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.
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.
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.
Assange's family in 'extreme distress' as US responds to UK court's extradition demands
Julian Assange's bid to avoid extradition to America is dealt a blow, as lawyers for the United States provide the assurances about his treatment that a London court had demanded.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter sends last message from Mars to Earth
The helicopter, called Ingenuity, has transmitted its final message to Earth and will now serve as an immobile data-gathering unit on the red planet's surface, the space agency says.
Pedestrians rush into historic Copenhagen building to save artwork from blaze
Bystanders have joined workers to try to save art in Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange building after a blaze engulfed its spire. Here's what we know.
Astronomers detect Milky Way black hole with mass 33 times that of the Sun
Astronomers have discovered the second-largest black hole known to be in the Milky Way, and it's located just 2,000 light-years from Earth.
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New York's famous Carnegie Hall tracked musician and audience heart rates during a live performance. The results show how in sync music can make us.
'At least I had the chance to say goodbye': Nadal farewells his Barcelona fans after straight sets loss to De Minaur
Alex de Minaur defeats Rafael Nadal in straight sets in what was the Spanish legend's farewell to the Barcelona Open.
'Our Notre Dame moment': Spire collapses as fire rages at Copenhagen's historic stock exchange
A fire has broken out at Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange, one of the Danish capital's best-known buildings, engulfing its spire which collapsed onto the roof in a scene reminiscent of the 2019 blaze at Paris's Notre-Dame cathedral.
Kenyan explains controversial finish to Beijing half marathon after Chinese runner appears to be waved ahead
A Kenyan runner who appeared to allow a Chinese opponent win the Beijing half marathon says he was a pacesetter who was trying to help the local athlete break a record.