Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It is the largest country in Oceania and the world's sixth-largest country by total area. The neighbouring countries are Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and East Timor to the north; the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to the north-east; and New Zealand to the south-east. The population of 25 million is highly urbanised and heavily concentrated on the eastern seaboard. Australia's capital is Canberra, and its largest city is Sydney. The country's other major metropolitan areas are Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.
Watch highlights as Australia were given a huge fright by a Ben Stokes century and another electric Jofra Archer spell before earning a draw against England on a gripping final day at Lord's. BBC News - Published
England fall four wickets short of a remarkable victory in the second Ashes Test as Australia survive a tense final hour at Lord's. BBC News - Published
Joe Root said Jofra Archer adds a different dynamic to England after the 24-year-old made his Ashes debut. England drew the second Ashes test against Australia at Lords.
Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:34Published
The United States and Iran could be moving toward a partnership to stabilize Afghanistan as President Trump seeks to remove U.S. troops and end America's longest war, according to sources that told..
Naomi Osaka is nursing a knee injury just days before the first round of play in the US Open. According to CNN, Osaka was forced to retire from the Cincinnati Masters on Friday due to her injury...
All Blacks captain Kieran Read says that the team was 'hurting' after their loss against the Australian Wallabies in the first of two matches in the Bledisloe Cup
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman faced a scary encounter when pulled over by Connecticut police. According to Business Insider, the officers mistakenly believed he stole the car he was driving. A..
Residents in Newark, New Jersey continue to face a water crisis after high levels of lead were found in their drinking water. Officials on Wednesday said that some of the water filters that were given..
Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro slammed Ken Cuccinelli, the acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on Wednesday for saying that the Statue of Liberty poem refers..
Police in the Australian state of Queensland have seized 766 kg of MDMA powder worth $609 million in one of the state's biggest hauls, local media said. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
New South Wales police on Wednesday (August 14) said they are continuing to investigate potential terror links of a man who went on a stabbing rampage in downtown Sydney on Tuesday (August 13), killing..
China’s Hong Kong Liaison office said on Wednesday that anti government protesters were no different to “terrorists”, following violent clashes between black clad protesters and riot police at..
Four British men have been arrested in Australia and New Zealand following a drugs operation targeting a UK organised crime syndicate. Queensland Police said they had seized 766kg of MDMA powder in one..
Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:35Published
President Trump says he is 'tired' of seeing people immigrate to the United States and immediately go on welfare, in the face of the poem on the Statue of Libery, which says in part, "give me your..
President Trump on Tuesday said he wants a 'full investigation' into financier Jeffrey Epstein's death at a federal detention facility and also questioned if former president Bill Clinton, who Epstein..
President Trump says the delay in new tariffs on some products imported from China is designed to protect American consumers from higher prices this Christmas shopping season. Rough Cut (no reporter..
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that CNN anchor Chris Cuomo looked like an 'out of control animal' after a video surfaced Monday night of Cuomo threatening a man for calling him "Fredo", after..
Joe Root has no problem unleashing Jofra Archer on Australia as England hope to level the Ashes series during the second Test at Lord's. The 24-year-old paceman was named in a 12-man England squad..
Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:48Published
A man armed with a knife was restrained in Sydney's central business district on Tuesday by members of the public after stabbing a woman, police said. Mia Womersley reports
Australian police and witnesses say a knife-wielding man has attempted to stab several people in Sydney before being arrested. One woman was taken to hospital and police are investigating if the..
Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:14Published
Three Britons have described the “very surreal” moment they apprehended a knife-wielding man in Sydney moments after he allegedly stabbed a woman to death. Police and witnesses said the..
Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:48Published
Jofra Archer has warned Australia that red-ball cricket is his preferred format. Paceman Archer is in line to make his Test debut at Lord's on Wednesday, just weeks after helping England to World Cup..
Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:37Published
Performer John Legend told reporters in Dayton, Ohio Sunday that meaningful action can be taken to reduce gun violence. He spoke after visiting his nearby hometown of Springfield. Rough Cut (no..
Business Insider reports tennis icon Serena Williams was forced to retire in the Rogers Cup final. The veteran American played just four games before succumbing to back spasms. That left 19-year-old..
Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren on Saturday at the Iowa State Fair reaffirmed her promise to fight corruption in Washington, saying she had the 'biggest anti-corruption..
