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Ten dead, two arrested in Bondi Beach shooting

Ten dead, two arrested in Bondi Beach shooting

At least 10 people have been killed after gunmen opened fire at a crowd at Bondi Beach with footage showing a man disarming one of the gunmen.

Tourist charged with attempted murder over hit-and-run

Tourist charged with attempted murder over hit-and-run

Tourist charged with attempted murder over hit-and-run

Tourist charged with attempted murder over hit-and-run

A tourist has been charged with eight counts of attempted murder after a minor altercation escalated into a hit-and-run that left a woman critically injured.

High fire danger as thunderstorms keep risks live

High fire danger as thunderstorms keep risks live

High fire danger as thunderstorms keep risks live

High fire danger as thunderstorms keep risks live

A burst of summer heat is on its way across Australia, with bushfire emergency warnings in place and strong and gusty winds fanning conditions.

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Firefighters under the pump as bushfires threaten homes

Firefighters under the pump as bushfires threaten homes

Firefighters have warned of challenging conditions as they battle two out-of-control bushfires that sparked emergency warnings for people to leave.

Terror at 4500 metres as skydiver snared by own chute

Terror at 4500 metres as skydiver snared by own chute

A serious aviation disaster was narrowly averted after a freak accident resulted in a skydiver being suspended from the tail of a light aircraft.

At least 22 killed as two Moroccan buildings collapse

At least 22 killed as two Moroccan buildings collapse

Two buildings have collapsed in Fez, a former capital of Morocco, killing at least 22 people.

At least 19 killed in collapse of buildings in Morocco

At least 19 killed in collapse of buildings in Morocco

Crews are searching for survivors after two buildings collapsed in the Moroccan city of Fez, killing at least 19 people and injuring 16 others.

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Residents come to terms with devastation of bushfire

Residents come to terms with devastation of bushfire

Residents come to terms with devastation of bushfire

Residents come to terms with devastation of bushfire

As a community takes stock after a blazing inferno that destroyed 16 homes, legal advocates say being prepared for the worst case scenario is crucial.

Japan lifts tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude quake

Japan lifts tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude quake

Japan lifts tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude quake

Japan lifts tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude quake

Japanese authorities are warning of the heightened possibility of mega-quake for a week after a powerful tremblor hit off the coast of the main Honshu island.

Bushfire battles all but won as summer dials up threat

Bushfire battles all but won as summer dials up threat

Bushfire battles all but won as summer dials up threat

Bushfire battles all but won as summer dials up threat

Families are picking up the pieces following devastating early-season bushfires, with leaders warning Australians to "expect the unexpected".

Dozen homes destroyed in town by fast-moving bushfire

Dozen homes destroyed in town by fast-moving bushfire

Dozen homes destroyed in town by fast-moving bushfire

Dozen homes destroyed in town by fast-moving bushfire

A fast-moving bushfire has destroyed at least a dozen homes in one town as more than 1000 firefighters tackled a host of blazes in extreme heatwave conditions.

Roads slow relief efforts after Asia's deadly floods

Roads slow relief efforts after Asia's deadly floods

Roads slow relief efforts after Asia's deadly floods

Roads slow relief efforts after Asia's deadly floods

As the waters recede from Asia's deadly floods and landslides, survivors find themselves cut off from crews trying to deliver them urgently needed aid.

Australia's busiest harbour at risk of sewage eruption

Australia's busiest harbour at risk of sewage eruption

Australia's busiest harbour at risk of sewage eruption

Australia's busiest harbour at risk of sewage eruption

Urgent repairs are underway on a leaking pipe running under Sydney Harbour with crews battling to secure the 100-year-old infrastructure.

Remains found on beach thought to be missing swimmer

Remains found on beach thought to be missing swimmer

Remains found on beach thought to be missing swimmer

Remains found on beach thought to be missing swimmer

After an unsuccessful multi-day search, a body believed to be that of a missing swimmer has been found on the beach where he went missing.

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Homes, shacks damaged as fire emergencies hit states

Houses, shacks and cars have been damaged by an out-of-control fire as emergency warnings are issued in two states.

Asia floods death toll passes 1500, more rain expected

The death toll from floods in parts of Asia has surpassed 1500, as meteorologists warn of renewed rainfall.

Deforestation in spotlight as Asia flood toll hits 1500

Calls are growing to fight deforestation in parts of Asia after devastating floods killed more than 1500 people and left hundreds more missing.

HK races to remove mesh blamed for fuelling deadly fire

Hong Kong is stripping scaffolding nets off all buildings undergoing renovation after the material was suspected of powering an inferno that killed 159 people.

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Baby among dead as Hong Kong fire toll hits 159

More bodies have been found at a Hong Kong apartment complex following the city's deadliest fire in decades, including an infant and a 97-year-old.

Drugs, stress 'likely impaired' Sea World tragedy pilot

A helicopter pilot involved in one of Australia's worst air disasters was likely but not certainly affected by drugs and stress, experts testified to a coroner.

Deadly floods in Asia kill more than 1400 people

Rescue teams are racing to reach isolated villages and relief efforts are ramping up after deadly floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia.

Rescue efforts intensify in Asia as flood deaths surge

Crews are scrambling to reach survivors in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand following floods and landslides that have killed more than 1300 people.

Hong Kong leader orders probe into deadly inferno

Authorities have set up an independent inquiry to investigate a horrific fire in Hong Kong that burned seven apartment buildings and killed at least 156 people.

'Desperately sad situation': farmer dies fighting blaze

A farmer who died trying to protect his property from a bushfire after flames engulfed his vehicle has been remembered as a hardworking community advocate.

Teen rescued after man crushed by collapsing wall

A man has died and another has been seriously injured after a wall collapsed at an inner-city building site, marking the second fatal incident in 24 hours.

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