Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia reject China's latest South China Sea map

Man gets nearly 19 years' jail after raping friend to help her 'get rid of ghosts'India seeks more natural gas amid emergency measures to end blackouts

Freddie Mercury bangle sold for nearly $900K at auction, breaking record for rock star jewelrySudan’s army chief travels to Qatar for talks with emir as conflict ragesUK is rejoining the Horizon Europe science program, the latest sign of thawing relations with the EU

Australian police try to persuade an alleged gunman to surrender after a man was shot deadA unified strategy and more funding are urgently needed to end the crisis in Myanmar, UN chief says

Actor Gary Busey allegedly involved in hit-and-run car accident in Malibu

Australian minister says invasive examinations were part of reason Qatar Airways was refused flights'I couldn't stand up': Woman suffers tailbone fracture after going down slide at Wild Wild Wet

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise as attention turns to earnings, economiesChinese county offers 'cash reward' for couples if bride is aged 25 or younger

London’s plan to charge drivers of polluting cars sparks protests and stirs political passionsSudan’s military leader travels to Egypt in his first trip abroad since the war