‘Nightmare’: Albo marks grim anniversary
20 years after the catastrophic Boxing Day tsunami devastated Australia’s island neighbour, Anthony Albanese has led a moving tribute.
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Horror development in student’s poisoning
A woman has been charged with the attempted murder of an Aussie exchange student after he was allegedly given rat poison while studying in Taiwan.
Urgent warning over deadly disease
Aussies are being warned to monitor for symptoms of a potentially deadly disease after an infectious person travelled to multiple locations.
Woman falls, drags child down escalator
Horrifying CCTV footage shows the moment an elderly woman and her granddaughter tumble down escalator.
‘Hell’: Iconic city overrun by tourist hordes
Wild footage has revealed how an iconic city is struggling to deal with the sheer number of tourists flooding its streets.
‘Sinister’ robot ‘replacing humans’ in China
A creepy “robocop” has been released in China, capable of chasing criminals on land or water – and striking with a range of weapons.
Wild moment politicians brawl over ‘evil’ bills
Shocking scenes have broken out in Taiwan’s parliament where politicians have erupted into a brawl over controversial bills.
Albo deals $190m Pacific blow to China
Anthony Albanese has dealt a massive blow to China’s influence by striking a major deal with a key Pacific country.
‘Certain countries’: China’s ominous warning
Beijing has issued a warning to “certain countries that infringe upon its rights” amid soaring tensions in the South China Sea.
‘Deeply concerned’: Resort issues statement
The resort at the centre of Fiji’s suspected mass poisoning has issued a statement after two of four Australians who were hospitalised returned home.
Family breaks silence after teen killed
The 14-year-old, from Perth, was walking home when he was allegedly attacked by another student.
Aussies offered exemption to this hotspot
Australian passport holders have been offered a last-minute exemption to travel to a popular tourist destination without having to pay any visa fees.
Horror moment grenade kills three people
Dramatic video has captured the moment a grenade was thrown into the crowd at a music festival, killing three and injuring dozens.
‘Nuts cracked’: Life for Bali 9 after release
A religious leader with a close connection to the Bali Nine says it’s not going to be an “easy road” for the convicted drug smugglers back in Australia.
Bali Nine heroin smuggling ring explained
The remaining members of the Bali Nine are waking up in Australia for the first time in almost 20 years. Here is how their saga unfolded.
‘Crisis’: Fears N Korea may strike amid chaos
Concerns are growing that North Korea may exploit its vulnerable neighbouring foe after it was plunged into chaos by its president’s “betrayal”.
Aussies critical after suspected poisoning
Four Australians are fighting for their lives after a suspected incident of alcohol poisoning in Fiji.
‘Madness’: Wild scenes in South Korea
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has been suspended following a vote to impeach him as thousands take to the streets to celebrate and he vows to fight on.
Weatherwoman dies after unusual symptom
A weather presenters with more than 30,000 followers on Instagram has died under mysterious circumstances, shocking her online community.
‘Privilege’: Sonny Bill’s shock career move
A global sports star known for his deep faith and “passion for social equity” has made a surprising career change.
Popular Bali attraction shut, 2 tourists dead
A popular tourist attraction in Bali has spoken out after a tree fell and killed two foreigners and hospitalised a third.
$400m Australian move that trumps China
Australia has officially launched a $400m scheme that’s designed to support our neighbours “in times of need” in a major win over a key rival.
‘High alert’: Scary scenes as nations on brink
Both sides have dramatically increased their military readiness as tensions reach a frightening new level.
Navy fires ‘gamechanger’ missile
Australia has become just the third country in the world to successfully test fire a new long-range, subsonic missile. See the moment it makes impact.
Navy fires ‘gamechanger’ missile
Australian has become just the third country in the world to successfully test fire a new long-range, subsonic missile. See the moment it makes impact.
‘In our hearts’: Touching tribute to Holly
Friends, family and loved ones have farewelled Aussie teenager Holly Morton-Bowles, who died of suspected methanol poisoning while overseas.
Albo deals fresh blow to Beijing’s influence
Anthony Albanese has signed a new deal with a key Pacific Islands nation to counter China’s ambitions in the strategically important region.
