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State of emergency declared in Myanmar after huge earthquake

The quake hit central Myanmar with strong tremors felt as far as south-west China and Thailand.

Posted: 03/28/2025 at 5:17 am

Moment Bangkok high-rise under construction collapses

Workers are feared trapped following the collapse of a high-rise building in Thailand's capital.

Posted: 03/28/2025 at 3:58 am

Putin floats idea of UN-led government in Ukraine

The move is seen as an attempt to challenge the legitimacy of the current authorities in Kyiv.

Posted: 03/28/2025 at 7:53 am

Rosenberg: Putin nods to Trump plans to seize Greenland

Speaking in the Arctic, Russia's president said Trump's plans were "serious" but nothing to do with Moscow.

Posted: 03/27/2025 at 7:21 pm

Canada PM Mark Carney says old relationship with US 'is over'

The Canadian leader said his country's relationship with the US had changed due to Trump's tariffs, jeopardising future cooperation.

Posted: 03/27/2025 at 4:17 pm

Greenlanders prepare for uncomfortable visit from US vice-president

Greenland is giving the cold shoulder to JD Vance and his wife, amid Trump's pledge to take control of the island.

Posted: 03/28/2025 at 3:46 am

Under-fire Zimbabwe president names new army chief

It comes ahead of planned protests by a group of war veterans who want Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign.

Posted: 03/28/2025 at 6:22 am

Vance to purge museums of 'anti-American ideology'

Donald Trump signs an order for his vice-president to target the Smithsonian Institution's museums.

Posted: 03/27/2025 at 9:13 pm

Crew questioned after Red Sea submarine sinks killing six

Details of the victims have not yet been released, but two children were reported among the dead.

Posted: 03/27/2025 at 11:38 pm

Venezuelans deported to mega-prison 'trapped in black hole'

Gertrudis Pineda tells the BBC she has no information about her son who was sent by the US to a prison in El Salvador.

Posted: 03/27/2025 at 7:30 pm

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