Myanmar on Monday woke up to the news that the country’s military junta had executed four democracy activists, including former lawmaker Phyo Zeya Thaw and veteran protest leader Ko Jimmy.
Heatwaves and wildfires across Europe are causing alarm – with warnings some countries could be in for their worst fire seasons so far. So how do wildfires compare with previous
The underlying message is: “Look what has become of Arab societies during the past 50 years or so.” To those who share such photos, it is the most visible sign
Overcoming poverty and setbacks, Adil Altaf of Jammu and Kashmir created a history of sorts when he bagged his state’s first gold medal in Cycling at the Khelo India Youth
Claims green policies and “eco-tyranny” lie behind the political crisis in Sri Lanka have been spreading online – but is there any truth to them? Rising prices, along with food
Japan has witnessed an extraordinary outpouring of grief and sadness for former prime minister Shinzo Abe who was assassinated in the city of Nara on Friday. The country has seen
Shinzo Abe smashed records as Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, championing ambitious economic reform and forging key diplomatic relationships while weathering scandals. Nearly two years after poor health forced him to
Being the first in the queue is usually a coveted spot, but Ajeewan Sadasivam has no idea how long he’ll be stuck in this one. “I’ve been in line for
Two children and an adult have died of starvation in South Sudan as the suspension of food aid begins to hit, aid workers have told the BBC. The deaths occurred
A skull rolled towards my feet. It would have hit my trainers if it hadn’t been blocked by the zipline of a body bag it had just been thrown inside.