Officers battle for an hour with armed men reportedly holding captives.

Health regulatory body concerned by concurrent incidence of cases in both endemic and non-endemic countries.

Maker says he trains youths to make use of natural environment for sustainable craftsmanship.

Protesters demand jobs, food price controls, cut in fuel prices, greater public sector spending.

Canberra science agency to support Hanoi’s pledge to reduce flow of material into ocean by 75% by 2030.

Albanese takes swipe at predecessor in attempt to smooth over ruffled feathers.

Study attempts to calculate number of deaths prevented by immunisation programmes.

Albanian president points to regional countries still waiting for years in limbo, with no sign of progress.

Hearing learns of how former president tried to replace head of Justice Dept with loyalist to call election corrupt.

Decision reignites perennial US debate about gun control in aftermath of recent shootings.

Health minister says the measure has caused deep divisions in the country.

More than five million folk affected, say officials.

Monetary authority warns inflation will breach its target this year.

Energy minister says a fuel shipment that was due today has been delayed.

Contractor loses USB containing personal data on all 460,000 residents.

Gambling hub embarks on another round of citywide testing.

Year-long enquiry reveals such cases are commonplace.

Unesco says they include museums, monuments and exceptional buildings.

17 banks allegedly cheated out of US$4.4 billion.

Peter Sands says world govts must focus on primary healthcare.

Junta says this is in accordance with criminal laws.

Despite EC approval, process still likely to take years, if not decades.

Coach’s quick action brings Anita Alvarez to the surface.

More than 1,500 injured, many critically.

Beijing moves to support economy battered by Covid, crackdown on tech sector.