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Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 65, scores missing

New protections for oceanic whitetip sharks, but not eels

'Dad, there's a fire': survivors recount deadly Hong Kong blaze

'Truly severe' floods overwhelm Southeast Asia

Singapore AI teddy back on sale after recall over sex chat scare

European stocks steady as US shuts for Thanksgiving

Ex-Tour champion Thomas appointed as Ineos director of racing

Judo brings Russian athletes in from the cold

Swiss Super-G Olympic champion Gut-Behrami out of Winter Games

Erasmus basks in strength in depth as formidable Boks team named for Wales

Pope lands in Turkey to meet Erdogan on first overseas trip

Swedish steel startup Stegra gets more state aid

The Swedish Energy Agency said Wednesday it was giving some $40 million in support to low-carbon steelmaker Stegra, amid fears surrounding the ambitious startup's finances.

Lebanese living abroad seek hope as they return for pope visit

Rachelle Mazraani is travelling from Sydney to Beirut for Pope Leo XIV's visit this week, one of many Lebanese at home and abroad who hope the trip will revive their struggling country.

Women's World Cup winner Dow retires from rugby

England's World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow has retired from rugby aged 28, it was announced Wednesday.

Driver sobs as he admits ploughing car into Liverpool football parade

A British man broke down in court Wednesday as he dramatically changed his plea and admitted deliberately ploughing his car into crowds at Liverpool's Premier League victory parade, injuring scores of people.

India's Ahmedabad: ancient city with sporting dreams, dark history

India's historic city of Ahmedabad will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, a landmark event for a metropolis that is a power centre for some of the country's most influential politicians.

Maresca says 'nothing has changed' for Chelsea after Barcelona win

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca tried to keep his youthful side's stunning 3-0 win at home to 10-man Barcelona in perspective by insisting "nothing has changed" for the Blues.

Swedish steel startup Stegra gets state aid

The Swedish Energy Agency said Wednesday it was giving some $40 million in support to low-carbon steelmaker Stegra, amid fears surrounding the ambitious startup's finances.

Ahmedabad to host centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030

The Indian city of Ahmedabad will stage the 2030 multi-sport Commonwealth Games 100 years after the inaugural edition was held in Hamilton, Canada, it was confirmed on Wednesday.

Shein under EU pressure over childlike sex dolls

The European Union stepped up its pressure on Shein on Wednesday after the online retail giant faced an uproar in France over the sale of childlike sex dolls.