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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: The Pope has questioned Donald Trump's Christianity over his suggestion a border wall should be built to keep immigrants out. Here's the quote that is making news now: "Anyone, whoever he is, who only wants to build walls and not bridges is not a Christian" There's something going on with $100 notes. An experts says: "The RBA is is printing a lot more $100 notes than are out there, so one must speculate they're either being hoarded by people to avoid paying tax or by criminals to store wealth" You might have heard about a Brexit - the possible departure of Britain from the EU. In an election promise, the Conservatives pledged to hold a referendum on that question and as part of that, PM David Cameron said he'd seek reform around how the EU rules applied to the UK. Enter today's talks in Brussels. Mr Cameron is pushing hard for that reform and the talks are expected to go through the night. We'll hear from correspondent Lisa Millar with the outcome Could mosquitos overcome their bad reputation? Scientists have created a "super-infected" mosquito to help fight viruses such as dengue fever and Zika. When the mosquitos were infected with two types of a certain bacterium, they were found to be more effective at blocking dengue Here's what's coming up: 10:45am AEDT: We're expecting to hear from Malcolm Turnbull and NZ Prime Minister John Key who are meeting in Sydney 5:00pm AEDT: NSW Liberal Party pre-selection for the federal election closes. Keep an eye on Bronwyn Bishop's seat of MacKellar Top Stories Pope says Trump 'not Christian' because of immigration views Pope Francis intervenes explosively in the US election campaign, saying Donald Trump cannot claim to be a Christian while vowing to build a border wall to keep out immigrants. Dirty money: Australia's missing $100 bills in hands of criminals, tax cheats, expert warns Australia's missing $100 bills could be being stockpiled by criminals or those seeking to avoid taxes, an expert says, amid worldwide pressure to axe high-denomination bills. Cancer patients given wrong drug dose at Sydney hospital Up to 70 cancer patients being treated at Sydney's prestigious St Vincent's Hospital have received significantly less than the recommended dose of a chemotherapy drug. Tiny dolphin 'horrifically' killed by beachgoers for selfie The quest for a cute animal selfie ends tragically, after a crowd of beachgoers blindly manhandle a tiny dolphin to death. Obama to become first US president to visit Cuba in 88 years President Barack Obama announces an historic visit to Cuba next month, speeding up the thaw in relations between the two Cold War former foes but igniting opposition from Republicans at home. Opposition demands Government reveal super plans, Treasurer 'very close' to decision The Federal Opposition demands the Government reveal its superannuation plans, following a promise from Treasurer Scott Morrison that he is "very, very close" to making a decision. Super- infected mozzies could stop dengue and Zika Scientists create a new strain of mosquito they say could help in the fight against viruses such as dengue fever and perhaps even Zika. Giant 'panic grass' invades Wangaratta Massive two-metre-high tumbleweeds inundate a small community in Victoria's north-east, creating havoc and blanketing homes, cars and driveways. $5 smartphone goes on sale in India, website promptly crashes A new $5 smartphone from Indian phone maker Ringing Bells launches to huge customer demand, with the company's website crashing hours after the phone went on sale. Blues brought back to earth after early hope in preseason clash with Hawks After some early hope, Carlton reverts to form and slumps to a 21-point loss to Hawthorn in the opening match of the AFL preseason. At least 71 dead after bus collides with tomato truck in Ghana At least 71 people are killed after a government-operated passenger bus collides head-on with a truck carrying tomatoes on a Ghana highway. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum An election fought over policies? No, this isn't fantasy By Annabel Crabb Take it from me, tiny apartment life isn't so bad By Alex McClintock Canny criminals can communicate securely, so why shouldn't we? 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