The head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed in Iraq, the two leaders announced.

Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada's new prime minister as country deals with the US trade war.

The body found in a Sydney paddock has been identified as a 39-year-old father.

An out-of-control bushfire is burning dangerously close to homes in Melbourne's east.

Australia's youngest killer has walked out of Long Bay jail after almost 25 years behind bars.