Новости за 18.04.2018

SYDNEY is being blanketed by a smoky haze as firefighters continue to backburn following a major blaze which threatened homes in Sydney’s southwest this week.

THE location of a two-bedroom house in Ocean Grove is what attracted three parties to bid for it at auction.

NEARLY one year since a controversial Anzac Day Facebook post which sparked a major backlash, Muslim activist Yassmin Abdel-Magied has once again weighed in to the debate.

Football: Brighton have held Tottenham to a 1-1 draw, easing pressure on their hopes of avoiding relegation.

STARBUCKS says it will close its more than 8000 U.S. stores for several hours next month to conduct racial-bias training to its nearly 175,000 workers. The announcement comes after two black men were arrested in a Philadelphia Starbucks store, sparking protests and calls for a boycott on social media. Starbucks Corp. says the stores will be closed on the afternoon on May 29. Its corporate offices will also be closed at that time.

Sky News understands a further 50 refugees have been interviewed and cleared for resettlement in the United States from the offshore processing centres on Manus Island and Nauru. So far 233 refugees have been resettled in the US under the controversial transfer arrangement originally struck with President Obama, which was criticised, but continued under President Trump. Around 300 refugees have now finalised their interviews with US officials.

The delicate issue of royal succession is swirling as Commonwealth leaders gather in London for their bi-annual summit. Queen Elizabeth - who turns 92 on Saturday - has indicated this will be her final Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting. While there is little doubt Prince Charles will take over, some have argued the position should be put to a vote.

ALEXANDER Zverev, Grigor Dimitrov and Dominic Thiem all came from a set down to win their second-round matches at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday.

Kim Kardashian and sisters Kourtney and kendall are on their way to Cleveland to support their sister Khloe. Khloe is apparently going through some sort of breakdown and the sisters are rushing to her side. Kim K posted this photo on IG throwing some major shade to Tristan! Do you love the way the sisters support one another? Let us know in the comments below!

Our Sky News Weather Meteorologist Rob Sharpe explains.

President Trump has told reporters the US has started direct talks with North Korea at 'extremely high levels.' He says South Korea has his blessing for talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War and says five locations are being considered for his meeting with King Jong Un. The comments kicked off two days of talks with Japan's PM Shinzo Abe at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Both trade and tensions with North Korea are expected to be on the agenda for the pair.

Heavy coastal showers hit the East and much of the nation continues to wait for Autumn to arrive. Our Sky News Weather Chief Meteorologist Tom Saunders explains.

Football: Despite a controversial late equaliser to Celta Vigo securing a 2-2 draw, Barcelona remain on track for an historic unbeaten season.

NRL: Manly Sea Eagles coach Trent Barrett says the recent player fallout with utility Jackson Hastings is an issue he 'saw coming' and not even the RLPA could prevent an altercation.

Football: Sydney FC's Asian Champions League campaign is over after a scoreless draw against Shanghai Shenhua at Allianz Stadium.

PRINCE Edward will wind up his three-day visit to South Australia, visiting one of Adelaide’s most prestigious schools.

Jacinda Ardern won't say if Russia facilitated or assisted the chemical weapons attack in Syria. Her counterparts have been more forceful in holding the Kremlin responsible for the attack, but New Zealand's Prime Minister has been more cautious, saying 'we need to hold to account those who undertook the attack'.

MELBURNIANS shivered through the coldest April night in six years overnight after temperatures plunged to a chilly six degrees.

Football: Australia scored a last gasp 90th minute equaliser in their clash with Thailand after a brilliant set piece from Elise Kellond-Knight allowed Alanna Kennedy to head the ball home.

More young Australians aged 15 to 24 years old are being diagnosed with cancer but survival has improved, an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report has found. The report reveals two to three Australians are diagnosed every day with cancer, with melanoma being the most commonly diagnosed cancer among this age group.

A MAN gunned down in a possible botched underworld hit last year was stalked by his killer before the fatal shooting.

Football: The Matildas were guilty of a few defensive blunders in their clash with Thailand that almost cost them a spot in the Asian Cup Final.

IPL: Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan has been struck in the head by the ball after a freak bounce off the pitch from the outfield.

Football: The Matildas are through to the Asian Cup Final after a thrilling win over Thailand in a penalty shootout.

True Thompson Kardashian is not even a week old and she is already gaining a serious Instagram following! Despite being born into a seriously messy situation, True Thompson has a lot to look forward to in her life. Are you following baby True? Let us know in the comments below!