Woman must pay $14 billion or be executed
A property tycoon who masterminded the world’s biggest bank fraud is in a race for her life to come up with an eyewatering sum of money.
Executed Aussies’ final defiant act
Australians Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran were brutally executed in ‘Indonesia’s Alcatraz’. But they remained defiant until the end.
Aussie couple’s horror after gang’s request
An Australian couple has opened up about their haunting experience in the nation’s new favourite tourism hotspot.
YouTuber ‘shot dead and dumped at sea’
A missing American YouTuber abducted in the Philippines is likely to have been killed by his kidnappers and dumped at sea.
Wild moment woman grabs soldier’s gun
As chaotic scenes erupted in South Korea, one woman’s brave moment of defiance against a soldier has gone viral online.
Knives out after President’s shock speech
South Korea’s opposition party has moved to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol hours after the President mobilised the military and declared martial law.
‘Treason’: President now dead man walking
South Korea’s president is in serious trouble after the nation descended into chaos today – and Australia won’t be immune from the fallout.
Aussie model found dead in Bali pool
The heartbroken mother of a Sydney teenager found dead in a pool in Bali says her world has been turned upside down by the loss of her son.
‘Illegal’: Why nation banned two menu items
The most isolated planet on earth has ushered in one of its most bizarre rules yet in its draconian crackdown on all things foreign.
’Not one fat child’: Insane health claim
An expert on wellness made a “jarring” observation while visiting a huge school in a country with the world’s highest life expectancy – there were “no fat kids” there.
Grim source of Laos poisoning revealed
A factory believed to be the source of a methanol poisoning outbreak has been shut down as heartbreaking footage emerges of the Aussie teens’ final moments.
Ex-Bank of China boss sentenced to death
The former head of a top Chinese bank has been given a suspended death sentence, the latest development in President Xi Jinping’s crackdown on corruption.
‘Impaled’: Tourist’s ‘freak’ death sparks fears
Australia’s favourite holiday hotspot has been rocked by the gruesome recent deaths of several tourists, sparking a grim warning.
Sick China trend leaves dozens dead
A spate of mass killings in China has triggered a government crackdown to cover up public mourning and reporting of the attacks.
Crypto boss eats ‘iconic’ $9.5 million banana
Justin Sun fulfilled a promise he made after spending $9.5 million on an artwork featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall – by eating the fruit.
‘Nuclear threat’: Horror China warning
Pentagon insiders have issued a terrifying warning, claiming the world could be plunged into a brutal conflict with little notice.
‘Body on fire’: Laos deaths expose sick trend
Millions of Australians flock to Southeast Asia every single year – and many of them are unwittingly gambling with their lives.
Amateur sleuth’s grim find in Laos poisoning
A push by fellow backpackers to investigate the mass poisoning at a Laos hostel that left six tourists dead has uncovered disturbing claims.
China’s stern call to Australia on Taiwan
China’s ambassador Xiao Qian has made clear what Beijing expects of Australia if his country invades Taiwan.
‘Mass mobilisation’: Huge city locked down
A South Asian city has gone into lockdown as supporters of its jailed ex-PM descend on the capital.
Thousands homeless after raging slum fire
Thousands have been left homeless after a fire ripped through homes on Sunday.
US’ major missile plans amid Taiwan fears
The US is drawing up major contingency plans for military deployments in Japan and the Philippines in case of a looming threat.
Dark side to Aussie tourist hotspot
An Aussie has lifted the lid on the seedy underbelly of the nation’s new favourite holiday destination – and its wild night life.
Albo scores huge win for Bali Nine prisoners
The remaining members of the notorious Bali Nine drug smuggling ring could soon return home to Australia following a diplomatic breakthrough.
Woman ‘killed 14 of her mates with cyanide’
A woman believed to be among the worst serial killers in Thailand has been sentenced to death for poisoning a friend with cyanide.
‘Massacre’: Sick allegations against leader
More than a million Aussies flock to this paradise on our doorstep each year. Now, it’s being run by a former “war criminal” with a disturbing past.
