US President Barack Obama has warned North Korea it will face retaliation for a crippling cyber attack on Sony Pictures over an irreverent film comedy that infuriated Pyongyang.

Activist group Sea Shepherd is considering an appeal over a contempt of court finding that could see it ordered to pay compensation to Japanese whalers.

People living in the hometown of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman have heard stories of his benevolence: gifts of medicine for the poor, deliveries of drinking water to storm-stricken towns. But finding anyone who's actually received or even seen such a gift is another matter.

Reporter pays a heavy price for her online plea for Finns to help her identify trolls, their activities and influence.

The world's first test-tube rhinos could be born from animals at a British safari park.

Thailand's Supreme Court has issued an arrest warrant for former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra after she failed to turn up to hear the verdict in her trial on negligence charges on Friday.

The governing body of rugby league in the UK has announced a change to the concussion laws.

A US navy strike group will be moving towards the western Pacific Ocean near the Korean peninsula as a show of force as concerns grow about North Korea's advancing weapons program.

Many voters in Srinagar have put aside the issue of Kashmiri independence to halt the rise of the Bharatiya Janata Party of Hindu nationalists in state assembly districts.

The twice-weekly service will begin as soon as a trans-Tasman bubble is established, the airline says.

If this fight has taught us anything, it’s that Ukraine shouldn’t become more like the West.

The Herald's picture editors showcase the best images from around the globe.

An Australian mum facing the death penalty for possessing the drug ice in Malaysia has been remanded in custody in Kuala Lumpur.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition cruised to a big election win on Sunday, but feeble turnout could weaken his claim of a mandate for policies including reflationary steps to revive the economy.

Mick Fanning has missed out to Brazilian Gabriel Medina for the world surfing title, but fellow Aussie Julian Wilson has won the Pipeline Masters.

American intelligence agencies are to conduct a major investigation into how the Kremlin is infiltrating political parties in Europe.

Chinese manufacturers are expected to export more than 300 million e-cigarettes this year, but initial confusion over how to categorise the new products means there is virtually no regulatory oversight of a chaotic industry rife with counterfeiting.

The eruption occurred on Mount Etna when magma flowing into snow caused a violent explosion that sent stones and rocks flying into the air, emergency services said.

That noise heard overnight on Friday was the sound of jaws hitting desks in NATO bunkers either side of the Atlantic.

Justice Minister urges Australians to ensure they are donating to legitimate charities in the wake of a report on terrorism funding.