It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby. Then they were told he may have been trafficked
When they adopted Marcus, David and Ally's dream of having a child was complete - but now they could lose him.
India is adding biofuels to petrol – but many drivers are unhappy
Motorists say the E20 fuel blend has reduced their vehicles' fuel efficiency and could lead to higher maintenance costs.
Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles
More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.
Five crew remain missing after plane wreckage found in Pakistan
Pakistan's Airports Authority said efforts are under way to find those who were on board the private cargo plane.
Eight killed after landslide hits girls' school in Bangladesh
Rescuers pull bodies from the mud after heavy monsoon rains batter the south-eastern coast.
What's at stake in Philippines' vice-president impeachment trial?
The political deathmatch between the country's ruling dynasties enters a critical new theatre.
A mountain of rubbish in Indonesia has been on fire for more than a week
Environmental activists say the blaze is a symptom of the country's growing waste crisis.
Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.
Search under way for cargo plane that vanished off Pakistan coast
The plane, carrying five people, rapidly descended before losing contact, authorities say.
'The water just came so fast': Typhoon triggers floods and rare tornadoes in China
Villagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help.
From faith to technology - more of India's wealthy are giving to science
A fresh wave of commitments to pure sciences marks a turning point in the way India's wealthy are giving.
Former Afghanistan fast bowler Zadran dies aged 38
Former Afghanistan fast bowler and "foundation-laying figure" Shapoor Zadran dies at the age of 38.
Nine police officers killed in Pakistan attack, officials say
Gunmen opened fire on police guarding the construction of a dam in the Balochistan province, the deputy commissioner says.
Watch: Moment rare tornado lashes central Chinese cities
Videos shared with the BBC show debris flying through the air as the storm swept through Ezhou and Huanggang in Hubei province.
India's landmark Ram temple overhauls board after alleged theft of donations
Questions have been raised over alleged theft of cash, valuable jewellery, gold and silver offered by devotees.
China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes
The 69-year-old helped companies secure valuable contracts in exchange for money, a court heard.
Fatal Typhoon Maysak floods burst dam wall in China
The reservoir wall in Heng County, Nanning, broke as rivers swelled from the passage of Typhoon Maysak.
AI chip boom lifts Samsung profits by 1,800%
It comes as demand for semiconductors continues to outstrip supplies, which has pushed up prices.
Why a Diljit Dosanjh film vanished from streaming after two days
The film's troubled journey spans years of censorship disputes, court battles and an unexpected release on a streaming platform.
Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis?
China's self-driving car firms have been given a headstart by the country's EV supply chain as they expand globally.
At least 25 killed in Sri Lanka prison riots
The two days of violence at Negombo Prison are the worst prison riots in the country in years.
Watch: Why Australia's PM apologised for 'inappropriate' Kylie comments
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for remarks he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week.
Why an anti-sacrilege law in India's Punjab has sparked controversy
The dispute has revived one of Punjab's most sensitive political and religious issues ahead of state elections next year.
India orders Meta to remove ads promoting child sexual abuse
The order comes days after the BBC published an investigation about the platform showing such ads to users.