At least 13 people were killed on Monday when a five-storey building in the Egyptian capital Cairo collapsed, state newspaper Al-Ahram said.
The building in the Hadayek el Kobba neighbourhood north of central Cairo was in a densely built area of informal housing, where rescue workers searched through the rubble for survivors.
Building collapses are common in Egypt due to poor construction standards in many areas.
Death toll from high-speed train collision in Spain rises to 39, RTVE reports
The death toll from Sunday's collision between a derailing high-speed train and a second oncoming train in southern Spain has risen to 39, with 152 people injured, state broadcaster RTVE reported on Monday, citing police sources.
Death toll in Karachi mall fire jumps to 11
Firefighters in Karachi began searching on Monday for more than 60 missing people after a massive fire destroyed a shopping mall in Pakistan's most populous city, while the death toll from the disaster rose to 11.
Chile fires kill at least 18 as firefighters battle extreme heat, winds
Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in two regions in the south of the country on Sunday as raging wildfires forced at least 20,000 people to evacuate and left at least 18 people dead.
World leaders show caution on Trump's 'Board of Peace' amid fears for UN
Governments have reacted cautiously on Sunday to US President Donald Trump's invitation to join his "Board of Peace" initiative aimed at resolving conflicts globally, a plan that diplomats said could harm the work of the United Nations.
Guatemalan prison hostages freed, president declares state of siege
Guatemala's president has declared a state of siege on Sunday after security forces freed dozens of prison guards held hostage by inmates, ending a weekend of gang violence that left at least seven police officers dead and another 10 injured.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin a working visit to India on Monday, January 19.
The 12th Saqr Humanitarian Ship for Gaza is being loaded with essential supplies at Ras Al Khaimah Port.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to supporting family bonds and shared social values as as a foundation for national growth.
