Large parts of Australia are tonight facing several different weather extremes, some set to extend into next week.
Victoria is under a total fire ban as the state battles an escalating crisis that’s destroyed at least 130 structures, prompted evacuations and razed more than 300,000 hectares of land. In far north Queensland, rain-weary residents are now bracing for Tropical Cyclone Koji developing north east of Cairns.
Donald Trump has again warned Iran’s leaders to refrain from violence as human rights groups said more than 60 people have been killed in
anti-regime protests. Iran’s Supreme Leader has blamed the protests on the U-S and opposition groups outside the country.
00:00 Bushfires destroy hundreds of homes in Victoria, as more evacuation orders are issued.
04:54 A tropical low has now developed into a category two cyclone off the Queensland north coast.
07:13 Iran’s supreme leader hits back at threats against the regime signalling a further crackdown on nationwide protests.
10:17 Donald Trump tells oil executives Venezuela is ‘open for business’.
13:11 Video from the phone of the US immigration agent who shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.
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