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What we know about the deadly Bangladesh jet crash into a school

July 22, 2025 - 12:11am
The crash, which killed 27, marks the deadliest aviation disaster the country has seen in decades.
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What we know about the deadly Bangladesh jet crash into a school

July 22, 2025 - 12:11am
The crash, which killed 27, marks the deadliest aviation disaster the country has seen in decades.
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'My friend died right in front of me': Student describes moment air force jet crashed into school

July 21, 2025 - 11:25pm
Farhan Hasan had just sat an exam when a Bangladeshi air force jet crashed into his school, killing at least 20 people.
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'My friend died right in front of me' - Student describes moment air force jet crashed into school

July 21, 2025 - 11:25pm
Farhan Hasan had just sat an exam when a Bangladeshi air force jet crashed into his school, killing at least 20 people.
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The voices in the cockpit fuelling controversy over Air India crash

July 21, 2025 - 9:54pm
Air India 171's crash report offered no closure - just more speculation and one haunting, unexplained detail.
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At least 20 dead after air force jet crashes into Bangladesh school

July 21, 2025 - 4:43pm
The air force says the F-7 jet experienced a mechanical fault after taking off for a training exercise in Dhaka.
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At least 19 dead after air force jet crashes into Bangladesh school

July 21, 2025 - 7:18am
The air force says the F-7 jet experienced a mechanical fault after taking off for a training exercise in Dhaka.
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China begins building world's largest dam, fuelling fears in India

July 21, 2025 - 6:18am
The dam is on a Tibetan river that flows into India and Bangladesh, and could affect millions downstream.
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China begins building world's largest dam, fuelling fears in India

July 21, 2025 - 6:18am
The dam is on a Tibetan river that flows into India and Bangladesh, and could affect millions downstream.
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Victims' families criticise report blaming pilot error for Jeju Air crash

July 21, 2025 - 4:22am
The families accused investigators of pinning the blame on the pilot while ignoring other factors into the crash in South Korea.
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Victims' families decry report blaming pilot error for Jeju Air crash

July 21, 2025 - 4:22am
The families accused investigators of pinning the blame on the pilot while ignoring other factors.
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The rise of the far-right 'Japanese First' party

July 21, 2025 - 3:35am
Sanseito has won over Japanese voters with its warnings against a "silent invasion" of foreigners.
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The rise of the far-right 'Japanese First' party

July 21, 2025 - 3:35am
Sanseito has won over Japanese voters with its warnings against a "silent invasion" of foreigners.
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UK fighter jet stuck in India for five weeks is finally ready to fly

July 21, 2025 - 1:39am
The F-35B landed in Kerala on 14 June after running into bad weather, then reported a technical snag.
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UK fighter jet stuck in India for five weeks is finally ready to fly

July 21, 2025 - 1:39am
The F-35B landed in Kerala on 14 June after running into bad weather, then reported a technical snag.
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Japan's PM vows to stay on despite bruising election loss

July 20, 2025 - 11:47pm
The result could destabilise Japan's government at a pivotal moment in trade negotiations with the US.
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Kashmir's growing heat crisis hits health and harvests

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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Kashmir's growing heat crisis hits health and harvests

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

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

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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