Myanmar quake rescuers are defying the odds with survivors still being found. It comes as rescue dogs in Thailand are doubling as emotional support pets for families desperately waiting for news.
Australia has joined the global aid effort after the devastating quake in Myanmar and Thailand, as Aussie witnesses tell of the terrifying moment disaster struck. Follow the updates.
Australian celebrity Sophie Monk has posted video recounting how she escaped her Thailand hotel as the deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck killing hundreds. WARNING: Graphic
Wildfires in South Korea are now the largest and deadliest there on record, having burned more forest and killed more people than any previous blaze, as the death toll hit 27.
A series of explosive devices have been found hidden in a Tesla dealership. President Donald Trump has labelled such actions as “domestic terrorism’ and has vowed to go after those responsible.
An Australian man labelled the “world’s worst pedophile” will die behind bars after a Philippines court rejected his argument as to why he should be allowed to go free. Warning: graphic.
A snorkelling trip to an idyllic island off Bali has ended in tragedy after an Australian woman celebrating her birthday died and two other Aussies were injured when their boat capsized.
Flights between Australia and Bali are back on for now as ash from a temperamental volcano eases. Find out how to check the status of your flight.
Canada has lashed China after the execution of four Canadian citizens on drugs smuggling charges, strongly condemning Beijing’s use of the death penalty.
Pakistan’s hijacked train terror has ended in a shootout between a militant group and security forces, leaving many people dead.
Australian tourists are being warned to beware as police on the holiday island of Bali urge caution on a new crime wave.
An unearthed video has revealed former Essendon premiership player Ricky Olarenshaw boasting to friends inside a Bali brothel as pole dancers performed. See the footage.
US President Donald Trump has paused some tariffs on Canada and Mexico amid his trade war with border nations.
Ricky Olarenshaw’s estranged wife Saranitha and an Aussie couple have appeared before a Bali court on charges of running a brothel.
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