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'Atomic bomb hell must never be repeated' say Japan's last survivors
Victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki believe their horrific past must act as a warning for the future. -
She conquered Everest 10 times - and escaped an abusive marriage
Lhakpa Sherpa, who has climbed Everest more than any other woman, wants to inspire women and girls. -
South Korea wrongly introduced as North Korea at Olympics
South Korea said it would request a meeting with International Olympic Committee Chairman Thomas Bach. -
Bangladesh police detain protest leaders at hospital
They were being treated for injuries they say were sustained after police tortured them in detention. -
Crew 'held each other and jumped' as typhoon sank ship
Survivors of the Tanzania-flagged Fu Shun said they swam "with all their lives" to shore. -
Philippines 'prepares for worst' after oil spill
Authorities are racing to contain the oil spill and prevent it from reaching the capital, Manila. -
Scorn as Bangladesh PM weeps at train station damage
Many said she did not appear to express the same level of sympathy towards those who had died. -
North Korea hackers trying to steal nuclear secrets, US and UK warn
A hacking group has been hunting information in areas from uranium enrichment to tanks and submarines. -
China and Russia stage first joint bomber patrol near Alaska
The patrol comes amid US warnings of deepening ties between China and Russia. -
Gang kills women and children in Papua New Guinea massacre - reports
Police say a gang attacked three remote villages in Papua New Guinea, killing at least two dozen. -
Typhoon Gaemi hits China after deaths in Taiwan and Philippines
Thousands are evacuated from southern China while Taiwan and the Philippines continue rescue operations. -
Pilot survived Nepal crash after cockpit split from plane
The plane's cockpit split from its fuselage leaving pilot as the sole survivor of crash that killed 18. -
Lammy aims to reset UK-India ties with early trip
The foreign secretary wants to boost relations amid instability among American and European allies. -
Australian surfer's leg washes up after shark attack
Kai McKenzie, 23, was attacked by a three-metre-long great white shark in Australia on Tuesday. -
Luxury brands suffer as Chinese shoppers hold back
LVMH, the world's biggest luxury group, saw sales in Asia fall 14% in the second quarter of 2024.