Australia
Australia anti-encryption law rushed to passage
Cybersecurity experts say the law, the first of its kind globally, will instead be a boon to the criminal underworld.
Australia passes bill to force tech firms to hand over encrypted data
The bill, staunchly opposed by the tech giants which fear Australia could be an example as other nations explore similar rules.
Chris Gayle awarded $300,000 in defamation case against Australia media
The Australian media had accused Gayle of exposing himself to a female massage therapist during a Sydney training session in 2015.
Holy Cow: Australia’s giant steer has internet in splits
Owner Geoff Pearson said Knickers was too heavy to go to the slaughterhouse.
Amazon re-opens US store to Australian shoppers after backlash
The reversal relieved shoppers who had complained since July about being locked out of the much larger range of offerings.
Australia’s same-sex penguin couple become parents
Sphen and Magic had caught the attention of aquarium workers when they were constantly seen waddling around and going for swims together.
Prince Harry inspires athletes as pregnant Meghan trims Australia schedule
Meghan took a break from the Invictus Games events on Sunday morning though Harry watched a cycling competition.
Prince Harry opens memorial as royal tour continues
The former British Army captain and the former Meghan Markle laid a wreath of Australian native flowers at the steps of the memorial.
Britain's royal couple join mental health group hug on Australia's Bondi Beach
Prince Harry and Meghan are on their first international tour since marrying in May.
Fans face rain to greet Harry and Meghan on Down Under tour
After the public meet-and-greet, the couple will spend some time with the Victorian Governor Linda Dessau.