Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis say they have launched attacks at airports and oil facilities, as clashes between Saudi Arabia and the militant group intensify.

Residents in the Central Highlands are being urged to prepare now, while there is a major flood warning north of Gympie.

The son of a disgraced former president hopes to win Brazil's top office at a runoff election this weekend. If he does, it will be a boon for US President Donald Trump.

Tens of thousands of people have gathered in a final pre-election protest against Israel's prime minister and his government.

AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett says there is an "immediate" and "direct connection" between heated moments of political discourse and the number of threats reported against politicians.

The crackdown in the occupied West Bank has seen homes and businesses demolished following the killing of two Israeli soldiers.

There have been several attempts to bring back the passenger line since it was scrapped in 1978. None has been successful, but with the proposed WA government buyback of the state's freight rail network, a new opportunity has presented itself.

Australia's Oscar Piastri will start the US Grand Prix from seventh as young gun Kimi Antonelli looks to improve on his stunning F1 season from pole.

Wild weather has lashed South Australia over the weekend with almost 100 km per hour winds recorded in some areas like Port Augusta, while an Adelaide cafe saw a large tree branch smash the back of a parked car.

Tasmania's health union says a man has died while waiting for an ambulance on the state's west coast.

The man was working on a farm about 40 kilometres north of Shepparton when the accident happened.

In a rural corner of the US state of Pennsylvania, known for being home to the nation's largest Amish community, there is a scramble to contain one of the worst measles outbreaks in recent history. 

Australia is trailing New Zealand in the Constellation Cup 2-0 and fighting to keep hold of the coveted trophy in game three in Sydney. Follow for live updates.

All beaches in Sorrento, where a man was attacked and killed by a great white shark last month, have been closed after a whale's tail was found offshore.

Confidential medical information belonging to about a dozen pregnant patients at Royal Darwin Hospital was posted to Instagram by a 'medical observer' associated with the facility. 

The MotoGP race at Phillip Island has been cancelled due to heavy rain and poor visibility.

Fighting off crocodiles keen to take their catch, the staff behind a homegrown project are looking to change the narrative around the NT Indigenous community of Wadeye.

ACT politicians speak about the abuse, threats and intimidation they've regularly been subjected to, following the attack on federal independent MP Helen Haines. 

A weekend of Rugby League World Cup blowouts ends in Brisbane, where the Kangaroos are hoping to put Fiji to the sword. Follow live.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says "whether there is war or not, our policies remain the same", amid renewed threats from US President Donald Trump to begin bombing again.