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K-pop singer jailed three and a half years for rape
A district judge described the assault on a Chinese tourist as "extremely grave". -
Two arrested after school girls in India allegedly made to strip for period check
Police arrested two women after a complaint from the mother of a girl who was put through the alleged humiliation. -
'A huge explosion-like sound' - Survivors recall moment India bridge collapsed
At least 15 people were killed on Wednesday after part of a bridge collapsed into a river in India's Gujarat state. -
India and China strive to reset ties but with caution
Bilateral relations between India and China have improved since the 2020 clash - but larger challenges remain. -
'You need to shape up': Trump's pick for Singapore envoy grilled in Senate
Anjani Sinha was criticised by a US senator in an exchange that has gone viral in Singapore. -
North Korean defector to sue Kim Jong Un for abuse
A Seoul rights group says this is the first North Korea-born defector taking legal action against the regime. -
South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol rearrested
Yoon is in detention for a second time over his failed martial law declaration last year. -
China rejects German claim it targeted military plane with laser
Germany says a laser fired by a Chinese warship tried to disrupt a reconnaissance plane over the Red Sea. -
'You did it': How doctor realised mushroom cook was a killer
Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering three relatives with a toxic mushroom lunch. -
Seoul returns six North Koreans with 'strong desire' to go back
All six people had drifted into South Korea by accident earlier this year and had wanted to go back. -
Ex-Bangladesh leader authorised deadly crackdown, leaked audio suggests
Sheikh Hasina authorised lethal force against protesters, according to leaked audio verified by the BBC. -
Yemen to execute Indian nurse on death row - can she be saved?
Campaigners say Nimisha Priya can still be saved if the victim's family accept blood money and pardon her. -
Chinese students sleep off heatwave in libraries and tents
As eastern China deals with extreme heat, residents are finding new ways to cool down. -
Are India's skies safe? Air safety watchdog responds amid rising concerns
India’s skies remain safe, with accident rates below global averages, air safety regulator chief tells the BBC. -
What happens in Taiwan's military exercise to defend against China?
The annual Han Kuang drill is aimed at sending a clear signal to Beijing.