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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: European ministers have voted through a plan to relocate 120,000 asylum seekers across all member states. Romania, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia voted against the plan; Finland abstained. The UNHCR says 120,000 is nowhere near enough. Pope Francis has arrived in the US for an official visit. ABC correspondent Stephanie March says he was given the rare honour of a tarmac welcome from President Obama, Michelle Obama and Vice-President Biden. Volkswagen has lost 30% of its value as its vehicle emissions scandal widened to include 11 million cars worldwide. Its set aside billions of dollars for a recall and faces billions more in fines. Peta Credlin, chief of staff to former PM Tony Abbott, says her gender played a part in criticism she faced in the role. "If I was a guy I wouldn't be bossy, I'd be strong". And a teddy bear has gone on a mini-adventure in Canberra after being left in a hotel room. Teddy's now safely home with his family. Here's what's coming up: 9.00am AEST: a new section of the Australian War Memorial will be dedicated, honouring war correspondents 10.00am AEST: Former governor-general Quentin Bryce is due to speak at a gender equality conference 12.00pm AEST: Treasurer Scott Morrison is due to hold a press conference after visiting the Reserve Bank 1.45am AEST Thursday: Australia begins its rugby World Cup campaign against Fiji 2.00am AEST Thursday: EU leaders start an emergency summit on the migration crisis. And now here's the news in detail on your topics of interest. Top Stories Peta Credlin denies political ambition, takes swipe at critics Peta Credlin, the controversial chief of staff to former prime minister Tony Abbott, says she will not run for politics and rounds on "insider gossip from unnamed sources where no-one has the guts to put their name to it". Union boss' removal would give officials 'chance to be legit' The removal of CFMEU Queensland head Dave Hanna would give some union officials "a chance to be legit", a senior colleague tells Mr Hanna in a secretly recorded conversation. Recreational use of painkillers in spotlight after Souths duo overdose on medication South Sydney pair Dylan Walker and Aaron Gray are showing signs of improvement in a Sydney hospital after overdosing on prescription medication on Tuesday. EU forces through asylum seeker deal over eastern opposition EU ministers overcome fierce opposition from eastern states to push through a hotly debated proposal to force countries to take a share of thousands of new asylum seekers. Man charged with killing pregnant partner in Sydney home A man will face court today charged with the murder of his heavily pregnant de facto partner in a home in Sydney's west. Tips via text message can cut risk of repeat heart attacks: study Receiving regular text messages about healthy living can help people who have had a heart attack significantly reduce their chances of having a second one, new research finds. VW admits 11 million cars have pollution test cheating device German auto giant Volkswagen reveals that 11 million diesel cars worldwide are equipped with devices that can cheat pollution tests, a dramatic expansion of a scandal that immediately sends its shares plummeting by another 20 per cent. UN to decide on ban for toxic chemical linked to contamination at Williamtown RAAF base A United Nations group is to begin investigating whether to include a toxic chemical, linked to a contamination case involving the RAAF Base in Williamtown, on a global list potentially banning its use. Teen withdraws from Texas high school after 'hoax bomb' arrest Ahmed Mohamed, the 14-year-old Muslim teen who was arrested after his homemade clock was mistaken for a bomb, reportedly follows through on a threat to withdraw from his Texas high school. 2015 All Australian team features 11 new faces, Murphy named captain Eleven new faces have been named in the 2015 AFL All Australian team, with Western Bulldogs skipper Robert Murphy named captain. Politicians throw eggs at Kosovo prime minister on live TV Bodyguards for Kosovo's prime minister rush to shield him with an umbrella after politicians pelt the leader with eggs to protest against a deal with former master Serbia. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Turnbull's polling: All sweet or just a sugar hit? By Peter Lewis Our new 'innovation PM' needs policies to match By Chris Berg Simply seeking to contain Daesh is our best option By Alan Stephens Female genital mutilation: We must save Australian girls from this cruelty By Paula Ferrari Just In Police investigating Don Dale amid claims teens forced to fight, eat animal poo September 23, 2015 - 7:05 am Talia brothers under investigation for AFL final leak: reports September 23, 2015 - 7:03 am Indigenous Advisory Group to stay September 23, 2015 - 7:00 am World • Yemeni president 'returns to war-torn country after six-month exile' • Israel arrests Palestinian schoolboys in crackdown on stone throwers • Serbia threatens retaliation over Croatia truck blockade Business • China investment slowdown to knock 1pc off Australian growth • Market closes slightly higher despite resources losses • Housing boom has peaked, recession risk mounts: Morgan Stanley Politics • Indigenous Advisory Group to stay • Politicians throw eggs at Kosovo prime minister on live TV • Yemeni president 'returns to war-torn country after six-month exile' Sport • Recreational use of painkillers in spotlight after Souths duo overdose on medication • Genia ready to guide Wallabies again after lean years • 2015 All Australian team features 11 new faces, Murphy named captain Science and Tech • Sydney technology entrepreneurs welcome new PM Malcolm Turnbull • Tech start-up billionaire Scott Farquhar's tips for Australia • Want your kids to learn a language? Teach them code Environment • 'Climate change refugee' to be deported from NZ • Beaches may face growing risk from climate change-related storms • Kiribati 'climate refugee' faces deportation after New Zealand court ruling Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com. Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Add or remove topics | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2015 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters