China reacts with indignation over an incident in which a shoe was thrown at Premier Wen Jiabao in the UK.

Australians debate pros and cons of a republican future

Britain is to make improving relations with China a “major priority” in the years ahead, the foreign secretary is to announce

Bangkok nightclub blaze highlights safety fears

Australia says it will not apologise to a man wrongly detained on terrorism charges as it could affect his compensation claim.

Oxfam is ending its emergency relief programme for the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the charity says.