Ukrainian officials say Russian attacks hit the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, damaging buildings and vehicles.
More than 330,000 homes lose power as Cyclone Alfred leaves devastation in parts of Queensland and New South Wales.
Desperate circumstances caused by catastrophic flooding have led to a surge in the practice of marrying off young girls.
More than 250 people reportedly killed in Syria's west as Alawite loyalists clash with security forces.