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A Russian-backed 'city' is emerging over the back fence of Bali's Eat Pray Love house

This patch of dirt was once a lush jungle that locals say was home to ancient spirits. Now, luxury villas, bars and restaurants are being built here instead to bring in foreign investors.
A man and woman in traditional Balinese dress stand outside a temple

Published: Location: IndonesiaTopic: Community and Society

Nawaz Sharif declares victory in Pakistan's election, despite failing to win a majority of seats

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif declares victory in Pakistan's national election, but says he will talk to other groups to form a coalition government as his party had failed to win a clear majority on its own.
Nawaz Sharif speaks with a microphone flanked by his daughter and a former prime minister.

Published: Location: PakistanTopic: Elections

Acclaimed Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa dies aged 88

The world-renowned Japanese orchestra conductor led the Boston Symphony Orchestra for nearly three decades, the longest tenure in its history.
An old man in a grey shirt with his mouth open raising his hands to conduct an orchestra

Published: Location: JapanTopic: Music (Arts and Entertainment)

Penny Wong delivers Indian Ocean strategy speech, urges China to be more transparent amid military build-up

In a high-profile speech laying out Australia's Indian Ocean strategy, the foreign minister warned against political interference and economic coercion, urging China to be more transparent about its military build-up.
A Chinese research vessel.
Duration: 4 minutes 56 seconds

Published: Location: IndiaTopic: Foreign Affairs

Couples in an Indian state could face jail time for not registering their relationship

The new civil code requires unmarried couples to register their relationships and bans polygamy, which some Indians say invades their privacy and erodes their religious freedoms.
India's Bharatiya Janata Party supporters celebrate after Uttarakhand state lawmakers passed a new civil code.

Published: Location: IndiaTopic: Relationships

Life after Lanning: Is the gap closing between Australia and the rest of the world?

England, India and South Africa all claim the gap between Australia and the rest of the world is closing in women's cricket. But there is a difference in opinion amongst the Aussie camp, with some refusing to believe a gap ever existed.
South Africa jump up and down as they celebrate taking an Australian wicket

Published: Location: AustraliaTopic: Cricket

'Do you really want to leave everything?' A split-second decision, and a shot at a different future

Former members of the Afghan National Women's team who fled the Taliban are now playing in exile in Melbourne. But they're still fighting for recognition on the world stage.
Adiba looks out across the Melbourne city in the evening with blurred city lights in the background

Published: Location: MelbourneTopic: Sport

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