Australia

Iranian national charged with more than 50 counts of indecent and sexual assault identified as Lindt café hostage-taker.

Australian teenager bitten on thigh during reef fishing trip.

Australian Muslim community condemns hostage siege by Muslim gunman at Lindt cafe in Sydney.

Japan election result and caution ahead of Fed policy also weigh on currency markets.

The report calls for "psycho-sexual development" for trainee priests.

Proposed 'Google Tax' in UK will target inter-company fees, which have been frequently used by multinational companies in their tax strategies.

Australia and India remember their friend and colleague the late Phillip Hughes ahead of the first Test at the Adelaide Oval.

Sean Abbott has been named in the NSW squad to take on Queensland on Tuesday

Australia take on India in the first of the four tests scheduled between the two sides. The game will be held at the Adelaide Oval. Find out where to watch live in the UK.

25-year-old British man is reported to have fallen to his death at 6:45am.

Infestation of dangerous ants sparks emergency response as experts quarantine local areas to prevent spread.

Karen Bell received $9,000 after colleague asked her for lesbian threesome at Christmas party.

Australian economy expands 2.7% from a year earlier in the three months to September

Family, friends, cricketing fraternity and thousands of mourners present at Phil Hughes funeral in Macksville, New South Wales.

Australian dollar rises on positive data on building permits and current account deficit.

Australian state considers using hatches to allow parents to abandon newborns 'without fear of prosecution'.

TD Securities inflation data and China Markit PMI lower than expected.

Lancaster defends England's lack of creativity and reliance on the scrum

An Australian report has found children as young as three are self-harming

New Zealand inventor receives £100,000 worth of investment for jetpack business.

Ben Morgan scores two tries as England end their autumn campaign with a much-needed win

The musician also paid tribute to Australian bowler Sean Abbott.

England face Australia in the fourth QBE international series match of the autumn at Twickenham.

Mother-of-six given suspended prison sentence after leaving children on their own to see boyfriend.

22-year-old bowler Sean Abbott has received overwhelming support in the wake of Phil Hughes' passing.

Apple overlooks the UK and Europe with Black Friday Deals as it promises gift card to US and Australian customers.

Gloucester centre will start with George Ford also retaining his place in the side.

The Australian batsman died on Thursday as the result of a vertebral artery dissection.

Nash faces charges of conspiracy to engage in narcotics trafficking, computer hacking and money laundering

The signed portrait was given to members of the public, who hosted the royal family during their tour of Australia and New Zealand.