Skeleton of hunter-gatherer found in Leang Panninge cave sheds light on ancient human migrationArchaeologists have discovered ancient DNA in the remains of a woman who died 7,200 years ago in Indonesia, a find that challenges what was previously known …
Samoa’s former PM accuses Jacinda Ardern of plot to replace him with a woman
Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi lost the recent election and was succeeded by the country’s first female leader, an outcome he is blaming on the New Zealand PMThe former prime minister of Samoa has accused Jacinda Ardern of being behind the recent politi…
Tokyo Paralympics 2020: day one – in pictures
The best images from the first day’s action in Tokyo, including cycling, fencing, swimming, table tennis and wheelchair rugby Continue reading…
Taiwan hits zero Covid cases for first time since outbreak in May
Acceleration of vaccine rollout and test-and-trace improvements credited for turnaroundCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageTaiwan has reported zero community cases of Covid-19 for the first time since its biggest outbreak began …
Hong Kong to scour old films for subversive themes under new censorship law
Movies deemed a security threat can bring penalties of up to three years’ jail under stricter law that also covers previously approved titles Hong Kong will scrutinise past films for national security breaches under a tough new censorship law in the la…
New Zealand won’t ‘throw in towel’ on Covid-zero strategy despite rising infections
Covid response minister says it would be a waste to stop aiming for elimination after plan was questioned by foreign mediaSee all our coronavirus coverageNew Zealand’s Covid response minister says the country will not “throw in the towel” with its elim…
Uber rival Didi Chuxing suspends plans for UK and Europe launch
Company won licences for Manchester and Sheffield but faces pressure from Chinese governmentChinese Uber rival Didi Chuxing has reportedly suspended plans to launch in the UK and Europe, as the ride-hailing company faces pressure from authorities in it…
Philippines’ Duterte agrees to run as vice-president in 2022
President’s ‘sacrifice’ paves way for leader to stay in power beyond June next yearThe Philippine president, Rodrigo Duterte, has agreed to be the ruling political party’s vice-presidential candidate in next year’s elections, laying the groundwork for …
Kamala Harris accuses Beijing of ‘coercion’ and ‘intimidation’ in South China Sea
In major speech delivered in Singapore, US vice president says America stands with its allies in the Indo Pacific in the face of threats from ChinaUS vice president Kamala Harris has delivered a sharp rebuke to China for its incursions in the South Chi…
Labour says PPE orders must not go to Xinjiang firms that use forced workers
Exclusive: Emily Thornberry appeals to Sajid Javid to tackle issue of forced labour in Chinese provinceLabour has written to the health secretary, Sajid Javid, urging him to ensure a new £5bn contract for NHS protective equipment including gowns and ma…