Here's what's been happening in our region in 20 pictures
Death defying stunts to celebrate Eid, Sumo throwing each other about by their loincloths, Thailand's famous and fun water festival — here's a snapshot at the happenings across our region.
Hiyori lives two lives. By day, she's an office worker but by night, she's a much-feared sumo warrior
An ancient sport shrouded in mystery, professional sumo wrestling in Japan is reserved only for men. A group of young female warriors wants to change that.
Indonesia issues tsunami alert as volcano erupts
Indonesian authorities issue a tsunami alert after eruptions at Ruang mountain send ash thousands of feet high, with hundreds evacuated from the area.
Speculation 'cloud seeding' caused Dubai record rainfall and floods shot down by experts
Speculation swirled on social media that the weather technology was to blame for the largest ever rainfall Dubai has seen. But experts say the record rains were on a totally different scale to what seeding would produce.
Israel 'making a decision to act' against Iran, as Tehran warns of 'fierce and severe response'
Britain's foreign minister says it is clear that Israel is making a decision to act against Iran for its unprecedented strike on its territory.
Sophie Kinsella, bestselling author of Shopaholic series, reveals 'aggressive' brain cancer diagnosis
British author Sophie Kinsella, who penned the bestselling Shopaholic series, reveals she has been "diagnosed with glioblastoma, a form of aggressive brain cancer".
Prince Harry may have to settle Murdoch lawsuit after Hugh Grant deal, his lawyer says
Prince Harry's lawyer says he may be "forced" to settle a lawsuit against the publisher of Rupert Murdoch's tabloid newspaper The Sun after British actor Hugh Grant agreed on a deal.
A high-stakes election day has unfolded in Solomon Islands. Here's what you need to know
Voters in Solomon Islands have headed to the polls today for an election closely watched across the world, ending weeks of campaigning for candidates who have crisscrossed the sprawling archipelago. But the struggle to win government is far from over.
'I like to play in the rain but this scares me': Storms disrupt flights in Dubai after killing 20 in region
Dubai's major international airport diverts scores of incoming flights as heavy rains flood the United Arab Emirates after leaving 20 dead in the region.
Trump told off for 'muttering' as first jurors selected in hush money trial
Seven jury members are selected on the second day of Donald Trump's trial at the Manhattan Criminal Court where he is charged with falsifying business records to cover up a sex scandal.
'He fought for his life': Survival tale emerges weeks after Baltimore Bridge collapse
It's been three weeks since Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed under the impact of a wayward cargo ship. In the midst of an FBI investigation, a remarkable story of survival has emerged.
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A German far-right leader allegedly used a Nazi slogan twice — his 'extremist' party is one of the country's highest-polling
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Gigantic marine reptile identified from fossil found by 11-year-old girl and father
A fossil jawbone found by a young girl and her father on a beach in England belongs to a gigantic marine reptile dating back to 202 million years ago that appears to have been among the largest animals ever on Earth.
Police arrest six, seek three others in Canada's largest gold heist
Police arrest six people in connection with what authorities are calling the largest gold heist in Canadian history — a cargo of more than $25 million in gold and currency.
This NBA player passed on information that would have won a bettor more than $US1 million — the player has now been banned for life
NBA boss Adam Silver hits out at Raptors player Jontay Porter after he was caught betting against his own team and disclosing confidential information to sports bettors.
'Absolutely no regret': Guardiola praises his Man City players as English teams are bundled out of the Champions League
The Champions League becomes a continental European tournament after Manchester City and Arsenal are both knocked out.