The games' organising committee aims to have women make up 40% of its board members.

Speaking to the BBC, Lee Hsien Loong condemns the use of violence against unarmed protesters.

The government had decided last week to lift a ban on burials after criticism from minorities.

The latest eruption from Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra sends ash up to 5km (3.1 miles) into the air.

Thousands of flamingos migrate to western India every year in search for food and nesting grounds.

The music industry icon championed stars including Kylie Minogue and brought huge acts to Australia.

The two allegedly helped the ex-Nissan boss escape Japan while he was on bail for financial crimes.

Months after being sold to buyers from outside the UK they were sold on as scrap.

David Donoghue, 75, will join a mass cremation at the hospital on Wednesday if the issue is not resolved.

Some Japanese citizens have said the tests for Covid-19 caused them "psychological distress".

Two people, including the child's mother, have been arrested in connection with the death.

A political adviser's accusation has prompted other women to come forward with their own allegations.

Police officers try to control crowds as 47 pro-democracy figures face charges of "subversion".

Ms Suu Kyi's appearance follows the deadliest day of protests yet, after 18 people died on Sunday.

The country has opened vaccination for people over 60 and those who have other illnesses.

Chloe Zhao, director of Nomadland, is hailed as a "huge inspiration for young Asian girls".

The singer of South Korean boy band Stray Kids is accused of being verbally abusive while in middle school.

The drop reflects tougher foreign investment laws and the effects of Covid-19.

Writers may be self-censoring because they don't want to be "cancelled", author Kazuo Ishiguro says.

Chinese Super League champions Jiangsu FC - who have the same owners as Inter Milan - "cease operations".