Oceania
Australia extrends travel ban on Chinese visitors following virus fears
Risk of COVID-19 very much upon us, PM Scott Morrison sayd
Rains dampen bushfires in Australia
The heavy rainfall across NSW and Victoria state on Friday was something of a welcome surprise after the Bureau of Meteorology’s forecast
Australian PM 'inclined' to cancel India visit amid bushfire crisis
Wildfires have wreaked havoc in parts of Australia for months.
‘Blood-red sky, choking dust’: Thousands trapped on Australia beaches by wildfires
Australia has been battling huge bushfires, mostly across its east coast, for several weeks.
Morrison rejects Thunberg’s comments linking Australian bushfires with climate change
Without directly referring to Greta, Morrison remained committed to his defence of balancing climate concerns with the national economy.
New Zealand volcanic eruption: Death toll rises to 19
White Island, a volcanic island, is a famous tourist attraction which people can explore by boat or helicopter.
Manuel Marrero becomes Cuba's first Prime Minister in over 40 years
The position of prime minister was last held by Fidel Castro in 1976.
New Zealand volcano eruption death toll rises to 18 as body search continues
Another 26 survivors remain in New Zealand and Australian hospitals, of which 20 are listed as 'critical' and fighting for their lives.
Divers search for remaining bodies from New Zealand volcanic eruption
They were focusing on an area where a body was seen floating in the water earlier in the week.
‘Growing sense of desperation’: New Zealand volcano death toll rises to 8
The volcano on White Island was 'highly volatile' and could erupt again within days preventing recovery teams retrieving bodies.