Heavy rain has pounded the central Chinese province of Henan, bursting the banks of major rivers, flooding the streets of a dozen cities and trapping subway passengers...
When the world welcomes the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, there will be nary a peep in the house. The $US1.4 billion ($1.91 billion) Olympic Stadium’s stands...
Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been extradited from New York to California to face trial on rape and assault charges. Key points: Weinstein is facing charges...
China is rejecting accusations it is to blame for a hack of the Microsoft Exchange email system and complaining that Chinese entities are victims of damaging US...
The woman whose complaint sparked the sexual harassment scandal that rocked AMP, Julia Szlakowski, says years before her mistreatment at the financial services firm she was...
Britain will permanently deploy two warships in Asian waters after its Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier and escort ships sail to Japan in September through seas where China...
A South African court has granted former president Jacob Zuma’s request for a delay in his arms deal corruption trial, adjourning proceedings for three weeks. Key...
Less than a month after abandoning its Kabul post, Australia is considering reestablishing a presence in Afghanistan to monitor the resurgence of the Taliban. Key points:...
At least three rockets struck near the presidential palace on Tuesday shortly before Afghan President Ashraf Ghani was to give an address to mark the major Muslim...
Some Australian woolgrowers have accused the industry’s research, development and marketing body of attempting to ‘brainwash’ producers by recommending a levy increase weeks before an industry...