Sydney's air quality plummeted on Tuesday as a thick blanket of bushfire smoke clogged the city.
The haze has left the city as the 14th worst in the world on the World Air Quality Index.
A warning for severe fire danger has been issued, as temperatures soared to 37 degrees Celsius in the city's west.
Residents have also been advised to stay indoors, with the New South Wales Ambulance service emphasising that those with respiratory issues should "take extra care".
UK's Starmer refuses to heed calls to quit over fallout from Epstein scandal
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused on Monday to heed calls to quit, even by the leader of his party in Scotland, pledging to fight on after his appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador plunged his government into crisis.
US says it struck vessel in eastern Pacific, killing two
The US military announced on Monday it launched a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people and leaving one survivor.
Britain's Prince William meets Saudi crown prince on official visit
Britain's Prince William has met Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud during his three-day visit to the kingdom.
UK Palace ready to help police in inquiry into Andrew
Buckingham Palace announced it will support any police probe into King Charles' younger brother after emails suggested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor might have shared confidential British trade documents with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges historic election win
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition has swept to a historic election win on Sunday, paving the way for promised tax cuts that have spooked financial markets and military spending aimed at countering China.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
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