Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews face criticism for their 'synchronised' trip to China, accused of prioritising photo opportunities with authoritarian leaders over human rights concerns.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese faces mounting pressure over ex-Victorian Premier Dan Andrews' controversial undisclosed trip to China, with critics branding it a 'secret dictator's mission' that undermines national transparency and security protocols.
The Californian city of Stockton has officially ended its 36-year sister city relationship with Foshan, China, citing a failure to establish 'meaningful dialogue' and fundamental differences in values, in a move reflecting growing US-China tensions.
Former Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has ignited a firestorm after being photographed alongside authoritarian leaders Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un at a major military parade in China, raising serious questions about Australia's foreign policy and diplom
Exclusive report reveals how Beijing's new 'smart city' initiative uses pervasive facial recognition to monitor citizens' movements, purchases, and even waste disposal, raising major privacy concerns.
Former Victorian Premier Dan Andrews was a guest of honour alongside President Xi Jinping at a major Communist military parade in China, raising eyebrows and questions about Australia-China relations.
Exclusive satellite imagery reveals Vietnam's rapid construction of artificial islands, fortifying its military presence in the contested South China Sea in a direct response to China's expansionism.
Exclusive intelligence reveals China has begun drilling for hydrocarbons inside Taiwan's Exclusive Economic Zone, a major provocation that risks destabilising the region.
Sainsbury's is trialling controversial facial recognition cameras at its petrol stations, sparking a major backlash from privacy campaigners who warn it's a step towards a dystopian surveillance state.
Sainsbury's is under fire for secretly trialling live facial recognition technology at petrol stations across the UK, raising serious privacy concerns with customers and civil liberty groups.
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's is rolling out live facial recognition technology to combat a surge in shoplifting, sparking a fierce backlash from civil liberties groups who brand it 'dystopian' and a threat to customer privacy.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's first visit to Moscow since the Ukraine invasion is a stark geopolitical challenge to the West, strengthening the anti-Western alliance and sidelining the US.
Chinese President Xi Jinping embarks on a crucial diplomatic tour to Russia and North Korea, signalling a strategic realignment that could reshape global power dynamics and challenge Western influence.
Exclusive: Vietnam dramatically bolsters its military aviation with a landmark US helicopter deal, signalling a major strategic shift to counter Chinese influence in the disputed South China Sea.
An investigation reveals how AI-powered surveillance cameras are proliferating across UK streets, tracking citizens' movements and behaviours without explicit consent, raising urgent questions about privacy and civil liberties.
A major human rights clash is unfolding as UK police forces are urged to abandon live facial recognition technology. Critics warn of a 'Orwellian real-time surveillance line' being crossed, threatening public privacy and freedoms.
The TSA is dramatically accelerating its PreCheck overhaul, deploying touchless facial recognition technology to create faster, more secure passenger processing. Discover how this biometric revolution will change the way you fly.
Our beauty editor goes under the needle to test the latest anti-ageing sensation sweeping the UK's aesthetic clinics. Discover the surprising science, the treatment process, and whether this bizarre skincare trend is worth the hype.
A fugitive on the run for 16 months was dramatically apprehended in Peru after cutting-edge facial recognition technology identified him on a public digital billboard in a busy shopping centre.
A bipartisan US Senate delegation's trip to Taipei has triggered a furious response from China, which condemns the visit as a severe violation of its sovereignty and a threat to regional stability.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set for his first official visit to China in seven years for crucial talks with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, signalling a major diplomatic shift as US trade pressures mount.
The Philippines is pioneering a bold new diplomatic approach, using media and international observers to counter Chinese aggression around the disputed Scarborough Shoal. Exclusive details on the escalating tensions.
A groundbreaking AI-powered pet facial recognition system, developed by MIT, is transforming lost pet reunification in Florida, boasting a remarkable 99% success rate and offering a lifeline to distraught owners.
London's Notting Hill Carnival descended into violence with over 500 arrests, as Met Police credit facial recognition technology for identifying offenders while facing criticism from civil liberties groups.
An American Christian couple with longstanding ties to China has been sentenced to prison on espionage charges, raising serious concerns from US officials and human rights groups about religious freedom and diplomatic tensions.
Chinese property behemoth Evergrande faces compulsory liquidation and Hong Kong stock market delisting after failing to deliver a viable restructuring plan, sending shockwaves through global markets.
Exclusive: A sophisticated criminal syndicate exploited a major flaw in National Australia Bank's 'selfie' identity verification, stealing over $1.5 million in a high-tech fraud that raises serious questions about biometric security.
In a landmark environmental collaboration, Wales signs a historic agreement with China to share expertise in revitalising the Yellow River basin and combating the Gobi Desert's expansion, marking a new chapter in UK-China relations.
Manchester Airport unveils a groundbreaking AI 'smart corridor' that promises to cut passport control times by 50%, using advanced facial recognition for a seamless arrival experience.
China Evergrande Group, the embattled property developer at the heart of the nation's real estate crisis, has been formally delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This marks a dramatic endpoint for a firm whose staggering $300bn debt sent shockwaves