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Smoke from bushfires burning across New South Wales has created a major health hazard in Sydney and those who work outside are being encouraged to go home.
Reports indicate that the city's pollution index has reached 2-thousand-552 in the eastern suburbs, whilst the level considered hazardous to human health is 200.FINAL CORRECTION
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed that five people are confirmed dead and eight are still missing after an eruption on a volcanic island off the North island.
Arthur Stevens has the latest.A report issued by the US Justice Department's inspector general says investigators uncovered no evidence of political bias in the FBI's inquiry into potential collusion between the 2016 Trump campaign and Russia. Democrats and Republicans have both looked to the assessment from the Inspector General as validation on their views of one of the most politically explosive investigations in FBI history.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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Tanzanian President John Magufuli has pardoned 5,533 prisoners as Tanzania marks 58 years of independence.
The head of state made the announcement at the CCM Kirumba Stadium in Mwanza, where the national celebrations took place.
Daniel Kijo has more.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing condemnation for not looking at a photograph of a sick boy in hospital which was presented to him during a television interview.
Four-year-old Jack Williment-Barr was pictured sleeping on a pile of coats on the floor of a hospital, despite having suspected pneumonia. It was an image which prompted complaints about the number of available beds and the cuts to the country's National Health Service.
Our reporter Benji Hyer describes what happened.
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Hungary has won both the singles and doubles titles at the Teqball World Championships in Budapest. The sport combines football and table tennis… and the victories may come as no surprise to many … considering Hungary invented the game.
Bruce Harrison reports from Budapest.