England fall four wickets short of a remarkable victory in the second Ashes Test as Australia survive a tense final hour at Lord's. BBC News - Published
Relive the moment Ben Stokes completes his seventh Test century helping England to a commanding lead over Australia on the final day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. BBC News - Published
Jos Buttler is caught off the bowling of Pat Cummins for 31 as England continue to build a lead over Australia on the final day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. BBC News - Published
Watch highlights as England end on 96-4 taking their lead over Australia past 100 on a thrilling fourth day in the second Ashes Test at Lord's. BBC News - Published
The second Ashes Test is poised for a thrilling conclusion after a memorable fourth day in which the fast bowlers of England and Australia illuminated Lord's. BBC News - Published
Australia celebrate like "they've won the Test match" after getting England captain Joe Root out for a golden duck on day four of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. BBC News - Published
Australia's Steve Smith retires hurt after being struck by England's Jofra Archer - then returns before falling for 92 in the second Ashes Test. BBC News - Published
Australia's Steve Smith retires hurt after being struck by England's Jofra Archer - then returns before falling for 92 in the second Ashes Test. BBC News - Published
Australia's Steve Smith's brilliant innings comes to an end as England's Chris Woakes dismisses him for 92 on day four of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. BBC News - Published
Australia's Steve Smith is forced to retire hurt after being struck by a Jofra Archer short ball during day four of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. BBC News - Published
Police in Melbourne issued a warning on Saturday after small scuffles erupted between supporters and opponents of the Hong Kong protest movement during a rally attended by several hundred people from.. Reuters - Published
Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama accused Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison of insulting leaders of Pacific island nations during a regional summit earlier this week, and said Chinese.. Reuters - Published
A man accused of killing a young Australian woman and wounding another in a stabbing rampage in downtown Sydney this week suffers from mental illness, providing grounds for defense against murder.. Reuters - Published
A 23-yeard-old man was charged late on Friday with the murder of an Australian tourist in New Zealand's coastal town of Raglan on the North Island, the police said. Reuters - Published
England's Jofra Archer claims his first Test wicket as he traps Australia's Cameron Bancroft lbw on day three of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. BBC News - Published
Australian police on Friday filed charges against a man accused of killing a young woman and wounding another in a stabbing rampage in downtown Sydney this week. Reuters - Published
Small Pacific islands nations at risk from rising sea levels lambasted Australia on Friday after it blocked moves at a regional forum to set down tough policies to combat climate change. Reuters - Published
New Zealand police launched a manhunt for an armed suspect on Friday after an Australian tourist was found shot dead in a camper van in a coastal town on the North Island. Reuters - Published
Stuart Broad bowls Australia's David Warner for three to leave the tourists 11-1 in reply to England's 258 all out on day two of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. BBC News - Published
Australia's Cameron Bancroft takes a "sensational" catch to remove England opener Rory Burns for 53 and leave the hosts 116-4 on day two of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. BBC News - Published
England captain Joe Root is trapped lbw by Australia's Josh Hazlewood to leave the hosts 26-2 on day two of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. BBC News - Published
An Australian court said on Thursday that it will rule on an appeal by jailed former Vatican treasurer George Pell against child sex offences on Aug 21. Reuters - Published
An Australian court will rule on the appeal of jailed former Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell's child sex convictions next week, the court said on Thursday. Reuters - Published
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern challenged Australia on Wednesday to answer South Pacific island demands for more action on climate change, saying her country was doing its part to limit.. Reuters - Published
Australia stepped up efforts on Wednesday to convince Pacific Islands to abandon calls for tougher climate change goals, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrived in the tiny island of Tuvalu. Reuters - Published
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will on Wednesday arrive in Tuvalu, a tiny Pacific Island, to start wooing a region that Canberra fears is edging closer to China. Reuters - Published
A woman was taken to hospital after she was stabbed in downtown Sydney in what appeared to be an unprovoked attack by a man who has been taken into custody, police said. Reuters - Published
Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain's Brexit Party, has lambasted Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan along with other members of the royal family in a speech in Australia, the Guardian newspaper.. Reuters - Published
