Clashes broke out in Greece's two largest cities as protesters hurled petrol bombs and flares outside parliament during a censure motion debate against the government over its handling of a deadly rail disaster two years ago.

Thousands of residents in eastern Australia were ordered to evacuate or stay indoors as Cyclone Alfred lashes the region with torrential rain, fierce winds and towering waves, causing widespread power outages, beach erosion, and airport closures.

Six members of a Russian proxy spy ring dubbed &the Minions& are facing years behind bars for one of the &largest and most complex& enemy operations to be uncovered in Britain.

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau teared up as he made a pledge to support the Canadian people, amid an ongoing trade war with Donald Trump.