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Why so many of Bali’s foreign visitors don’t – or won’t – pay its modest tourist levy

Why so many of Bali’s foreign visitors don’t – or won’t – pay its modest tourist levy

Scepticism of scams, tightness and a sense of entitlement play their part, but that’s not the main problem.

  • by Zach Hope and Amilia Rosa

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‘Living a nightmare’: Family speaks out after Australians killed in Philippines

‘Living a nightmare’: Family speaks out after Australians killed in Philippines

The family of an Australian couple killed in their Philippines hotel room have spoken out as police hunt for a man captured on CCTV.

  • by Jessica McSweeney
World of photos, July 13, 2024
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World of photos, July 13, 2024

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

Masked man captured on CCTV leaving Philippines hotel room of two dead Australians

Masked man captured on CCTV leaving Philippines hotel room of two dead Australians

Two Australians and their Filipina companion have been found dead, with their hands and feet tied, inside a hotel in a popular resort city.

  • by Jim Gomez
This fairytale village in ruins symbolises state of China’s economy

This fairytale village in ruins symbolises state of China’s economy

These days the abandoned ruins stand as a mausoleum to Evergrande’s rapacious ambitions and a symbol of the sickness plaguing the real estate market.

  • by Lisa Visentin
With nearly nude women, the Joker and pets, a Tokyo election descends into madness

With nearly nude women, the Joker and pets, a Tokyo election descends into madness

Personal publicity stunts have hijacked Tokyo’s vote for a new governor, with nearly nude women, an AI character and a man practising his golf swing among the candidates.

  • by Mari Yamaguchi
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China anchors ‘monster ship’ in Philippine waters of South China Sea

China anchors ‘monster ship’ in Philippine waters of South China Sea

The Philippines and China agreed on Tuesday for the need to “restore trust” and “rebuild confidence” to better manage maritime disputes.

  • by Neil Jerome Morales
Mount Everest’s highest camp is littered with frozen garbage

Mount Everest’s highest camp is littered with frozen garbage

Four dead bodies, 11 tonnes of garbage and a skeleton were removed from the world’s tallest mountain during this year’s climbing season.

  • by Binaj Gurubacharya
Stampede at religious event in India kills more than 100 mostly women and children

Stampede at religious event in India kills more than 100 mostly women and children

Initial reports said organisers had permission to host about 5000 people, but more than 15,000 came for the event by the Hindu preacher.

  • by Biswajeet Banerjee and Krutika Pathi
Chinese space rocket’s accidental take-off results in fiery conclusion

Chinese space rocket’s accidental take-off results in fiery conclusion

Falling rocket debris in China after launches is not unheard of, but it is very rare for part of a rocket under development to make an unplanned flight.

‘Heartbreaking’: Penny Wong condemns abduction of Australian children in Japan

‘Heartbreaking’: Penny Wong condemns abduction of Australian children in Japan

Parents warn Tokyo’s two-year delay in implementing new laws could trigger a “dash to the finish line” to abduct more children.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw and Natalie Clancy