
The Chinese town engulfed by a flood to save Beijing
Floodwaters were diverted from Beijing, but the water had to go somewhere - So Zhuozhou took the brunt.
1970-01-01 08:00

China drops Australia barley tariffs after three years
The relationship between Canberra and Beijing has thawed since the election of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
1970-01-01 08:00

Shropshire farmers look to send pick-ups to Ukraine front-line
David Evans, from Pontesbury, went with a convoy in May and says the gratitude was "overwhelming".
1970-01-01 08:00

Japan issues rare warning over fake X account
The account on the platform formerly known as Twitter impersonated Japan's top currency diplomat.
1970-01-01 08:00

Hyundai fire risk warning as 91,000 vehicles recalled
The recall is the latest in a series of fire-related recalls of Hyundai and Kia models in recent years.
1970-01-01 08:00

Canadian province Alberta cancels bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games
It comes weeks after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 games.
1970-01-01 08:00

Taiwan's new MeToo laws are welcome but activists wat more
New sexual harassment laws target workplaces and schools, but critics say they still fall short.
1970-01-01 08:00

US snake hunters fight pythons big enough to devour gators
Over the past decade, thousands have competed to kill some of the planet's biggest serpents in Florida.
1970-01-01 08:00

Alexei Navalny braces for new verdict as Kremlin clamps down
Jailed Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny could see decades added to his time behind bars.
1970-01-01 08:00

Monu Manesar: The wanted Indian cow vigilante who's at large online
Monu Manesar is accused of being at the centre of the religious violence in Haryana. He denies any role.
1970-01-01 08:00

Cheetahs in Kuno: Is India's effort to reintroduce the big cat facing a crisis?
Foreign experts associated with the ambitious project flag up "serious concerns" about its management.
1970-01-01 08:00

Donald Trump arrives in DC court to face criminal charges
Mr Trump will shortly appear before a judge to face charges of sowing distrust in the 2020 election.
1970-01-01 08:00