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News from the ABC Australia Sound of lightning recorded on Mars for the first time Microphone recordings from NASA's Perseverance rover have turned up more than 50 instances of lightning on the red planet over the past four years, a new study finds. Ex-Marine pleads guilty to Liverpool FC parade car ramming charges More than 100 people were injured at a Liverpool Football Club victory parade in May. Israel launches new military operation in northern West Bank Israeli security forces have launched what the military described as a counter-terrorism operation in the northern West Bank, which Palestinians said was targeting the city of Tubas. Trump defends Ukraine envoy after leak alleging he advised Kremlin official It comes as a senior Kremlin official confirms Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow next week as efforts to find a consensus on ending the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine pick up speed. Massive high-rise fires kill 13 people in Hong Kong as others remain trapped It is not known how many people remain unaccounted-for because of the fires, which have been fuelled by bamboo scaffolding. US National Parks to raise fees for foreign visitors to popular sites Changes set to take effect on January 1 will include annual park passes jumping to $US250 for foreign tourists, while US residents will continue to be charged $US80, according to authorities.  Court hears murder-accused had cognition similar to a nine-year-old child A neuropsychologist has told the Northern Territory Supreme Court a man accused of murdering an international student in Darwin "likely" had an intellectual disability that impacted his ability to exercise self-control. Detectives search state park for missing woman Samantha Murphy Detectives have conducted a search near Ballarat as part of the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Victorian woman Samantha Murphy. Kapp sparks Stars to win over ladder leaders as WBBL exit looms The Melbourne Stars will carry solid momentum into Saturday's big WBBL local derby, easily beating top side Hobart by 37 runs. Patients evacuated by helicopter from Thai hospital as flooding continues Floods across nine Thai provinces have killed 33 people and affected more than 2.7 million, with more rain forecast. India crushed at home by 408 runs as South Africa win Test series 2-0 South Africa has clinched its first Test series win in India in 25 years with a crushing 408-run win in the second Test, claiming a 2-0 series sweep. Court hears sand found in car of man accused of Toyah Cordingley's beach murder The Supreme Court in Cairns has heard that Rajwinder Singh, who is accused of the 24-year-old's 2018 murder, first came to the attention of police because of his blue car, which they later searched. Australia's top universities seek changes to key environmental reform Australia's top universities have aligned themselves with oil and gas producers, miners and developers on a a key piece of environment legislation, drawing the ire of dozens of academics. Crews work through the night to restore train services after wild weather Commuters have been plunged into chaos as the train network faces major delays due to severe weather in Sydney. Staff evacuated, calls for ADF help after Cyclone Fina wrecks school Staff have been evacuated from a remote boarding school on the Tiwi Islands, and students may not be able to return to classrooms this year, after Ex-Tropical Cyclone Fina tore through the region with devastating force on Saturday night. Councillor resigns for personal reasons after 'accidental' strip club visit A City of Joondalup councillor, who lodged an expense claim for a drink he bought at a strip club, resigns from the council citing "personal reasons". NACC chief executive apologises to parliament for inaccurate evidence National Anti-Corruption Commission chief executive Philip Reed writes to parliament apologising for inaccuracies in evidence given during Senate estimates. Socceroos learn who they will not face in the World Cup pool stage The Socceroos, by pot luck, have avoided some of the sport's strongest nations for the 2026 World Cup pool stage. Taiwan announces $61 billion defence budget to defend itself against China Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te says the budget was introduced for the country to defend itself in the face of a rising threat from China. 'Deluded' parents jailed over criminal neglect of twin boys Murray Bridge parents of young twins who suffered dozens of rib fractures and injuries have each been jailed, after previously being found guilty of criminal neglect.  News from the BBC World Service Isas, cars and pensions: How the Budget affects you The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will affect you and your finances. Here's how. Key measures from this year's Budget at-a-glance Rachel Reeves is delivering her second Budget since Labour’s return to power – here’s what you need to know. How the chancellor just took a chunk out of your future pay The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years. Henry Zeffman: Early release of OBR documents is totally surreal The Budget is already out there, thanks to the Office for Budget Responsibility, which has published the details in error. Properties worth more than £2m in England face new tax The surcharge begins at £2,500, rising to £7,500 for properties valued at more than £5m. Former Royal Marine pleads guilty to Liverpool parade crash that injured more than 130 Paul Doyle broke down in tears as he admitted seriously injuring fans at Liverpool's victory parade. Where peace stands in Ukraine after frantic diplomacy The Trump administration seems serious about reaching a deal despite all the apparent chaos around its efforts. Army halts use of Ajax armoured vehicles after vibrations make soldiers vomit The UK government previously said they were ready for deployment with interest from Nato allies. Bid to let drug users smoke cocaine in Glasgow consumption room The Thistle currently lets people inject heroin or cocaine while under medical supervision without being prosecuted, but does not have a smoking room. US hikes national park fees for foreigners to put 'American families first' Non-residents will soon have to $100 per person to enter 11 of the United States' most popular parks. Council says it will continue legal bid to close asylum hotel in Epping Epping Forest District Council will continue legal action and appeal against a High Court decision. Australian teens launch court challenge to social media ban They argue the law - which will block users under 16 from having social media accounts - is unconstitutional. Ex-BNP leader sent 'racist' cartoon tweet, court told Nick Griffin allegedly shared a "threatening, abusive or insulting" cartoon on Twitter in 2021. Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime The gender-motivated murder of a woman will now be covered by a distinct clause in Italian law - punishable by a life sentence. Thief caught on camera stealing 8ft tall Christmas decoration The masked cyclist is shown taking the nutcracker soldier from outside a bar in the capital. Electric vehicle owners to face pay-per-mile tax Drivers of electric cars will pay a road charge of 3p per mile, while plug-in hybrid drivers will pay 1.5p per mile from April 2028. Salary sacrifice pension contributions above £2,000 will be taxed Some pension savers face a hit to the amount of money they can put into their pension without paying national insurance. Two-child benefit cap to be scrapped from next year The policy, introduced under the Tories, means parents can only claim universal credit for their first two children. UK growth forecasts lowered from 2026 Downgrades to productivity means the economy is set to grow at an annual rate of 1.5% on average over the next five years. Stranger Things: All you need to know about season five The first four episodes of the new series are set to be released in the UK on Thursday. 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