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China accuses the Philippines of deliberately crashing ship into Chinese vessel

China’s coast guard accused the Philippines of deliberately crashing one of its ships into a Chinese vessel early on Monday near Sabina Shoal, a new flashpoint in the increasingly alarming territorial disputes between the countries in the South China Sea.

south china sea2:13pm Aug 19, 2024

Daughters of Aussie couple killed in Philippines tell of their 'living nightmare'

The bodies of David Fisk, Lucita Cortez, and Mary-Jane Cortez, were found in their hotel room in Tagaytay.

murder6:51pm Jul 17, 2024

Philippines, China establish 'red line' phone amid naval tensions

A recently signed agreement will open a direct line of communication between the presidential offices of China and the Philippines.

World11:56am Jul 17, 2024

Deaths of Australian couple in Philippines could be linked to daughter-in-law, police say

It's believed the killer could be linked a 30-year-old woman also found dead in the hotel room beside the couple.

World6:19pm Jul 12, 2024

Dozens killed by extreme heat as polls close in world's largest election

Summer is yet to peak for India, but the mercury has already nudged 50 degrees.

Heatwave12:36pm Jun 4, 2024

Gregor Johann Haas was arrested on Wednesday.

Broncos star's father arrested in the Philippines over alleged drug smuggling plot

The allegations against the 46-year-old could see him face the death penalty.

NRL8:54pm May 17, 2024

A security guard signals to a car with diplomatic plates and Chinese flag as he parks at the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila, Philippines on Aug. 7, 2023.

Territorial row escalates between Philippines and China after diplomats' expulsion

A top Philippine security official demanded the immediate expulsion of Chinese diplomats allegedly behind a reported leak of a phone conversation.

World3:14am May 11, 2024

Australia joins in dramatic military drill that sinks a ship

The large-scale war drills have antagonised Beijing as tensions escalate in the South China Sea.

military10:51am May 9, 2024

Sydney man charged with blackmail over clubs data breach

The 46-year-old was arrested in south-west Sydney yesterday afternoon, after a data breach exposed the identity of more than a million people.

crime7:14pm May 3, 2024

Village almost 300 years old emerges from reservoir amid drought

A nearly 300-year-old settlement once submerged beneath a major dam in the Philippines has re-emerged as sweltering heat and drought dry up the reservoir.

World3:10am May 1, 2024

Four injured as vessels collide in disputed South China Sea

The high-seas confrontation comes as South-East Asian leaders meeting in Melbourne are set to discuss Beijing's aggression.

south china sea9:02am Mar 6, 2024

China blasts neighbour's vessels with water cannons

Officials said the incident caused damage and endangered Filipino crew members off a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.

south china sea12:00am Dec 11, 2023

Chinese media slams Australian warship at centre of sonar incident

The Global Times newspaper made the claim as the Royal Australian Navy completed a three-day joint exercise with Philippines warships and aircraft.

south china sea12:51pm Nov 27, 2023

Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels in disputed sea

At the height of the faceoff in the high seas, a Chinese coast guard ship blasted a water cannon toward a Philippine motorboat

south china sea1:12pm Nov 13, 2023

Australian man Troy Birthisel has been given a life sentence in the Philippines.

Australian stopped at Philippines airport with seven women gets life sentence

Australian Troy Birthisel has languished inside a Philippines prison for a decade, maintaining his innocence, waiting for his trial to be completed.

crime1:23pm Nov 1, 2023

A Chinese coast guard ship blocks a coast guard vessel from the Philippines.

Coast guard ship and supply boat 'rammed' by Chinese vessels in South China Sea

The incidents near Second Thomas Shoal, where China has repeatedly tried to isolate a Philippine marine outpost, could have been worse if the vessels were not able to manoeuvre rapidly away from the Chinese ships.

China8:31am Oct 23, 2023

Philippine coast guard says it removed barrier placed by China

Beijing installed the structure to prevent Filipino fishing boats from entering a lagoon in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.

south china sea9:51am Sep 26, 2023

China condemned for installing floating barrier in disputed sea

The Philippines government claimed the structure destroyed coral and marine life.

south china sea6:30am Sep 25, 2023

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Australia to join US, Japan in naval drills in South China Sea

The drills follow a tense stand-off between the Philippines and the Chinese coast guard.

south china sea6:44am Aug 21, 2023

Hottest month in human history recorded

Since the start of July the records have been tumbling, one-by-one.

World2:20am Aug 1, 2023

A man negotiates neck-deep floodwaters in his village caused by Typhoon Doksuri in Laoag city, Ilocos Norte province, northern Philippines, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Typhoon Doksuri blew ashore in a cluster of islands and lashed northern Philippine provinces with ferocious wind and rain Wednesday, leaving at least a few people dead and displacing thousands of others as it blew roofs off rural houses, flooded low-lying villages and toppled trees, officials said. (AP Photo/Bernie Sipin Dela Cruz)

Scenes of devastation as powerful typhoon makes landfall

Heavy rain and whistling winds of about 220 kilometres per hour have lashed northern provinces, as clean-up crews eye a grim task ahead.

