World
Millions are on the move in China, and Big Data is watching
China's high-speed rail network appears to be at the centre of the state's experiment in harnessing technology to not only watch its citizens, but shape their behaviour.
- by Kirsty Needham
Opinion & Perspectives
North America
'We already gave him refugee status': how murder suspect delayed extradition to US
A global fugitive wanted in New York was able to delay his extradition for five years with the help of the Australian government.
- by Rachel Olding
Was James Brown murdered? Push to have soul legend's death investigated
Investigation urged amid doubts that the Godfather of Soul died of natural causes.
- by Sara Moniuszko
Europe
Italy's Italian-first policies are hurting Italians too
- by Chico Harlan and Stefano Pitrelli
Asia
Thailand blames Australia for Hakeem al-Araibi's detention
The Thai government statement that it can't intervene to free Araibi appears to contradict previous pronouncements.
- by James Massola
180 Nepalis rescued in major anti-trafficking operation
Indian police have rescued dozens of Nepali men and women suspected of being on the way to forced labour, in a major operation near the border with Myanmar.
- by Roli Srivastava
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Palestinians warm to Netanyahu rival after settlement comments
Centrist candidate Benny Gantz has signalled an openness to territorial compromise in the occupied West Bank
- by Stephen Farrell and Dan Williams
