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Bangladesh bids farewell on Wednesday to former prime minister Khaleda Zia with a state funeral expected to draw vast crowds, mourning a towering leader whose career defined politics for decades.

The unmistakable smell of durians from rows of trucks laden with the thorny greenish-yellow fruit signals the arrival of the long-awaited season for lovers of the “king of fruits” in Sarawak, Malaysia, boosted by an abundant supply of local durians now flooding the market. The surplus, particularly of the “kampung” variety from the south of the state, inspired trader Akmal Hakim Saidan, 29, and his siblings to offer rock-bottom prices – as low as 1 ringgit (0.25 US cents) per fruit to draw...

Ronan Keating says he hopes his BBC One concert will help people who are finding things difficult.

Ronan Keating says he hopes his BBC One concert will help people who are finding things difficult.

Ronan Keating says he hopes his BBC One concert will help people who are finding things difficult.

Using weighted pieces and magnetic boards, players of the hybrid sport must complete each move in one breath.

Using weighted pieces and magnetic boards, players of the hybrid sport must complete each move in one breath.

Using weighted pieces and magnetic boards, players of the hybrid sport must complete each move in one breath.

A train driver died and at least 40 people were injured in the crash on the single-track line to Machu Picchu.

A train driver died and at least 40 people were injured in the crash on the single-track line to Machu Picchu.

Next year could be hugely significant for video games - here are the big things to keep an eye on.

Next year could be hugely significant for video games - here are the big things to keep an eye on.