Typhoon1:24pm Jul 27, 2023

Doksuri intensified into a super typhoon on Tuesday morning.

Around 2,500km off Australia's coast, a super typhoon is brewing

A powerful storm sweeping across the Pacific Ocean, threatening to bring three-metre high waves.

Wild Weather3:32pm Jul 25, 2023

Villagers risk their lives in danger zone as Philippines' most active volcano erupts

Their village could be wiped off the map in an instant. They were forced to evacuate, but many have no choice but to go back.

World3:37pm Jun 20, 2023

Mayon is one of the most restive of two dozen active volcanoes across the Philippines.

Mayon volcano spews lava as local villagers in Philippines flee

The Philippines' most active volcano has begun spewing lava, putting thousands of people on alert for a violent explosion

Volcano10:26am Jun 12, 2023

Thousands evacuated as Philippines warns of flooding, landslides from approaching Typhoon Mawar

The typhoon is packing maximum sustained winds of 155km/h and gusts of up to 190km/h.

Typhoon12:20am May 30, 2023

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong speaks beside Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo during a joint press conference at a hotel in Makati City, Philippines on Thursday May 18, 2023

Australia to provide surveillance drones to Philippines

Australia will provide surveillance drones and other high-tech gear to the Philippine coast guard and is considering whether to take part in joint patrols in the disputed South China Sea, Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong said.

Politics11:18pm May 18, 2023

Queenslander hit with child abuse material charges after Asia holiday

Australian Border Force officers stopped and searched the 25-year-old when he touched down at Brisbane International Airport.

child sexual abuse8:18am May 9, 2023

New images show wreck of Australia's worst maritime disaster

Images of the Montevideo Maru shipwreck, Australia's worst maritime disaster, have been released three days after the discovery was announced.

history6:30pm Apr 25, 2023

Close to 1000 Australians died when the Montevideo Maru was torpedoed.

Wreckage from Australia's worst maritime disaster found after 80 years

The wreckage from the maritime disaster that killed more Australians than any other has been found, more than 80 years on.

World War II9:01am Apr 22, 2023

Filipinos nailed to crosses for Easter Ritual despite objections

At least 12 Filipinos are to be nailed to crosses to reenact Jesus Christ's suffering in a gory Good Friday tradition

Easter7:52pm Apr 7, 2023

US gains military access to bases near Taiwan

The Philippines is increasing defence links with the US to counter China's rising power in the region.

China12:58pm Apr 5, 2023

A tourist from the Philippines drowned on a commercial snorkelling tour off South Australia's Eyre Peninsula despite the "valiant" resuscitation efforts by those with her at the time, an inquest has been told.

'Valiant' resuscitation efforts failed to save tourist, inquest told

At the opening of her inquiry in Port Lincoln on Friday, Coroner Naomi Kereru was told that those who tried to help save Ms Chua's life could not find things on board the tour boat to help.

South Australia4:43pm Mar 24, 2023

Simon Chipperfield and Karthi Santhanam have been identified as passengers onboard the missing Cessna RPC340.

'Our hearts are broken': Families mourn Australians killed in plane crash

Simon Chipperfield and Karthi Santhanam, both from Adelaide, were on board the Cessna 340 when it crashed into a volcano on Saturday.

crashes4:28pm Feb 24, 2023

Australia and Philippines discuss joint naval patrols to counter 'aggressive' China

The talks come after a diplomatic row over a reported laser blinding in the disputed South China Sea.

south china sea4:58pm Feb 23, 2023

Aussies confirmed dead after plane crashes into volcano

Simon Chipperfield and Karthi Santhanam from Adelaide were among four on board the Cessna 340 when it crashed into a volcano on Saturday.

Adelaide11:31am Feb 23, 2023

Philippine volcano searched after wreckage of missing plane spotted

Philippine authorities on Monday launched a search mission atop a restive volcano after spotting the suspected wreckage of a missing plane carrying two Australians along with a Filipino pilot and crew member.

Plane Crash8:16am Feb 22, 2023

Heavy rain and risk of landslides have added difficulty to the search.

Rescuers to scale volcano to find missing Australians

The suspected wreckage of a plane has been spotted at an altitude of 1,823 metres - near a "permanent danger site" and a determined "no-fly zone".

Asia4:51pm Feb 21, 2023

Fears mount for Australians after plane goes missing near volcano

Wet weather is hampering the search for mining engineers Simon Chipperfield and Karthi Santhanam in the Philippines.

aviation2:28pm Feb 20, 2023

US renews warning it would defend Philippines after China spat

A Chinese coast guard ship allegedly hit a Philippine patrol vessel with a military-grade laser that briefly blinded some of its crew.

military11:14pm Feb 14, 2023

Chinese ship accused of blinding sailors with 'military grade' laser

The Philippines Coast Guard says the incident occurred in the disputed South China Sea earlier this month.

China12:15pm Feb 14, 2023

US military granted more access to Philippines in efforts to counter China

The Philippines will provide the United States with expanded access to its military bases, the two countries said Thursday, providing US forces with a greater strategic footing on the southeastern edge of the South China Sea close to self-ruled Taiwan.

World12:04pm Feb 3, 2023