Anger at slow response to deadly Cairo church fire Egyptians have voiced outrage over reports that firefighters and paramedics took over an hour to respond to a blaze that tore through a Coptic Christian … World • 15 Aug
China conducts fresh drills by Taiwan amid new US visit China's military said it carried out more exercises near Taiwan, as a group of US lawmakers visited the island and met its president. Asia • 15 Aug
Former Australian PM reportedly took on secret roles Revelations that Australia's former prime minister secretly appointed himself to several ministerial posts during the Covid-19 pandemic have sparked a political firestorm, with his successor … World • 15 Aug
UN resuming talks on high-seas treaty amid concerns After four inconclusive sessions, UN member states are to resume talks aimed at finally completing a treaty to protect the world's high seas, a vital … World • 15 Aug
Oslo walrus euthanised as crowds ignore safety warnings A walrus nicknamed Freya that attracted crowds while basking in the Oslo fjord was euthanised, with Norway officials saying it was the only option but … World • 14 Aug
Evacuations as forest fire reignites in southern France A forest fire in France's southern Aveyron region has reignited, sparking the evacuation of 1,000 more people and burning a total of 1,260 hectares, local … World • 14 Aug
Man arrested after shots fired inside Canberra airport A man has been arrested after he fired about five shots inside Canberra's main airport, sending passengers fleeing but injuring no-one. World • 14 Aug
N Korea criticises UN chief over denuclearisation call North Korea has criticised UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his "dangerous words" after he called for the complete and verifiable denuclearisation of Pyongyang during a … World • 14 Aug
Eight injured in gun attack on Jerusalem bus Israeli police said they had arrested a suspect in a shooting attack on a bus in Jerusalem's Old City that wounded eight people, two critically … World • 14 Aug
Torrential rains in Sudan leave 52 dead in flooding Flooding caused by torrential rains in Sudan have killed at least 52 people and damaged or destroyed thousands of homes, state media reported today. World • 13 Aug
