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Top Stories Cuba's Fidel Castro dies aged 90 Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, who built a communist state on the doorstep of the United States and for five decades defied its efforts to topple him, has died at 90, state television is reporting. Late wickets put Australia in the driving seat in Adelaide A string of late wickets and poor discipline from South Africa's batsman sees the third Test swing sharply in Australia's favour in Adelaide. Fifth person dies from thunderstorm asthma Melbourne's thunderstorm asthma outbreak claims another life, while six people remain in intensive care, four of them critical. Extradition of IS recruiter Neil Prakash could 'take a while' It could be some time before Neil Prakash is back in Australia after he was captured in Turkey earlier this month, counter-terrorism experts say, warning other country's intelligence agencies will be wanting to question the Islamic State recruiter. Woman critical after car goes into dam at Healesville The male driver of a car which plunged into a dam at Healesville, east of Melbourne, is in custody while a female passenger is in a critical condition in hospital. Child sexual abuse in English football exposed as victims speak out A child abuse scandal is threatening to engulf professional football clubs in England, with former players alleging the existence of paedophile rings that operated unchecked. Hero taxi driver recognised for rescuing bus attack victims The cabbie who helped 11 passengers escape during an attack that killed a Brisbane bus driver last month says he is still coping with the personal aftermath of the tragedy. Hundreds of thousands protest against South Korean President Hundreds of thousands of people rally in Seoul for a fifth straight week of protests against President Park Geun-hye, in the largest ongoing series of demonstrations in the country since 1987. JK Rowling sends Harry Potter books to young fan in wartorn Aleppo JK Rowling sends the Harry Potter books to seven-year-old Aleppo resident Bana Alabed — who "reads to forget the war" that is ravaging her city. Ministers strike deal to tackle problem gambling online The Federal Government reaches an in-principle agreement with state and territory ministers to put protective measures in place for the booming online gambling industry. Jet fuel supply crisis eases at Melbourne Airport Jet fuel supply has resumed to some terminals at Melbourne Airport after a shortage prompted concerns of diversions and delays. Catholic priest resigns after sex abuse allegations Melbourne Catholic Priest John Walshe announces he will resign from his position as a parish priest at two schools in the south-eastern suburbs after allegations he sexually abused a trainee priest 30 years ago. Boy calls 911 to invite police officers for Thanksgiving dinner Calls to emergency services are not usually bearing good news — but one police station in Florida received a heartwarming 911 call on Thanksgiving from a five-year-old boy inviting staff to join his family for dinner. 'That's not us': Lebanese-Australians speak out over Dutton's comments Members of the Australian-Lebanese community speak out against recent comments from Immigration Minister Peter Dutton that Australia made a mistake to open its doors to them, saying their contributions to the wider community are being overlooked. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Combining the certainties of life: Why death makes a perfect partner for tax By business reporter Michael Janda The Government is compromising Malcolm Turnbull's commitment to inclusion By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Why Australia must legalise compensated surrogacy By Professor Paula Gerber, Monash University Opinion: How our communities exacerbate family violence By Pallavi Sinha World • Leaders reflect on polarising Castro's 'inspiring', 'brutal' legacy • Malaysian political cartoonist Zunar arrested under sedition law • Exiled Cubans rejoice in Miami streets after Castro's death Australia • Lyon backs himself after wicket flurry in Adelaide • Adelaide United holds Sydney FC to goalless draw • Late wickets put Australia in the driving seat in Adelaide Business • ANZ, Macquarie hauled into court over Malaysian ringgit cartel • Rio Tinto boss says mining industry must win back trust of local communities • Large oil companies factor in eventual global energy transition Politics • Venezuelan President calls nephews' drug conviction 'US imperialism' • Sex workers want full decriminalisation in NT • Washington insider to help Trump navigate legal, ethics issues Sport • Lyon backs himself after wicket flurry in Adelaide • Late wickets put Australia in the driving seat in Adelaide • As it happened: Late wickets swing third Test Australia's way Entertainment • A hip tradition: Hula is a way of life for Hawaiians • JK Rowling sends Harry Potter books to young fan in wartorn Aleppo • Holocaust survivors recount 'miracle' random acts of kindness Health • Cambodia offers amnesty so Australians can collect surrogate babies • Rheumatic heart disease rates in Indigenous communities 'a national failure' • PNG looks to Cuban doctors to fix rural health Science and Tech • Sex robots a danger to women and children, UK campaigners argue • Antarctic expedition battles barriers for women in science • PM hints IBM facing $30m bill for census fail Environment • Antarctic expedition battles barriers for women in science • Queensland to ban single-use plastic bags from 2018 • Meet nine-year-old Hunter: Rhino saviour and wildlife warrior Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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