Police stepped up patrols at Craigieburn Central in Melbourne's north after reports of gunshots and an argument between two groups of masked men armed with machetes on Thursday evening, leading to a brief lockdown.
As Colombia's incoming president Abelardo de la Espriella prepares to take office and end peace talks, the ELN guerrilla group warns it is ready to launch national offensives and attacks.
Melbourne police seek two males who attacked a 17-year-old with machetes in Wantirna, stealing his $10,000 e-bike and phone, leaving him with severe injuries requiring a 4-day hospital stay.
Migrants in South Africa face a looming deadline set by anti-immigrant protesters to leave the country. Many report intimidation and violence, with some fleeing their homes to gather in open fields. The government warns against scapegoating, while protesters cite economic hardship and strained public services.
