A spy for China's secret police is going public to reveal how people in Australia are targeted
A spy for one of the most feared and powerful arms of China’s intelligence apparatus is revealing his identity and operations overseas, including in Australia, as part of a Four Corners investigation.
Putin to move defence chief Shoigu in surprise reshuffle
In changes certain to be approved by parliamentarians, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposes a surprise new defence minister, nominating civilian Andrei Belousov, a former deputy prime minister who specialises in economics, for the job.
Cold lava mudslides kill dozens as flash floods hit Indonesian island
Cold lava — a mixture of volcanic material and pebbles — flows down the slopes of active volcano Mount Marapi, destroying houses and cutting roads.
Russia blames Ukraine after deadly apartment building blast
The attack in the Russian border city comes as Russia launches a fresh onslaught near Kharkiv.
Analysis by John Lyons
analysis:Biden's tough words forced Netanyahu to make a choice this week — and he chose two far-right kingmakers
Joe Biden's growing criticism of Israel has left Benjamin Netanyahu having to choose between Israel's strongest supporter, which bankrolls its military, and two far-right politicians.
Man who received genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly two months later
The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly two months after undergoing the procedure.
Aussie teens from Rotary club stranded after Air Vanuatu collapse
Air Vanuatu's collapse has left teenage volunteers stranded on the island of Tanna, Vanuatu. Members of an Albury-based Rotary club were running health clinics on the island and paid thousands for their initial tickets, but now face additional expenses of $3,000 per person to get the group home.
School bus crash kills 11 and injures dozens in Indonesia
At least 11 people are killed when a bus carrying high school students on a graduation trip crashes in Indonesia.
Dutch artist Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision after complaint from female staffer
Dutch artist Joost Klein is kicked out of from the Eurovision Song Contest following a complaint made by a female member of the production crew, the European Broadcasting Union says.
'Best K-pop since Gangnam style': North Korea's propaganda anthem is a 'banger' and it's going off on social media
A lively propaganda anthem glorifying Kim Jong Un as the "Friendly Father" of the country is meant to help shape a softer image for the dictator and it's been massively popular around the world.
'We thank Australia': UN General Assembly votes in favour of full Palestinian membership
Australia votes "yes" to a resolution in the United Nations General Assembly on Friday backing a Palestinian bid to become a full member of the organisation by recognising it as qualified to join.
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Cameron Green continues hot form late in the IPL season after big-money move to RCB
Cameron Green top-scores with the bat and is miserly with the ball as RCB beats the Delhi Capitals by 47 runs.
Flash floods kill more than 300 people in northern Afghanistan after heavy rains, UN says
Flash floods from unusually heavy seasonal rains in Afghanistan kill hundreds of people and destroy more than 1,000 houses, according to the UN food agency.
Novak Djokovic a 'completely different player' in shock Rome loss after water bottle incident
Novak Djokovic suffers his earliest exit at the Italian Open, saying his balance and coordination were off after a water bottle fell on his head after his previous match.
Matildas star misses out as Manchester United wins its first Women's FA Cup final over Tottenham
Charli Grant spends most of the FA Cup final on the bench as Manchester United beats Tottenham 4-0 in front of 76,000 fans at Wembley.
Roger Corman, the man behind Little Shop of Horrors, dies aged 98
Roger Corman was a mentor to many Hollywood greats including Francis Ford Coppola, Ron Howard, James Cameron and Martin Scorsese.