Sydney evacuation order as deadly storms hit NSW
Emergency services urge residents not to cross flooded roads as severe weather batters Australia's east coast, causing a fatality, landslides, and widespread damage.
Emergency services urge residents not to cross flooded roads as severe weather batters Australia's east coast, causing a fatality, landslides, and widespread damage.
Catastrophic flooding across Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe has claimed over 100 lives, damaged thousands of homes, and left hundreds of thousands in need. Authorities warn of more severe weather.
Extreme rainfall inundates north-eastern South Africa and Mozambique, causing severe flooding, road washouts, and the evacuation of Kruger National Park. Flood warnings are at the highest level.
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Holidaymakers on Victoria's surf coast were hit by unprecedented flash flooding, with 400 displaced and dozens of cars destroyed. Authorities defend warning timing as 10 major fires still rage.
Holidaymakers displaced as flash flooding hits Victoria's Surf Coast, washing vehicles into the ocean. Authorities defend warning timing as more severe weather is forecast for NSW. Read the latest.
US forces have boarded and seized the Guyanese-flagged tanker Veronica in a pre-dawn raid, marking the sixth such action under Trump's Venezuela sanctions. Full details on the escalating maritime crackdown.
Dramatic footage captures vehicles being washed into the ocean after intense flash flooding struck Victoria's iconic Great Ocean Road. See the shocking video and full report.
Emergency services rescue people, pets and livestock as flash floods hit Queensland. Towns isolated after 400mm of rain. Stay informed on the latest warnings.
Australia's PM to detail hate speech crackdown amid a potential legal loophole. Plus, Queensland flood isolation fears and calls to reassess the US alliance. Read the latest.
Torrential rain triggers severe flooding in Central Queensland, with authorities warning some remote communities may be cut off for months. Read the latest on the crisis and emergency response.
One Nation's Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce visited flooded Queensland communities using Gina Rinehart's private Gulfstream jet. Joyce defended the move, saying it saved taxpayer money.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji has unleashed heavy rain and floods in Queensland, leaving thousands without power. Flood warnings remain as the state braces for more downpours.
Major bushfires in Victoria continue as ex-Cyclone Koji brings flood threats to Queensland. Meanwhile, the Adelaide Festival faces board resignations over a programming decision. Follow live updates.
Emergency services rescue people from homes in Kosovo after intense rainfall causes severe flooding and landslides. Read the latest on the crisis and wider European storm impacts.
Tens of thousands of cattle are dying of thirst and hunger in north-west Queensland, stranded on islands of high ground and refusing to cross floodwaters. Graziers face a devastating repeat of 2019's losses.
Saudi Arabia formally accuses the UAE of assisting a key Yemeni separatist leader's escape to Oman, escalating tensions in the Gulf alliance. Read the full report on the diplomatic rift.
US forces seized a Russian-flagged tanker in the Atlantic and intercepted another in the Caribbean, escalating tensions over Venezuela sanctions. Read the latest on this dramatic military operation.
US forces seized two vessels, one linked to Venezuela and another Russian-flagged, in separate maritime operations. Details on the strategic implications for US foreign policy.
Saudi-led coalition launches air strikes in Yemen after UAE-backed separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi fails to board flight for Riyadh negotiations. The STC leader is accused of treason.
After nearly four years, Lismore Cinema has reopened its doors following catastrophic flooding. The return of the entertainment venue marks a significant milestone in the community's long recovery journey. Read more about this story of resilience.
Passengers on the Brighton Main Line face three weekends of closures in January for essential Network Rail work. Plan ahead for bus replacements affecting Gatwick Airport and East Croydon services.
The man accused of the Bondi Junction attack is now in Goulburn Supermax prison. Meanwhile, PM Anthony Albanese visits flood-ravaged Queensland as more heavy rain is forecast.
As floods cut off outback Queensland towns, stranded travellers learn a vital lesson: local knowledge trumps digital maps. Discover why picking up the phone is the safest route.
Southern Australia endures a severe heatwave in January 2026, with temperatures soaring above 40°C. Authorities issue health warnings as the extreme weather impacts major cities. Read more on the climate implications.
Southern Transitional Council declares constitution for new state, escalating tensions within Saudi-led coalition. Read the latest on the Yemen conflict.
Saudi warplanes have killed at least seven Southern Transitional Council fighters in Yemen, marking the coalition's first fatal attack on its UAE-backed ally and escalating tensions between the Gulf powers. Read the full analysis.
Torrential monsoon rains trigger severe flooding across South-East Asia, causing widespread displacement and damage. Experts link the extreme weather to climate change. Read the full report.
Riyadh accuses Abu Dhabi of threatening its security as Southern Transitional Council forces seize territory, risking a new civil war. Analysis of the Gulf rift.
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen's Mukalla port, alleging a UAE weapons shipment for separatists. This major escalation strains a key Gulf alliance and threatens Yemen's fragile peace. Read the full analysis.