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 Xinhua News Agency, first responders perform rescue work at a village in Changsuo Township of Dingri County in Xigaze, southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region.

Hundreds rescued from under rubble after Tibet earthquake

More than 120 people have been confirmed dead and thousands are homeless after a night of sub-zero temperatures and hundreds of aftershocks.

  • Joe Cash

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People stand by damaged houses after the earthquake in Tonglai village, in Xigaze, south-western China’s Tibet Autonomous Region on Tuesday.

Powerful earthquake strikes Tibet, rattles Everest region

The magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked the northern foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet’s holiest cities.

  • Joe Cash and Gopal Sharma
A Tibetan protester stretched a Tibetan flag in Gellert Hill against Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Budapest, Hungary.
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World of photos, May 11, 2024

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

Penpa Tsering, Tibet’s president in exile,

‘China is our best publicity agent’: Tibet urges tougher line on Beijing

The head of Tibet’s government-in-exile says it is unfair for Australia to hold countries such as Russia and Iran to a higher human rights standard than China.

  • Matthew Knott
President of the Central Tibetan Administration, Penpa Tsering.

China lobbies press club against Tibetan appearance

The Chinese government is seeking to block the head of Tibet’s government-in-exile from making a scheduled appearance at the National Press Club.

  • Matthew Knott
The Guzang Shuhua Inn where the body was found is a popular hotel on social media.

Body discovered under bed of hotel guest who feared he had smelly feet

Police launched a homicide investigation after the body was found at the hotel in Tibet.

  • Verity Bowman
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A general view of the imposing residence of the Dalai Lama, in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet.  March 5, 1953.

From the Archives, 1950: China invades Tibet

For much of its history, the Chinese had claimed sovereignty over Tibet. Seventy years ago, the People's Republic of China launched a full-scale invasion of the tiny nation.

  • Staff reporters and AAP
A Train from Lhasa Railway Station travels on the Tibetan grasslands near Lhasa, Tibet.

Travel tips: What are the best things to see and do on a trip to Tibet

If going after 22 July next year, it's worth visiting these festivals.

  • Michael Gebicki
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  • JANE REDDY
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Biggest, highest, most blindingly expensive. Belinda Jackson rounds up the ultimate travel experiences, from super-luxe to just plain boastful.

  • Belinda Jackson

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