It comes as Beijing is aiming to reshape its economy in the face of a number of challenges.

Flags flew at half mast on the 13th day since the disaster, the last day of the Hindu mourning period.

The government says the law is intended to protect the rights of young girls, but critics say it is fuelling anti-Muslim feeling.

Five people are dead and five seriously injured after a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane "overran" the runway and caught fire, officials say.

The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler sees the far-right win in Saxony-Anhalt state ringing alarm bells for the EU and traditional parties.

Firms like Meta, Google and TikTok should face "substantial" penalties if they don't give the option, minister says.

Anak Krakatau, which lies about 150km from the capital Jakarta, began erupting late on Friday.

Lebanon says a recent Israeli escalation is jeopardising a US-brokered ceasefire meant to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.