Mount Everest’s ‘ugly’ reality exposed as climber declares ‘it deserves better’
Climbers scaling Mount Everest have been slammed over the ‘ugly’ reality of the highest stop-off point, Camp IV.
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Taiwan’s opposition leader eyes historic Trump meeting after president’s Xi Jinping summit
Taiwan’s leading opposition figure, Cheng Li-wun, has declared her “very willing” intention to meet President Donald Trump during her visit to the United States this month.
Endangered crested ibises return to Japanese wild decades after extinction
Known as Toki in Japan, the distinctive birds feature striking orange-pink hues beneath their wings and bright red markings around their eyes
More than 45 killed in massive explosion in Myanmar village
The blast reportedly struck a building used for storing mining explosives
Russia has signed a military pact with the Taliban. Could its fighters start turning up in Ukraine?
Analysis: Experts say neither side has shared details of what Russia-Taliban military cooperation looks like – but it is unlikely to follow the North Korea model
Conflict over Taiwan could risk US-China nuclear crisis, major study warns
Assessment by International Institute for Strategic Studies warns world is on cusp of new nuclear arms race
Rare albino buffalo nicknamed ‘Donald Trump’ spared Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh
The nearly 700-kg (1,543 lb) animal had already been sold for ritual slaughter when authorities stepped in
Did Marco Rubio call Donald Trump ‘stupid’? Racism question overshadows top US diplomat’s India visit
Secretary of state says ‘there are stupid people in US who make dumb comments all the time’ after reporter makes opaque reference to president’s remarks
Trump is doing a Ukraine on Taiwan. And it exposes a startling new level of US weakness
Trump has suspended weapons sales to Taiwan in a move that again shows he favours potential enemies over allies, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley
Philippines building collapse leaves 21 missing as rescuers hear voices from rubble
The building collapsed after a fierce thunderstorm in Angeles City in Pampanga province