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• These women helped bring down a president - now they say they feel invisible

  A snap presidential election has exposed South Korea's stark gender divide.

• Hegseth warns China poses 'imminent' threat to Taiwan and urges Asia to boost defence

  The US defence secretary called on Asian countries to boost spending and work with the US to deter war.

• As Punjabi hip-hoppers go global, bhangra outfits get a makeover

  New-age Punjabi music artists are blending Western outfits with tradition, reflecting a broader cultural shift.

• How Bondi mass killer slipped through the cracks in Australia

  An inquest is examining whether there were "missed opportunities" to stop Joel Cauchi's stabbing rampage.

• North and South Korea are in an underground war - Kim Jong Un might now be winning

  The neighbouring countries have long been embroiled in a war of information. But has there been a recent shift in who has the ‘upper hand’?

• Students or spies? The young Chinese caught in Trump's crosshairs

  The souring relationship between the nations has already caused issues for students at home and in the US.

• To vote or not to vote? South Korea's 'dilemma' election

  After months of political turmoil, we asked people in Seoul if they plan to vote in the upcoming election.

• Macron tells Asia defence summit the West could lose credibility

  The French president spoke at the Shangri-la Dialogue, a high-level Asia defence summit in Singapore.

• Chinese paraglider claims to survive accidental 8,000m-high flight

  Peng Yujiang told Chinese media he had narrowly avoided death after his video went viral.

• Trump administration to 'aggressively' revoke visas of Chinese students

  Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the move will include "those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields".

• Iran investigates case of 'missing' Indian nationals

  The families of the men, who are from Punjab state, allege they have been kidnapped in Iran.

• Australian comedian Magda Szubanski diagnosed with cancer

  Szubanski is best known for her iconic role as Sharon Strzelecki in Australian sitcom Kath & Kim.

• Deborra-Lee Furness describes 'betrayal' after Hugh Jackman divorce

  The couple filed for divorce this month after announcing their separation in September 2023.

• Man Utd booed off after defeat in Malaysia

  Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim believes it will do his players good to leave Kuala Lumpur with the sound of boos ringing in their ears after a 1-0 loss to ASEAN All-Stars.

• Brazil sues China carmaker BYD over 'slave-like' conditions

  The Public Labour Prosecutor's Office in the state of Bahia says 220 Chinese workers were rescued.