'I have to have sex with you': Inside Vanuatu's disturbing world of unwanted children
Around the world, heated debates about abortion are taking place. But in the Pacific, the topic is so taboo, only handful of people are willing to talk about it. You’re about to hear from some of them.
US police use stun grenades, protesters set off fireworks amid crackdown on pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA
The move to dismantle the protest camp comes a day after supporters of Israel clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters.
Mexican police make more arrests after Australian surfers go missing
Local police say the brothers' burnt-out car has been found and two men have been arrested. It follows the earlier arrest of a woman who was found with a phone belonging to one of the Australians.
Tackling taboo subjects and social changes through jokes – meet the Taiwanese comedians at MICF
This year, five Taiwanese comedians made their Aussie debut at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival with their Mandarin-only hilarity.
What you need to know about Vanuatu's upcoming referendum
The upcoming national referendum in Vanuatu will be the first of its kind, aiming to change the constitution to bring greater political stability. Here's what you need to know.
Solomon Islands has a new PM — and some say he will 'lower the temperature'
Former foreign minister and diplomat Jeremiah Manele has been elected as the new prime minister of Solomon Islands — and he's expected to maintain close ties with China.
'He's embarrassed the country': NZ's foreign minister slammed for on air-comments about Bob Carr
Bob Carr says he intends to sue New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters over controversial remarks made on radio this morning after weeks of debate about AUKUS.
Mary's adoptive parents thought they were rescuing an orphan. Like thousands, they were lied to
South Korea once "sold off" babies to international families. Now adoptees are coming home and looking for answers.
US builds pier to provide aid to Gaza — here's how it will work
The US says it is "over 50 per cent complete" with getting the pier set up several miles off the Gaza coast.
'I'm surprised it's taken this long': Why Europe's most famous tourist attractions are turning people away
They say money can't buy you happiness, but at Europe's busiest tourist hot spots, it can buy you peace and quiet, and experts say a trend of reducing visitor numbers and offering pricey private tours is here to stay.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction to be retried in court
The 72-year-old is facing a retrial, likely in September, after a court finding that "prior bad acts" testimony violated his right to a fair trial.
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