Millions line up for ‘sacred henna’ at Indian temple

BJP effect: Beef is vanishing from India’s Bengal, forcing diet changes

Since Prime Minister Modi's BJP came to power in West Bengal, beef is vanishing from menus as supplies become harder.

AI 'SpongeBob' parody of problems in Egypt draws scrutiny of authorities

A take on the hit US TV series has become an unlikely tool for Egyptians to complain about life amid strict surveillance.

Saudi Arabia, the Gulf’s strongest military, chooses condemnation over force after oil pipeline attack as Africa faces a fresh energy threat

Leeds United defeat Newcastle 4-1 to go third in Premier League

Goals from in-form forward Calvert-Lewin, Okafor and Bogle boost Leeds' standing in the league table.

Internet shutdown crosses 100 days in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Mobile data, broadband services suspended in the territory since protests calling for electoral reform in June.

Spectacular turtle nesting event in southern Mexico

More than 300,000 olive ridley turtles have arrived at a beach in southern Mexico in the latest mass nesting.