China’s naval exercise in the Tasman Sea has put Australia and New Zealand on alert, with Canberra calling it “unusual”.
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Man disguised as lawyer kills gang leader in court
Police in Sri Lanka say the gunman used a revolver which was smuggled in a hollowed-out book.
What does Jack Ma’s return to the spotlight in China mean?
Analysts say the Alibaba founder’s re-emergence could signal a policy change in Beijing.
Israel’s ‘hearts lie in tatters’ as Hamas hands over first dead hostages
They are believed to include the Bibas family, who for Israel have become a symbol of the captives.
Hong Kong’s main opposition party announces plan to dissolve
Once Hong Kong’s largest opposition party, the Democratic Party has suffered since China’s crackdown.
Canada beats US in revenge hockey rematch played on political thin ice
The two countries battled it out at the final game of the 4 Nations Face Off amid a tense political backdrop.
Katya Adler: Far right looks for election breakthrough as Germany falters
The AfD party could become the second biggest in the German parliament after elections on Sunday.
Exposing an Indian pharma firm fuelling West Africa’s opioid crisis
An Indian drug maker tells a BBC undercover team its addictive cocktail drug is “very harmful” but “this is business”.
Body returned from Gaza is not Bibas mother, Israeli military says
In its statement, the Israeli military demanded Hamas return the body of Shiri Bibas.
Three buses explode in Israel in suspected terror attack, police say
While no casualties have been reported at this stage, all public transport services have been paused.