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The top stories today.
British MPs have voted overwhelmingly to delay the UK's exit from the EU. They've approved to request a short extension if a Brexit deal can be agreed in the next five days, or a longer delay if that's unsuccessful. European Union leaders will meet next Thursday — all 27 nations will need to sign off on any delay to the Brexit process.
The US senate has rejected president Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency at the border. The ruling is seen as an embarrassing rebuke of the decision to divert funding to build the controversial wall. Mr Trump has signalled that he plans to veto what he describes as a Democrat inspired resolution.
A man has been arrested over a deadly axe attack in Sydney's west. Emergency services were called to Cabramatta West just before nine o'clock last night, after reports of a road crash and two men fighting each other. Police will allege a 75-year-old man ran over a 59-year-old man who was known to him and attacked him with an axe. The 59-year-old died at the scene.
And thousands of students are preparing to walk out of school across the country to demand action on climate change. At least 50 rallies are planned as part of a global movement founded by a 16-year-old Swedish activist. The planned protests have been criticised by politicians because they're taking place during school hours.
