The military government in Myanmar has said at least 2,000 people were killed in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit last Friday. “A death toll over 10,000 is a strong possibility,” according to the US Geological Survey. The Burmese army, which has previously downplayed civilian casualties after other large natural disasters, is not allowing foreign...
Severe wildfires have been spreading rapidly in South Korea. Ancient temples are among the buildings that have been destroyed and thousands of people have been evacuated. BBC Verify’s Nick Beake has been looking at how – and why – the fires spread so quickly and considering the impact they’re having. Produced by Mohamed Shalaby. Graphics...
