Thousands of travellers left stranded as Bali volcano erupts

Victoria's top cop Mike Bush defends flights as new trips revealed

The Victoria Police Commissioner has denied allegations he and his wife misled taxpayers about the extent of his use of the police aircraft.

Mississippi chemical plant explosion: Ammonia leak, evacuations

An explosion at a hydrogen and nitrogen product manufacturer in Mississippi today caused an ammonia leak and forced nearby residents to evacuate, officials said.

Philippines declares state of emergency after deadly typhoon

Around 114 people were killed and 127 others have been reported missing, many in a hard-hit province still recovering from a deadly earthquake.

Japan deploys military to counter surge in bear attacks

Since April, more than 100 people have been injured and at least 12 killed in bear attacks across Japan.