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Aftermath of Homs killings may mark turning point for Syria’s government
Syrian government security deployments helped avoid sectarian violence, unlike previous incidents this year.
Massive fire rips through Hong Kong high-rise complex, killing several
Video shows a colossal fire tearing through high-rise buildings at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court, killing at least 14.
Five key takeaways from the UK’s tax-and-spending budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a rise in taxes and increased welfare spending.
China blocks ByteDance from Nvidia chip use: Report
ByteDance had bought more Nvidia chips than any other Chinese firm in 2025 as it raced to secure computing power.
US group sues Apple over DR Congo conflict minerals
Apple says it instructed its suppliers to halt the sourcing of material from DR Congo and neighbouring Rwanda.
US ranchers whiplashed by Trump’s beef policies
Ranchers find themselves caught between the president's desires to appease both them and the US consumer.
Georgia judge drops election interference case against Trump
A judge in the southern state of Georgia rules that the case against Trump 'is hereby dismissed in its entirety'.
LIVE: Arsenal vs Bayern Munich – UEFA Champions League
Follow our live build-up with full team news coverage before our text commentary stream of the UCL league phase tie.
What’s the legacy of the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation?
The controversial US-Israeli backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is closing operations, after five months of massacres.
Was South Africa’s G20 success real change or a symbolic win?
G20 summit in Johannesburg was seen as a diplomatic success for South Africa and a renewed commitment to multilaterism.

