Iran has struck a historic nuclear deal with the US and five other world powers, after more than three decades of estrangement,

The man who Rob Ford defeated in the Toronto mayoral race says he's not surprised by his former opponent's bizarre behaviour.

Indonesia has withdrawn its ambassador from Canberra following revelations that Australian intelligence bugged the phones of President SBY, his wife and a number of senior ministers in August 2009.

Australia is struggling in ever-deepening waters as it tries to find a formula that will soothe Indonesian outrage over its spying activities.