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Top Stories All Blacks wear down Springboks to reach Rugby World Cup final New Zealand grinds its way into the Rugby World Cup final for a record fourth time, proving too strong, too dangerous and ultimately too streetwise for South Africa in a predictably tense 20-18 victory at Twickenham. Stoccos may have fled NSW petrol station without paying A vehicle suspected of being stolen by Gino and Mark Stocco is believed to have been spotted at a petrol station in south-western New South Wales. Russia 'ready to support Syrian rebels fighting Islamic State' Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow is ready to provide military support to the Free Syrian Army in its fight against the Islamic State group in Syria. Hurricane Patricia hammers Mexican coast before rapidly weakening Patricia, one of the strongest ever hurricanes, crashes into western Mexico with rain and winds of up to 266 kilometres per hour, hammering coastal areas but rapidly weakening and causing less damage than feared. Murray, Brisbane and Yarra named top three river drowning black spots The Murray, Brisbane and Yarra river are named the top three drowning black spots as new research from the Royal Life Saving Society shows almost 1,000 people have drowned in Australian rivers since 2002. Tougher penalties proposed for importers of asbestos-laden building products The Federal Opposition demands the Government impose greater penalties to stop building products that contain asbestos coming into Australia. Australian man returns from Iraqi refugee camp, released by police An Australian man who spent the past nine months trapped in an Iraqi refugee camp under threat from Islamic State militants arrives back in Australia and is released by police after being held for almost 12 hours. Maldives police arrest VP over plot to assassinate president Maldives vice-president Ahmed Adeeb (pictured) is arrested in a probe over a speedboat explosion targeting president Abdulla Yameen, police and government officials say. Second round of emotional reunions for separated Korean families A second round of emotional family reunions is held for hundreds of relatives separated since the end of the Korean War more than 60 years ago. Indonesia's Aceh province enacts Islamic sharia criminal code Indonesia's conservative Aceh province fully enacts a strict Islamic criminal code, local government officials say, criminalising drinking alcohol, adultery, homosexuality, and public displays of affection outside of a legally recognised relationship. Scientists find sugar, alcohol on Comet Lovejoy There's a party in my telescope and you're all invited: Scientists have identified two complex organic molecules on a comet for the first time, shedding new light on the cosmic origins of planets like Earth. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum By saying 'Negro', Eric Abetz has revealed the complications of taboos By Susan Butler Santos takeover battle: What does this mean for SA's giant? By Ticky Fullerton The FTB cuts have been softened, but they're still a con By Marie Coleman It turns out that size does matter - in the brain By Terri Psiakis Just In Stoccos may have fled NSW petrol station without paying October 25, 2015 - 7:15 am Murray, Brisbane and Yarra named top three river drowning black spots October 25, 2015 - 7:04 am Suspected Boko Haram female suicide bombers strike in Nigeria October 25, 2015 - 6:59 am World • Suspected Boko Haram female suicide bombers strike in Nigeria • Planned refugee camp in Sweden torched in suspected arson attack • Bangladeshi Shiite shrine bombed on climax of holy month Business • Twitter stock gift well-timed to stem brain drain, recruiters say • ANZ becomes fourth bank to raise mortgage rates • Corporate results push Wall Street higher Politics • Murray, Brisbane and Yarra named top three river drowning black spots • Second round of emotional reunions for separated Korean families • Tougher penalties proposed for importers of asbestos-laden building products Sport • All Blacks wear down Springboks to reach Rugby World Cup final • Sydney FC pinch 1-0 win over Wanderers in dour derby • Arsenal go top of Premier League as Chelsea's woes continue Science and Tech • Twitter stock gift well-timed to stem brain drain, recruiters say • Scientists find sugar, alcohol on Comet Lovejoy • Watch worn by US astronaut on Moon sells for $2.2m Environment • Boost in penguin numbers could indicate health of East Antarctic climate • Sunscreen chemical blamed for reef harm • Government pulls $4m funding for Lomborg research centre Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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