China and the US have agreed to cancel in phases the tariffs imposed during their months-long trade war, the Chinese commerce ministry says, without specifying a timetable.

An interim US-China trade deal is widely expected to include a US pledge to scrap tariffs scheduled for December 15 on about $US 156 billion worth of Chinese imports, including mobile phones, laptop computers and toys.

Ministry spokesman Gao Feng said that both must simultaneously cancel some tariffs on each other's goods to reach a "phase one" trade deal.

A Disney princess was left shaken after being groped by a male Disney World guest during a photo opportunity – as his wife sat nearby.

The disturbing incident occurred at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida last weekend.

According to an arrest affidavit from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Brian Sherman allegedly grew “excited” while posing for a picture with the actress, who was dressed as an unknown princess.

This weekend's weather forecast was a tale of two extremes, with the New South Wales alps expected to see temperatures drop as low as -6C as the other side of the country swelters through tops of 44C.

Queenslanders were warned to prepare for extreme fire danger as temperatures hit a scorching 37, with 50km/h winds also expected.

Meanwhile, clear skies over northwestern Australia are causing a build-up of heat in Western Australia's Pilbara and Kimberley districts - a regular occurrence at this time of the year.

A Northern Territory mango grower has uncovered a massive mango, weighing 1.5 kilograms.

Stephen Jenkins, of Jenko's Mangoes in Noonamah, said his wife found the gigantic summer favourite when she was sorting fruit.

"She noticed how big it was, and put it aside," he said.

"I think a lot of people got a surprise - especially the staff."

The heritage-listed restaurant at the top of Mount Coot-tha will be revitalised under a plan from new lessees Jimmy's on the Mall, with the cafe expected to be demolished and rebuilt.

Jimmy's on the Mall won the two leases to run the buildings through a Brisbane City Council tender process, with a bid paying a total of $20 million in rent over the 20-year-lease lifespan.

Mantle Group chief executive Godfrey Mantle said his company was very excited about taking on the leases at the popular tourism spot.

The new Ikea range Markerad caused fans to line up from 5am to get their hands on the unique furniture items available for a limited time. 

The limited edition collection is a collaboration with American fashion designer Virgil Abloh and features 15 statement products. 

Spokesperson Ryan Bruman said, "there are extremely high expectations for this collection and we don’t expect it to be around for long."

New Zealand Members of Parliament have adopted a measure to cut carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. 

The framework greenhouse gas reduction target makes it a legally binding objective to keep global warming  below a rise of 1.5 degrees Celsius forecast by the United Nations.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said, "I hope it means the next generation will see that we were on the right side of history.”

Two Australians have died during a mountain climbing accident in New Zealand.

The two men died after falling hundreds of metres in a horror climbing accident on Wednesday.

Brett Alexander Lentfer, 62, and James Harry Spaile, 44, were killed after their ropes were severed during a climb near Queenstown on New Zealand’s South Island.

The company who organised the climb, Aspiring Guides, said, "we are devastated and our thoughts are with the families and friends of those who lost their lives." 

NSW residents have been urged to seek shelter after raging bushfires and strong winds put homes in danger.

Seven fire bans have been placed in total with around 66 fires burning across NSW, 19 of which being uncontained.

The Rural Fire Service said on Twitter, “these strong winds are driving up fire dangers. Important today to stay up to date, review your bush fire survival plan and know what you will do if threatened by fire.”