Death-defying stunts and the Karen National Liberation Army — the Asia Pacific this week in photos
Death defying stunts to celebrate Eid, Sumo throwing each other about by their loincloths, Thailand's famous and fun water festival — here's a snapshot at the happenings across our region.
Indonesia issues tsunami alert as volcano erupts
Indonesian authorities issue a tsunami alert after eruptions at Ruang mountain send ash thousands of feet high, with hundreds evacuated from the area.
A German far-right leader allegedly used a Nazi slogan twice — his 'extremist' party is one of the country's highest-polling
Experts say the allegations against him and support for his party are just part of a "concerning" shift towards the far-right and extremism across Europe.
Elderly couple believed to have been killed by ram in NZ
The ram was shot and killed by police when they arrived at the property.
Hiyori lives two lives. By day, she's an office worker but by night, she's a much-feared sumo warrior
An ancient sport shrouded in mystery, professional sumo wrestling in Japan is reserved only for men. A group of young female warriors wants to change that.
Speculation 'cloud seeding' caused Dubai record rainfall and floods shot down by experts
Speculation swirled on social media that the weather technology was to blame for the largest ever rainfall Dubai has seen. But experts say the record rains were on a totally different scale to what seeding would produce.
Police arrest six, seek three others in Canada's largest gold heist
Police arrest six people in connection with what authorities are calling the largest gold heist in Canadian history — a cargo of more than $25 million in gold and currency.
Gigantic marine reptile identified from fossil found by 11-year-old girl and father
A fossil jawbone found by a young girl and her father on a beach in England belongs to a gigantic marine reptile dating back to 202 million years ago that appears to have been among the largest animals ever on Earth.
Israel 'making a decision to act' against Iran, as Tehran warns of 'fierce and severe response'
Britain's foreign minister says it is clear that Israel is making a decision to act against Iran for its unprecedented strike on its territory.
Sophie Kinsella, bestselling author of Shopaholic series, reveals 'aggressive' brain cancer diagnosis
British author Sophie Kinsella, who penned the bestselling Shopaholic series, reveals she has been "diagnosed with glioblastoma, a form of aggressive brain cancer".
Prince Harry may have to settle Murdoch lawsuit after Hugh Grant deal, his lawyer says
Prince Harry's lawyer says he may be "forced" to settle a lawsuit against the publisher of Rupert Murdoch's tabloid newspaper The Sun after British actor Hugh Grant agreed on a deal.
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Japan needs more immigrants, but some foreigners say racism remains systematic
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