Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.

Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.

The move is dividing the nation - some welcome it as a bold leap forwards, but others fear it will lead to economic stagnation.

The move is dividing the nation - some welcome it as a bold leap forwards, but others fear it will lead to economic stagnation.

Video verified by the BBC shows a crowd breaking the gate of the governor's office in Fasa.

Countries around the world celebrated the new year with colourful shows and long held traditions.

Police arrested 14 crew members on the ship sailing from St Petersburg, Russia, to the Israeli port of Haifa.

Police arrested 14 crew members on the ship sailing from the St Petersburg to the Israeli port of Haifa.

Tourist Niels Honkoop says shattered glass littered the carriage floor and injured people were lying in the aisles.

From spectacular firework displays to chilly sea dips, nations celebrate the start of 2026.

From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

The words peace and unity were projected onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge as thousands gathered to watch the annual fireworks.

It comes as Russia releases video which it claims shows a downed Ukrainian drone launched at one of Putin's residences.

A train driver died and at least 40 people were injured in the crash on the single-track line to Machu Picchu.

Israel's move is criticised by 10 countries, which say the new registration rules for international NGOs are "restrictive" and "unacceptable".

Thousands of officers are deployed around Sydney Harbour and across the city, with some carrying high-grade weapons as part of heightened security measures.

A sea of mourners have gathered in Dhaka to pay final respects to Khaleda Zia, who died on Tuesday aged 80.

The high-speed rail firm urged passengers to check before they travel as last-minute delays and cancellations are still possible.

Rachel Reid says the publicity from the hit TV adaptation led a Parkinson's specialist to get in touch.

The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.