Lunar New Year rush starts in China after virus rules lifted
Millions of Chinese are taking advantage of the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions to make an emotional journey back to their families for Lunar New Year holidays
Before and after maps and pics show Beijing’s secret creep to take over South China Sea
Over the past decade, in a bid to shore up its territorial claims, China has poured billions into creating artificial islands on which to build military bases, turning uninhabited sandbanks into populated Chinese outposts.
As economic crisis deepens, will Egypt slow megaprojects down?
The IMF announced an ambitious reform programme for Egypt’s economy, but analysts cast doubt on its effectiveness.
Brazil charges 39 people over pro-Bolsonaro riots
Prosecutors call for the 39 defendants to be imprisoned and that $7.7m of their assets be frozen to help cover damages.
Police: Fire that killed 3 in German home could be arson
Police say a fire that killed three people in a psychiatric nursing home in southern Germany could have been set intentionally by one of the home’s residents
Tokyo court upholds acquittal of Fukushima disaster executives
Prosecutors have argued that the executives were aware of the dangers of a nuclear plant located on Japan’s coast.
‘Undermine our road safety’: promised rewards for ‘safe’ NSW drivers criticised by experts
Labor and the Coalition promise to ease penalties for ‘low-level’ offences if they win the state electionGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastElection promises by the New South Wales government and the Labor oppositi…