Grim outlook for worker lost at sea
A crew member of a Rio Tinto ship that was en route to Australia remains missing nearly three weeks after he disappeared at sea.
Asia
Rare protests in China turn violent
The alleged cover-up of a 17-year-old’s death saw brutal clashes erupt between police and protesters in China’s northwest.
Fears as new outbreak spreads
Terrifying images shared on social media have raised fears of another deadly disease outbreak. But how worried should we be?
China pics that should terrify the world
Beijing has stunned the world with secret new combat aircraft spotted in Chinese skies in recent weeks. And they’ve left experts stumped.
Dark truth about virus ripping through China
A worrying new respiratory virus is reportedly overwhelming hospitals in China. But some experts say there’s an even bigger problem staring at us down the barrel.
Death toll surges as earthquake rocks China
At least 126 people are dead and buildings have been flattened as a devastating earthquake rocks a remote Chinese region.
Worrying virus explodes in China
A debilitating respiratory virus has been detected in China with pictures of overrun hospitals causing alarm.
23yo tourist killed by elephant in front of BF
A tourist has been killed in front of her boyfriend and other visitors while bathing an elephant in Thailand.
China’s crackdown on transgender star
Authorities have cancelled a number of shows from a popular transgender dancer and TV host, dubbed ‘China’s Oprah’.
Kim Jong-un reveals bizarre new ban
The hermit kingdom has outlawed popular items in recent months as part of a massive crackdown on Western cultural influences.
‘Protect democracy’: Race to arrest president
Thousands of South Koreans braved a snowstorm on Sunday to rally in support or opposition of President Yoon Suk Yeol, a day before his arrest warrant expires.
Couple found dead inside Vietnam villa
A British woman and her South African fiance have been found dead in unexplained circumstances inside a holiday villa in Vietnam.
New mystery virus claims rock China
Officials in China have hit out after unverified videos claimed to show hospitals being overrun by patients with flu-like symptoms.
Image sparks mystery over dictator’s sister
South Korea’s spy agency said Friday it was analysing rare state media footage showing the powerful sister of Kim Jong-un with two children.
NZ officer killed in ‘senseless’ car attack
A respected New Zealand policewoman has been identified as the first female officer killed in the county’s history, after she and a colleague were allegedly deliberately run down.
‘Sinister’: Plane crash mystery deepens
The deadly plane crash in South Korea has prompted an expert to question whether something more “sinister” was at play.
Child dead, three injured in NYE horror
Police have blocked off a residential road in New Zealand after a suspected domestic violence incident.
Haunting last image of crash victim
A haunting final photo has emerged of a three year old boy who died in the Jeju Air plane crash that killed all but two of the 181 people on board.
Wong’s message on ‘devastating’ plane crash
Penny Wong has sent Australia’s condolences to South Korea after a horrific plane crash killed scores of people.
Popular tourist activity turns ‘fatal’
The shock deaths of two people in a tourism hotspot beloved by Aussies has sparked panic over an insanely popular holiday activity.
Nation goes through three PMs in two weeks
The country is sinking deeper into political crisis as it moves onto its third prime minister in two weeks.
Major China move shocks the world
The stunning sacking of China’s top military officials has sent shockwaves through the world’s largest military.
‘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.
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.
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