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FRIDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2017

Weekend heatwave sparks fears of fires, power-outages

An ongoing heatwave will continue to push South Australia's electricity network to the limit, while NSW braces for catastrophic fire danger and potential blackouts.

Fistfight in South African parliament as guards eject MPs

A brawl broke out in South Africa's parliament Thursday as guards exchanged punches with opposition lawmakers who shouted down President Jacob Zuma as he tried to deliver his state of the nation address.

Kellyanne Conway urges Americans to 'buy Ivanka's stuff'

'Go buy Ivanka's stuff,' a top White House adviser urged American shoppers on Thursday, a day after President Donald Trump sharply criticized a department store for dropping his daughter's clothing line.

Russia air strike 'accidentally' kills Turkish soldiers in Syria

Three Turkish soldiers were "accidentally" killed and 11 wounded on Thursday when a Russian air strike targeting jihadists in Syria hit a building where the troops were deployed, the Turkish army said.

Trump reaches out to China's Xi following 'congratulatory letter'

President Donald Trump has sent a letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the heels of his remarks about Taiwan that angered Beijing.

Australian man charged over Thai jet ski crash

Charges have been laid by Thai police following the jet ski death of 20-year-old Victorian woman Emily Collie on Sunday.

Refugee children given opportunity to learn again through Intensive English Centres

After being out of the classroom for years, refugee children are relishing the chance to learn at Intensive English Centres.

Despite protests, Trump's actions remain popular with many

With an increase in both approval and disapproval of Donald Trump, America remains as divided as ever.

#NeverRemember: Residents pillory 'Bowling Green Massacre'

CNN visited the residents of Bowling Green, Kentucky, to see how they were commemorating a massacre that never happened.

Ian Macdonald defends Life Gold Pass, says politicians aren't 'well paid'

Coalition Senator Ian Macdonald says it's about time someone stood up for politicians, saying they're not "particularly well paid".

Blindfolded teen shows Sydney the values of a 'true Muslim'

A Sydney teenager has taken to the streets to show Australians the values of a 'true Muslim' - while blindfolded.

Melbourne teen reunites with family after near lifetime separation

A Melbourne teenager has been reunited with her mother and siblings after a painful separation of nearly 14 years. Tears flowed at Melbourne airport as the South Sudanese family touched down in their new homeland.

Rosie O'Donnell 'ready' to play Steve Bannon on 'SNL'

It comes after Melissa McCarthy impersonated Press Secretary Sean Spicer on the comedy show.

Uproar over Sydney Uni vet scholarship that preferences male students

Female veterinary science students are up in arms over a University of Sydney doctoral scholarship that preferences men - but the university says it is within the law.