New data also suggest the planet will be home to 8 billion people by this November.

Mourners streamed into Tokyo's Zojoji temple, three days after Shinzo Abe was shot at an election rally.

Residents weary of crisis queue for fuel after huge crowds of protesters force the president to flee.

Police say a gang set up a fake version of the Indian Premier League and fooled Russian gamblers.

Pictures falsely linking the Metal Gear creator to the killing in Japan were spread online.

Clashes break out after depositors angry at banks freezing nearly $6bn in funds hold a rare protest.

A viral video had showed an unknown man on a horse carrying the food delivery company's bag.

Protesters occupying the palace have refused to leave until they see Gotabaya Rajapaksa step down.

The city has recorded around 1,500 coronavirus cases since mid-June, official figures show.

Overcrowding and territory wars are causing a gradual change in lion habitats in Gujarat state.

Jalal Noory was just a child when he escaped Afghanistan's civil wars following the Soviet invasion.

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa promised to resign in a few days, but protesters are sceptical.

Sri Lankans have been touring the luxury presidential residence in Colombo after protesters stormed it.

The artist has thousands of followers on Instagram who love his unique work.

Thousands of protesters have been demanding the PM and president quit over the country's economic crisis.

Japan is in shock after former PM Shinzo Abe was assassinated during a campaign speech.

Ireland emerge victorious from a chaotic game to claim their first win over the All Blacks in New Zealand and level their three-match series.

Demonstrators in the capital Colombo have taken over President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's residence.

As the West warns of stepped-up spying efforts by China, Americans find themselves in Beijing's sights.

Rambai, who has won over a dozen medals in running competitions, is an inspiration to younger generations.