In the twinkle of an eye, Israel Folau has accomplished what most athletes would be happy to achieve in an entire career -- and in his case he has done it in three sports.

Australia has again appealed to Indonesia's new president to spare two of its citizens who face execution by firing squad.

China's ambitious search for alien life comes with a human cost.

In Japan's super-speed train culture, Seven Stars slows down to enjoy volcanoes, onsen and shorelines around Kyushu island.

Officers surround a Sydney cafe as local media shows apparent hostages with their hands up. PM Tony Abbott called the incident "deeply concerning."

A billionaire who jointly controls Asia's biggest property development company and a former No. 2 official of Hong Kong were found guilty of conspiracy to commit misconduct in the city's biggest corruption trial.

As Australia grapples with another shocking tragedy -- the deaths of eight children in one home -- the mother of seven of them might be able to explain what happened.