The nation will head to the polls on 18 May in a fierce test for recently installed PM Scott Morrison.

Foreign media are shown around an Islamic school said to have been targeted by India in February.

Tens of millions of people in 20 states will cast their ballots in the first day of voting.

Her statement falls short of an apology for the 1919 massacre, in which hundreds of Indians died.

Cate Faehrmann made the possibly world-first political disclosure amid a heated debate in Australia.

There's a new addition to the family tree: an extinct species of human that's been found in the Philippines.

A fire started at the popular CentralWorld complex on Wednesday evening, leaving at least two dead.

A mum has apologised after a video of her kicking her child prompted outrage but says it 'was not abuse'

Women who miscarry or abort children before 24 weeks can now apply for public burial plots on the island.

Lei Jun, the founder of Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, says he will give the award to charity.

The first commercial drone delivery service launches in Australia, after years of test flights.

All but one MP supported the bill prompted by last month's attacks in the city of Christchurch.

New Zealand's PM says the proposed changes are on behalf of the victims and their families.

The election commission says the biopic poses a "serious threat" to ensuring a level playing field.

It is the first Australian state to pass such legislation, after a lengthy and divisive debate.

The small sweat bees flew into her eyes and may have been drinking her tears as a source of food.

Rescue teams are continuing their search for the pilot of the plane who is still missing.

The Tibetan spiritual leader was diagnosed with a chest infection - but is in a stable condition.

The Pakistani prime minister told the BBC's John Simpson he wants a dialogue with India over Kashmir.

Prime Minister Imran Khan tells the BBC the recent rise in tensions was "very irresponsible".