More than 500 Rohingya vanished at sea – what happened?
Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June.
Australia ‘deeply frustrated’ over Laos methanol poisoning charges
Media reports say Laos will press charges of up to one year in jail against those allegedly responsible.
Canada fires prompt US air quality alerts as smoke blankets major cities
Smoke from more than 800 blazes has filled major cities from Toronto and New York, to parts of the US Midwest and Great Lakes.
One man’s hunger strike changed India’s map. Can it still change politics?
Why hunger strikes still shape Indian politics, from Gandhi to Sonam Wangchuk.
I thought we’d grow old together, says band leader whose girlfriend died in Thai bar inferno
Athipat Wichan tells BBC Thai he regrets bringing his girlfriend Nahathai into his indie band Thotsakan.
As heatwaves strike, Europeans turn to prized Chinese air-conditioner
Previously little-known in Europe, the Midea PortaSplit has become a household name this summer.
Blasts reported in Iran as US launches new wave of strikes
The US says its attacks aim to “further degrade Iranian military capabilities”, as fighting continued for the sixth day in a row.
JD Vance accuses Israel of ‘manipulating’ US public opinion to prolong Iran war
The US vice president says he thinks some Israeli politicians are trying to detail efforts to end the conflict.
Kris Jenner’s mother Mary Jo dies aged 91
Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Campbell was featured on multiple episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians over the years.
White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k off Trump speech bets
A White House staffer has been accused of using inside knowledge of speeches to make nearly $100,000 on Kalshi.
