South Korea jails 90-year-old woman for laundering son's drug money
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South Korea jails 90-year-old woman for laundering son's drug money

The woman has been sentenced to a year in jail for laundering money for her son who is imprisoned in…

Founder of China's Evergrande pleads guilty to fraud
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Founder of China's Evergrande pleads guilty to fraud

Evergrande was once China's biggest real estate firm, with a stock market valuation of more than $50…

Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for four-day tour
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Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for four-day tour

It is the couple's first visit to Australia since 2018 when they were working royals.

Bongbong Marcos fights ill-health rumours with star jumps
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Bongbong Marcos fights ill-health rumours with star jumps

The Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.

‘I don’t know why they’re coming’: Australians on Harry and Meghan's visit
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‘I don’t know why they’re coming’: Australians on Harry and Meghan's visit

The BBC spoke to people in Sydney to hear their thoughts on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s trip …

Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming
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Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming

Footage shows staff injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to …

Philippines accuses Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide in South China Sea
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Philippines accuses Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide in South China Sea

Beijing rejects the allegation as a "farce", while Manila claims the poison was used to kill fish an…

Tributes pour in for legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle
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Tributes pour in for legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle

The singer, who died at the age of 92, will be cremated with full state honours on Monday.

Political turmoil in Indian border state as nine million lose voting rights
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Political turmoil in Indian border state as nine million lose voting rights

Nine million voters have been dropped from rolls in West Bengal, raising concerns over exclusion and…

'Out of control' diesel prices threaten Australia's crucial freight industry
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'Out of control' diesel prices threaten Australia's crucial freight industry

Trucking operators say their costs have doubled in a vast country reliant on the industry to deliver…

Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92
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Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92

Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indian…

India refuses to criminalise marital rape. This new series shines a light on it
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India refuses to criminalise marital rape. This new series shines a light on it

Chiraiya, which has drawn an audience of millions, has prompted conversations on social media around…