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Top Stories Fireworks market chain-reaction explosion leaves 29 dead At least 29 people are killed and 72 injured by a powerful explosion in a fireworks market in Mexico, the Governor of the State of Mexico says. Online refund scam leaves small business 'gutted' A small business is hit hard by an online credit card refund scam, prompting calls from retail groups to strengthen protections for business owners. 350 footballers allege child abuse as British scandal explodes The English Football Association and clubs are accused of ignoring hundreds of allegations of child sexual abuse against a staggering 83 former coaches and officials, claims described as a bigger scandal than the crimes of serial paedophile Jimmy Saville. Berlin market suspect may still be at large as IS claims responsibility A man arrested on suspicion of killing 12 people by mowing through a Berlin Christmas market in a truck is released as Islamic State claims responsibility for the attack. Darwin rattles as earthquake hits Top End The Northern Territory's Top End — including Darwin — is rattled by an earthquake that struck in the Banda Sea, about 630 kilometres away. 'She failed miserably': Brisbane nurse refused bail over 10yo nephew's manslaughter A senior Brisbane nurse accused of killing her nephew, who was found with more than 200 bruises and marks all over his body, is refused bail in the Supreme Court. Cocaine haul on ship nabbed off Tasmania valued at $60m A boat intercepted off the coast of Tasmania last week was carrying more than $60 million worth of cocaine, police say. Mark Zuckerberg demonstrates Morgan Freeman-voiced AI Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg gives a humorous insight into a day in his life using his artificial intelligence, Jarvis — voiced by actor Morgan Freeman. Man in critical condition after taipan bite in far north Queensland home A 77-year-old man fights for life after being bitten by a taipan snake in between his toes in his home north of Cairns in far north Queensland. Aussie surfer conquers massive waves in Portugal as part of big wave world tour Australian surfer Jamie Mitchell trumps a field of big wave riders to win a World Surf League event in Portugal. Adani's complex corporate web spreads to tax havens Adani's complex corporate web spreads from its planned Galilee Basin coal mine in North Queensland, across Asia to a Caribbean tax haven. Refugee on Nauru claims treatment for severe heart problems delayed A refugee in Nauru, who has been experiencing heart problems for over a month, tells the ABC he has been unable to receive much-needed medical treatment on the island and a planned trip to PNG has not eventuated. 'Good Asians will like me': Meet One Nation's Taiwanese candidate One Nation candidate Shan Ju Lin rejects suggestions party leader Pauline Hanson is racist and says she fears the Chinese Government could "take over" Australia if its influence is not curtailed. Twitter troll hunted by Newsweek reporter after epileptic seizure A United States journalist is planning a lawsuit against a Twitter user who sent him an image which caused him to have an epileptic seizure, believed to be a response to the reporter's outspoken criticism of Donald Trump. Driverless trucks threaten jobs in 'Trumpland' Technology, now undergoing trials, is being touted as a way of reducing a massive road toll, but it simultaneously threatens to strip many truck drivers of their livelihoods — in an already struggling economy. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Berlin attack will have ramifications for Merkel By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams Verrender: MYEFO shows these aren't ordinary times By business editor Ian Verrender Michelle Grattan: Big issues out of Turnbull's reach By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Leigh Sales' top 10 interviews of 2016 By Leigh Sales Just In Cyclist's face slashed in 'horrendous, unprovoked' attack in Melbourne December 21, 2016 - 4:07 pm Five dead in cargo plane crash in Colombia December 21, 2016 - 4:07 pm Lumumba retires amid concussion row with Demons December 21, 2016 - 3:48 pm World • Five dead in cargo plane crash in Colombia • Volcano eruption in Aleutian Islands sparks aviation alert • South Korean court issues warrant for daughter of President's friend Business • Adani's complex corporate web spreads to tax havens • ASIC investigates Slater and Gordon over possibly 'falsified' financial records • Online refund scam leaves small business 'gutted' Politics • Stockspot mistakenly releases customers' financial, personal details • Refugee on Nauru claims treatment for severe heart problems delayed • 'Good Asians will like me': Meet One Nation's Taiwanese candidate Sport • Best and worst of 2016 honoured in end-of-year awards • Ricciardo rules out move to Mercedes after successful year with Red Bull • Tennis champ Kvitova suffers injuries to playing hand in knife attack Science and Tech • Mark Zuckerberg demonstrates Morgan Freeman-voiced AI • Online refund scam leaves small business 'gutted' • 'Dad brightened up': Virtual reality game helps people with dementia Environment • Who's paying the most for power? • India's plan to step away from coal casts doubt on Adani mine • Beijing factories ordered to shut or cut output after pollution red alert Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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