Troubling claims about seedy Laos bar
The bar where two Melbourne teens were allegedly poisoned openly sells hard drugs and reportedly has links to the Asian mafia, it has been claimed.
Staff ordered to WFH en masse in major city
Employees in the world’s second largest city have been told to work from home en masse for a very frightening reason.
‘Help’: Car smashes into primary school kids
The incident comes amid a spate of violent attacks, including a deadly car ramming, in the country in recent weeks.
‘Action’: Australia’s big climate pledge
Australia is making a major commitment to help poorer countries weather the effects of climate change.
‘Twists and turns’: China’s warning to Aus
Anthony Albanese says he has “restored trade” with China, but Xi Jinping has dished out an ominous warning.
‘Cancer’: Toxic fog engulfs city
The world’s second-largest city has closed its schools as it faces a dangerous health crisis.
Family’s horror after nan’s drugs arrest
A devoted grandma and prominent community figure facing life in prison on drug trafficking charges is the victim of an elaborate romance scam, her family says.
‘Paranoia’: China unleashes over ‘tech war’
Chinese media has accused the a US of “paranoia” and forgetting what “healthy competition truly looks like” amid trade tensions.
Major defence move amid growing tension
More foreign troops will be deployed to the Northern Territory in a major defence move amid simmering regional tensions.
Horror mass stabbing unfolds in China
Police say a man took revenge for failing his exams by attacking students at a vocational college in eastern China.
Gen Zer’s text leaves colleague ‘speechless’
A lawyer has been forced to defend herself from backlash after sharing a private message from a Gen Z colleague she claims left her “speechless”.
‘Combust’: Experts panic over world economy
An epic showdown between China and the USA is looming – and it poses a huge threat to Australia and the entire global economy.
Aussie jailed over ‘language mix-up’
An Aussie has been jailed for two years in a Japanese prison over a “language mix-up” with an elderly man.
China’s unexpected words about Australia
Beijing has set the tone for its relationship with Donald Trump via an unexpected comment about the Australian Prime Minister.
‘Will fall sick’: Thousands bathe in toxic river
Disturbing footage has emerged of devout worshippers bathing toxic foam, highlighting a growing crisis that is claiming millions of lives.
‘Don’t do that’: TV reporter accosted
A horrific attack in China was followed up by the authoritarian regime’s usual tactics – including attempts to shut down the press.
Bali travel chaos as flights cancelled
Wild volcanic eruptions in Indonesia have caused Australian airlines to cancel multiple flights, leaving Aussies stranded and feeling frustrated.
Horror as man kills 35 people in China
A man reportedly unhappy with his divorce has allegedly killed at least 35 people who were exercising outside a stadium in China.
Wild new ‘tap and pay’ tech emerges in China
A bizarre new form of “tap and pay” technology has taken hold in China, with customers scanning the palm of their hand at the checkout.
50,000 North Korean, Russian, troops gather
Tens of thousands of troops from Russia and North Korea are preparing to carry out an assault on Ukrainian forces under a landmark new defence deal.
Horror as Aussie man attacked in Bali
A man who came face-to-face with an armed intruder inside his Bali home has pleaded with Indonesian police to investigate the horrifying attack.
‘Consequences’: Australia’s Trump warning
Australia could face “consequences” if Donald Trump gets back into the White House, the Treasury chief says.
‘Fireballs’: 10 killed in volcano eruption
A deadly volcano eruption that spewed “ash and fireballs” has killed 10 people on the Indonesian island of Flores.
Satellite pics uncover chilling China secret
The images show an unusual ship with a new design that has been built within months, raising fears that China is now on a war footing.
Aussie boxer in coma, mate found dead
An Australian Muay Thai boxer has reportedly been found in a hotel room in Pattaya with his mate dead on the floor.
Worrying sign at top of iconic mountain
Japan’s Mount Fuji is one of the most famous peaks in the world but scientists are concerned after it broke a 130 year record.
Chinese cops declare war on Halloween
Chinese police are cracking down on Halloween in Shanghai, dispersing costumed crowds and hauling people away.
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