Australians will go to the polls on May 18, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced, adding that voters "now is not the time to turn back" to Labor.
The election will pit Morrison against Bill Shorten, a former labour union leader.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne:
Earthquake in southwest China kills two with over 7,000 evacuated
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake in China's southwest region of Guangxi has killed two people and forced more than 7,000 to evacuate in the city of Liuzhou early on Monday as search and rescue operations continue and authorities warn of transport disruptions.
Trump warns Iran ‘clock is ticking’ amid rising tensions
US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying “the clock is ticking” as tensions continue to rise between Washington and Tehran.
1 dead, over 30 injured after Russia launches overnight attack on Ukraine
Russia launched drones, airstrikes and shelling at Ukraine on Sunday night, targeting cities such as Odesa in the south and Dnipro in the southeast, killing one person and injuring more than 30, Ukrainian officials said on Monday.
Cuba accuses US of fabrication after Axios report alleging drone threat
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused the US on Sunday of fabricating a "fraudulent case" to justify economic sanctions and potential military intervention.
Israeli strikes kill eight people in Gaza, medics say
Israeli strikes have killed at least eight Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, health officials said, as ceasefire efforts meant to end fighting between Israel and Hamas falter.
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