A coroner has issued a public warning about undiscovered side-effects of ecstasy following the deaths by drowning of two men.

China’s economic growth waned to a five-year low of 7.3% last quarter, raising concerns of a spillover effect on the global economy but falling roughly in line with Chinese leaders’ plans for a controlled slowdown.

China's rapid economic growth eased in the latest quarter to a still-robust 9.1% amid government efforts to prevent overheating.

The Chinese government has ordered a two-month, nationwide safety campaign on its railway system after a collision between two bullet trains killed at least 39 people.