Three people, including a four-year-old boy have died after a storm lashed the Australian state of Victoria.
They were killed by falling trees after gusts of up to 158km/h were recorded.
The storm also caused widespread damage and knocked out power to 95,000 homes in the area.
Residents in 88 suburbs were also warned that the storm has contaminated drinking water.
Trump set to make final decision on deal with Iran
US President Donald Trump said he would make a final decision on Friday over a deal with Iran to extend their ceasefire that would need to include opening the Strait of Hormuz and dismantling Tehran's capacity to make a nuclear weapon.
Eight students arrested over deadly school fire in Kenya
Kenyan authorities have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson over a fire at a girls' boarding school that killed 16 students, police said on Friday.
Israeli push to take more of Gaza raises alarm
Hamas said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration that his country would expand its area of control in Gaza was a dangerous escalation, as European states and residents of the Palestinian territory also voiced alarm at the plan.
NATO member Romania says Russian drone hit apartment block
NATO accused Moscow on Friday of reckless behaviour and pledged to "defend every inch of Allied territory" after Romania said a Russian drone had crashed into an apartment block in the alliance member state during an attack on neighbouring Ukraine.
Vance says US not there yet on agreement with Iran, but close
US Vice President JD Vance has told reporters on Thursday that Washington was "not there yet" with Iran on an agreement but that the parties were close, adding that the US was in a position where it could substantially set back Tehran's nuclear program.
