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Good morning. Here's what you need to know to start your day: An agreement's been reached on the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. Details are just emerging, but Trade Minister Andrew Robb has told the ABC it's a "transformational, 21st Century" deal. Critics worry about the impact on local jobs. The US commander in Afghanistan says Afghan forces requested the air strike that killed 22 at a hospital in Kunduz. Elsewhere, Russia blames bad weather for flying into Turkish air space during its strikes in Syria, saying there's "no need to look for conspiracy theories". And fire bans are in place in parts of Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia as hot dry conditions conspire to bring what's been described as a "mini-summer" in those areas today. It's part of the Godzilla El Nino we can look forward to this year. Here's what's coming up: 07.30am AEDT: The NSW police association is due to speak to the media in the wake of the Parramatta shooting last week 08.30am AEDT: PM Malcolm Turnbull is due to be interviewed on Melbourne radio 10.30am AEDT: The Salvation Army is back under scrutiny at the child abuse royal commission, sitting in Adelaide 2.30pm AEDT: The Reserve Bank releases its decision on interest rates. It's expected rates will remain on hold 7.00pm AEDT: An EU court delivers a ruling on a case against Facebook that could render invalid a major data transfer deal between Europe and the US 8.45pm AEDT: The Nobel prize for physics will be awarded 9.00pm AEDT: A ceremony is due to mark the disarmament of the elite military unit which attempted a coup in Burkina Faso last month Top Stories Ministers lock in TPP in 'major outcome' for Asia-Pacific region Trade representatives from 12 nations including Australia reach an eleventh-hour deal to secure a "truly transformational" agreement that covers 40 per cent of the global economy. Nauru processing plan not related to High Court challenge: Dutton Peter Dutton says the announcement that Nauru will process all remaining asylum seekers "within the next week" has nothing to do with an upcoming court case. Afghan forces asked for air strike at Kunduz hospital: US General Afghan forces under Taliban fire asked for the US air strike that killed 22 people at a hospital in Kunduz, the US commander in Afghanistan says. Turkey warns Russia over air space violations from Syria Turkey warns Russia against violations of its airspace by warplanes straying over the border from Syria, as NATO calls an emergency meeting over the "unacceptable" intrusion. Koalas culled in bid to manage Great Ocean Road population spike Dozens of koalas have been put down in the past fortnight as part of a plan to deal with a population spike on the Great Ocean Road but the overall heath of the animals is improving, authorities say. Sexual abuse at Salvation Army boys' homes under spotlight again The Salvation Army's response to child sexual abuse will again come under scrutiny during a royal commission hearing in Adelaide over the next fortnight. Drug that slashed malaria rates wins scientist Nobel Prize for Medicine Three scientists from Japan, China and Ireland whose discoveries led to the development of potent new drugs against parasitic diseases such as malaria and elephantiasis win the Nobel Prize for Medicine. Jubilant Thurston urged disappointed Hunt to 'hold his head up high' North Queensland Cowboys captain Johnathan Thurston reveals what he said to console Broncos half Ben Hunt after leading his North Queensland side to their maiden NRL premiership. Swedish crime writer Henning Mankell dies aged 67 Swedish crime writer Henning Mankell, best known for a series of novels featuring Inspector Kurt Wallander, dies aged 67. Lisa Scaffidi 'failed in duties' as Perth Lord Mayor: CCC report Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi engaged in serious misconduct by failing to disclose gifts and hospitality packages, the Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) finds. 'Godzilla El Nino' expected to bring more droughts, bushfires With Australia in the grip of an extreme El Nino weather event, more heatwaves and a heightened bushfire risk are expected this summer. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Glencore poses a Lehman-style threat - but this time there's no one to intervene By Ian Verrender Turnbull wants a more mature conversation, but will the media go along with it? By Paula Matthewson Despite the recent scandals, 'business ethics' isn't a contradiction in terms By Janna Thompson Christianity is dying out? 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