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Thousands left homeless by fire in Bangladesh shantytown in Dhaka
Some 60,000 families, many of them climate refugees, live in the area spread over 65 hectares.
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Hong Kong fire live: Blaze kills at least 55, hundreds still missing
Firefighters struggle to reach residents potentially trapped on upper floors of burning housing complex.
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Australia clamps downs on ‘nudify’ sites used for AI-generated child abuse
Three websites used to create abuse imagery had received 100,000 monthly visits from Australians, watchdog says.
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Miss Universe owners face fraud and trafficking allegations
Arrest warrant issued for missing Thai mogul Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip, as co-owner investigated in Mexico.
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Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in a century: What we know and how it spread
At least 55 people have been killed in the blaze in Hong Kong's Tai Po neighbourhood.
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Russia’s ‘shadow vessels’ using false flags to skirt sanctions, report says
Centre for Research on Energy says 113 Russian vessels have flown a false flag in the first nine months of 2025.
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Thailand’s pork industry fears influx of cheap US imports under Trump
Thai pork producers are bracing for intense competition as the US seeks duty-free access to a $3bn market.
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Canada announces new support for lumber, steel industries hit by tariffs
The new plan comes amid stalled trade talks between Ottawa and Washington.
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PSV trounce Liverpool as Arsenal topple Bayern while PSG and Real also win
PSV Eindhoven inflict third straight defeat on Premier League holders Liverpool, as Arsenal top Champions League.
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Trump yanks G20 invitation from South Africa over false genocide claims
The US president has repeatedly accused South Africa of perpetrating human rights abuses against white Afrikaners.
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Washington DC shooting updates: 2 National Guard members critically wounded
These were the updates on the Washington, DC, shooting for Wednesday, November 26.
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Emergency teams move hastily buried Palestinians to cemeteries
Palestinians are turning to Gaza’s Civil Defence to shift the loved ones they hastily buried to proper cemeteries.
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UK judge reviews Terrorism Act ban on Palestine Action
Judges are reviewing the UK government’s decision to ban the activist group Palestine Action under counter-terror laws.
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Russia says talks to end Ukraine war ‘serious’ but rules out concessions
Kremlin spokesman says talks ongoing as US President Donald Trump pushes for an end to the conflict.
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Two National Guard members reportedly shot in Washington DC
Two National Guard members have been shot near the White House in Washington, DC. Police said a suspect is in custody.
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Two US National Guardsmen injured in Washington, DC, shooting
Police say they have one suspect in custody as Donald Trump promises 'very steep price' for perpetrator of shooting.
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Can the US get all sides to end the Russia-Ukraine war?
Transatlantic diplomatic efforts intensify over Trump peace plan.
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Peruvian ex-President Martin Vizcarra sentenced to 14 years in prison
Vizcarra, a leader in the Peru First party, was found guilty of leading a corruption scheme when he was a governor.
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India ‘examining’ Bangladesh extradition request for convicted ex-PM Hasina
Indian officials say they are examining Dhaka's latest request, made after Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia.
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Ireland tightens immigration rules to check population growth
The tough new measures come amid record numbers of asylum claims and growing tensions over immigration.
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