Marathon runner 'joggles' through entire 42km race without dropping a ball once Michael Kapral has made it into the Guinness Book of World Records for 'joggling'. Oct 14, 2016
Thailand succession: The playboy prince must work hard to improve his tainted reputation Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn once ordered wife to eat off the floor. Oct 13, 2016
Don't panic! There's still plenty of Marmite in supermarkets to go around Waitrose and Sainsbury's have confirmed there is still Marmite available. Oct 13, 2016
Military junta prepared for possible political chaos following death of King Bhumibol World's longest-reigning monarch was popular with Thais who saw him as a symbol of stability. Oct 13, 2016 Thailand
Emergency meeting called by Thai top brass as King Bhumibol Adulyadej's health deteriorates rapidly Crowds of Thai people have gathered at the hospital and the Grand Palace to pray for the King. Oct 12, 2016
South Korea deepens friendly ties with China – with a 'chicken and beer' party More than 1,000 Chinese buyers and tourists will be treated to fried chicken and beer, also known as 'chimaek'. Oct 12, 2016 South Korea
Experts warn North Korea will provoke US in month before or after presidential election The warning comes a month after Pyongyang threatened to 'wipe out' the US with a nuclear strike. Oct 12, 2016 North Korea
President Obama promises to send people to Mars by 2030 The outgoing president has vowed to work closer with private companies to get humans to Mars – and back – safely. Oct 11, 2016 White House NASA
South Korea government told to prepare for large-scale defections from North Korea Reports suggest that President Park Geun Hye is spending 2 trillion won to build a defector camp. Oct 11, 2016 North Korea South Korea
President Duterte to impose nationwide smoking ban in Philippines amid drug crackdown Smoking will be outlawed in parks, bus stations and even in vehicles. Oct 11, 2016
Calls for Miss Universe to veto hosting in Philippines due to 'sexist' President Duterte Newly elected Duterte has been accused of 'sexist' and 'scandalous' comments. Oct 10, 2016
India is ignoring its growing acid attack crisis – but brave survivors are fighting back Hundreds of women are attacked for rejecting marriage proposals or sexual advances, but acid is widely available. Oct 10, 2016
Haiti resorts to mass graves as Hurricane Matthew death toll rises to 1,000 Officials are concerned that the bodies are beginning to decompose. Oct 10, 2016
North Korea claims reports of abducted American is 'plot hatched by Obama group' Reports have claimed that David Sneddon was kidnapped by North Korea and forced to teach Kim Jong-un English. Oct 10, 2016 North Korea
Ghana removes statue of 'racist' Mahatma Gandhi Historians have said that Gandhi sometimes referred to Africans as 'kaffirs'. Oct 7, 2016
Philippines President Duterte dares United States CIA to 'oust' him Duterte previously said that the CIA was trying to kill him. Oct 7, 2016
Fox News weather presenter says Hurricane Matthew will kill your kids and everyone you know Shepard Smith warned: 'You can't survive it'. Oct 7, 2016 Barack Obama Florida
Indonesian man arrested for streaming porn on public billboard The 24-year-old could face up to 12 years in jail if charged under the Pornography Law. Oct 5, 2016
Typhoon Chaba leaves death in its wake as South Korea is battered by torrential rain and winds The storm, stronger than Hurricance Matthew, is headed towards Japan, where is it likely to cause similar destruction. Oct 5, 2016 South Korea Japan
Armed Forces accused of racism as Sir Michael Fallon rules out Sikh Army regiment Thousands of Sikh soldiers served in the British Army during the First and Second World Wars. Oct 5, 2016