Sri Lanka shuts schools as floods and mudslides kill 7

LIVESecond Thailand shooting in days as former MP opens fire at government buildingThe alleged gunman, a former House of Representatives member, confessed to the attack during a YouTube livestream.

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Thai school shooter learnt how to use guns via social mediaPolice say they are still investigating the 14-year-old shooter's motive.16 mins agoAsia

China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrivesTyphoon Dolphin has made landfall, bringing strong winds and heavy rain across eastern China including Shanghai.2 hrs agoAsia

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Why nine million were removed from a landmark Indian cash scheme for womenIndia's largest cash-transfer scheme for women in Maharashtra state is facing scrutiny over alleged lapses.2 hrs agoAsia

He's been frozen on Everest for 30 years, now 'Green Boots' may finally be coming homeFor decades, an Indian man's lime shoes have been a grim trail marker for many climbing the world's highest peak.18 hrs agoAsia

Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night?President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan military exercises preparing for a potential Chinese invasion.12 hrs agoAsia

I was standing in front of my teacher when she was shot, Thai pupil saysThe student says she had to climb over a school fence to flee the shooting which killed five teachers.44 mins agoAsia

Drone warnings and sheltering in airports as South Korea battles historic heatwaveThe president has called the extreme heat a "national disaster" and ordered agencies to mobilise all resources.4 hrs agoAsia

Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in JapanSecurity camera footage shows doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as last month's magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital.52 mins agoAsia

Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescueTeam evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station after landing plane in total darkness and temperature of -43°C.31 mins agoAustralia

Should fans put their phones down at concerts? This K-pop band thinks soCortis's plea has drawn mixed reactions in a fandom that's obsessed with capturing every moment.2 hrs agoAsia

India is a nation of walkers - but its cities forgot themIndia's top court has put the spotlight on unsafe footpaths and the country's forgotten pedestrians.2 hrs agoAsia

Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles awayWomen in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.1 day agoAsia

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Thailand on first trip as civilian leaderThe military leader has been barred from western countries and accused of crimes against humanity.3 hrs ago