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China's birth rate has hit a record low

China's population falls for first time since 1961

The population in 2022 - 1.4118 billion - fell by 850,000 from 2021.

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Nepal co-pilot's

Nepal co-pilot's husband also died in plane crash 16 years previously

Anju Khatiwada was co-piloting Yeti airlines flight 691 when it smashed into a gorge near the tourist town of Pokhara, killing all on board in the… Read more

Covid

China 2022 economic growth hit by coronavirus restrictions

Official figures show gross domestic product (GDP) in the world's second largest economy rose by 3% in 2022.

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Ukraine war

Chances of more survivors from Dnipro strike minimal

The attack left 30 dead while a further 44 are missing, 

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Nepal plane crash

Unlikely there are survivors, police say

"It's unlikely there will be any survivors," spokesperson Tek Prasad Rai told the BBC. Teams were finding body parts… Read more

Decommissioning work for the Fukushima power plant will take four decades

Fukushima nuclear disaster Japan to release radioactive water into sea this year

After treatment the levels of most radioactive particles meet the national standard, the operator said.

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Ukraine war

Chances of more survivors from Dnipro strike minimal - mayor

The attack left 23 dead while a further 43 are missing, city officials said.

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Nepal crash

Dozens killed as plane crashes near Pokhara airport

The Yeti Airlines flight from Kathmandu to the tourist town of Pokhara crashed on landing before catching fire.

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