Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump
Trading on South Korea’s Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling.
Reflecting Pool liner cut with sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
Earlier in the week Donald Trump blamed vandals for “a 300 foot long gash” in the pool and accused someone of putting fertiliser in the water.
Aerial footage reveals destruction in coastal Venezuela
Multi-storey buildings have collapsed in La Guaira following two major earthquakes on Wednesday.
Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 235
Nearly 1,500 people have been injured after two seven-plus magnitude shallow quakes hit seconds apart.
Rescues and prayers a day after Venezuelan earthquakes
The BBC’s Vanessa Silva reports from Caracas as the city faces the aftermath of back-to-back tremors.
Why the trail went cold in Nancy Guthrie case
The lack of a breakthrough in the abduction of a famous TV anchor’s mother is puzzling given the huge publicity.
The abundant but expensive energy source that’s under your feet
Start-ups are taking fresh approaches to geothermal energy, but will the economics work?
A Chinese box office hit sparks a debate about identity in Singapore
A nostalgic tale about family, hope and hardship has opened an unexpected conversation.
UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked
The ship was reportedly struck by an “unknown projectile” near Oman but no casualties were reported.
Women alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitations
More than 50 women are calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations which they say has prevented them seeking justice.
