From New York's The Carlyle to Raffles in Singapore, these are the hotels that combine tradition with luxury in jaw-dropping fashion.

Unleaded petrol prices in Brisbane have soared to the highest level since November 2004 even though the benchmark price of crude oil has actually fallen during the past week.

The Gospers Mountain mega blaze is moving rapidly at Bells Line of Road, northwest of Sydney, with the Rural Fire Service predicting a grim night for Saturday.

Motorists in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are set to be stung in January as the 20-day petrol discounting cycle ends - just as global crude oil prices rise to a three-month high.

It was one of the largest known meteors to have hit the Earth but the impact location has been a mystery, according to researchers from Nanyang Technical University in Singapore.

A mind-blowing seafood and BBQ buffet in Singapore is being heralded as a 'foodie's dream' with 20 different kinds of meat, dipping sauces, oysters and lobsters on offer.

Subaru announced the release of the new Forester GT model - named the F.U.*.K.S edition - at the Singapore Motorshow last weekend. The rude acronym appeared to be deliberate.

The girl and her parents were unaware she had the highly contagious virus when they arrived in Australia on Qantas flight 52 early on January 17.

Married At First Sight newlyweds David Cannon and Hayley Vernon had the honeymoon from hell - but viewers apparently didn't see the half of it.

Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, director general at the WHO, urged other countries to 'step up' preparations for outbreaks. It follows news of a 'super-spreader' businessman from Brighton

It's called Access and has been created by London-based Acumen Design Associates and Singapore-based ST Engineering. It can be retrofitted or line-fitted to both A321 and B737 aircraft.

The 46 sq m property at Little Graham Street in Albert Park, Melbourne sold on Saturday after it attracted international attention from buyers.

The singer, 43, has posted a heated apology, telling haters to 'shut the f**k up' after mistaking a busy Singapore port for tankers 'parked up and unable to dock' because of the coronavirus.

The ITVBe series is said to be following travelling advice with cast members avoiding putting themselves in danger by staying at home.

An Australian woman with coronavirus has urged the public to stay calm amid the COVID-19 outbreak, and said her symptoms are no worse than a sore throat and headache.

The government of Singapore is preparing to transition to a facial recognition program it hopes will eliminate the need for ID cards by 2022, and paper checks for retail transactions by 2025.

Singapore-based Australian scientist Professor Dale Fisher said the country is facing a deadly few months as the country deals with an unprecedented outbreak.

Jamie Chadwick, winner of the inaugural women-only W Series championship, is stuck in New Zealand hoping for a swift return to Britain. 'I'm aiming for a flight home soon,' she told Sportsmail.

Sir Stirling Moss knew the first of his several brilliant lifetimes was ending when he could no longer keep 'one eye on the track, another on the gauges and still be able to spot a pretty girl in the crowd'.

Virgin Australia's board made a last-minute plea for $100 million from the Federal Government to pay its bills for the next fortnight but the request was refused and it has gone into administration.

The dog tag was discovered when a home in the Canberra suburb of Reid was undergoing renovations last year.

An Australian Government smartphone app has been launched on Sunday to track the spread of coronavirus, but some see the new controversial software as intrusive.

The move follows growing pressure for tighter border controls during the coronavirus crisis and would include UK citizens returning from abroad.

Penguins at Singapore zoo are making the most of the country's partial virus lockdown, being given free run of the empty complex and revelling in the chance to do some exploring.

Ireland insist hooker Sean Cronin has lost no World Cup ground despite being dropped from the squad for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash with France in Dublin.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has admitted that his side have struggled to cope with the pressure after their stellar 2018.

RORY KEANE AT LANSDOWNE ROAD: That’s more like it. This was a return to the capital punishment that Ireland inflicted on the All Blacks last November. . 

EXCLUSIVE: Cardiff is preparing for pandemonium on Saturday, with Wales' Six Nations Grand Slam match-day in the city expected to break all records.

Sportsmail provide you with full fixtures, kick-off times, TV coverage and how Wales, England or Ireland can win the 2019 Six Nations in the final round.

Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for Wales vs Ireland's Six Nations 2019 clash including date, kick-off time and channel plus squads, results, stats and odds.

EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: March 29 is not just Brexit day for Britain, it is also deadline day for rugby's unions to sign up for the Nations Championship.

Get ready for the final round of the 2019 Six Nations with everything on the line for England, Wales and Ireland as they look to win the title. Sportsmail will provide details of dates, KO times and channels.

Rory Best has tipped rookie lineout caller James Ryan to come of age for Ireland against the 'world's best lock' Alun Wyn Jones in Cardiff for their Six Nations clash.

The British and Irish Lions are in talks about staging a bumper international match against a top Test-playing nation at Twickenham ahead of the 2021 tour of South Africa.

Premier playmaker Johnny Sexton is expected to be fit shortly, but Ireland can ill afford to lose either of their main backline pivots. They open their World Cup by taking on Scotland on September 22.

England want all three available to take on Ireland to offset any need to pitch Billy Vunipola into a third Test in as many weeks. All three trained on Wednesday at England's Pennyhill Park camp.

Just 100 days to go until 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan now. Sportsmail provide you with all you need to know for Japan RWC including pool fixtures, date, KO time and channel.

The All Blacks lived up to their billing as red-hot favourites four years ago. But this year's World Cup in Japan promises to be the closest-fought ever. Here's why...

Get your Rugby World Cup 2019 sweepstake kit here. Simply print out the sheet, then cut the names into individual pieces of paper, fold them and put them into a hat ahead of the tournament on 20 Sept.

The World Cup is upon us and with it comes a host of young players looking to make a name for themselves on the global stage. Sportsmail take a look at the best emerging talent on display in Japan.

RORY KEANE: This Ireland squad were primed to reach a first-ever World Cup semi-final, and possibly more. But they have been seemingly in free-fall since the events of February 2 at the Aviva.

Rugby World Cup tournament is two weeks away with Japan currently being hit by typhoon Faxai. Find out the rules in place should games be disrupted by weather meaning they have to be cancelled.

Our first home nation clash of the Rugby World Cup  and hopefully not last will see Ireland take on Scotland in their pool A clash. Follow live score, substitutions, sin bins and more right here.

Scotland's World Cup hopes have suffered a third major blow in as many days after scrum-half Ali Price was ruled out for the remainder of the tournament.

One week and 12 matches in the Rugby World Cup and we have our first rest day, which seems a natural time to take stock ahead of a jam-packed weekend. Here is our team of the week...

RORY KEANE IN SHIZUOKA: Carty starts only his second Test in place of conductor-in-chief Johnny Sexton, who is out with a groin injury. Schmidt reckons Carty has the right stuff.

Japan claimed one of the greatest upsets in rugby history, four years after their historic win over South Africa. 

Brian O'Driscoll praised Japan and poured scorn on Ireland's performance after the Brave Blossoms produced a stunning World Cup upset. 

RORY KEANE IN SHIZUOKA: Johnny Sexton has challenged Ireland to channel the hurt of the loss to Japan into their final pool games with Russia and Samoa. 

Ireland picked up the bonus point they needed but were made to work hard for it by a stubborn Russian side. Russia spent 20 minutes down to 14 men in the middle of the match.