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Good afternoon. Here's what's happening now: A 21-year-old woman has won a landmark case against insurer QBE after it refused to honour her travel insurance because she had depression. QBE has said it will have to increase costs to cover mental illness. Malcolm Turnbull has snapped a selfie with a robot during his whirlwind visit to Japan. He's due to meet Japanese PM Shinzo Abe later this evening. It's Friday afternoon, so you should take our news quiz. It features its very own Christmas miracle: an act of kindness from the diabolical quizmaster. Here's your last chance to take our survey to improve NewsMail. We'd love to hear from you. Here's what's coming up today: 7.00pm AEDT: FIFA's ethics committee hears the case of vice-president Michel Platini 7.30pm AEDT: Sydney takes on Illawarra in the NBL 8.00pm AEDT: Newcastle meets Adelaide in the A League 9.30pm AEDT: Malcolm Turnbull and Shinzo Abe are due to speak to the media after their official meeting 11.00pm AEDT: EU leaders are due to speak at the end of their summit on counter-terrorism and the Euro 12.30am AEDT Saturday: Foreign ministers meet at UN headquarters in New York on the US-Russian effort to broker an end to the Syrian civil war Top Stories Controversial pharma chief charged over alleged $15m fraud Martin Shkreli, the pharmaceutical CEO who caused a storm in September by jacking up the price of a life-saving drug by 5,500 per cent, is arrested on fraud charges in New York. Jason Day's wife stretchered off after collision with LeBron James Australian golfer Jason Day's wife, Ellie, is carried away on a stretcher after being collected by LeBron James when the NBA star dived into the crowd for a loose ball. Woman wins case against QBE over denial of travel insurance cover for depression A 21-year-old woman wins a landmark discrimination case against insurance company QBE after it refused to honour her travel insurance cover because she had depression. PM snaps robot selfie in Japan as he praises the country's innovation Malcolm Turnbull snaps his 'first' robot selfie as he goes global with his Government's innovation agenda, telling an audience in Japan their country's commitment to technological advancement is inspiring. Fanning stands tall among surfing peers after incredible year Mick Fanning may have fallen just short in his quest for a fourth world title but lost no admirers with a brave performance in the Pipe Masters that typified his courageous and difficult year. Australia 'lagging behind NZ' in Spaghetti Monster recognition The Australian arm of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is encouraged by New Zealand's decision to grant the church approval to conduct weddings. Uber ride-sharing service to become legal in WA Controversial ride-sharing service Uber is to become legal in Western Australia, the State Government says. Crowds gather for Baden-Clay rally in Brisbane Hundreds of people turn out in Brisbane's CBD to rally against the downgrading of Gerard Baden-Clay's conviction for murdering his wife Allison. Soundwave ticketing company demands money from promoter Ticketing company Eventopia fights back at claims that they are the "scumbags" who caused Soundwave 2016 to collapse, asking AJ Maddah to show them the money. 152 NSW councils to be forced to merge into 112; elections delayed Dozens of NSW councils will be forced to merge to create larger municipalities and significantly reduce the number of local governments. Deadly gang violence inside Bali prison spreads to streets of Denpasar At least four people are killed in Bali gang violence that was sparked when gang members visited the island's main prison. Victorian heatwave: Severe fire warning across state, emergency services brace for extreme heat A severe fire warning is in place for much of Victoria today as fire crews and health authorities brace for extreme heat over the next few days. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Grieving among the waves: Only a surfer knows the feeling By Tracey Holmes Is this the victory for film pirates we think it is? By Luke Buckmaster It turns out that size does matter - in the brain By Terri Psiakis A healthy budget shouldn't mean an unhealthy nation By Mike Steketee Just In Tobacco company loses plain packaging challenge December 18, 2015 - 4:40 pm Adelaide Zoo animals get special attention during hot spell December 18, 2015 - 4:14 pm PM snaps robot selfie in Japan as he praises the country's innovation December 18, 2015 - 4:13 pm World • ADF refuses to comment on South China Sea exclusion zone flights • France adopts law clamping down on ultra-thin models • Pilot error to blame for deadly Argentina helicopter crash: investigators Business • Taxpayers better off despite bracket creep: NATSEM report • Gunns Ltd shareholders settle action against directors, officers • Miners, banks hit as post-Fed glow rapidly fades Politics • PM snaps robot selfie in Japan as he praises the country's innovation • ASIO chief calls Coalition MPs, Turnbull confirms • Asylum seeker injured in Manus Island riots resolves legal dispute Sport • Jason Day's wife stretchered off after collision with LeBron James • Fanning stands tall among surfing peers after incredible year • Clarke backs Khawaja Test return for Boxing Day Science and Tech • Screening may cut ovarian cancer deaths: study • Is it possible to build a real-life Star Wars lightsaber? • Satellites to monitor shark movements off NSW north coast Environment • Conservationists concerned over lack of tugboat facilities in port expansion • Volkswagen emissions component not a 'defeat device', lawyers say • Victoria's first wave power unit installed off Port Fairy coast Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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