A Chinese app that allows users to convincingly exchange their faces with movies or TV characters quickly became one of the most downloaded apps in the country, triggering a privacy line.

The Zao app went viral as Chinese users seized the opportunity to see themselves act out scenes from well-known movies using deepfake technology. This has already prompted concerns elsewhere over potential misuse.

Thousands of democratic protesters blocked roads and public transport to the Hong Kong airport on Sunday.

Thousands of flights were cancelled on Sunday, and thousands of democratic activists blocked flights to Hong Kong airports. Protesters and police fought fiercely in some of the most serious violent incidents since the start of the riots three months ago.

The airport website said that at least 16 flights were cancelled and the departure hall was crowded with backlogs of passengers who had been trying to enter the terminal.

China's 'Belt and Road' risks Paris climate goals.

The massive network of ports, railways, highways and industrial parks across Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe will invest trillions of dollars in new infrastructure in 126 countries.

The project will see investments from other countries and the private sector, and opponents warn of its devastating environmental impact.

A Gold Coast retirement home suddenly closed in July, causing the evacuation of 68 elderly residents.

The Earle Haven aged care home closure has been added to the range of a Queensland enquiry into palliative and aged care issues.

The closure is being described as a “canary in the mine” situation by the Council on the Ageing Queensland.

The Spokesperson for COTA says that it highlights the areas for attention in business arrangements and state responsibilities regarding the aged care sector.

A local Brisbane brewery is expanding to its third site in Ipswich at Springfield Central.

Ballistic Beer Co owner David Kitchen says he was skeptical at first, but the area is under-serviced in non-chain food and drink venues.

Ballistic currently has a Salisbury brewing site and a West End Alehouse and Kitchen, but wants to also focus on offering a full food menu for the new site.

The family-friendly establishment will be moving in to the building of a former pub.

Flight departures from Adelaide Airport are being delayed, and arrivals to the airport are being diverted due to a thick fog.

The airport says travellers with departing flights later this morning will be impacted most.

The airport advises passengers to contact their airline for updates.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he cannot “in good conscience” allow a family facing deportation to stay in Australia.

Public rallies over the weekend called for Labor to show “compassion” for the Tamil couple and their Australian-born children, but Scott Morrison says he will not grant an exception in this case.

He says the decision is not about the public mood, but rather what is in "Australia’s national interests to ensure the integrity of our current border protection regime is maintained."

A leaked audio reveals Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam saying she has caused “unforgivable havoc” on the region and she would quit if she had “a choice”.

The damning audio published by Reuters reveals what Lam said behind closed doors in front of a group of business people.

She says if she has a chance, the first thing she would do is to quit and make a deep apology.

A list of controversial citizenships in northeastern India has left nearly 2 million people stateless and their political supporters have been slammed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Indian nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party runs the Assam National Citizens Registry (NRC) and is listed on the list, stating that it is necessary to find “foreign infiltrators”.

Critics say the NRC's progress reflects the BJP's goal of serving Hindus, and most of those excluded are considered Muslims.