A Russian explorer's skull collection ended up in an Australian university. Their descendants want them back
Nearly 1,500 Pacific ancestors are held in 13 museums and universities across Australia — but for the most part, the institutions are not repatriating remains and some believe there are cases that "might prove impossible".
'You have to be agile and pivot': Kim keeps showing off his daughter — and it may be for his own survival
The elevation of Kim Jong Un's female relatives coincides with the growing economic and social power of women living inside secretive North Korea.
Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction has been quashed. Here's why, and what happens next
Weinstein's successful appeal is a blow to the #MeToo movement against powerful men who prey on vulnerable women. And a New York judge warns it's set a precedent that will help serial sexual predators.
Baby otters' first public outing, Japan's royals host a garden party — the Asia Pacific this week in 20 photos
A pink Moon rises, baby otters meet the public for the first time, a rare white squirrel is spotted playing in a Beijing park and China hosts an amazing sand sculpture competition — it's been another busy week across the vast Asia Pacific region.
New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from #MeToo trial
New York’s highest court finds that the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with “egregious” improper rulings.
Haiti's exiled prime minister resigns as new council tries to bring stability
Ariel Henry hasn't been in Haiti since February, when gangs coordinated an attack on the country's police stations, hospitals and prisons.
Xi is urging Chinese women to get pregnant for the good of the country. Here's why many are ignoring him
After decades of forcing Chinese couples to limit themselves to just one child, Beijing has now reversed course and is urging people to have more babies. The trouble is, many young people aren't interested.
First official portrait of King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark released
The official gala portrait of King Frederik and Australian-born Queen Mary shows her wearing the crown jewels for the first time since ascending the throne in January.
Sails of iconic Paris cabaret club Moulin Rouge fall overnight
The iconic Moulin Rouge windmill in Paris is missing its sails, which fell to the ground overnight.
Overcrowded Venice introduces first payment charge for tourists
Venice has become the first city in the world to introduce a payment system for tourists in an effort to thin the crowds that throng the canals during the peak holiday season.
Joe Biden has signed the bill banning TikTok in the US over security concerns. Here's what you need to know
A ban on TikTok is now almost inevitable in the US as President Joe Biden signs legislation banning the app unless the Chinese-based parent company ByteDance sells the app to an approved buyer. Here's what you need to know.
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