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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: The world is reacting to news that Russian President Vladamir Putin "probably approved" the murder of ex-KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko in London. Mr Litvinenko's wife has called for sanctions against Russia but British PM David Cameron said they needed Moscow's help to solve the Syria crisis Fire crews in Tasmania hope easing weather conditions will help them in the battle to control dozens of fires burning across the state. Interstate crews are due to arrive over the weekend Lleyton Hewitt has slammed an online blog which named him on a list of players linked to match-fixing, calling it "absurd" and a "farce". He retired last night after bowing out of the Australian Open Mysterious lumps in gas clouds, thought to be shaped like noodles, lasagne sheets or possibly hazelnuts, could comprise a significant amount of the galaxy's missing matter Here's what's coming up: 9:15am AEDT: Bill Shorten speaks from Alice Springs 11:30am AEDT: Stage four of the Tour Down Under heads from Norwood to Victor Harbor 12:00pm AEDT: NSW Premier Mike Baird will deliver an Australia Day message at Luna Park where he is expected to focus on the strength of a diverse community Top Stories Hewitt lashes match-fixing claims as 'absolute farce' Lleyton Hewitt slams as "an absolute farce" his name being put on a list of players linked with match-fixing claims after bowing out of his final Australian Open. Scientific advances to thank for $330 billion of Australian economic growth: study Advances in fields such as physics, biology, maths, chemistry and health contributed to 26 per cent of Australian economic activity over the past 20 to 30 years, new research finds. Putin 'probably approved' assassination of Russian ex-spy, inquiry finds Britain summons the Russian ambassador after an inquiry finds the deadly radiation poisoning of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko in London was "probably approved" by President Vladimir Putin. Increase in drownings this summer prompts Australia Day warning The number of drownings is up this summer compared to last, with 59 people having died in Australian waterways since December, according to figures from the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia. 'Dark noodles' in the Milky Way could be missing matter Mysterious lumps in gas clouds connecting stars in the Milky Way could comprise a significant amount of the galaxy's missing matter, according to Australian scientists. Man charged over bomb hoax in Brisbane A man has been charged with staging a bomb hoax in Brisbane, which closed roads and a park when the suspicious device was found in a public toilet block. Children, pregnant woman among asylum seekers found drowned off Turkey Twelve bodies, including a pregnant woman, are found on Turkey's western coast after a boat carrying asylum seekers bound for Greece capsizes, the Turkish coastguard says, while 26 people are rescued. Husband's anguish over gay marriage death certificate snub The husband of a British man who died while honeymooning in Australia says the moment he was told his partner's death certificate would read "never married" was the "most humiliating" of his life. China President Xi Jinping tours Middle East, inks deals worth billions Chinese President Xi Jinping announces billions of dollars in deals in the Middle East as Beijing seeks to boost its economic ties and clout in the oil rich region. People desperate for food in PNG's drought-ravaged Western Province Amid reports of drought-related deaths in PNG's Western Province, the country's Government admits some remote areas have received no relief since the start of the El Nino-driven disaster in the middle of 2015. More plastic than fish in the oceans by 2050, report warns Plastic rubbish will outweigh fish in the oceans by 2050 unless the world takes drastic action to recycle the material, a report released at the Davos economic forum warns. Khawaja guides Thunder into BBL final A dashing unbeaten century by Usman Khawaja piloted Sydney Thunder to an emphatic eight-wicket victory against Adelaide Strikers in Thursday night's Big Bash League semi-final at Adelaide Oval. Mum overwhelmed by response to viral twins video A Melbourne mother who captured the touching moment her premature babies held hands says it is surreal to think the video has been seen by millions of people around the world. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum 2015 was the world's hottest year: This is why Australians should worry By Liz Hanna Vale Peter Bruce: A man who touched countless lives including the Prime Minister's By Emma Alberici The voice of regional Australia needs to be heard By Chris Earl We can't handle the idea that sport is no longer just sport By Michael Bradley Just In Adelaide Festival ticket sales soar ahead of normal trends January 22, 2016 - 7:50 am Children, pregnant woman among asylum seekers found drowned off Turkey January 22, 2016 - 7:37 am Brisbane River teeming with bull sharks in summer: fisherman January 22, 2016 - 7:37 am World • Tunisia police clash with protesters in third day of riots • Israel confirms plans to seize West Bank land • IS claims second Libyan oil facilities attack within a week Business • SPC Ardmona rules out future taxpayer-funded bailouts • Share market closes higher for third time this year • Plans to keep Adelaide's Holden plant producing cars Politics • Vanuatu votes in snap election after government MPs jailed • Australia, not UN, has final say on refugee intake, Dutton says • Are microbeads products bad for the environment? Sport • Hewitt lashes match-fixing claims as 'absolute farce' • Hewitt retires after gutsy loss to Ferrer • Khawaja guides Thunder into BBL final Science and Tech • Scientific advances to thank for $330 billion of Australian economic growth: study • 'They haven't changed anything': Scientists slam Japan's renewed whaling program • Oceans warming at quickening rate, US study finds Environment • Are microbeads products bad for the environment? • 'They haven't changed anything': Scientists slam Japan's renewed whaling program • Parks Victoria cleared of further polluting Yarra River Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com. Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. 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