Melbourne smothered in smoke as bushfires burn

Health warnings were issued after a thick haze from the bushfires in Victoria descended on Melbourne Tuesday morning, reducing the air quality in the Australian city to the "worst in the world".......

Horror of Australia's wildfires emerge

Bushfires are an annual problem for Australia, but this season has been unprecedented. As of January 2, about 5.9 million hectares (13.5 million acres) of land has been burnt; that’s larger......

WTF NEWS: It's Weird, True and Funny!

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest and funniest stories from around the world. One hell of a mugshotNathaniel Follette was not a happy man when policemen arrested him from a grocery......

Bushfire smoke could affect Australian Open matches

Smoke-induced interruptions likely at season’s first grand slam. IMAGE: A tired firefighter rests outside a cafe in Cann River, Australia, on Monday. Milder weather conditions have provided......