Russia passed the 'sovereign Internet' law on Wednesday, which is likely to come into effect in November this year.

President Vladimir Putin signed the bill on Wednesday which will allow Russian authorities to isolate the country's internet.

Russian lawmakers insist the new law is essential to ensure the security of Russia's online networks despite facing criticisms from rights group.

Indian emergency personnel have been deployed and placed on standby for a huge cyclone heading towards India’s east coast.

Tropical Cyclone Fani, located in the Bay of Bengal and carrying wind speeds of 205 kilometres per hour, is expected to make landfall at Odisha on Friday.

Authorities have also ordered the evacuation of thousands of people from coastal districts likely to be affected, with the neighbouring states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu also being placed on high alert.

UN's Secretary General has warned Venezuela's authorities not to use deadly force against demonstrators following the opposition leader Juan (WAN) Guaido’s calls for protests against President Nicolas Maduro.

Antonio Guterres spoke to Venezuela's Foreign Minister Jorge (YOR-GAY) Arreaza late Tuesday and UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said UN officials have had contacts with aides to Guaido.

The UK has become the first parliament in the world to declare a climate emergency.

British parliament voted for the declaration on Wednesday and hopes that it will encourage other governments around the world to follow in its footsteps.

Britain’s opposition labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn said he hopes the vote will increase pressure on the government to take action on climate change.

A new report shows that Aldi is saving Australian shoppers more than $2 million per year on groceries.

The German company has credited its success in Australia to driving down the prices of its products.

The report also showed that Aldi’s lower prices drove competitors to reduce their prices, saving $450 million for customers who shop elsewhere for their groceries.

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said young voters are a ‘big problem’ in the upcoming federal election.

The comments follow new data released last week by the Australian Electoral Commission showing that 88.8 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds are enrolled to vote in the May 18 election.

The Deputy Prime Minister said the large number of first-time young voters is a big problem in the election because many are unaware of how privileged they are.

The Federal Coalition has pledged $14 million to upgrade a ‘notorious’ roundabout on Rochedale Road on Brisbane’s southside as part of a $226 million upgrade package rolling out in south-east Queensland to tackle congestion.

Federal Cities and Urban Infrastructure Minister Alan Tudge made the announcement yesterday, which will see a roundabout on the busy Rochedale Road and Priestdale Road intersection upgraded in a busy area with five schools and a childcare nearby.

Queensland’s Transport Minister Mark Bailey has confirmed that the public testing for Queenslanders to ride public transport without having to touch on and off with a Go Card is weeks away.

In its place, "smart ticketing" will see passengers use their credit card, mobile phone or smartwatch to catch public transport.

Tests will most likely begin in the second half of 2019, following the Queensland government’s allocation of $371 million in last year’s budget for smart ticketing.