Alastair McCready
Southeast Asia Editor
alastair.mccready@vice.comAlastair McCready has lived and worked in Southeast for five years, covering politics, the environment, human rights and press freedom.
Zoo Sleepover Goes Awry as 5 Escaped Lions Force Families to Flee
Taronga Zoo went into emergency lockdown and visitors were told to hide in bathroom blocks after the apex predators were found outside their exhibit.
Police Chief Feels ‘Heavy Responsibility’ as Halloween Crush Death Toll Grows
“We didn’t see any crowd control services, we were just all on our own,” one survivor told VICE World News.
US to Put Nuclear-Capable B52s in Australia as Taiwan Invasion Fears Grow
The long-range heavy bombers will be provided as part of a $1 billion-plus upgrade of military assets across northern Australia.
$1 Billion Worth of Meth Found Inside a Shipment of Coconut Water
The 1.8 metric tons of liquid, Hong Kong's largest-ever meth seizure, were enough to supply an estimated 18 million street deals.
Months After Legalization, Thailand’s Weed Scene Is a ‘Wild Wild West’
"They let cannabis free before they had laws to regulate it."
Men Convicted for Posing as ‘Lingerie Consultant’ and Gynecologist to Get Nudes
They join other recent cases in Singapore, where men have been convicted for posing as psychic mediums and influencer recruiters to solicit photos.
A War Over Feral Horses Has Descended Into Bomb Threats and Right-Wing Conspiracies
Photos of dead horses riddled with bullets, alongside the remains of an aborted foal, have pushed a rural community to the brink of violence.
Dozens Dead as Myanmar Military Bombs Concert, Committing ‘War Crime’
Up to 80 people have been killed, local celebrities and civilians among them, after the junta dropped four bombs on a celebration in Kachin State.
Scientists Discover ‘Disconcerting’ New Imitation Ketamine on the Market
One user told VICE World News the high was like ketamine but less happy, while experts warn the short- and long-term effects are completely unknown.
Australian Apple Workers Strike, as Global Pushback Against Tech Giant Grows
Workers in Australia told VICE World News that they've been inspired by the unionisation movement gathering pace among Apple staff across the US.
She Died After Taking MDMA. Her Friends Burned Her Body to Escape Drug Charges.
How and why 19-year-old Felicia Teo vanished remained a mystery until last week, when a Singaporean court finally heard what happened that night.
OnlyFans Creator Jailed for Ignoring Police Order to Stop Posting Nudes
Titus Low said he felt an “obligation” to continue providing content to his subscribers, despite orders from Singaporean police to stay off the platform