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Laos hostel offered Australian teens free shots hours before they became critically ill
The manager of a Laos backpacker hostel served shots of local vodka to Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones but denies that his drinks made them sick.
- by Zach Hope and Nick Ralston
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Australians abroad
Australian man Gordon Ng sentenced in Hong Kong to more than seven years’ jail
The Australian was convicted in May on national security charges along with 13 other pro-democracy activists.
- by Lisa Visentin and Daniel Ceng
Lessons for Australia on board the world’s fastest train
At 500 kilometres an hour, the Maglev could revolutionise rail travel. But it’s also causing plenty of controversy.
- by Lisa Visentin and Eryk Bagshaw
Global dance group Shen Yun faces inquiry over underage labour practices
The troupe, operated by the Falun Gong religious movement, requires dancers to train under abusive conditions, former performers say.
- by Michael Rothfeld and Nicole Hong
Donna Nelson finally to face trial in Japan
The 58-year-old was on the trip of a lifetime in January 2023, about to meet her love interest after chatting online via the dating site AfroIntroductions when she was arrested.
- by Jamie Freestone
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Anxious Singapore urges Trump to stay engaged in South-East Asia
Leaders across the globe are coming to terms with what a second Trump presidency will mean for their patch. Here, he’s among the three most important players.
- by Zach Hope
It was a sad night at Bali’s airport, but good news is in the air
The airlines had no answers: people stuck in Bali had to find a hotel or get comfortable at the airport.
- by Amilia Rosa and Zach Hope
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China relations
Trump’s choice of Rubio and Waltz sends tough Taiwan message to China
Two China hawks are poised to take up key roles in the Trump administration, shaping the direction of Sino-US policy and global security.
- by Lisa Visentin
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Volcanoes
Volcanic eruption grounds Bali flights, leaving travellers stranded
Airlines have cancelled dozens of flights, leaving passengers stranded at airports in Australia and Indonesia.
- by Gemma Grant, Amilia Rosa, Zach Hope and Riley Walter
Bali police now wish to question Australians over spa scandal
Despite claims that Ricky Olarenshaw and three other Australians were the true owners of a busted Bali massage parlour, police there have not been particularly interested in them. Until now.
- by Zach Hope and Amilia Rosa
Driver kills at least 35 people in ramming attack on crowd in China
Authorities took almost 24 hours to officially disclose the incident, which is one of the deadliest attacks in contemporary Chinese history.
- by David Kirton
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