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Indigenous Australians awarded major compensation in mining dispute

Bayer profit up but glyphosate sales struggle

New London museum woos younger visitors

Japan crisp packs to go colourless due to Iran war crunch

US-Iran deadlock pushes oil higher, Seoul falls on calls for AI social tax

Mosquitoes: bloodsuckers and flower lovers

Japan Olympic official sorry for 'utterly unacceptable' remarks

'Genuine urgency': China's underlying concerns at the Xi-Trump talks

Oil climbs on US-Iran deadlock, Seoul falls on calls for AI social tax

Bayer profit up on seed business but glyphosate sales struggle

James undecided on future after Lakers bow out of NBA playoffs

Japan baseball to punish dangerous swings after umpire hit

Japanese baseball has adopted a rule to punish players for dangerous swings, as an umpire remains unconscious almost a month after being accidentally hit on the head by a bat.

Israel takes the stage in semis of boycotted Eurovision

Israel will take to the stage as the Eurovision semi-finals kick off in Vienna on Tuesday, with its very participation triggering the song contest's biggest-ever political boycott.

Antarctic talks in Japan: key things to know

Talks between Antarctic Treaty members began Tuesday in the Japanese city of Hiroshima, with a focus on the growing threats posed to the fragile region by climate change and tourism.

Thyssenkrupp cuts sales outlook on Mideast war

German industrial giant Thyssenkrupp cut it sales forecast Tuesday, warning that the war in the Middle East would have an impact on customer demand.

LeBron's Lakers eliminated from NBA playoffs as Thunder seal sweep

The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers out of the NBA playoffs on Monday, winning 115-110 to wrap up a 4-0 series victory in what could turn out to be the final game of LeBron James' career.

South Korea floats AI profit social tax as tech giants boom

A top South Korean official has proposed a tax on AI profits to be redistributed among society as a semiconductor boom drives massive earnings for tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.

New Zealand moves to halt lawsuits over climate damage

New Zealand will change the law to prevent courts from holding companies liable for "climate change damage" linked to greenhouse gas emissions, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said on Tuesday.

Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctic talks start in Japan

Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism will top the agenda at talks on Antarctica opening in Japan on Tuesday.

Why are some people mosquito magnets? Clues are emerging

Ever felt like mosquitoes bite you while ignoring everyone else? Scientists are now making progress in deciphering the complex chemical cocktail that makes particular people more enticing to these disease-spreading bloodsuckers.