Nepal: Twelve arrested for smuggling Nepalis into Russian army
Kathmandu has asked Moscow to return all Nepali mercenaries after six of them were killed. Read More
Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge explosion
Citizens have been ordered to stay home after a blast in an industrial zone causes major destruction. Read More
Chennai: Heavy rains from Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of destruction in city
Many parts of Chennai city are still water-logged after torrential rains ahead of a severe cyclone. Read More
Agnes Chow: Fugitive activist says Hong Kong is now a ‘place of fear’
Agnes Chow, 27, told the BBC she jumped bail ‘at the last moment’ for fear of being arrested again. Read More
Bringing broken survivors of the Nova festival attack back from darkness
Volunteers are helping young Israelis recover from the trauma of what they experienced on 7 October. Read More
Republican candidates largely duck Trump attacks in final debate
Only former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie sought to attack the Republican frontrunner. Read More
Brazil deploys troops to Venezuela border
Soldiers are deploying, days after Venezuela announces plans to take over part of Guyana. Read More
US grounds entire Osprey aircraft fleet
The move comes after eight service members died in a crash off the coast of Japan last week. Read More
Alberto Fujimori: Peru’s ex-president freed after 15 years in jail
Alberto Fujimori, Peru’s divisive former leader, is pardoned over corruption and human rights violations. Read More
Mine explosion: Colombian authorities blow up illegal sites
Colombia and Brazil destroy 19 illegal gold mining sites and equipment in the Amazon rainforest. Read More