Watch: What caused the flash floods in the Nepal-Tibet border

The US Geological Survey says the floods in the Nepal-Tibet border were triggered by a "glacial collapse" - meaning a glacier or part of a glacier had disintegrated.

Initial reports led authorities to believe that an earthquake had been the cause.

The cause of the glacial collapse has not been determined, but scientists have warned that Himalayan glaciers are melting at an accelerating rate due to rising temperatures and climate change.

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.

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.

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.

First responders in Thailand stand by following shooting

At least six people have died in a school shooting on the outskirts of Bangkok, according to reports citing police.

AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos

As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China.

Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C

There have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.

Moment pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills at Indonesian airport

A Malaysian pilot was arrested at Jakarta airport after being found with around four stone (26kg) of drugs hidden in his luggage.

Inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

The BBC is the first media organisation to gain access to the city and speak to people on the ground in Rawalakot.

Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja confirmed dead in Pakistan avalanche

The British-Nepali mountaineer was among 10 people killed in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak mountain, his company said.

What we know about the Pakistan avalanche and missing climbers

Three bodies have been recovered so far, with the search continuing for the remaining seven.

Recovery operations continue in Kumamoto after quake

Aeon shopping mall and the Nippon Paper Industries factory both suffered significant damage.

Watch: Japanese mall explodes after magnitude 6.8 earthquake

Search teams are still looking for survivors in the collapsed Aeon shopping centre.

Japan in a 'race against time' to rescue people after quake

At least 13 people were killed after the earthquake struck the island of Kyushu on Tuesday, but the death toll is expected to rise.

Japan in a ‘race against time’ to rescue people trapped beneath rubble after quake

At least 13 people have been killed after the earthquake struck the island of Kyushu on Tuesday.

The moment Tuesday's powerful earthquake hit Japan

Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on 28 July.

Watch: Scaffolding tumbles from Hong Kong building as Typhoon Noul makes landfall

Typhoon Noul is the strongest to make landfall in China so far this year, according to state media.