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Denmark is planning to expand its national service program and make it mandatory for women. While the issue is politically contentious, Russia's invasion of Ukraine is raging nearby and many are keen to sign up.

Netiporn 'Bung' Sanesangkhom was accused of insulting Thailand's monarchy and was awaiting trial when she undertook a hunger strike.

King Charles III's first portrait since his coronation 12 months ago is unveiled in London as artist Jonathan Yeo reveals the royal was initially "surprised" at the modern spins he put on the work.

A Chinese citizen journalist who was jailed for reporting on the outbreak of COVID-19 was due to be released on Monday, but human rights advocates have received no confirmation that she's been freed.

Overnight riots in the South Pacific French territory saw vehicles torched and roads blocked in the wake of proposed constitutional reforms. 

Officials say the agency that owns the billboard did not have a permit to put up the hoarding, measuring larger than an olympic swimming pool. 

A spy for one of the most feared and powerful arms of China’s intelligence apparatus is revealing his identity and operations overseas, including in Australia, as part of a Four Corners investigation.

As the cost-of-living crisis worsens, the ABC spoke to families and students who say they're relying on savings tip-offs online, discount stores, and food banks to get by.

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan says it is "a total outrage" that Israeli citizens have attacked aid bound for Gaza.

A group of at least 15 orcas off the coast of Spain have sunk seven boats over the past four years. The origin of this new behaviour has baffled scientists, though the leading theory suggests they're following a "social fad".