Residents describe how the storm "destroyed everything in its path" and wiped out entire communities in the state.

A US official told the BBC's US partner CBS that the operation could start as soon as Monday.

Two new pieces of research offer a rare glimpse into how Chinese people feel about their future.

Lawmakers are threatening to oust the deputy president after accusing him of undermining the government.

The bus was returning from a field trip when it crashed and caught fire just outside Bangkok.

Choi Soon-hwa only started modelling at 72, but now has her eyes on an international career.

Bette Midler and Hannah Waddingham pay tribute to the Broadway and West End star.

There will be a flyover of jets in his hometown on Tuesday, and 100 people will have naturalisation ceremonies in his honour.