China: The Mbappé-Chairman Mao controversy explained

Footballer Kylian Mbappé has apologised for "ill-judged" comments he made about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong, which led to him being dropped by several Chinese brands.

China's foreign ministry has also criticised the player.

The BBC's China correspondent Stephen McDonnell explains the controversy.

Why is a peat fire so bad? BBC is in Indonesia to find out

The BBC's Liza Tambunan is in central Kalimantan, to explain what peat is and why Indonesia is facing its worst wildfire season in a decade.

Huge crowds watch attempt to rescue shark stranded in South Korean canal

It is thought the shark may have been drawn to the canal by unusually warm water and plenty of fish.

BBC visits wildfire front in haze-choked Indonesia

The BBC is in central Kalimantan, where a toxic haze fuelled by wildfires is choking millions of residents.

At the scene of a school roof collapse in Pakistan

At least 33 pupils and a teacher were killed according to hospital officials, and more than a dozen were injured.

'Nowhere to escape' - Indonesians share footage of orange haze blanketing towns

Thick orange smog descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya as wildfires continue raging nearby.

Watch: Hong Kong crowds queue to see Van Gogh painting unveiled for first time in 60 years

Châtaigniers en fleurs, also known as Chestnut Trees in Blossom, is expected to receive record bids at auction this weekend.

Watch: Endangered orangutans released back into the wild after Borneo fires

The critically endangered apes were rescued from intense wildfires that destroyed their habitat in August and September.

Buildings swept away as flash floods hit central Nepal

A flash flood at the Budhi Gandaki River has swept away several buildings and bridges, two months after catastrophic floods hit the country.

Heavy police presence and barricading at Delhi's Jantar Mantar

Tens of thousands of security personnel have been deployed and roads barricaded in Delhi to stop the latest Cockroach Janta Party demonstration.

Thai Queen makes first solo flight in fighter jet

Thailand’s Queen Suthida made her first solo flight in a fighter jet, according to the Thai Royal Household.

Why is it so hard to put out Indonesian fires shrouding the region in toxic smog?

We explain why Indonesia’s peatland fires are so difficult to battle and produce so much haze.

How toxic haze is causing Singapore’s landmarks to disappear

The BBC’s Tessa Wong breaks down how one of Indonesia’s worst wildfire seasons is impacting countries around South East Asia.

Watch: Moment Indonesian shoe shop is torn apart by explosion

Police have said it is “strongly suspected” that the incident was caused by a gas leak.

Watch: Luxury prison in Indonesia demolished after public outcry

Indonesian lawmakers on Wednesday ordered the demolition of a controversial luxury compound inside a penitentiary near the capital.

Watch: Moment a government building collapses into a river in Nepal amid floods

The municipality building in Baglung was left teetering on an unstable ledge due to floods before it fell into a river.

Watch: Luxury units uncovered inside an Indonesian prison

A surprise inspection at the prison revealed apartment-like units appearing to house inmates, equipped with televisions, a gym and fridges stocked with alcohol.

Watch: Bangkok locals create floating market during floods

As sellers waded through floodwaters to sell produce like fish and vegetables from floating platforms and foam boxes, buyers walked or paddled between the makeshift stalls to buy their groceries.

Women protest in the streets of Delhi after string of sexual assaults

BBC correspondent Azadeh Moshiri reports from Delhi, where hundreds of women are protesting.

Watch: Bangkok declared flood disaster zone

Heavy rain over the last two days has overwhelmed Bangkok's water systems, with more rain forecast on Sunday.

Bangkok declares disaster as heavy rains spark flooding

Days of near continuous downpours have caused widespread flooding in the Thai capital.