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Kashmir's growing heat crisis hits health and harvests

BBC News - July 20, 2025 - 8:21pm
In Indian-administered Kashmir, low rainfall and rising temperatures are putting people's livelihoods at risk.
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Japan's PM vows to stay on despite bruising exit poll

BBC News - July 20, 2025 - 11:52am
The result could destabilise Japan's government at a pivotal moment in trade negotiations with the US.
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Taiwan coach apologises for 'pressuring' students to give blood

BBC News - July 20, 2025 - 5:14am
An investigation at National Taiwan Normal University found blood sampling had taken place for "research projects".
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Taiwan coach apologises for 'pressuring' students to give blood

BBC News - July 20, 2025 - 5:14am
An investigation at National Taiwan Normal University found blood sampling had taken place for "research projects".
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Japan heads to polls in key test for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba

BBC News - July 20, 2025 - 4:52am
The election comes as US President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Tokyo amid tense tariff negotiations.
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At least 17 dead in South Korea floods and landslides

BBC News - July 20, 2025 - 4:09am
There are fears the death toll will rise after raging floods destroyed roads, submerged buildings and ravaged farmland.
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At least 14 dead in South Korea floods and landslides

BBC News - July 20, 2025 - 4:09am
There are fears the death toll will rise after raging floods destroyed roads, submerged buildings and ravaged farmland.
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Members only: India's rich and famous ditch old-school clubs for exclusive hangouts

BBC News - July 19, 2025 - 7:01pm
A new generation of wealth creators has fuelled demand for private members-only clubs in Asia's third largest economy.
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Members only: India's rich and famous ditch old-school clubs for exclusive hangouts

BBC News - July 19, 2025 - 7:01pm
A new generation of wealth creators has fuelled demand for private members-only clubs in Asia's third largest economy.
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Dozens dead after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam

BBC News - July 19, 2025 - 1:10pm
The incident happened in Vietnam's busy Ha Long Bay during bad weather, and at least 14 people are missing, local reports say.
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Why Prada – and other luxury brands – keep getting India wrong

BBC News - July 18, 2025 - 7:03pm
A controversy involving Prada has put the spotlight on how global fashion giants engage with India.
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North Korea bans foreigners from seaside resort weeks after opening

BBC News - July 18, 2025 - 5:35am
Tourism authorities say foreigners are "temporarily" not allowed to visit the Wonsan Kalma resort.
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North Korea bans foreigners from seaside resort weeks after opening

BBC News - July 18, 2025 - 5:35am
Tourism authorities say foreigners are "temporarily" not allowed to visit the Wonsan Kalma resort.
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Four dead, 1,300 evacuated as heavy rains hit South Korea

BBC News - July 17, 2025 - 11:11pm
The record rainfall has prompted authorities to raise the weather-related disaster alert to its highest level.
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'Reserved in the womb' and sold for £500: Police bust baby trafficking ring

BBC News - July 17, 2025 - 7:57pm
Police uncover an international baby trafficking syndicate which sold at least 25 infants in Singapore.
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Spud-tacular: How India became a french fry superpower

BBC News - July 17, 2025 - 7:08pm
India's position as a leading exporter of french fries has spurred innovation on potato farms.
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Spud-tacular: How India became a french fry superpower

BBC News - July 17, 2025 - 7:08pm
India's position as a leading exporter of french fries has spurred innovation on potato farms.
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A furious Chinese internet takes on privilege

BBC News - July 17, 2025 - 6:11pm
Viral scandals have hit two actresses, a Harvard graduate and a doctor from a top Beijing hospital in recent months.
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A furious Chinese internet takes on privilege

BBC News - July 17, 2025 - 6:11pm
Viral scandals have hit two actresses, a Harvard graduate and a doctor from a top Beijing hospital in recent months.
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A furious Chinese internet takes on privilege

BBC News - July 17, 2025 - 6:11pm
Viral scandals have hit two actresses, a Harvard graduate and a doctor from a top Beijing hospital in recent months.
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