BBC on the scene of the Hong Kong apartment block blaze
At least 44 people have been killed in the fire, which took local authorities 18 hours to bring under control. Read More
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Year after ceasefire, peace eludes south Lebanon as Israeli strikes continue
A year on from a ceasefire in Lebanon, Israel is continuing attacks on what it says are Hezbollah’s efforts to recover from their war. Read More
US suspends immigration requests for Afghans after National Guard shooting
The alleged gunman in the Washington shooting is an Afghan national who entered the US in September 2021. Read More
Two National Guard members in critical condition after shooting near White House
President Trump says the gunman behind the “act of terror” was an Afghan who entered the US in 2021. Read More
Watch: Dawn aerial vision reveals scale of Hong Kong blaze
More than 800 firefighters were still tackling the blaze at Wang Fuk Court this morning. Read More
UK growth forecasts lowered from next year
Downgrades to productivity means the economy is set to grow at an annual rate of 1.5% on average over the next five years. Read More
Fracking has transformed an Argentine town – but what about the nation?
Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country. Read More
JFK’s granddaughter raises awareness of rare leukaemia with poignant essay
Doctors say Tatiana Schlossberg’s struggle – even with the best care as a member of a prominent family – emphasises the need for more research. Read More
NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts
The tribunal ruled the doctor’s posts “may impact on patient confidence” in both her and the profession. Read More
What we know about the Hong Kong apartment fires
The death toll continues to rise and hundreds are missing, as firefighters struggle to put out the fire. Read More