Myanmar: Eight children killed in military strike on school in Chin State
Insurgents have fought elsewhere in Chin State but not in the village targeted by the army on Wednesday.
2023-11-17 18:15
Bird of Century: Pūteketeke wins NZ poll after campaign by John Oliver
The Pūteketeke won after the US talk show host's self-described "alarmingly aggressive" campaign.
2023-11-15 09:27
US stamp sells for a record-breaking $2m
Known for its rarity and unintentional printing error, the Inverted Jenny stamp dates back to 1918.
2023-11-14 05:25
New Zealand: John Oliver's Bird of the Century backing ruffles feathers
US chat show host John Oliver's campaign in support of the pūteketeke is causing some controversy.
2023-11-10 02:50
A turning point in Myanmar as army suffers big losses
This is the most serious setback suffered by the junta since it seized power in February 2021.
2023-11-09 08:47
Swedish court clears dual national Skvortsov of spying for Russia
Sergei Skvortsov exported technology to Russia and prosecutors said he was a serious security threat.
2023-10-27 01:29
Same-sex marriage: India Supreme Court fails to legalise same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court's refusal to legalise same-sex marriage has dashed the hopes of India's LGBTQ+ people.
2023-10-17 19:51
Same-sex marriage: India awaits historic Supreme Court verdict
The government has strongly opposed petitions that are seeking marriage equality in the Supreme Court.
2023-10-16 21:15
Somalia's violin novice to TV orchestra triumph in four years
Audiences are lapping up televised orchestra performances reviving Somali music for a new generation.
2023-10-15 08:28
Israel country profile
Provides an overview of Israel, including key dates and facts about this country in the Middle East.
2023-10-13 20:58
Lebanon country profile
Provides an overview of Lebanon, including key dates and facts about this Middle Eastern country.
2023-08-29 21:26
Golan Heights profile
Provides an overview of the Golan Heights, a strategically key Syrian territory occupied by Israel.
2023-08-29 21:23