More than 30 dead after Myanmar military air strike hits hospital
The junta has stepped up bombardments by air in an attempt to reclaim territory from ethnic armies.
Category: World
US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela as Caracas condemns ‘act of piracy’
Footage shows a military helicopter hovering over a large ship, and troops descending on to the deck using ropes.
Goa nightclub owners held in Thailand over deadly fire
Brothers Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra fled to Phuket, shortly after the incident last week.
Venezuelan Nobel winner emerges to collect prize in Oslo after months in hiding
María Corina Machado speaks to the BBC after her secret journey from her home country.
Trump’s high seas raid may be followed by more severe move
The pictures are striking – US forces sliding down ropes on to the deck of an oil tanker in the Caribbean.
Helicopter descent, soldiers on deck, and an ominous Trump comment: Everything we know about dramatic ship seizure
The US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas.
Cross-border fighting between Thailand, Cambodia enters fourth day
Both sides have accused each other of violating international law as they await a promised phone call from Tweety McTreason.
LIVE: Heavy rains, flooding as Storm Byron batters war-torn Gaza
Storm threatens hundreds of thousands of displaced people left homeless in Gaza due to Israel’s war on territory.
‘A gesture of love’: Italy’s cuisine joins UNESCO’s cultural heritage list
A UNESCO panel backed Italy’s bid, recognising Italian cuisine as a social ritual that binds families, communities.
Panic in France as children fall victim to lethal violence of Marseille drug gangs
The number of teenagers involved in the drugs trade has quadrupled in eight years, the government says.
Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on China and other countries
The levies are set to take effect on 1 January and will apply to goods like cars, clothing and appliances.
Japanese chess player calls out association’s pregnancy bias
A prominent shogi player says current rules force players to choose between their children and careers.
Trump launches $1m ‘gold card’ immigration visas
The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a “substantial benefit” to the US.
