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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Vladimir Putin has accused Turkey of a "stab in the back" after one of its warplanes was shot down near the Syria-Turkey border. ABC correspondent Ben Knight has said this is a "major crisis". Federal MP Sarah Henderson has made an emotional speech to Parliament in memory of a friend killed by her ex-partner in the US. "Monique had decided to leave the relationship ... but she never made it home," she said. Today is White Ribbon Day. A bomb on a bus in Tunisia's capital has killed 12 members of the country's presidential guard. Tunisia's president has declared a state of emergency. Here's what's coming up today: 7.30am AEDT: Rosie Batty will speak at a White Ribbon Day breakfast in Adelaide 8.00am AEDT: Malcolm Turnbull will speak at a White Ribbon breakfast at Parliament House 11.30am AEDT: The NT coroner will hand down findings into the death of a British backpacker at Kings Canyon 12.30pm AEDT: Environment minister Greg Hunt will speak at the National Press Club 2.00pm AEDT: Question Time will begin in the House of Representatives 9.30pm AEDT: Q&A hosts a special edition focusing on the issue of domestic violence Top Stories Turkish F-16s shoot down Russian warplane near Syrian border The two pilots of a Russian warplane downed by Turkish fighter jets over Syria were shot dead as they descended with parachutes, a Turkmen brigade commander says, amid conflicting claims over whether the downed aircraft violated Turkish airspace. US, France to step up air strikes against Islamic State following Paris attacks French president Francois Hollande says the United States and France have agreed to step up strikes in Syria and Iraq to target Islamic State militants after the deadly November 13 attacks in Paris. These women all died in 2015: 'they had every right to be safe' These Australian women all died this year. What they have in common is police have laid charges against their partners or ex-partners. Here, the women's families and friends share the stories of their lives. Bomb attack on Tunisia presidential guard bus kills 12, injures 16 A bomb explodes on a bus transporting Tunisia's presidential guard in central Tunis, killing at least 12 people and injuring 16. Captagon: The drug keeping extremists calm There are reports the Paris attackers were high on a drug commonly used by Islamic State fighters which has the ability to mask pain, fear and hunger, keeping the user in a "zombie-like" state. Hostages taken in French town: police source Armed men take hostages after gun shots are fired in the northern French town of Roubaix, a police source says. Whistleblower sacked after lifting lid on Myer cleaning 'sham contractors' A cleaner who blew the whistle on an exploitation scandal at retail giant Myer is sacked as Australia's Fair Work Ombudsman launches an investigation into his former employer. Climate Council chief optimistic of global deal at Paris talks Australian Climate Council chief Tim Flannery says the booming renewable energy industry is proof the world is willing and able to step up to the challenge of addressing climate change. Victory, Wanderers fans to walk out of A-League games in FFA protest Melbourne Victory and Western Sydney Wanderers fans say they will walk out of this weekend's A-League games in protest of the FFA's treatment of fans. Stolen cars, DIY racetrack found in Darwin's rural area Police uncover a clandestine racing track in bushland near Darwin, with cars found there painted with numbers and many stripped of their catalytic converters. US ambassador weighs in on controversial Darwin port lease The United States ambassador to Australia says he will have "more to say" about the controversial decision to lease Darwin's commercial port to a Chinese company with links to the People's Liberation Army. Genetically modified mosquitoes could stop spread of malaria A genetically modified strain of mosquitoes that carries genes blocking the transmission of the malaria parasite could be interbred with wild populations to halt the spread of the disease, scientists say. Jacob Weitering taken first by Carlton in AFL draft Jacob Weitering is heading to Carlton after being selected first by the Blues in the AFL draft, while forward Josh Schache was taken second by the Brisbane Lions. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Why politicians ride the wave of anti-bank populism By Chris Berg The hypocrisy of banning the Lord's Prayer in cinemas By Michael Jensen Turnbull settles into his most acclaimed role yet By Marius Benson Paris attacks have changed the US presidential race By John Barron Just In Five shot by 'white supremacists' at Black Lives Matter demonstration November 25, 2015 - 7:26 am Paris ringleader returned to scene of attacks, planned suicide attack: prosecutor November 25, 2015 - 7:23 am NSW Government to reveal buyer of 'poles and wires' lease November 25, 2015 - 7:14 am World • Five shot by 'white supremacists' at Black Lives Matter demonstration • Paris ringleader returned to scene of attacks, planned suicide attack: prosecutor • Man dressed as Darth Vader tries to rob store, is fought off by staff Business • Whistleblower sacked after lifting lid on Myer cleaning 'sham contractors' • Botox, Viagra makers come together in $220 billion deal • Brisbane's Airportlink sold for less than half of its build cost Politics • Domestic violence victims to receive paid leave under Labor plan • Vanuatu dissolves parliament after MPs convicted of bribery • Queensland Labor MPs want Police Minister ousted Sport • Jacob Weitering taken first by Carlton in AFL draft • Carlton recruit Curnow 'ashamed' of arrest days before draft • Victory, Wanderers fans to walk out of A-League games in FFA protest Science and Tech • Army ants use own bodies to build mobile bridges • Mars to become ringed planet set to rival Saturn • Early galaxies were better at making stars Environment • Climate Council chief optimistic of global deal at Paris talks • US grassroots campaign wages 'war on coal' • Weather-linked disasters kill 600,000 in two decades: UN Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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