World in brief – Canadian IS supporter shot dead
A man was shot by Canadian authorities just 72 hours before he could carry out a planned attack.
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World in brief – Four drug offenders executed by Indonesian authorities
Four of the 14 planned executions announced by the Indonesian government this week were carried out this morning.
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Views from abroad: how does the world see Australia’s election?
The federal election has dominated Australians’ attention for the past six weeks – but does the rest of the world care?
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World in brief – Paul Ryan rules out presidential run
Paul Ryan, the Republican speaker of the House of Representatives, has ended weeks of speculation by announcing he will not be making a run for presidency.
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World in brief – UN hits North Korea with toughest sanctions in decades
The United Nation Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously voted to approve tougher sanctions on North Korea in response to Pyongyang’s recent nuclear test and rocket launch activity.
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World in brief – BBC boss apologises for Savile scandal
The BBC has been criticised for failing to prevent Jimmy Savile from sexually abusing 72 victims on the premises.
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World in brief – US Congress votes for tighter refugee controls
The US House of Representatives has voted to restrict the resettlement of Syrian and Iraqi refugees in the wake of the Paris attacks.
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Seminyak or Sydney? The Westernisation of Bali
Balinese culture faces rampant Westernisation as ever more Australians flock to the island and more Australian-owned venues open to cater to them.
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World in brief – Deadly cyclone hits Yemen
Tropical Cyclone Chapala has hit the war-torn country of Yemen, causing heavy flooding and widespread damage throughout the country.
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World in brief – US police officer fired for violent arrest of teenage girl
A police officer who flipped a high school student out of her chair has been sacked.
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