AUSTRALIA

Two dead, at least 100 homes lost in Australia bushfires

President Trump said there's no deal on reducing tariffs.

'Uncharted territory' as bushfires rage across Australia's east

A Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman says trade negotiators have reached agreement on a plan for lowering tariffs as part of a phase 1 ageement.

A corridor that will allow Sikhs to cross from India into Pakistan to visit one of the religion's holiest sites is set to open Saturday, with thousands expected to make a pilgrimage interrupted by decades of conflict.

A US-led naval coalition officially launched operations in Bahrain Thursday to protect shipping in the troubled waters of the Gulf, after a string of attacks that Washington and its allies blamed on Iran.

Beijing on Thursday criticised as "fictitious" a report by British politicians claiming there was "alarming evidence" of Chinese interference on university campuses.

Princess Eugenie was reportedly hurt and upstaged by Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, respectively.

Cody Simpson has revealed that Miley Cyrus is undoubtedly the best woman he has ever met in his entire life.

National Australia Bank announced Thursday its profits fell more than 13 percent in 2019, the latest in a string of poor results for the country's banks as they address years of rampant malpractice.

Vertical Entertainment has picked up a new sequel for the "Skyline" franchise, penned and directed by co-creator Liam O'Donnell.

The Labor Department reported productivity fell in October. The IHS Markit PMI rose in October, buoyed by France but hindered by Germany.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is urging for progress toward an official code of conduct between the Communist superpower China and the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Landmark deal: The Matildas celebrate scoring against Norway in the last 16 at the World Cup in France this year. Now they will paid an equal amount as Australia's male national team footballers

Matildas stars such as Sam Kerr and Ellie Carpenter will pocket the same as big-name Socceroos such as Aaron Mooy and Mat Ryan

Mine-clearing teams have been used "more than in the past" amid tensions between Iran and the US

The Commerce Department reported trade with Chine fell in September. Imports were off 4.9% and exports tumbled 10%.

India feared the deal's impact on its domestic industries, particularly in the key farming, dairy and textile sectors

US President Donald Trump has cast the climate accord as elitist

Colourful crowd: Racegoers at Melbourne Cup day

Prince William taught Kate Middleton a “clever” trick he learned from Princess Diana.