Five people have died, three are missing and thousands were forced from their homes after severe floods in Jakarta while an earthquake also rattled the country today.

Sitti Hikmawatty, an Indonesian child protection commissioner who said women can get pregnant without penetration if a man ejaculates in a swimming pool, is now facing punishment.

A school in Indonesia has expelled two senior students after they force-fed 77 younger pupils human faeces with a spoon in an incident at a Catholic seminary school in the south of the country.

Eight people on a small boat seeking entry into Australia have been sent back to Indonesia, after being intercepted by border control authorities. 

The 41-year-old woman was living in Malaysia but visited Jakarta in February, where she went out dancing with a 31-year-old local woman on Valentines Day.

Authorities in the Jakarta-area were questioning two people after the Tuesday evening raid at a warehouse in satellite city Tangerang, where nearly half a million surgical masks were found.

While there have been two confirmed cases of coronavirus in Indonesia, a mother aged 64 and her 31-year-old daughter, they are in the nation's capital of Jakarta, more than 1,000km away.

Australians on board a luxury cruise ship have been allowed to disembark in Bali, after they were initially turned away due to coronavirus fears.

Queen Maxima, 48, and King Willem-Alexander, 52, of The Netherlands landed in wind-swept Jakarta today, ready to start their four-day-long state visit which will see them tour Indonesia.

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands proved her fashion prowess once again when stepping out in Indonesia today - dressed to impress in a floral ensemble.

Indonesia's government said the 53-year-old woman with diabetes and lung disease had died in hospital after being admitted in a critical condition.

Queen Maxima, 48 and King Willem-Alexander, 52, visited the visit the eco village of Silima Lombu on the final day of their state visit to Indonesia, where they were gifted a musical instrument.

Friends of Kimberley Finlayson (pictured) paid tribute to her 'passion, creativity and determination' after she died in hospital on the Indonesian island of Bali.

So far, 790 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 throughout Indonesia and 58 have died, meaning the death rate is currently at about 9 per cent.

More than a million Australians travel to Bali annually but restrictions in both countries have halted that. Only citizens, diplomats and family members are now allowed to enter Indonesia.

The worshippers were pictured on Friday at the Islamic Center mosque in Lhokseumawe, Aceh province, the northernmost part of the island of Sumatra.

A politician in Indonesia has had a house in her regency, believed by locals to be haunted, turned into a spooky jail to house people who break coronavirus quarantine rules (pictured).

Since I have begun to write on the urgent need to close live animal markets, I have been surprised by the support I have received from across the UK.

Dwayne and Kelly Turpin were shot at by rogue Indonesian officials and chased out of the country due to strict lockdown measures from COVID-19.

Sitti Hikmawatty, a member of Indonesia's child protection commission, made the comments in an interview about teenage pregnancy in February.

The 13ft crocodile dragged the man into the Lakar River delta on Sunday night and savaged him while his friend screamed for help.

Darwin residents have been left shaken after a powerful earthquake hit eastern Indonesia and sent tremors felt across the Top End. 

Andriadi Putra, 34, from Medan in North Sumatra, Indonesia, has trouble eating and talking because of the 'trunk' like tumour weighing around 88lbs. Putra suffers from Neurofibromatosis.

She has reprised her role as Juliet in the Love Actually sequel. And Keira Knightley appeared to be in a reflective mood as she stepped out in London on Thursday, ahead of Red Nose Day.

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Even Keira Knightley can make Chanel look down at heel. The actress, who celebrated her 32nd birthday, visited an east London cafe.

Keira Knightley stepped out in a large grey overcoat and jeans with her hair down looking determined on Tuesday morning as her stalker remained in police custody.

The flawless Pirates of the Caribbean actress didn't bother putting on make-up before stepping out in London on Wednesday afternoon.

Keira Knightley was showing off her vintage sense of style in a quirky navy blue lace dress as she attended a London Film Festival panel on Friday.

Keira Knightley cut a casual figure as she enjoyed a low-key autumnal stroll in London on Saturday.

Keira Knightley was spotted sprinting in London after spray painting a poster as she filmed for her upcoming movie about how the Women’s Lib movement came to prominence.

Keira Knightley exuded a natural glow as she displayed her baby bump during a day out in London on Sunday.

Keira Knightley, 32, looked radiant as she showed off her post-baby body while attending the premiere for Official Secrets  during the BFI London Film Festival on Thursday night.

The Love Actually star, 34, wrapped up warmly against the autumnal chill in an oversized black padded hooded jacket.

The house is just doors away from where Mark confesses his love for Juliet played by Keira Knightley in the film. First listed in September, the house's asking price has reduced by £250,000

The actress, 34, was in high spirits as she kept cosy in an oversized padded coat with loose khaki trousers as she headed to the shops in North London on Wednesday.

The Atonement star, 34, wrapped up warmly in the cool weather with an oversized black padded longline coat.

The Pride & Prejudice star, 34, was seen yawning as she made her way into a parked car in a warm oversized black padded coat.

According to reports, The Hunger Games star, 29, and art dealer, 34, exclusively booked out the owner Chris Burch's $12,745-a-night (£9,893) five villa estate called Mandaka.

Cathy McMorris Rodgers' tepid endorsement leaves House Speaker Paul Ryan as the sole remaining member of the Republican House leadership who has not jumped aboard the Trump train.

Ted Cruz is slated to speak at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, but all signs point to the Texas senator still not endorsing his former rival, presumptive nominee Donald Trump.

Ted Cruz refused to back down on his convention speech where he refused to endorse Donald Trump: 'I wasn't elected to do the convenient thing, I was elected to do what's right,' he said on Thursday.

Silicon Valley venture capitalist Peter Thiel broke new ground at the Republican convention by declaring himself a proud and loyal member of the party who is also gay.

Conor McGregor won on his return to the Octagon at the weekend, and there have already been suggestions he could face Khabib Nurmagomedov for a second time in the near future.

EXCLUSIVE: Leon Edwards has slammed welterweight rivals Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman for their 'weird WWE' confrontation and is supremely confident of beating Tyron Woodley.

Charlotte Awbery, who went viral with a cover of Shallow on the London Underground, revealed on Lorraine that she used to work as a 'chauffeur and barmaid' while performing on the weekends.

Gareth Bale flew to London to meet with his agent on Monday sparking more speculation that the Wales international remains unsettled in the Spanish capital.

The UK's withdrawal from the European Union has dominated the news since 2016 and Johnson has been the leader of the country since July 24 but Bale appeared to be blissfully unaware of it.

Tottenham have conceded defeat in their ambitious ploy to bring Gareth Bale back to the club. Sportsmail revealed on Thursday how Spurs had held talks with Real Madrid.

It's the season of giving, and this 'self-made' billionaire is helping those in need. Kylie Jenner posted on her Youtube Channel on Saturday afternoon announcing that she and momager Kris.

Queensland police alone have conducted spot-checks on more than 1,850 individuals in coronavirus self-quarantine, as Victoria declares a state of emergency.