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Sri Lanka declares emergency as floods wreak havoc across Colombo
More than 25,000 homes destroyed, 147,000 displaced, in Sri Lanka's deadliest flood since 2017, affecting Colombo.
Nanny streamed dramatic escape from Hong Kong apartment fire to warn other
As fire alarms failed, this woman livestreamed her escape from the Hong Kong apartment inferno to warn other residents.
Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex fire hits 146
More than 100 people remain unaccounted for after seven high-rise buildings caught fire and burned for two days.
Qatar opens museum dedicated to exiled Indian artist MF Husain
Qatar has opened the world’s first museum dedicated to exiled Indian artist Maqbool Fida Husain.
Massive fire erupts at waste facility in western Sydney
A huge fireball exploded at a waste facility in an Australian suburb in western Sydney.
Thousands of anti-corruption protesters in Manila say Marcos must resign
Tens of thousands of anti-corruption protesters in the Philippines call for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to resign.
Week in Pictures: From deadly fire in Hong Kong to Russian attack on Kyiv
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
Netanyahu writes to Israeli president requesting pardon in corruption cases
This is a breaking news story.
Yamal, Olmo score goals as Barcelona rallies to beat Alaves
Goalscorers Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo help Barcelona fight back against Alaves and return to top of La Liga table.
War in Sudan: Humanitarian, fighting, control developments, November 2025
Sudan's army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces eye more territory as international stakeholders push for truce.