Falling debris from intercepted Iranian strikes sparks fires in Kuwait

Moment a projectile struck a border area between Kuwait and Iraq, sparking a fire and sending thick smoke into the sky.

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.

Sadiq Khan joins House of Lords as outgoing UK PM names 26 new peers

PM Keir Starmer's final honours list also includes campaigners, military leaders and senior civil servants.

Qatar rejects Israeli reports of military action against Iran

Qatar has rejected Israeli media reports claiming the Qataris agreed to participate in military action against Iran.

Vietnamese activist places rare national spotlight on Gaza’s suffering

Activist Bao Ngoc draws attention to plight of Palestinians in country where protest is tightly controlled.

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.

Former Italian motorway chief sentenced over bridge collapse

The former CEO of Italy’s main highway operator has been given 12 years in prison.

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.

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.

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.