A weakened Typhoon Fung-wong is now passing over the South China Sea, after leaving two people dead in the Philippines.
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Back from the brink: UK red kites aid Spanish cousins
A project to revive red kite populations in south-west Spain sees new mating pairs and chicks.
Seven dead after migrant boat sinks near Thai-Malaysia border
Hundreds of Rohingyas, who fled Myanmar in hopes of a better life in Malaysia, remain missing.
UK to help protect Belgium after suspected Russian drone incursions
Sir Richard Knighton, the UK military chief, says his Belgian counterpart requested assistance in the form of personnel and equipment this week.
A hacking kingpin reveals all: Inside the gang that left a trail of destruction
One of the world’s most prominent cyber-criminals speaks to the BBC in an exclusive interview.
US Senate passes deal aimed at ending government shutdown
The measure signals a major breakthrough but the deal still needs to get over more hurdles in Congress.
Harshita was murdered a year ago – so why has her killer not been caught, family ask
Police have charged Harshita Brella’s husband with murder – but, despite sightings, he remains on the run.
British man dies after being shot during robbery in Ghana
A manhunt is under way for the 68-year-old’s killer and other suspects who were at the scene in Tema.
Protesters storm Nigeria’s new art museum
The museum authority has cancelled all preview events leading up to Tuesday’s grand opening.
Iran faces unprecedented drought as water crisis hits Tehran
The government is pleading with Iranians to save water as reservoirs dry up and rainfall is at a record low.