City charges $120,000 to own a car
In this city, drivers have to pay $120,000 for the right to own a car — and that doesn’t include the car.
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Three dead in South China Sea incident
Three Filipino fishermen are dead after their boat was “rammed” by a foreign commercial vessel in the South China Sea.
Panic in tourist hotspot as boy, 14, opens fire
A boy, 14, has been taken into police custody after he opened fire at a packed shopping centre in Bangkok, killing two people in chaotic scenes.
Mystery over 55 dead in Chinese sub disaster
Western intelligence reports say 55 Chinese sailors are dead after a nuclear submarine became trapped underwater — but China denies it.
Major development on captive US soldier
Soldier Travis King is in US custody after being expelled from North Korea after crossing the border from the South in July.
Creepy new tarantula species discovered
A new, bright blue tarantula species has just been identified. And, weirdly, it was discovered by a Thai YouTube star.
Surfer ‘barely alive’ after horror illness
A surfing great will be urgently flown from Bali following a horror infection after the hospital refused critical blood donations.
China’s huge move on Aussie wine
The nation has been punishing Australia for the last three years after a fallout during the Covid-19 pandemic.
‘Nightmare’: Aussie’s Bali holiday rant
An Australian influencer has opened up about her experience staying at a luxury villa in Bali, describing it as her “worst nightmare”.
Aussie caught stealing Viagra in Bali
The 19-year-old Melbourne man was caught on CCTV stealing Viagra pills from a local pharmacy before posting about “running amok” on his island holiday.
‘Big stake’: Top minister’s China warning
Foreign minister Penny Wong said the world faced its biggest risk of conflict over China in recent history during a trip to the US.
Nation’s surprising perspective on cheating
A Japanese social media star has stumbled upon an intriguing cultural norm regarding sex work and cheating in his country.
‘Buoyant’: Winemaker sees hope in China
One of Australia’s leading winemakers travelling in a special delegation to China reveals why he is so optimistic about the future.
Putin says goodbye with wild gift to Kim
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un expressed his “heartfelt thanks” to President Vladimir Putin as he headed home after nearly a week in Russia.
Warning to Aussies in Ukraine conflict
The Ukrainian Ambassador has offered a grim warning to Australia about what it can expect in its own backyard if the fight against Russia fails.
Cloud over Qantas pact with China
The ACCC will seek to block an agreement between Qantas and a Chinese airline over fears it could increase flight prices.
Country racing to contain deadly outbreak
Health officials in India are racing to contain an outbreak of the Nipah virus, which has already killed two and carries a fatality rate as high as 75 per cent.
Aussie’s ‘disrespectful’ act in Japan angers
An Australian tourist has been slammed after filming himself doing something “deplorable” on a train while on holiday in Japan.
‘Life-threatening’: Weird Bali travel warning
A strange new travel warning for “severe and life-threatening diseases” is in place for Bali and other tourist hotspots.
Kim’s bizarre ‘pleasure train’ ride to Putin
The leaders of the two pariah states are set to meet to talk weapons. But Kim Jong-un is taking his sweet time on an armoured ‘pleasure train’.
Albo’s warning over landmark China trip
The Prime Minister looks set to jet off to China for major talks with Xi Jinping, but he’s been warned against doing one thing.
$3.1bn hotel has never had a guest
This $3.1 billion hotel is taller than many of the most iconic buildings in the world, but it’s sat empty for decades.
India may be changing its name
A single word on a dinner invite has sparked frenzied speculation that India has changed its name, and the new one is highly controversial.
Sick practice Aussies are paying for
Nearly one in 100 Filipino children were trafficked to produce sexual exploitation material last year and Aussies are part of the problem.
Aussie warns of Bali massage scam
A shocked Australian traveller has issued an alert after he fell victim to a scam involving a sneaky surprise from a group of women.
China could ban clothes that ‘hurt feelings’
The Chinese government is currently deciding whether it would impose fines, and possibly jail time, for people who wore certain clothing.
Albo reveals update on China visit
Anthony Albanese will visit Beijing before the year is over, he’s confirmed, after a wide-ranging meeting with the head of China’s government.
Cops’ crucial message after Bali lift crash
Balinese authorities have issued a crucial update after five people were killed when a lift at a luxurious resort crashed.
‘Not doing enough’: Minister’s China warning
Calls to ease Australia’s financial dependence on China come as the Prime Minister prepares to meet with Beijing officials on Thursday.
Horror seconds before 5 die in Bali lift crash
Security cameras have captured the chilling moment five people plummeted 100m down an embankment at a Bali resort after a lift cable snapped.
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