Six killed in Ecuador tourist beach shooting attack
Armed gunmen open fire in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador, killing six including a two-year-old girl. Follow for breaking updates on this horrific attack.
Armed gunmen open fire in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador, killing six including a two-year-old girl. Follow for breaking updates on this horrific attack.
At least seven people have died after a bus carrying teachers on a charity mission overturned in northern Vietnam. Rescue efforts continue in the remote area.
The US launched airstrikes against Islamic State in Nigeria on Christmas Day, with Nigerian intelligence support. Defence Secretary warns of more action. Read the latest.
The United States has launched deadly airstrikes against ISIS militants in Nigeria following attacks on Christians. Defence Secretary warns 'More to come...'. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
A suspected suicide bomber attacked a mosque in Maiduguri, Nigeria, during evening prayers, killing five and injuring over 30. Read the latest on the investigation and regional security concerns.
A suspected suicide bomber attacked a mosque in Maiduguri, Nigeria, killing five and injuring 35. No group has claimed responsibility, but Boko Haram is suspected. Read the latest details.
A tame school deer wandered into a classroom in Sichuan and ate students' exam papers. The lighthearted incident has prompted a review of animal management on campus. Read the full story.
Health officials confirm the end of Congo's latest Ebola outbreak after a 42-day period with no new cases. The outbreak saw 64 cases and 45 fatalities. Read the full story.
Rescue workers battle damaged roads and heavy rain as the death toll from floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island climbs to 248. Read the latest on the crisis.
Catastrophic flooding in southern Thailand has killed at least 145 people and impacted 3.6 million residents. Discover the full extent of the damage and ongoing relief efforts.
The death toll from devastating floods in southern Thailand has reached 145, with over 1.2 million households affected. Read the latest on the recovery efforts.
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of deadly airstrikes killing nine children and a woman, escalating border tensions. Read the latest on the crisis.
Taliban reports nine children and one woman killed in Pakistani military airstrikes in Afghanistan's Khost province. Border tensions soar following deadly suicide attack in Peshawar. Read the latest developments.
Pakistan launches deadly airstrikes on Afghan province of Khost, killing 10 including nine children. The Taliban accuses Pakistan of violating sovereignty. Read the full report.
At least 16 people have died after a passenger bus crashed off a bridge into a river in Cambodia. Dozens more were injured in the tragic accident.
Discover how British writer Fuchsia Dunlop earned respect as a Chinese food authority, bridging culinary traditions while documenting disappearing foodways. Explore China's rich gastronomic history.
Discover Fatt Pundit's Mango Sichuan Rush cocktail recipe. This innovative drink combines mango purée with Sichuan pepper for a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavours.
At least two dead and 21 missing after landslides hit Central Java. Rescuers battle challenging conditions in the search for survivors. Follow the latest updates.
Torrential rains trigger devastating landslides in Central Java, killing two and leaving 21 missing. Rescue teams battle challenging conditions in the search for survivors.
A newly constructed bridge in China's Sichuan province collapsed after landslides, sending concrete into the river below. Miraculously, no injuries were reported. Read the full investigation.
Shocking footage captures the moment a newly-built bridge in China dramatically collapsed into a river following landslides. No casualties were reported in the Sichuan province incident.
A newly constructed bridge in China's Sichuan province has partially collapsed. No casualties were reported. The incident raises questions about infrastructure in challenging terrain.
A newly constructed bridge in China's Sichuan province collapsed just days after opening, with dramatic footage capturing the incident. Investigation launched into infrastructure safety.
The Taliban has enforced a complete internet shutdown in Afghanistan's Balkh and Kunduz provinces, severing critical communications and raising fears of a wider crackdown on digital freedoms.
The Taliban has publicly executed two men and flogged 14 others in northern Afghanistan's Balkh province, marking a severe return to Sharia law punishments and raising major human rights concerns.
The World Bank withdraws financial backing from Mozambique's controversial $5bn Mphanda Nkuwa hydroelectric dam, citing environmental and social impact concerns. A major blow for the nation's energy ambitions.
A devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes western Afghanistan, killing over 2,400 and leaving villages in ruins. The Taliban government appeals for urgent international aid amidst a growing humanitarian catastrophe.