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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: There are no survivors following a Pakistan International Airlines crash, which had 48 people on board US President-elect Donald Trump has been named Time magazine's Person of the Year Experts say time is running out to wipe out the deadly and invasive red fire ant which could spread across Australia. The Invasive Species Council chief executive says the South American insect could have a bigger impact on the environment than cane toads, feral cats and other feral animals combined Ziggy Stardust, is that you? British researchers have discovered cosmic dust for the first time on rooftops in Paris, Oslo and Berlin. The tiny particles date back to the formation of the solar system almost 4.6 billion years ago, according to a new study. Here's what's coming up: 7:20am AEDT: Australian cricket coach Darren Lehmann will discuss his new book 'Coach' on News Breakfast 7:40am AEDT: Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop will be on Radio National 8:00am AEDT: Treasurer Scott Morrison will be on ABC AM Radio 5:30pm AEDT: The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce will host the chair of ANZ Bank David Gonski and his NAB counterpart Ken Henry to discuss the economy of 2016 and the year ahead 7:00pm AEDT: Seven awards will be presented by the Australian Paralympic Committee at a gala ceremony for the 2016 Australian Paralympic Awards in Sydney Top Stories 'Entirely innocent': Assange goes public on rape allegations Julian Assange has gone public for the first time with his version of events surrounding a rape allegation made against him, saying he is "entirely innocent" and text messages show "it is clearly consensual sex between adults". Time running out to wipe out deadly, invasive red fire ant There is "only a small window of opportunity left" to wipe out the insect that has the potential to be the worst invasive species to ever cross Australia's borders, according to a report obtained by the ABC. No survivors in northern Pakistan air crash: airline chairman There are no survivors after a plane carrying 47 people crashed into a mountain in northern Pakistan, the airline's chairman says, as recovery operations continued late into the night at the remote crash site. Death toll nears 100 after Indonesia quake Search and rescue efforts after an earthquake in Indonesia's Aceh province killed at least 97 people are hampered by nightfall and poor weather conditions, officials say. Rogue tyre recycler hit with environmental protection orders A series of environmental protection orders are issued against a rogue recycling operator whose sites were exposed as a dumping ground for hundreds of thousands of old tyres. Trump named Time magazine's Person of the Year Time magazine names US President-elect Donald Trump its Person of the Year in a choice that was "straightforward" according to its managing editor. Cost of bushfires in NSW, ACT 'to double by 2050' The cost of bushfires to NSW and the ACT is likely to more than double by 2050, a Climate Council report finds. 'It's on their heads': Tim Fischer says states must agree on Adler shotgun Former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer urges the states and territories to come to an agreement on classifying the controversial Adler shotgun, and says it is important not to water down the core principals of the John Howard gun laws. Last Tango in Paris director clarifies butter rape scene Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci says the only novelty sprung on actress Maria Schneider in the film Last Tango in Paris was the butter — not the simulated rape, which he says was written into the script. Rebels seek ceasefire as Syrian army moves closer to retaking Aleppo Syrian rebels in besieged eastern Aleppo call for an immediate five-day ceasefire and the evacuation of civilians and wounded as Government forces close in. Productivity Commission flags higher fines for dodgy products The maximum fines for retailers who sell unsafe products, like some hoverboards, could be 10 times as high, according to suggestions from the Productivity Commission. High Court reserves decision on Rod Culleton case One Nation senator Rod Culleton's fate remains in the balance after the High Court reserved its decision on whether his election was legal. Cosmic dust found on rooftops in three cities British researchers discover cosmic dust for the first time on rooftops in three of the world's major cities, according to a new study published in science journal Geology. Mel Gibson and Hacksaw Ridge clean up at AACTA Awards Mel Gibson is awarded the best direction gong at the AACTA Awards for his World War II drama Hacksaw Ridge, which picks up the best film prize. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Brexit fight far from over By London bureau chief Lisa Millar How 'Donald Trump: the presidency' got its start on The West Wing By Bruce Wolpe Going out in style: John Key leaves on his own terms By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams Verrender: 2017 looms as difficult year for the Lucky Country By business editor Ian Verrender Just In Red cards set to be introduced to cricket for unruly player conduct December 8, 2016 - 6:51 am Melbourne counter rallies, mosque protests cost taxpayers $2.3m December 8, 2016 - 6:46 am UK Parliament backs Government timetable for Brexit talks December 8, 2016 - 6:44 am World • UK Parliament backs Government timetable for Brexit talks • Ukrainian aircraft maker tweets Air Force One offer to Trump • Thailand to investigate BBC over profile of new King: Minister Business • Australian economy shrinks 0.5pc in worst fall since GFC • 7-Eleven and Fair Work sign deal to combat exploitation • Productivity Commission flags higher fines for dodgy products Politics • UK Parliament backs Government timetable for Brexit talks • Time running out to wipe out deadly, invasive red fire ant • Rogue tyre recycler hit with environmental protection orders Sport • Tomic says he and Kyrgios unfairly targeted by media • AFL players strike 'a chance': Dangerfield • Red cards set to be introduced to cricket for unruly player conduct Science and Tech • Time running out to wipe out deadly, invasive red fire ant • Cosmic dust found on rooftops in three cities • Chimpanzees recognise bottoms like faces: study Environment • Rogue tyre recycler hit with environmental protection orders • Frydenberg denies confusion on emissions intensity scheme • Energy Minister backtracks on emissions intensity scheme comments Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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