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Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong media tycoon arrested under security law August 10, 2020
The prominent pro-democracy supporter is accused of foreign collusion under controversial new laws.
Trump's WeChat ban shocks Chinese abroad August 10, 2020
For China's global community, the app provides a vital means of staying in touch with home.
China imposes sanctions on US senators over Hong Kong August 10, 2020
High-profile US officials are sanctioned but China avoids targeting anyone in the Trump administration.
US angers China with high-profile Taiwan visit August 10, 2020
Health Secretary Alex Azar is the highest-ranking US politician to visit the island for decades.
Coronavirus: Australia records deadliest day but fewer new infections August 10, 2020
An outbreak in Victoria has seen over 100 deaths in the past week, but new infections may be slowing.
Hong Kong elections: UK and allies condemn moves to 'undermine democracy' August 9, 2020
Five foreign ministers say they are "gravely concerned" by the barring of candidates from elections.
12 months, 12 lives: Kashmiris in limbo and lockdown August 8, 2020
The BBC speaks to 12 Kashmiris from different walks of life about an unprecedented year for the region.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki: 75th anniversary of atomic bombings August 8, 2020
It is 75 years since the US dropped atomic bombs on the two Japanese cities, leading to WW2's end.
Coronavirus: India is turning to faster tests to meet targets August 8, 2020
With coronavirus cases rising sharply, India has turned to rapid testing kits. But how reliable are they?
Coronavirus Vietnam: The mysterious resurgence of Covid-19 August 8, 2020
A central Vietnamese city is back in lockdown as researchers search for the source of a new outbreak.
Sushant Singh Rajput: Mystery and voyeurism around Bollywood star's death August 7, 2020
The investigation into Sushant Singh Rajput's death has taken several twists and turns.
Tencent: The Chinese giant under fire in the US August 7, 2020
The Chinese firm's investments include Fortnite, Tesla and Universal Music - but it's under fire in the US.
Sri Lanka election: Rajapaksa brothers tighten grip on power August 7, 2020
Brothers transform expected win into stunning rout of the opposition, writes Anbarasan Ethirajan.
Coronavirus: How India breached the two million mark August 7, 2020
Experts blame a hastily enforced lockdown, patchy testing and ineffective safety measures.
World's remotest Irish bar: 'We will survive Covid' August 7, 2020
It has been closed since April, you can’t reach it by car, and it's a two-day hike from the nearest airport.
'It took 32 years, but I finally found my kidnapped son' August 7, 2020
After Li Jingzhi's son went missing in 1988 she dedicated her life to searching for him. He was found in May this year.
Cosplay and Covid: Video gamers defy the virus August 6, 2020
Video game meet-up ChinaJoy was one of the first big shows staged in China since the pandemic began.
Kashmir: ‘Safety is a concern but I have to express myself’ August 6, 2020
Artists, poets and journalists feel that freedom of expression is under attack in Kashmir.
Zarka's husband sliced off her nose. A surgeon offered to restore it for free August 6, 2020
A young Afghan woman suffered a brutal domestic assault, but surgery gave her a ray of hope.
Hiroshima bomb: The day Michiko nearly missed her train August 5, 2020
The horrors of the Hiroshima atomic bomb are laid bare through the story of one woman's life.

US wrestler James 'Kamala' Harris dies aged 70, WWE confirms August 10, 2020
Tributes have been paid to the star, who fought the likes of Hulk Hogan and The Undertaker.
Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong media tycoon arrested under security law August 10, 2020
The prominent pro-democracy supporter is accused of foreign collusion under controversial new laws.
Man City sign World Cup-winning USA midfielder Mewis August 10, 2020
United States midfielder and 2019 World Cup winner Sam Mewis says joining Manchester City "is like winning the lottery".
Beirut explosion: Death toll rises to 200 as third minister resigns August 10, 2020
The governor of Lebanon's capital says dozens remain missing, as a third cabinet minister resigns.
Belarus election: Opposition disputes Lukashenko landslide win August 10, 2020
President Lukashenko's main challenger refuses to accept defeat amid fears of vote-rigging.
Trump WeChat ban 'an unwelcome signal' for Chinese community August 10, 2020
For China's global community, the app provides a vital means of staying in touch with home.
Toshiba shuts the lid on laptops after 35 years August 10, 2020
Toshiba has sold its remaining shares in its former personal computing division.
Floods hit Yemen's historic capital August 10, 2020
Some 130 people have died in heavy rains since mid-July, authorities in rebel-held Sanaa say.
China imposes sanctions on US senators over Hong Kong August 10, 2020
High-profile US officials are sanctioned but China avoids targeting anyone in the Trump administration.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg: Tottenham medical for Southampton midfielder August 10, 2020
Southampton's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is having a medical at Tottenham on Monday, while Kyle Walker-Peters is set to move the other way.
Mexico bear that sniffed woman's hair castrated August 10, 2020
The black bear was captured after he was filmed approaching a visitor at an ecological park.
Coronavirus pandemic: Tracking the global outbreak August 10, 2020
Key charts and maps explaining how the respiratory virus has spread around the world.
'We're happy to go to court' - Wolff challenges rivals to protest against Mercedes in 'copying' row August 10, 2020
Toto Wolff challenges rivals to lodge a protest if they believe Mercedes have broken the rules in the Racing Point 'copying' controversy.
Man Utd target Sancho named in Dortmund training camp squad August 10, 2020
Borussia Dortmund name Jadon Sancho - Manchester United's top transfer target - in their squad for a training camp this week.
Simon Cowell thanks medics after breaking back in electric bike fall August 10, 2020
The music mogul says he should have "read the manual" before riding his new electric bicycle.
Africa Eye: Ghana hospital workers cash in on PPE amid coronavirus August 10, 2020
The BBC Africa Eye team uncovers Ghanaians selling coronavirus supplies while doctors and nurses go without.
US angers China with high-profile Taiwan visit August 10, 2020
Health Secretary Alex Azar is the highest-ranking US politician to visit the island for decades.
Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong's rebel mogul and pro-democracy voice August 10, 2020
The rags-to-riches rise of a fiercely anti-Communist Hong Kong tycoon.
'It feels like harassment' - sportswomen share social media trolling stories August 10, 2020
A BBC Sport survey uncovered shocking examples of social media abuse sent to sportswomen. Here are three women's stories in their own words.
Twitter 'looking' at a possible TikTok tie-up August 10, 2020
The messaging platform has approached under-fire TikTok about a possible deal, according to reports.

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