Myanmar election: No evidence fraud in 2020 vote, observers say

Conclusion contradicts claim by the military, which argues February coup was justified by voter fraud.


Israeli air strikes bombard Gaza Strip

Israeli aircraft carried out dozens more air strikes on Gaza as fighting enters its second week.


Chile constitution: Sweeping changes possible as independents win

The right-wing government fails to win a third of the seats and will struggle to stop major changes.


Train derails and explodes into flames

The freight train was carrying highly flammable fertiliser and nearby residents have been evacuated.


MTV Movie & TV Awards 2021: WandaVision wins big

The Disney+ Marvel hit collected four awards including best show at the in-person Hollywood event.


Australia crocodile: Skull identified as part of new extinct species

An eight-million-year-old skull found in 2009 is now believed part of an undiscovered reptile.


Belgian ambassador's wife claims diplomatic immunity over Seoul slap

The wife of Belgium's ambassador to South Korea is seen slapping a shop worker in CCTV footage.


Thailand: Record number of Covid cases as prison clusters grow

The country last week admitted there were growing virus clusters in two jails outside Bangkok.


Cyclone Tauktae: Covid-battered India braces for storm

Cyclone Tauktae is believed to be the strongest storm to hit the western state of Gujarat since 1998.


Long working hours killing 745,000 people a year, study finds

The World Health Organization says the trend may worsen due to the coronavirus pandemic.