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News from the ABC Australia What are you really paying when using a card this Christmas? Cashless payments make up about three-quarters of all transactions in Australia but come at a cost to both merchants and consumers, leaving some asking if it is time to consider it essential infrastructure. Live: ASX to open in the green The Australian share market looks set to open slightly up as the US finishes its trading day with strong gains led by tech stocks. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. The Epstein files divided Trump's base and now more fights are brewing The release of the Epstein files followed a rare revolt against Donald Trump by some of his dedicated supporters. Here are six more issues that could also divide Republicans. New high-tech cameras making a difference to NSW fire fighting New cameras using AI have been installed in southern New South Wales forests and are spotting fires before they have a chance to spread. Heat to ease as storms ramp up in unsettled Christmas week for Queensland The weather bureau is forecasting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms for large parts of the state over the Christmas week, but temperatures are expected to ease. Swiss court to hear islanders' climate change case against cement giant Residents of the tiny Indonesian island of Pari, which risks being swallowed by rising seas, win the right to have their have their climate change case against cement giant Holcim heard in a Swiss court. Police investigate two fatal stabbings in Melbourne A man died after he was stabbed during an altercation in Clyde, in Melbourne's south-east. Just hours later another man was fatally stabbed in Fitzroy. Car bomb kills Russian army general in Moscow, officials say The Kremlin is probing who is behind the killing, which has similarities to previous attacks by Ukrainian special services. National DV register 'could have helped' woman killed by ex-partner, daughter says Advocates are pushing for a national framework for addressing domestic violence after an ABC investigation highlighted gaps in the justice system and a lack of information sharing between states. Thousands of birds are dying on a remote island with no end in sight The Isle of May is the epicentre of a deadly outbreak of the H5N1 bird flu strain which has spread throughout the globe. Scientists are warning Australia could be next. British singer-songwriter Chris Rea dies aged 74 The man best known for his festive hit Driving Home for Christmas died surrounded by his family. The Sunday football session that sparked a sporting movement for Indian women Eight years ago, Swetha Subbiah was asked to run a single football session for a friend. She ended up starting a sporting movement, which now has 15,000 women and girls as members across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Delhi.  PR firm with 'fingers in many pies' to close It has helped keep the Liberals in power in Tasmania and lobbied on behalf of Airbnb, the salmon industry and the Catholic Church — but the PR firm, described as having "fingers in a lot of pies", is closing down. A chaotic 'up-crash' for markets riding a turbulent 2025 AI. Market records. Tariffs. Penguins. TACO. It's been a big year of economic shocks and surges as the international framework of global trade was shredded. Here's how key players saw the year that was. World's largest warship looms near Venezuela as US warns of land attacks The Pentagon moved the USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, to the Caribbean last month. Now President Donald Trump is repeating threats of imminent strikes against Venezuelan territory. The Christmas display that charms kids, adults and nuns visiting on a minibus Families from all over Adelaide visit Joe Ferraro's home to marvel at his Christmas display, which he has amassed a collection of more than 50,000 lights since he began nearly 20 years ago. Tiny, destructive varroa mite has SA beekeepers on high alert The varroa mite may be tiny — only a millimetre or two long — but it poses a huge threat to honey bees, beekeepers and honey producers, who are on high alert after the destructive mite's recent arrival in South Australia. Teens flock to alternative apps after social media ban The Commonwealth's long-awaited social media ban for under-16s came into effect this month. But some experts note a rise in alternatives to popular platforms as teens find ways to stay active on social media. How investigators pieced together the plot to target Bondi Security camera footage captured the Bondi Beach gunmen carrying what appears to be firearms out of a south-west Sydney property on the morning of the terror attack, court documents reveal. Gas lobby turns to liquid under pressure The gas export industry has cost the nation dearly. East coast prices trebled soon after exports began. News from the BBC World Service Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies aged 74 The singer died in hospital on Monday following a short illness, his family said in a statement. New Trump envoy says he will serve to make Greenland part of US Denmark warns Washington to respect its sovereignty, while Greenland says it will decide its own future. Husband and five other men charged with sex offences against ex-wife Philip Young is charged with offences including rape and administering a substance with intent to stupefy. Post Office had deal with Fujitsu to fix Horizon errors 19 years ago The emergence of a document contradicts claims made by the Post Office over bugs in its IT system during criminal prosecutions. Canal boats swallowed by giant hole as major incident declared Two boats have been left at the bottom of the cavity, where water has drained away. Baby followed by BBC back in Gaza hospital after treatment abroad The BBC revisits one-year-old Siwar Ashour who was temporarily evacuated to Jordan for medical treatment during the Gaza war. Two men jailed for Grindr targeted thefts The two men took cash, phones and passwords after arranging to meet their targets at home. Two identical Banksy murals appear in London Artist confirms mural near Notting Hill is his, after an identical one appeared in central London. Stone Roses star Mani's coffin carried by Liam Gallagher as hundreds attend funeral Mani's coffin was carried out of Manchester Cathedral by Liam Gallagher and his Stone Roses bandmates. Third Palestine Action hunger striker on remand ends protest A third individual on remand for alleged offences relating to the Palestine Action group has ended a hunger strike after 49 days. US pauses offshore wind projects over security concerns The Trump administration has long opposed wind power, most often citing cost and reliability concerns. Zendaya and Tom Holland in surprise curry house stop The famous couple turned up at the restaurant in Leicestershire while visiting the area to see a show. 'I like being woke': Lush's outspoken co-founder who puts activism at heart of business Mark Constantine tells the BBC he enjoys being a woke nerd and discusses why he backs the High Street and family-run businesses. Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it? Chris Rea: The car enthusiast whose love of driving inspired his songs The rock and blues singer's love of cars and driving was the inspiration for many of his songs. From Netflix hit to GCSEs - Adolescence star reflects on remarkable year The teenager says he felt the drama, which sparked a national debate, was "more than a TV show". Who's leading the race for the Golden Shoe? As the halfway mark of the 2025-26 campaign approaches, BBC Sport takes a look at the frontrunners for this season's European Golden Shoe award. Divided between two states, the town at the heart of America's abortion debate The only abortion clinic in town is fighting an eviction notice and other efforts to shut it down. Why do we stop singing when we reach secondary school? New data suggests singing is much more common in primary and private schools than in state secondaries. Barry Manilow to undergo surgery for 'cancerous spot' on lung Manilow said it was "pure luck" that doctors found the spot early when he had an MRI scan following weeks of bronchitis. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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