I was standing in front of my teacher when she was shot, Thai pupil saysThe student says she had to climb over a school fence to flee the shooting which killed five teachers.44 mins agoAsia

He's been frozen on Everest for 30 years, now 'Green Boots' may finally be coming homeFor decades, an Indian man's lime shoes have been a grim trail marker for many climbing the world's highest peak.18 hrs agoAsia

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Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night?President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan military exercises preparing for a potential Chinese invasion.12 hrs agoAsia

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Drone warnings and sheltering in airports as South Korea battles historic heatwaveThe president has called the extreme heat a "national disaster" and ordered agencies to mobilise all resources.4 hrs agoAsia

Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in JapanSecurity camera footage shows doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as last month's magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital.52 mins agoAsia

Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescueTeam evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station after landing plane in total darkness and temperature of -43°C.31 mins agoAustralia

Should fans put their phones down at concerts? This K-pop band thinks soCortis's plea has drawn mixed reactions in a fandom that's obsessed with capturing every moment.2 hrs agoAsia

India is a nation of walkers - but its cities forgot themIndia's top court has put the spotlight on unsafe footpaths and the country's forgotten pedestrians.2 hrs agoAsia

Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles awayWomen in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.1 day agoAsia

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Thailand on first trip as civilian leaderThe military leader has been barred from western countries and accused of crimes against humanity.3 hrs ago

Youth protests have weakened Modi, Indian activist who went on hunger strike tells BBCThe Cockroach movement was one of the biggest public displays of dissent against India's prime minister in years.1 hr agoAsia

Ex-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penaltyThe 78-year-old has been convicted of crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a 2024 uprising.42 mins agoAsia

Pakistan restricts international media reportingAnyone working for foreign media, including Pakistanis, will now need permission to report from anywhere outside three major cities.3 hrs agoAsia

Three lions die in zoo as Japan battles extreme heatAutopsies show that the lions suffered from dehydration and multiple organ failure.3 hrs agoAsia