Parts of Australia were sweltered in record temperatures of close to 122 degrees as the country sweated through a prolonged heat wave even as bitter cold covered much of the U.S.

Vast swaths of southeastern Australia are sweltering in a heat wave that’s pushed temperatures to close to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and forced some residents to protect their properties as wildfires race through parts of rural Victoria.

SYDNEY, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will flag Australia's desire for deeper security and energy ties when he addresses East Timor's parliament on Wednesday, in his first visit to the northern neighbour as leader.

Parts of Australia could see record high temperatures in coming days as the second major heatwave in a month sweeps across three states, elevating wildfire risks and boosting electricity demand.

Australia must apply lessons from Covid‑19 to stay ahead of a potential Nipah virus outbreak, one of the country's leading infectious disease experts warns. Professor Allen Cheng is calling for planning, monitoring of potential incoming cases, and being ready to act if the disease reaches the country.

Australia vs England, U19 World Cup Live Updates: Captain Thomas Rew is leading England's fightback in the U19 World Cup semi-final against Australia.

Australia's Qantas Airways will sell its stake in low-cost carrier Jetstar Japan as the flagship airline moves away from its budget international businesses to focus on core domestic operations.The decision to sell its 33.

As France prepares to vote on banning teens from social media, Australia’s ban, which came into effect in December, is already having an impact, with platforms blocking nearly five !million accounts in December alone.