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South Korea's President impeached over martial law bid; says he will 'step aside'

The vote capped more than a week of intense political drama in the democratic South.

The perfect winter trip to Japan for non-skiers

Snowshoeing, snow canoeing and onsens – who says you need skis to enjoy snow?

South Korea president says martial law will be lifted

'We have withdrawn the military that was deployed for martial law operations.'

South Korea’s Yoon declared martial law. What does that mean?

South Korean President accused opposition-held parliament of blocking government actions.

'Free vodkas': New details after mass poisoning of Laos tourists

It comes as the operators of Nana Backpackers have been detained for questioning.

Secrets of Tokorozawa, the most underrated Japanese city one hour from Tokyo

A world away from the glass and concrete of the Japanese capital.

Kiwi 'unwell' after methanol poisoning leaves two Australian teens on life support

The New Zealand Embassy in Bangkok said one Kiwi has reported feeling 'unwell'.

Failing student kills 8, injures 17 in knife attack at Chinese school

Yixing police said the suspect was a 21-year-old former student at the school.

Divorce anger: Car rampage in south China leaves 35 dead

Witnesses recount horror as car ploughs into exercising crowd.

Surfer dies after being impaled by swordfish

Giulia Manfrini, 36, suffered a 5cm-deep stab wound in her upper left chest.

Swimmer attacked by ‘sexually frustrated’ dolphin ‘lucky to be alive’

Lonely male bottlenose believed to be responsible for multiple incidents in Japan.

Why now is the perfect time to take a bite out of Bangkok

Bangkok’s food scene has never looked — or tasted — so good.

Azerbaijan: the destination you never thought to visit

The ultimate destination for travellers who don’t do conventional.

Is this Japan’s last hidden gem?

Few Japanese and even fewer foreigners are aware of its existence.

Nobel peace prize awarded to Japanese atomic bomb survivors’ group

'It is a realisation towards nuclear abolition and lasting peace,' said a member.

Discovery of climber’s boot could solve mystery of who conquered Everest first

Were Hillary and Norgay first to summit? Discovery of climber's remains may change that.

No regrets: Luxon says Kiwis ‘want me to try’ to fulfil election promise despite hurdles

The Prime Minister spoke to the Herald following his trip to Laos.

Luxon says Modi interested in trade agreement during meeting, remains ‘hopeful’ for deal this term

The India PM extended an invitation to visit his country.