The battle over Gaza’s future: Why no one can agree on the rebuild
From AI-powered super cities to designs that capture the ‘soul and spirit’ of the region, plans have already been draw up – but political obstacles remain. Read More
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Typhoon which killed almost 200 in Philippines and Vietnam weakens
One of the year’s deadliest storms has headed west to Cambodia and Laos after barreling through Vietnam. Read More
British grandmother flies home after 12 years on Indonesian death row
Lindsay Sandiford, who was sentenced to death in Indonesia in 2013, was freed on humanitarian grounds. Read More
France moves to suspend Shein website as it opens first store in Paris
The economy ministry said proceedings would last until Shein proved all of its content complied with French law. Read More
Will Bank of England governor play Santa or Scrooge on interest rates?
The interest rate decision was made by the narrowest of margins, meaning all eyes are now on the Bank’s December meeting. Read More
Peru Congress declares Mexican president ‘persona non grata’
The declaration comes days after Peru severed diplomatic ties with Mexico – after it granted asylum to a former Peruvian prime minister. Read More
Harry apologises to Canada for wearing LA Dodgers cap during World Series
Critics had said he disrespected the commonwealth and the only Canadian team in Major League Baseball. Read More
Man catches fire after power bank overheats at Melbourne airport lounge
Staff helped the man, aged in his 50s, into a shower and he was treated for burns to his leg and fingers. Read More
‘Our job is only killing’ – how Sudan’s brutal militia carried out a massacre
BBC Verify tracks how the RSF killed unarmed people in a massacre that humanitarian officials believe left 2,000 dead. Read More
Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings
New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals. Read More