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China limits construction of 'super high-rise buildings' October 28, 2021
The decision is being seen as part of a larger bid to crackdown on vanity projects.
Tripura: Anti-Muslim violence flares up in India state October 28, 2021
More than 10 incidents of violence have been reported from the Indian state of Tripura in four days.
ICC T20 World Cup: India arrests Muslims for cheering Pakistan cricket team October 28, 2021
Several people have been arrested for supporting Pakistan during Sunday's T20 World Cup cricket game.
China rations diesel amid fuel shortages October 28, 2021
It is likely to contribute to the global supply chain crisis and inflation, analysts told the BBC.
Chinese missile launch very concerning, says top US general October 28, 2021
Gen Milley's comments were the first US acknowledgment of claims China tested a hypersonic missile.
Climate change: Can India meet its targets? October 27, 2021
As a major global climate summit approaches, is the Indian government on track to meet its own commitments?
Josh Cavallo: 'I'm a footballer and I'm gay,' says Australian player October 27, 2021
The Adelaide United footballer has become the only current top-flight male professional to do so.
Hong Kong passes new film censorship law October 27, 2021
Authorities will have the power to ban films deemed to violate China's national security interests.
Sunao Tsuboi: Campaigning Hiroshima survivor dies aged 96 October 27, 2021
Sunao Tsuboi met Barack Obama on his historic visit to the site of the world's first nuclear attack.
Covid: Australia to end ban on citizens leaving country October 27, 2021
For the first time in 19 months, Australians will not need an exemption to travel overseas.
Malkhan Singh: The surrender of India's bandit king October 26, 2021
Forty years ago, a photographer spent a week following India's dreaded "bandit king" Malkhan Singh.
US revokes licence of top Chinese telecoms company October 26, 2021
Washington has banned China Telecom from operating in America, citing "national security concerns".
Can Lego help save Singapore's coral reefs? October 26, 2021
Scientists in Singapore are using the popular building block in an effort to rejuvenate its reefs.
Japan's Princess Mako: The woman who gave up royal status to marry October 26, 2021
Japan's Princess Mako has finally married her college sweetheart, thus losing her royal status.
Climate change: Australia pledges net zero emissions by 2050 October 26, 2021
The target controversially omits new short-term goals and cuts to fossil fuel industries.
Fleeing Afghanistan: 'Women are imprisoned, while the criminals are free' October 26, 2021
When Afghanistan fell, hundreds of female judges went into hiding. After months living in fear, 26 have escaped.
Afghan baby girl sold for $500 by starving family October 25, 2021
The BBC’s Yogita Limaye witnesses first-hand the extreme poverty engulfing millions in Afghanistan.

Biden announces revamped $1.75 trillion social spending plan October 28, 2021
The president said that his party was "on board" as he prepares to roll out a new spending bill.
Why Xavi will be next Barcelona boss - despite president’s uncertainty October 28, 2021
Barcelona legend Xavi will be confirmed as the new manager soon, even if club president Joan Laporta does have reservations, writes Guillem Balague
Covid passes set to stay as Europe heads for winter October 28, 2021
There have been protests but much of Europe has accepted the QR codes as a means of extending freedoms.
Dramatic footage shows tornado cut across Texas highway October 28, 2021
The twister flung trees and cars into the air and affected 100 homes, officials said.
UK boat detained by France amid fishing rights row October 28, 2021
A minister says his officials are "urgently" investigating the situation surrounding the detained boat.
Emiliano Sala: Fatal flight organiser David Henderson convicted October 28, 2021
David Henderson is convicted of endangering the safety of an aircraft in which two people died.
Covid: Moscow shops and restaurants shut in partial lockdown October 28, 2021
Russia closes non-essential services and sends workers home amid record Covid deaths.
Laos makes Asia's largest ever drug bust October 28, 2021
A truck was carrying 55 million amphethamine tablets and over 1.5 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine.
Your Men's T20 World Cup dream team revealed - which England players got the nod? October 28, 2021
We asked you to pick your best side from players on show at the T20 World Cup. The world's top-ranked batter didn't make the cut.
Ali al-Nimr: Saudi child protester who faced death penalty released October 28, 2021
Ali al-Nimr, who was arrested when he was 17, was originally sentenced to death by beheading.
Hundreds of sea turtles wash up dead in Mexico October 28, 2021
Scientists think the turtles may have become tangled in abandoned fishing nets and drowned.
US issues first gender-neutral 'X' passport October 28, 2021
The document has an "X" in the gender box, to show the holder does not identify as male or female.
Dinosaur tells UN 'don't choose extinction' as part of new climate campaign October 28, 2021
Actor Jack Black voices 'Frankie the Dino' in new climate campaign.
South Africa's De Kock sorry for not taking knee and says he is not racist October 28, 2021
South Africa's Quinton de Kock apologises after refusing to take a knee against West Indies and says he is "not a racist".
No Squid Game Halloween costumes, New York schools say October 28, 2021
The primary schools have warned parents about the Netflix series' "violent messages".
China limits construction of 'super high-rise buildings' October 28, 2021
The decision is being seen as part of a larger bid to crackdown on vanity projects.
Helping Chinatown's elderly during the pandemic October 28, 2021
A volunteer army is delivering hundreds of meals to elderly East-Asians in New York.
Sitting Bull: DNA confirms great-grandson's identity October 28, 2021
A sample of the Native American leader's hair confirms the identity of his great-grandson.
China rations diesel amid fuel shortages October 28, 2021
It is likely to contribute to the global supply chain crisis and inflation, analysts told the BBC.
Black History Month: How Windrush and Bruce Lee played a part in Lutalo Muhammad’s Olympic medals October 28, 2021
Two-time Olympic medallist Lutalo Muhammad takes us back to his grandparents' arrival in the UK from Jamaica, to explain how their sacrifice and his dad's influences led to him becoming one of the world's best taekwondo athletes.