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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: A Europe-wide manhunt has been launched to find the main suspect wanted over the truck attack in Berlin this week. Authorities say they are searching for 24-year-old Tunisian Anis Amri, warning he could be "violent and armed" Adani, the business building Australia's biggest coal mine is facing multiple financial crime and corruption probes. Indian authorities are investigating if Adani companies allegedly siphoned money offshore and artificially inflated power prices at the expense of Indian consumers. Adani denies wrongdoing People earn less money with a self-managed super fund but that hasn't stopped the funds becoming increasingly popular, according to new data from the ATO. Analysis shows a self-managed super fund needs a balance of over $500,000 to be cost effective Heard enough bad news in 2016? To help get you in the mood for the festive season, we've compiled some of the year's most heart warming stories. Nothing but warm and fuzzy feelings here. Here's what's coming up: 10:00am AEDT: The Bureau of Meteorology will give an update on the weather forecast for the Sydney to Hobart yacht race 1:30pm AEDT: West Australian Treasurer Mike Nahan hands down a mid-year review of the state's finances 7:30pm AEDT: The Adelaide 36ers face the Perth Wildcats in the NBL 7:40pm AEDT: The Melbourne Renegades take on the Sydney Thunder in the BBL Top Stories Berlin truck attack suspect 'had links to Islamist network' A Europe-wide search is launched for a Tunisian man who was known to security agencies and had links to Islamist militants over possible involvement in this week's deadly truck attack in Berlin, German ministers say. Adani companies facing multiple corruption probes Indian authorities investigate Adani companies for siphoning money offshore and artificially inflating power prices at the expense of Indian consumers. Christian Lobby headquarters rammed by burning van in 'targeted attack' The headquarters of the Australian Christian Lobby is rammed by a burning van in what the managing director calls an "attack on free speech". McGregor removed from Australian of the Year honour roll Cricket writer and prominent transgender figure Catherine McGregor succeeds in her bid to be removed from the Australian of the Year honour roll, after a spat with national recipient David Morrison. Antidote to 2016: The best feel-good stories From baby koalas to love stories, Indigenous medical graduates and showers for the homeless, here's our pick of the year's most heartening stories — get ready to feel warm and fuzzy, just in time for the festive season. Advice for Pauline Hanson from the ghosts of One Nation's past Rod Culleton's departure from the One Nation party has caused early comparisons to the demise of the party in Queensland in the late '90s. Former One Nation MPs say Pauline Hanson needs to learn from the mistakes of the past, to prevent a repeat in the future. New safety advice issued for combined oral contraceptives A review conducted into the link between the pill and the risk of blood clots in women leads to new safety advice for medicines known as combined oral contraceptives. Australia Post labelled Christmas Grinch over delivery failures Frustrated customers accuse Australia Post of failing to properly deliver parcels ahead of Christmas, with claims drivers are simply distributing pick-up slips and dumping the items at a post office. Cyclist's face slashed in a 'horrendous' roadside robbery Thieves use a weapon similar to a box cutter during an unprovoked attack in North Melbourne that shocked police and left a woman with "significant facial injuries". Experts scour site of deadly blast at Mexico fireworks market Teams of forensic investigators begin poring over the charred remains of a fireworks market outside Mexico City, after a series of blasts killed at least 31 people and injured dozens more in a disaster marked by disbelief and tears. More than 400 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 155 former coaches and officials, claims described as a bigger scandal than the crimes of serial paedophile Jimmy Saville. 'Heavy colds' disrupt Queen, Prince Philip's Christmas travel plans Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip will delay their Christmas travel plans as they both battle colds, Buckingham Palace says. Self-managed super funds growing in popularity, but not returns The ATO releases the latest data for self-managed superannuation funds and although it is clear they are increasingly popular, it is not clear why, with the funds consistently having underperformed their APRA-regulated counterparts. Scientists stumble on a colourful world under the Antarctic ice Under the icy continent known the world over for its white landscapes, scientists discover a technicolour underwater ecosystem, and all by accident. Brisbane Heat edge Adelaide Strikers in big-scoring BBL encounter Brisbane Heat survive a strong showing by Ben Dunk and Jake Weatherald to defeat the Adelaide Strikers by 10 runs in their Big Bash League clash at Adelaide Oval. Police officer delivers 6yo boy's lost Christmas present A police officer in Western Australia uses his investigative skills to play Santa's helper and find the intended recipient of a lost Christmas present found on a roadside. 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 Norway relaxes isolation conditions imposed on mass murderer Anders Breivik December 22, 2016 - 6:53 am Australia Post labelled Christmas Grinch over delivery failures December 22, 2016 - 6:49 am Bid to grow rare corpse flowers a monster success December 22, 2016 - 6:47 am World • Norway relaxes isolation conditions imposed on mass murderer Anders Breivik • Putin demands curbs on products with alcohol after deaths in Siberia • Taiwan loses diplomatic ally in move welcomed by Beijing Business • Adani's complex corporate web spreads to tax havens • Self-managed super funds growing in popularity, but not returns • ASIC investigates Slater and Gordon over possibly 'falsified' financial records Politics • Advice for Pauline Hanson from the ghosts of One Nation's past • Movie tickets offered to homeowners as compensation for motorway change • Stockspot mistakenly releases customers' financial, personal details Sport • Russell's black bat in BBL opener banned by CA • AFL bans third man up, players aren't happy • Ricciardo rules out move to Mercedes after successful year with Red Bull 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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