted the address. 

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