These returnees to Tonga arrived as strangers to their own land — now they're helping fight a drug crisis
Many people deported to Tonga arrive with few connections to the country — a trend experts say is fuelling the country's drug problem. But a group of returnees are using their own experiences to help others find their feet in the Pacific country.
Tens of thousands of Palestinians evacuate Rafah as aid agencies warn food is running out
An estimated 300,000 Palestinians have now left Rafah, as Israel vows to go ahead with its planned offensive in the face off international pressure.
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.
As Asia sweats through a heatwave, experts say it's not sunburn you need to worry about
A record-breaking heatwave that swept through parts of Asia has killed dozens of people, shut schools and damaged crops — and although governments have issued practical warnings about heat stroke, experts say the risk of sunburn is less severe.
Man pulled from the rubble of collapsed building after five days in South Africa, 13 confirmed dead
Rescuers are still searching for 29 people that remain unaccounted-for.
'She is the mother I never had': How Diana's worst enemy became her closest confidante
When Diana was 15, her father secretly married a glamorous, younger woman. The future princess and her stepmother became locked in a bitter rivalry. But it ended with a surprise friendship.
Evacuations as fierce fighting rages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, Russia touts gains
Thousands of Ukrainian villagers are evacuated as fierce fighting rages into a second day on the fringes of Ukraine's north-eastern Kharkiv region.
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analysis:'There's only been losers and we need to cut our losses': How does Israel actually end this war?
Seven months into this war, Israeli authorities have not eliminated Hamas, they have not freed the hostages and they have not restored national security.
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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Russia says Ukrainian strike on apartment block killed seven
The attack in the Russian border city comes as Russia launches a fresh onslaught near Kharkiv, claiming to have captured four villages.
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.
ABBA avatars catch Eurovision viewers by surprise
In addition to the sequins, glitter and catchy tunes, there were plenty of controversial moments during Eurovision 2024 — and a tribute to ABBA added to the controversy.
Cecelia has created a women-only gym in Papua New Guinea — and it's a hit
Cecelia Kanawi was always intimidated to exercise in public, so she started her own women-only gym in her backyard — and now it's attracting huge interest across Port Moresby.
The highs and lows of Eurovision song contest in Sweden as winner crowned
A controversial Eurovision has come to an end with the winner crowned, earning the winning country its first top honour in more than three decades.