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.
Asia
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.
Country warns against ‘digital arrest’ scams
A worrying new scam has been reported in one country, with victims placed under ‘digital arrest’ if they don’t agree to scammers’ terms.
Tourist dies taking photos in Bali ’death trap’
A tourist has been swept to his death in front of his horrified wife and friends while taking photos at a notoriously dangerous Bali hotspot.
Albo reacts to China’s ‘systemic racism’ call
China is accusing Australia of “systemic racism and hate crimes” after a senior diplomat struck a nerve in Beijing.
‘Whole world’: Wong’s climate demand
With Australia’s Pacific neighbours on the frontline of climate change, Penny Wong is calling for the “whole world” to cut back emissions.
Wild $51b plan to move ‘sinking’ city
It’s Australia’s favourite holiday destination, attracting more than one million of us every single year. But a massive change is coming.
Grim warning ahead of G20 talks
Jim Chalmers is painting a grim picture as he heads to the US for major economic talks.
Missing Aussie found dead overseas
The body of a missing Queensland woman has been found overseas, with local authorities looking to extradite her estranged husband from Australia.
Australia’s $7 billion move amid ‘arms race’
Australia is spending billions on defence upgrades as it contests a regional “arms race”.
‘Knife-edge’: Chaos erupts over Aussie ally
One of Australia’s most important allies has been caught in a diplomatic “firestorm” – and we won’t be able to escape the fallout.
‘Partner of choice’: PNG’s big China snub
A senior minister says Papua New Guinea has made a choice that could have a major impact on Australia’s role in the Pacific.
Aussie’s antics in Bali cause stir
A Queensland man has drawn the ire of residents in Kuta and Legian for wearing little clothes and being “heavily intoxicated”.
Chilling sign nuclear state wants ‘war’
A country has been threatened with a “horrible disaster”, as the world’s most isolated nation takes drastic measures that have sent tensions through the roof.
‘Collapsed’: Proof China in utter crisis
China’s economy is in free fall, with “no obvious solution” on the horizon – and there will be devastating consequences for Australia.
‘Deeply concerning’: China move worries
China’s recent military drills around Taiwan have sparked fresh fears around Beijing’s plans for the island, with Australia calling them.
Telstra under fire over China ‘sabotage’ fears
Telstra’s board has been grilled on shareholder fears Australia’s mobile network could be sabotaged and price hikes in a cost of living crisis in its AGM.
‘On alert’: China’s horrifying move
Taiwan is “on alert” after a China made alarming moves on its territory, with Beijing issuing a terrifying war threat out of the blue.
Pokemon giant hit with stunning hack
The developer behind the Pokemon video games has reportedly been hit with a massive hack resulting in gigabytes of stolen data leaking online.
Price of Christmas favourite set to soar
The price of this Christmas specialty is set to soar, with experts warning it could be the last chance for Australians to buy it cheap.
‘Biding time’: Expert’s grim China warning
While both the United States and China spar for dominance in the Asia region, a defence expert says the battle is largely in China’s court.
Major break for Aussie lobster exporters
Anthony Albanese has announced the last of the major trade issues with China had been resolved while in Laos for a regional economic summit.
‘Complete bust’: Chilling China news
China has resorted to some desperate moves in an attempt to save its tanking economy, which threatens to take down Australia with it.
Albo’s ‘Cold War’ meeting at major summit
Anthony Albanese is on his way to a major international summit where he will meet China’s No.2 for “constructive and deliberate” talks.
‘Mass exodus’: China’s $1 trillion problem
China has a major $1 trillion problem as its ultra-wealthy flee the country and the fed-up middle class left behind decide to simply ‘opt out’ of the economy.
Chilling SOS before women vanished on trek
Fears are growing for a top British climber and her American friend who are missing up a 7000m mountain after their equipment fell down a gorge.
Sign it’s ‘already too late’ to save China
China’s eerie “ghost cities” provide cold, hard proof that Xi Jinping has failed as an “economic tsunami” threatens to unleash chaos.
‘Imploding’: China crisis we can’t ignore
China is in financial turmoil as its lucrative property market implodes – and the consequences for Australia will be inescapable.
China rocked by shocking sex scandal
A Chinese leader known for her good looks has been jailed for having affairs with 58 male subordinates and accepting millions in bribes.
’Innocent’ death row inmate acquitted
The world’s longest-serving death row inmate has been declared innocent after 56 years.
Wild scenes on Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour was centre stage when military personnel from around the world worked together to counter illicit trade of weapons of mass destruction.
Chalmers treads fine line on China move
Jim Chalmers is in China for major economic talks, but a massive military move by Beijing is weighing heavy on the visit.
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