Toronto police have identified Faisal Hussain, aged 29, as the shooter who killed two people and injured thirteen others.

Police say Hussain died after an exchange of gunfire with authorities, though it is unclear whether he killed himself or was killed by police.

Hussain’s family says he suffered from severe mental health challenges, including psychosis and depression, and they are utterly devastated for the victims.

Somalian army forces warded off an attack from Al-Shabaab after the militants detonated a car bomb and stormed the base in the nation’s south.

An official states the military repelled the attack and killed 87 enemy fighters, dismissing Al-Shabaab’s claim they overran the base and killed 27 soldiers.

The attack follows a similar incident on the same base last month by al-Shabaab, which wounded seven soldiers.

Climate change research has shown tropical cyclones are bringing new regions such as East Australia into the zone at risk.

Professor Stephen Turton has warned that if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise we could see cyclones from Brisbane to Sydney, or Rome to London by the end of the century.

Professor Turton also believes the maximum intensity of cyclones is set to increase, as temperatures and humidity levels rise.

Suspended Logan Mayor, Luke Smith, is reportedly in hospital after being released on bail for obstructing a police charge.

Smith is currently facing perjury and corruption allegations following charges from the ACCC in May.

The obstruction charge case will return to court on August 21.

300 residents in Melbourne’s eastern suburb of Richmond have been evacuated, with a crane in the area at risk of collapsing due to strong winds overnight.

1,300 properties across Melbourne are still without power as more than 90km/h winds hit the city last night, including 110km/h winds in Port Phillip Bay.

Workers are currently stabilising and dismantling the affected crane.

Former wards of the state of Victoria will soon have their criminal records cleared of charges related to care and protection cases.

The Children's Court did not differentiate between the child protection and criminal matters it handled until the early 90s, and care and protection cases

Several former wards called for an apology from the state last year, saying the charges have caused them unnecessary trauma and shame.

The case of a criminal cigarette smuggling ring with alleged political ties is testing Jordan’s new government stance on corruption.

Prime minister Omar al-Razzaz announced the case’s referral to the state security court, reiterating his government’s determination to combat corruption and economic crimes.

Activists often accuse the government of prosecuting minor suspects, while ignoring corruption committed by powerful and politically connected figures.

Dozens of wildfires have broken out in the forests of Sweden, after months of high temperatures and drought.

Prime minister Stefan Löfven says all resources are being mobilised to prevent a greater disaster and Sweden has asked for help from other nations.

Sweden is currently facing its worst drought in 74 years.