Over 12,000 civilian properties burned, destroyed, humanitarian agency says

Carrying huge flags, banners, they call for Democratic ‘blue wave’ of voters to go to polls next month

Siamak Namazi, elderly father held for years under convictions for espionage, allegations they both deny

This, following deaths of 66 children, most from acute kidney failure

Seven oil tankers set ablaze in act of possible sabotage as Kremlin orders investigation

Surviving animals euthanised to prevent further suffering as shark risk prevents refloating attempts

Explosion’s cause remains unknown as cops continue search for more fatalities

Demonstrators adopt new tactics to get around internet restrictions meant to impede gatherings

Food regulator finds instant noodles from Indonesia contain ethylene oxide above permitted level

Undisclosed buyer bids second-highest ever auction price for any jewel

Both detained for negligence over karaoke bar fire, authorities say

Court convicts one 16-year-old, three aged 17 for promoting violent uprising against China

Shelter system operating at nearly 100% capacity, accommodating over 61,000 people