#Irma regains Category 4 strength, 130mph winds as it closes in on Florida

The latest: Hurricane Irma regains Category 4 strength, packing 130 mph winds as it closes in on Florida. https://t.co/6F77QT2X8b

— The Associated Press (@AP) September 10, 2017

LATEST: #Irma is 80 miles SSE of Key West, moving at 6 mph; winds at 120 mph

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A humpback whale is tangled in fishing nets off Fremantle

#7News @7NewsPerth @FreoSeaRescue

Shark attack Iluka: Surfer bitten by great white on NSW North Coast

A SURFER has driven himself to hospital after being attacked by a shark on the NSW North Coast, the great white biting him on the thigh and snapping his board in half…

MORE: Shark attack Iluka: Surfer bitten by great white on NSW North Coast

Manchester Arena reopens: Emotional charity gig headlined by Noel Gallagher

Thousands of music fans cheered the names of those killed in the Manchester terror attack as the city’s arena reopened with a charity concert.

The 22 names of those murdered in the suicide bombing were read out by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham at the start of the show.

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#Irma gain strength as it crosses warm waters overnight, then up Florida’s coast

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Irma is expected to gain strength as it crosses these warm waters overnight, then travel up Florida's coast https://t.co/uJ9jy7mTRm http://pic.twitter.com/kd5JBQMlJc

— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 10, 2017

#Perth man’s Bali housekeeper has ‘feet hacked off by enraged husband’

A PERTH man living in Bali has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for his housekeeper after both her feet were allegedly hacked off with a machete by her husband…

MORE: Perth man’s Bali housekeeper has ‘feet hacked off by enraged husband’ | Perth Now

Mexico mourns 66 dead after quake, storm

Amid the sounds of snare drums, saxophones and sobbing, Mexicans have begun mourning some of the 66 dead after a one-two punch from a monster earthquake and a Gulf coast hurricane…

MORE: Mexico mourns 66 dead after quake, storm | Perth Now

Up to 12 picnickers drown at Karachi beach

At least 12 people, including women and children, have drowned at a beach near the port city of Karachi after being swept away by strong waves in the Arabian sea…

MORE: Up to 12 picnickers drown at Karachi beach | Perth Now

Ousted Fox News host Eric Bolling’s 19-year-old son found dead

Ousted Fox News host Eric Bolling’s 19-year-old son found dead https://t.co/GVxmoWnAbE

— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 9, 2017

Sloane Stephens beats Madison Keys in US Open final. Ranked 957th just last month

New York: Sloane Stephens beat Madison Keys 6-3, 6-0 in an all-American US Open final to claim her maiden grand slam title on Saturday.

MORE Sloane Stephens beats Madison Keys in US Open final

Maps: Tracking Hurricanes #Irma, #Jose and #Katia

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Maps: Tracking Hurricanes Irma, Jose and Katiahttps://t.co/Sb1h6j4Lh9 http://pic.twitter.com/DqjwwwMBlR

— NYT Graphics (@nytgraphics) September 9, 2017

Wallabies v Springboks: Rugby Championship Test ends in 23-23 draw in #Perth

The Wallabies fail to get their Rugby Championship tilt back on track against the Springboks, with their Test in Perth ending in a 23-23 draw.

MORE: Wallabies v Springboks: Rugby Championship Test ends in 23-23 draw in Perth – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

AFL: Shuey seals extra-time win for WC Eagles with clutch goal after the siren

Luke Shuey’s goal after the siren seals an incredible extra-time win for the Eagles over Port Adelaide, after the Swans made light work of Essendon.

• FT: Sydney Swans 19.7 (121) def Essendon 8.8 (56)
• FT: Port Adelaide 10.16 (76) def by West Coast 12.6 (78) after extra-time
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MORE: Sydney Swans v Essendon, Port Adelaide v West Coast Eagles: AFL finals scores, stats and commentary – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

NRL Panthers win controversial final after Storm survive scare against the Eels

The Sea Eagles take on Penrith after minor premiers Melbourne narrowly escaped with an 18-16 win over the Eels. Keep up to date with our NRL ScoreCentre.

MORE: NRL finals: Storm v Eels, Sea Eagles v Panthers — scores, stats and commentary – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

#Irma begins to reach Florida. Millions of residents evacuate ahead of monster storm. WATCH

The eye of Hurricane Irma is heading for the US after pounding Cuba’s northern coast, with more than 50,000 evacuees preparing to ride out the storm in emergency shelters in Florida.

MORE: Hurricane Irma begins to reach Florida as millions of residents evacuate ahead of monster storm – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)