Tunnel rescues bring hope that more flood survivors will be found

Two people have been rescued from a tunnel in Nepal more than a week after flash flooding hit the Nepal-Tibet border, killing more than 1,300 people.

Nepal's army is continuing its search for survivors, but mud and rocks are making rescue efforts difficult.

The BBC's South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri, reporting from Nepal, describes how the rescues have given renewed hope to some families still waiting to find out what happened to missing relatives.

Could robots be the future of theme parks?

Galaxy Robot Park is a 16,500-square-meter venue in South Korea, with attractions including humanoid robots dancing to K-pop hits.

Why US troops have a history in this raucous Thai city

The BBC's Jonathan Head looks at the historical echoes of US troops arriving in Pattaya, a beach resort famous for its racy bars.

Cup noodles made with cold water? BBC tries Japan's viral snack

The BBC's Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries Japan's latest food trend, instant noodles made using cold water.

Orangutans in danger as wildfires blaze through Borneo

Wildfires in Indonesia have destroyed part of the natural habitat of hundreds of orangutans, risking the survival of the species.

Why is this teenager fighting fires dressed as Superman?

A 17-year-old boy has gone viral for wearing a superhero costume while volunteer firefighting in Indonesia, as the country faces a super El Niño.

China censors videos showing deadly flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border

Footage of the flash floods have become almost impossible to find on China’s heavily censored internet.

Watch: 'We grabbed newborn and rushed out of Islamabad hospital'

The moment she saw smoke, Hivsa Walid fled the building with her sister-in-law's baby.

Afghan woman, 18, tries to persuade Taliban governor to support her divorce

An 18-year-old woman who accuses her husband of abuse asks a regional governor to support a request to end her marriage.

Robot boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games

The second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday.

Watch: Moment humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record

The robot ran the distance in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.

Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference

More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas on making a film about love and caste inequality

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has executive produced The Cycle of Love, based on an Indian artist who cycled from India to Europe to reunite with his wife.

Moment family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand

A 50-year-old father and his two sons were found floating off Koh Samui island, a local official told AFP on Saturday.

How is parkour helping these seniors avoid injuries?

In one of the world's fastest aging countries, older people are finding creative ways to stay healthy.

Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?

As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.

The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.

Watch: Tide of rubbish blankets Philippines river

Workers in Manila waded through the river, collecting waste that washed in during days of heavy rain.

Moment Chinese rocket explodes after lift-off

The rocket failed after an in-flight anomaly while carrying a satellite, Chinese state media reported.

What we know so far about the deadly Thailand shooting

At least seven people have died after a teenage boy shot his grandparents before opening fire on a school in Bangkok.

Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan

Security camera footage shows doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as last month's magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital.