The BBC's Helier Cheung looks at why a proposed law is proving controversial and how it could have an impact outside of Asia.

Arts students are protesting their school's academic requirements. Should they have to take maths?

America's heartland has faced months of record-breaking floods. Why is it so bad now and what's the impact?

Watch USA make history as they score 13 goals past Thailand in their opening game of the Women's World Cup, as well as unbelievable weather conditions and a silky Cruyff turn.

Sixteen-year-old Peter is a stateless citizen, which means he won't be able to finish his schooling.

The fashion world has been parading through Senegal's capital, with futuristic designs the talk of Dakar Fashion week.

American universities enrol hundreds of thousands of Chinese students each year.

In June 1995 artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude wrapped the Reichstag in Berlin in fabric.

Forward-thinking builders are looking at the ways technology can help the construction industry.

A former engineer and diver give their verdicts on how the explosion at the power plant is handled.

The crops developed by Norman Borlaug have saved millions of people from starvation.

We consistently underestimate the benefits of interacting with strangers, research suggests.

Why can't country music people be "confident and sexy and sexual" like those in pop, asks singer.

The UK will set a new legally binding target to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

The Asian elephant was born at Pairi Daiza zoo in Belgium.

A man from Colorado explains how a teacher inspired him to take the journey from janitor to principal.

Observers say Shinzo Abe is looking to boost his profile as a global statesman ahead of elections back home.

Melbourne will become a pilot city for Uber's air taxi service, with test flights due to begin in 2020.

USA thrashed Thailand 13-0 in a record-breaking Women's World Cup win. This is how you rated the players.

France will look to take control of Group A when they face Norway in the Fifa Women's World Cup on day six, while Germany face Spain.

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill says his players answered his call "not to accept a nil-nil" as they grab a late win over Belarus.