Australia will spend A$500 million ($340 million) to improve the capability of its special forces troops, the first stage of a $3 billion, 20-year plan that the government said on Monday will enable a.. Reuters - Published
A split has opened in Australia's ruling coalition government over a lawmaker's comparison of the rise of China to that of Nazi Germany. Reuters - Published
Australia record their highest-ever score against the All Blacks as they beat the world champions 47-26 victory in the Rugby Championship in Perth. BBC News - Published
Legendary Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne is named head coach of the London-based men's side for the inaugural season of The Hundred. BBC News - Published
Major airports at Australia's two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, canceled flights on Friday as damaging winds swept southeastern states, killing one woman, destroying roofs and causing power.. Reuters - Published
Cricket Australia (CA) have come under fire for a new policy aimed at making the sport inclusive for transgender and gender diverse players, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison describing it as.. Reuters - Published
![Joe Root: Archer adds a different dynamic to England [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190818/1908182214-Joe-Root-Archer-adds-different-dynamic-to.jpg)
![Exclusive: U.S.-Iran open back channel diplomacy [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190818/1908180224-Exclusive-Iran-open-back-channel-diplomacy.jpg)
![Naomi Osaka Nursing Knee Injury Days Before US Open [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190817/1908172006-Naomi-Osaka-Nursing-Knee-Injury-Days-Before-US.jpg)
![Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman Held At Gunpoint By Cops [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190815/1908150532-Yankees-General-Manager-Brian-Cashman-Held-At-Gunpoint.jpg)
![Newark hit by lead-tainted water crisis [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190814/1908142247-Newark-hit-by-lead-tainted-water-crisis.jpg)
![Castro slams Cuccinelli over Statue of Liberty remark [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190814/1908141917-Castro-slams-Cuccinelli-over-Statue-of-Liberty-remark.jpg)
![Australian police seize $600 million worth of drugs [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190814/1908141026-Australian-police-seize-600-million-worth-of-drugs.jpg)
![Terror probe into Sydney stabbings to resume: police [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190814/1908140932-Terror-probe-into-Sydney-stabbings-to-resume-police.jpg)
![Hong Kong airport reopens after night of clashes [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190814/1908140852-Hong-Kong-airport-reopens-after-night-of-clashes.jpg)
![Four Britons arrested after £50 million drug seizure in Australia [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190814/1908140717-Four-Britons-arrested-after-£50-million-drug-seizure.jpg)
![The Brief: Australia optimistic over potential of EU trade deal [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190813/1283841987-The-Brief-Australia-optimistic-over-potential-of-EU.jpg)
![Trump says he's 'tired' of taypayers paying for immigrants [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190813/1908131729-Trump-says-he-tired-of-taypayers-paying.jpg)
![Trump wants 'full investigation' into Epstein's death [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190813/1908131724-Trump-wants-full-investigation-into-Epstein-death.jpg)
![''Chris Cuomo was out of control': Trump [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190813/1908131651-Chris-Cuomo-was-out-of-control-Trump.jpg)
![Ashes: Joe Root excited by potential Archer debut [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190813/1908131404-Ashes-Joe-Root-excited-by-potential-Archer-debut.jpg)
![Man restrained by public in Sydney after stabbing woman - police [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190813/1908130839-Man-restrained-by-public-in-Sydney-after-stabbing.jpg)
![Australian police praise Britons who detained stabbing suspect [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190813/1908130841-Australian-police-praise-Britons-who-detained-stabbing-suspect.jpg)
![Moment knife-wielding suspect is apprehended in Sydney [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190813/1908130743-Moment-knife-wielding-suspect-is-apprehended-in-Sydney.jpg)
![Jofra Archer: I can't work miracles [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190812/1908121828-Jofra-Archer-can-work-miracles.jpg)
![US boat capsizes as Australia SailGP team sweep the races on the Solent [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190812/1908121206-US-boat-capsizes-as-Australia-SailGP-team-sweep.jpg)
![Suffering Back Spasms, A Crying Serena Williams Drops Out Of Rogers Cup Final [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190811/1908112220-Suffering-Back-Spasms-Crying-Serena-Williams-Drops.jpg)
![Warren reaffirms vow to fight corruption in Washington [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20190811/1908112054-Warren-reaffirms-vow-to-fight-corruption-in-Washington.jpg)
Send us your feedback | LIKE us on Facebook FOLLOW us on Twitter • FOLLOW us on Pinterest