Australia

PM Tony Abbott pledges full explanation as protesters threaten to attack embassy.

The press reaction from Australia after England take change of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.

Secret agreement between the US and UK allows NSA to analyse and store personal information of innocent Britons.

England are in the driving seat as Australia managed 273 for the loss of eight wickets after the end of Day 1's play of the first Ashes test in Brisbane.

India take on West Indies for first ODI in Kochi; follow game live in UK.

Online game lets players re-enact slaughter of 20 schoolchildren in Newtown, Connecticut.

Israel foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman says his county needs new allies. IBTimes UK take a wry look at the candidates.

Australia host England in the first Ashes test in Brisbane.

President Yudhoyono demands explanation form PM Tony Abbott.

Researchers find fruit bat population spanning 4,500km carries two deadly viruses.

England chase a fourth successive Ashes series win over Australia for 123 years

Stuart Lancaster's team impress across wins over Australia and Argentina and defeat to New Zealand but what factors remain a problem?

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono angered at Canberra's lack of remorse.

The England full-back is feeling the pressure to continue his impressive form

DNA shows early modern humans had sex with Neanderthals, Denisovans and 'mystery species'.

Global climate report highlights record CO2 emissions driven by China.

Northern Territory Supreme Court hears defendant 'wanted to kill' victim for stealing lagers.

Philippines' economic planning chief Arsenio Balisacan says costs of reconstruction may reach 250bn pesos.

Sudir Kumar Chaudhary has followed Tendulkar across the sub-Continent and won't stop yet.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng index finishes 628 points higher.

Canberra snooped on President Susilo Bambang Yuhoyono and first lady Ani Yudhoyono.

Fed Chief Ben Bernanke will speak on 19 December.

Stuart Lancaster takes many positives from England's narrow defeat to the world champions

World Champions New Zealand held off a stern England resistance to stage a 14th consecutive win in 2013 and avenge defeat from 11 month ago at Twickenham.

US Senate could vote on Fed Vice Chair Janet Yellen's nomination next week.

New five-year jail term to be introduced following Mid-Staffordshire NHS scandal.

Communist party mouthpiece urges government to send in navy to help rescue efforts.

Former model extradited to Australia accused of being part of drug syndicate.

England are closing in on victory in their final warm-up game before the first Ashes test

UN says official death toll for Typhoon Yolanda has hit 4,460 with more than 900,000 people displaced.