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Replicas of a sword from the Harry Potter franchise have been recalled in Japan as they violate the country's weapon law.

A woman driving at 80 km/h on a highway in Melbourne discovered a deadly tiger snake crawling up her leg. Was she also bitten?

A bear managed to evade capture in a supermarket for two days before being caught by Japanese police.

Australian police arrested eleven men and two minors attempting to smuggle cocaine into Australia via sea, with an estimated street value of 760 million Australian dollars. The operation was based on intelligence gathered on a motorcycle gang. The suspects tried to smuggle the drugs into the state of Queensland using a recreational sailboat, risking a lifelong prison sentence.

A police report holds former Brazil president responsible for thwarted coup, accusing Bolsonaro of actively participating in the plot.

A former childcare worker in Australia has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping and abusing nearly seventy girls. The judge in Brisbane described the extent and nature of the crimes as 'depraved' and 'terrible', according to Australian media reports.

An Australian police officer who tasered a 95-year-old woman in a nursing home has been found guilty of manslaughter by a jury, facing a potential 25-year prison sentence.

The Australian House of Representatives has passed a law requiring individuals in Australia to be at least sixteen years old to access social media platforms.

Eight hostel employees have been arrested by the police in Laos after six tourists died from toxic alcohol consumption.

During a rocket test in southern Japan, a fire broke out due to an abnormality. The test was conducted on a remote island belonging to Kagoshima province.

Emperor penguin Gus, found 3000 kilometers away from Antarctica, starts his return journey after being cared for in Australia.

A tourist lost one of his legs during a wild kayaking trip in Australia after colliding with a group of rocks. The tragic incident occurred in Tasmania's Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.

An Australian teenager has tragically passed away after consuming toxic cocktails during a trip to Laos. The incident has raised concerns about methanol poisoning among travelers in Southeast Asia.

The Hong Kong High Court has sentenced all 45 activists guilty of 'subversion' after holding unofficial primary elections for the pro-democracy opposition, violating the controversial national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020.

A bizarre contest in Japan where participants were asked to imitate a Japanese samurai after a ritual suicide has been canceled following criticism that the contest was in poor taste.

A 65-year-old American tourist has been arrested in Tokyo for allegedly scratching a pillar at the famous Meiji Jingu shrine with his fingernails. Concerns over disrespectful behavior of tourists in Japan are on the rise.

Scientists in South Africa have discovered a simple solution to reduce the number of shark attacks on surfers.

Penguin Gus is recovering well after his unintended journey of almost 3,500 kilometers to Australia from Antarctica.

The British OnlyFans model Bonnie Blue had her visa revoked by the Australian Department of Home Affairs after revealing her plans to engage in a week-long sex marathon with recently graduated young men.

Thousands of dead seabirds have washed up on the beaches of the east coast of Australia, leaving scientists puzzled about the cause of death, as reported by The Guardian.

The outcome of the elections in the United States has led to disappointment among Democrats, as reflected in Google search queries. Searches related to 'moving to Australia' surged by 820 percent in the 24 hours following the initial results. However, it seems that the most popular destination for potential emigration among Americans is Canada or New Zealand. Searches for emigrating to Canada increased by 1270 percent, while those for New Zealand skyrocketed by almost 2000 percent. These search volumes are considered record-high by Google.

Recent research shows a decreasing trend in sexual activities among Japanese high school students, with more deaths than births recorded in 2023.

North Korea launched at least seven missiles on Tuesday, defying United Nations resolutions. The ballistic missiles reached an altitude of 100 kilometers and traveled 400 kilometers, according to the Japanese Ministry of Defense. The projectiles likely landed in the Sea of Japan east of North Korea.

North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile towards the sea off the east coast of the country, known as the Japanese Sea, according to the South Korean military via Yonhap news agency.

Authorities in Australia have found over 40,000 stolen coins based on the children's series Bluey.

A woman managed to survive for at least six days in the Australian wilderness despite a venomous snake bite until rescue workers brought her to safety on Sunday afternoon. Her disappearance sparked a large-scale rescue effort in and around the Snowy Mountains area.

Ticketmaster invalidates numerous overpriced Oasis tickets, making them available for purchase again. Find out when and where you can buy them.

The Japanese government coalition has lost its majority in parliament, according to NHK. The current Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba, described the elections as tough. The largest opposition party, CDP, emerged as the biggest winner with 135 seats.

A recent study reveals that cats may learn words faster than human babies, shedding light on feline intelligence.

A woman in Australia got trapped upside down under rocks in an attempt to retrieve her phone, leading to a seven-hour ordeal in a three-meter deep crevice.