Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.

Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.

The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

The law now allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family.

The law now allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family.

Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June.

Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June.

Media reports say Laos will press charges of up to one year in jail against those allegedly responsible.

The AI video on China Daily showed a monkey in Philippine garments singing its claims to the South China Sea.

China Daily posted a video of a monkey being forced to sing its claims to the South China Sea.

Athipat Wichan tells BBC Thai he regrets bringing his girlfriend Nahathai into his indie band Thotsakan.

Athipat Wichan tells BBC Thai he regrets bringing his girlfriend Nahathai into his indie band Thotsakan.

Athipat Wichan tells BBC Thai he regrets bringing his girlfriend Nahathai into his indie band Thotsakan.

Chinese brands are meeting surging air-conditioner demand in Europe, a region with typically low ownership rates.

Chinese brands are meeting surging air-conditioner demand in Europe, a region with typically low ownership rates.

Previously little-known in Europe, the Midea PortaSplit has become a household name this summer.

Neill died in Sydney on Monday, with his family saying his death was 'sudden and unexpected'.

Neill died in Sydney on Monday, with his family saying his death was 'sudden and unexpected'.

The environmental activist has been on a hunger strike for 19 days and has visibly weakened.