The area is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, and a popular tourist destination.

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Pizzability became a viral hit but then the customers stopped coming.

If you sign up for tambo rugby in Japan, playing dirty isn’t a choice - it’s a promise.

The 18 Shades of Black campaign was inspired by the reaction to women gaining entry to a holy shrine.

When farms in Russia's Far East collapsed with the old Soviet Union, Chinese firms saw an opportunity.

Pakistan has a history of fatal railway accidents.

Thinning ice and snow cover is leading to more rock-falls and landslides.

Suzi Taylor arranged to meet the man before assaulting him and stealing money, police say.

Ghana has declared 2019 the 'year of return' and is encouraging the African diaspora to visit the country, but why are some deciding to make it their new home?

Juliet survives - and sings an absolute ton of Britney Spears - in a new West End musical.

The US president also calls on Boris Johnson to team up with Nigel Farage at the general election.

By the end of the year, China's will be one of the world's largest 5G deployments, state media said.

James Vince's fluent half-century helps England begin their tour of New Zealand with a seven-wicket win in the first Twenty20.

He said he had been "treated very badly" by local politicians - prompting one to reply: "Good riddance".

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how instant noodles became a million dollar idea.

Jillian Bell stars as a young woman who loses perspective when embarking on an extreme health kick.

The 24-year-old ate only rice and chillies for five years in order to save money to help her brother.