Pope Silent on Claims by Former Vatican Diplomat

Pope Francis has refused to respond to claims by a former Vatican diplomat, who accused him of covering up allegations of sexual abuse by an American Cardinal and called for his resignation.

Police in the United States say a participant at a video game tournament in the city of Jacksonville in Florida has shot dead two people. At least 14 others were wounded.

And Australia's new Prime Minister Scott Morrison begins his first full week in office today, after taking power in a party coup last week.