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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 25 Mar, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Malaysia Airlines flight 'ended in southern Indian Ocean' Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has announced that all evidence suggests Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 ended in the southern Indian Ocean and there are no survivors. The airline has contacted the families of passengers and crew to inform them of the development. Mr Najib said new satellite data from UK satellite company Inmarsat showed MH370's last position was in the middle of the Indian Ocean. "It is therefore with deep sadness and regret that I must inform you that in light of this new data, MH370 flight ended in the southern Indian Ocean," he said. Relatives of Chinese passengers aboard the missing plane reacted with hysteria at the news, with one woman screaming "it's not possible, it's not possible!" before collapsing. Aircraft and ships from more than 20 nations have been hunting for any signs of the Boeing 777 since it disappeared on March 8, carrying 239 people including six Australians. More » Craig Thomson to be sentenced today for fraud Asylum seekers describe boat turn-back at centre of burns allegations Brandis slams NGA over $5m Shiva purchase Jailed journalist Peter Greste denied bail in Egypt Steenkamp told Pistorius 'I am scared of you' Financial advice overhaul to be delayed: Cormann More Analysis » Manus Island negligence may have financial costs By Morrison and Barns When things go sour at the Manus Island and Nauru detention centres, the Commonwealth Government likes to distance itself from liability for wrongs that may have been committed by contractors who work at these centres. Such an approach is inconsistent with the law around what is called non-delegable duty of care. The truth is, the Australian taxpayer is potentially exposed to massive liability if there are claims made by detainees over the next few years. More » Hell hath no fury like an AFL system scorned Let's put refugee policy on a bedrock of decency What happens to democracy if the CIA goes rogue? A holy war in the name of free speech Capitalism suddenly not looking so bad 'Weakling' Labor pulls its punches Brandis and the new era of political art It's about the media, not the plane What changed? Questions for Abbott about Sinodinos Just In More Just In » Solicitor-general says Qld A-G Jarrod Bleijie cannot be trusted Outgoing solicitor-general Walter Sofronoff has slammed Queensland Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie, saying he cannot be trusted and the public should be alarmed by his behaviour. In a letter obtained by the ABC, Mr Sofronoff says Mr Bleijie is in breach of his duties by publicly revealing confidential discussions with the president of the Court of Appeal, Justice Margaret McMurdo. The ABC has sought comment from Mr Bleijie. More » Steenkamp told Pistorius 'I am scared of you' Craig Thomson to be sentenced today for fraud Jailed journalist Peter Greste denied bail in Egypt Ukraine evacuates troops from Crimea after Russia seizes military bases Malaysia Airlines flight 'ended in southern Indian Ocean' Brandis slams NGA over $5m Shiva purchase Smugglers offering discounts, multi-buys to combat asylum seeker policies Asylum seekers describe boat turn-back at centre of burns allegations Egypt sentences 529 Morsi supporters to death World More World » Steenkamp told Pistorius 'I am scared of you' By Africa correspondent Martin Cuddihy, wires The murder trial of Oscar Pistorius has heard how his girlfriend said she was scared of the athlete days before being shot dead. More » Jailed journalist Peter Greste denied bail in Egypt Ukraine evacuates troops from Crimea after Russia seizes military bases Egypt sentences 529 Morsi supporters to death US landslide death toll rises to eight Three dead, 18 unaccounted for in US mudslide Business More Business » Financial advice overhaul to be delayed: Cormann By Sabra Lane and Eliza Borrello The Federal Government has frozen plans to change financial advice rules, which until recently were being pushed by former minister Arthur Sinodinos. The changes to the "future of financial advice" legislation would remove a catch-all clause stipulating that financial advisers must act in the best interests of their client. Consumer groups, industry superannuation funds and the Financial Planning Association have raised concerns the changes could see call-centre workers and bank tellers receive commissions for giving general advice. The changes were announced just before Christmas by former assistant treasurer Arthur Sinodinos. More » Macquarie shares jump on profit guidance Asian banking tigers to roar by 2030 Dollar drops as manufacturing slows again in China Shareholders Association slams late company announcements AWU boss Paul Howes announces resignation Politics More Politics » Craig Thomson to be sentenced today for fraud Former Labor MP Craig Thomson will be sentenced today for defrauding the Health Services Union of more than $24,000 over a five-year period. After a criminal case lasting more than a year, the former member for Dobell faces a maximum five years' jail for the misuse of union credit cards when he was the HSU's national secretary. Thomson was found guilty of using union funds to pay for sex workers, cash withdrawals, flights for his wife, hotel stays and more mundane items like cigarettes and firewood. More » Smugglers offering discounts, multi-buys to combat asylum seeker policies Asylum seekers describe boat turn-back at centre of burns allegations 'Just another eastern stater bagging WA': Barnett on Shorten Brandis defends 'right to be a bigot' Sport More Sport » McKinnon injury takes gloss off Storm victory Melbourne took the points but a suspected neck injury to Newcastle forward Alex McKinnon took the gloss off the win. More » Santalab still awaiting decision Bombers determined to stay focused on AFL Steyn, Duminy star in South Africa win over New Zealand Folau ruled out for Waratahs clash with Sharks Elkin granted leave to appeal two-year ban Science and Technology More Science and Technology » NASA camera used on Apollo Moon missions sells for $835k The only camera to return from NASA's Moon missions between 1969 and 1972 has been sold at auction in Vienna for 550,000 euros ($835,000), far outdoing its estimated price. More » Malaysia Airlines disappearance highlights doubts over air traffic radar Study examines theory that eating less makes animals live longer Big Bang echoes detected by US scientists Warming melts last stable edge of Greenland ice sheet Environment More Environment » UN climate change report card predicts Australia will get hotter By Jeanavive McGregor and environment reporter Jake Sturmer The latest United Nations report card on the impacts of climate change predicts Australia will continue to get hotter. More » Senate blocks carbon tax repeal legislation Scientists resign 'zombie' species to extinction Electric car devotees push for supercharged highway in WA No evidence to link wind farm noise to health: AMA About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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