Nepal

UK minister warns that new strain spreading in Europe may be ‘vaccine defeating’ - but WHO ‘not aware’ of mutation

The world’s ‘largest animal sacrifice’ is being held in defiance of ban

Nepalese authorities hand out record number of climbing permits, prompting fears of ‘cataclysmic’ overcrowding

Decision to limit number of visitors due to mounting waste problem at site

The country’s cricketing administration is banned by the ICC but on the pitch Nepal are hitting new heights

Aircraft was seen flying low and erratically moments before impact at airport

Aircraft veered off the runway and ploughed into neighbouring football field before bursting into flames

While Houston floods capture the world's attention, monsoons in South Asia are destroying villages, farms and lives

Prince praises 'resilience' of locals as he visits earthquake-hit sites during five-day tour

Authorities say there is little chance the 23 people on board the Tara Air flight will be found alive

More than 40 people dead after buildings damaged in April finally collapse in another powerful quake

Sherpa protests bring Everest climbing season to a halt after 16 die in avalanche