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Two Australians found dead in Philippines hotel
The bodies were discovered with their hands and feet tied in a room at the Lake Hotel in Tagaytay, a popular resort city south of the nation’s capital.
- by Kat Wong
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This fairytale village in ruins symbolises state of China’s economy
These days the abandoned ruins stand as a mausoleum to Evergrande’s rapacious ambitions and a symbol of the sickness plaguing the real estate market.
- by Lisa Visentin
With nearly nude women, the Joker and pets, a Tokyo election descends into madness
Personal publicity stunts have hijacked Tokyo’s vote for a new governor, with nearly nude women, an AI character and a man practising his golf swing among the candidates.
- by Mari Yamaguchi
China anchors ‘monster ship’ in Philippine waters of South China Sea
The Philippines and China agreed on Tuesday for the need to “restore trust” and “rebuild confidence” to better manage maritime disputes.
- by Neil Jerome Morales
Mount Everest’s highest camp is littered with frozen garbage
Four dead bodies, 11 tonnes of garbage and a skeleton were removed from the world’s tallest mountain during this year’s climbing season.
- by Binaj Gurubacharya
Stampede at religious event in India kills more than 100 mostly women and children
Initial reports said organisers had permission to host about 5000 people, but more than 15,000 came for the event by the Hindu preacher.
- by Biswajeet Banerjee and Krutika Pathi
Chinese space rocket’s accidental take-off results in fiery conclusion
Falling rocket debris in China after launches is not unheard of, but it is very rare for part of a rocket under development to make an unplanned flight.
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Abducted in Japan
‘Heartbreaking’: Penny Wong condemns abduction of Australian children in Japan
Parents warn Tokyo’s two-year delay in implementing new laws could trigger a “dash to the finish line” to abduct more children.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Natalie Clancy
Mission improbable: My race to Saipan for a date with history
I was woken by a phone message from my editor: could I get to a remote Pacific archipelago within 24 hours in time for Julian Assange’s plea hearing?
- by Lisa Visentin
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Assange saga
The dark footnote in the history of tiny island where Assange was freed
After 14 years, the many twists and turns of Julian Assange’s legal woes were finally decided on Saipan – a little-known Pacific island.
- by Lisa Visentin
Chinese dissident recalls secretive jet-ski escape across the Yellow Sea
Kwon Pyong escaped China on a jet-ski last summer. He strapped five fuel barrels to his craft, and brought five water bottles and five sandwiches for the dash across the sea.
- by John Yoon