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Good morning. Here's what you need to know to start your day: Russia's military involvement in Syria escalated overnight, launching 26 cruise missiles and co-ordinating air strikes with Assad regime ground troops. Meanwhile Vladimir Putin's been filmed playing ice hockey against professional league players - he scored seven times. Barack Obama has apologised to Medecins Sans Frontieres for the US air strike on a hospital in Kunduz. MSF head Joanne Liu says that's not enough: "This was not just an attack on our hospital, it was an attack on the Geneva Conventions". FIFA's ethics committee has reportedly recommended a 90-day suspension for world soccer boss Sepp Blatter. The ABC's Lisa Millar says official confirmation of the suspension could come as early as tomorrow. Here's what's coming up: 07.30am AEDT: ABC managing director Mark Scott talks about the corporation's Mental As campaign on ABC News 24 09.20am AEDT: Bill Shorten is due to outline a plan to ease the costs of switching to renewable energy 10.00am AEDT: The final report from the inquiry into the 2011 flood in Grantham will be given to Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. It's unclear if it will be made public today 10.30am AEDT: We'll see works from the National Gallery of Victoria's new surrealism exhibition, featuring art from Albert Tucker and Barry Humphries, ahead of its official opening 2.00pm AEDT: Bill Shorten announces Labor's infrastructure plan at a speech in Brisbane. (Here's a sneak peek at what he'll say) Top Stories Russia launches cruise missile strikes against Syrian rebels Russian warships launch cruise missile strikes against insurgent targets in Syria, as Vladimir Putin's warplanes go into action again in support of a major ground offensive launched by regime troops. Christian music producer accused of boy's murder subjected him to 'Spartan regime', court hears A Christian music producer accused of murdering his girlfriend's son repeatedly hit and yelled at him, refused him food and forced him to run until exhausted, a court hears. Ex-defence procurement boss urges one-year delay to submarine decision The defence official who was in charge of Australia's Future Submarine Project warns the Government to take more time to consider its options or risk bungling the $50 billion project. Resident's tearful plea to save home from freight link demolition A mother of four who faces losing her family home to make way for a truck bypass wipes away tears as she tells a Senate inquiry she does not know if she will still have her home at Christmas. Iran's supreme leader bans negotiations with the United States Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei bans any further negotiations between Iran and the United States, putting the brakes on moderates hoping to end Iran's isolation after reaching a nuclear deal with world powers in July. Bashed Uber driver says cabbies 'praised' attackers One of three Uber drivers assaulted by an angry mob of men in Brisbane on the long weekend claims his Punjabi-speaking attackers "were praised" by taxi drivers at a cab rank near where the violence unfolded. Federal Labor lists 10 infrastructure projects it will back if elected Federal Labor vows to support a rail link to Sydney's new airport and Melbourne's Metro Rail, among other projects, if installed at the next election. Parramatta shooting suspects linked to Baryalei terror raids Three of four males arrested over last week's fatal terrorist attack at Parramatta police headquarters were targeted in Australia's biggest counter-terrorism raids a year ago. Bushfire emergency warnings remain in place in Victoria Bushfire emergency warnings remain in place for six areas in central Victoria as fire crews battle a huge blaze near Lancefield that has destroyed two homes. VW emissions scandal affects more than 91,000 cars in Australia Volkswagen Australia says more than 91,000 cars in Australia are affected by the diesel emissions scandal engulfing the auto giant. Tour company boss had no knowledge of Kings Canyon photo stunt, backpacker inquest told The owner of a Central Australian tour company tells the inquest into the death of a backpacker he knew nothing of dangerous photo stunts taking place on tours at a canyon near Alice Springs. Australia Post ditches three delivery contractors in wake of scandal Australia Post cancels contracts with three large parcel delivery contractors following allegations first revealed by ABC's 7.30 of widespread underpayment of delivery rates. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Defending penalty rates does not require political bravery By Tim Lyons Suicide terrorism may have arrived in Australia By Nick O'Brien A recession might not be imminent, but it is overdue By Stephen Long There's a new political game in Canberra: positivity By Peter Lewis Just In Habana equals World Cup record as South Africa books last-eight spot October 8, 2015 - 7:07 am Mother treating daughter with medicinal cannabis won't back NSW trial October 8, 2015 - 7:04 am Sepp Blatter faces 90-day suspension from FIFA: confidant October 8, 2015 - 6:49 am World • Poroshenko says 'real truce' has begun in Ukraine • Palestinian knife assailant shot by Israeli victim near mosque • Move to sack PNG chief magistrate 'unrelated' to PM arrest warrant Business • IMF lowers global forecast but steady China bodes well for Australia • VW emissions scandal affects more than 91,000 cars in Australia • Energy stocks drive share market higher Politics • Poroshenko says 'real truce' has begun in Ukraine • Move to sack PNG chief magistrate 'unrelated' to PM arrest warrant • Universities Australia retracts support for course fee deregulation Sport • Blatter faces 90-day suspension from FIFA, says confidant • Habana equals World Cup record as South Africa books last-eight spot • Former Titan Beau Falloon has drugs charges dismissed Science and Tech • Brisbane grandmother celebrates High Court victory in gene patent battle • Neutrino scientists win Nobel Prize for Physics • Sneezing monkey, 'walking' fish found in Himalayas: WWF Environment • Volkswagen CEO says car recall to start in January • Sneezing monkey, 'walking' fish found in Himalayas: WWF • Tourism, coal shipping turning Vietnam's Ha Long Bay into an 'ecological disaster' Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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