Australia has experienced its hottest day on record

Australia's record heat wave is expected to keep building over the next few days as the air mass moves across the country and temperatures of up to 48 are forecast later in the week.

The woman who shocked Japan with a public allegation of rape has been awarded $30,000 in compensation.

Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot are set to join together to create the world's fourth largest carmaker.