Tokyo has vowed a 'calm and resolute' response as tensions with Beijing continue to escalate. The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire.

Second-placed candidate Salvador Nasralla alleges fraud as the vote count drags into a ninth day. One of the alleged thieves has been arrested, authorities say, after he was identified using the ...

Forecasters warn of heavy rain overnight and "severe coastal overtopping" due to gales on Tuesday. Road re-opens after landslip caused by rain cleared Minimum wage rise 'represents a national crisis' ...

The BBC took to the streets of Sydney to find out what young people aged between 18 and 20 think of Australia’s under-16s social media ban. The social media accounts of millions of Australians aged ...

Benjamin Netanyahu expects to move to the second phase "very shortly", as a Hamas official suggests it is ready to consider "freezing or storing" its weapons. Israel says it is unaware of a strike, ...

Priority skills areas were identified after the scheme's panel met on 20 August. Cardiff's Sala court case against Nantes to begin Minister admits health budget is 'concerning' Plans approved for pub ...

Rishabh Rajput and Sonali Chouksey received congratulatory messages peppered with "jokes and memes". Once the poster child of on time budget air travel in India, IndiGo is in the midst of an ...

Europe's leaders are trying to avoid alienating Donald Trump while fighting for Ukrainian sovereignty and future continental stability. Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of France, Germany and the UK ...

The politician admitted multiple offences last week and is due to be sentenced next month. Guernsey Finance appoints Barnaby Molloy as CEO Fresh fruit and veg project set up by church Work on new post ...

Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue. There is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay ...

Israel says it is unaware of a strike, but is investigating the reported death of the child in southern Gaza. Benjamin Netanyahu expects to move to the second phase "very shortly", as a Hamas official ...