Police officers in Australia's Sydney rushed into action after they received emergency calls over a man walking the streets carrying what appeared to be an AK-47 assault rifle.

Australia: Cops arrest 50-year-old man carrying an AK-47-shaped bong after emergency calls

New South Wales police declared "tourist leave zone" ahead of dangerous fire conditions in the region as the death toll in the Australia bushfires rose to eighteen.

Smoke in Australia bushfire 'larger than area of EU', says scientist

A man who went on a stabbing spree in downtown Sydney, in what appeared to be an unprovoked attack, was taken into custody, thanks to the alertness and bravery of the locals.

Man accused of Sydney knife attack restrained by 'brave' bystanders