Investigations continue into a fire last week at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, which killed at least 159 people.
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Israel says Rafah crossing to open soon to let Palestinians leave Gaza via Egypt
Egypt denies it is co-ordinating with Israel to reopen the crossing, insisting that passage should be in both directions.
What latest Ukraine talks reveal about Putin’s state of mind
Russia’s president looks determined to continue his war in Ukraine – even as the country’s economic problems grow.
Stop wasting the world’s time, Ukraine tells Putin after US talks in Moscow
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha spoke after high-stakes talks on ending the war failed to produce tangible results.
Italian fashion giant Prada buys Versace – at a discount
The $1.38bn (£1.04bn) deal between the two Italian fashion giants is well below the roughly $2bn Versace was sold for in 2018.
India scraps order to pre-install state-run cyber safety app on smartphones
The order to make the registration mandatory had led to a major backlash from several cyber experts.
Three French teens drown after car crashes upside down in swimming pool
The accident was the result of an “unbelievable series of circumstances,” the local prosecutor said.
Drunk raccoon found passed out on liquor store floor after breaking in
The intoxicated animal suffered no injuries and was released back into the wild by animal protection once sober.
Kenyan MPs accuse British soldiers of sexual abuse and environmental destruction
A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.
Former EU top diplomat Mogherini accused in fraud investigation
The inquiry centres on allegations of favouritism in EU funding for a training programme at a school headed by Federica Mogherini.