A powerful storm hitting Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) coast has killed at least three people so far and left thousands without power. The gusts of wind averaged 100km/h and some 30cm of rain fell in some areas, many times more than usual. The average yearly amount of precipitation in the region is 5.5cm. People on the ground have taken to social media to post some of the damage from the storms,... 

Australian hostage girls forced to display the ISIS terrorist flag. A police operation is underway at a café in the Australian city of Sydney, where hostages are being held by unknown Muslim ISIS attackers and a black Jihadist flag can be seen. It comes amid Australia’s backing of the US-led operation against the Islamic State. At least 40 hostages are believed to be held inside the café. There...