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Hong Kong plans to buy homes devastated in deadly high-rise fire

A flock of egrets fly next to burned buildings of the Wang Fuk Court housing complex after the deadly fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 30, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo
A flock of egrets fly next to burned buildings of the Wang Fuk Court housing complex after the deadly fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 30, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo

Banner of Donald Trump unfurled at Justice Department headquarters

A new banner depicting U.S. President Donald Trump is hung on the Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
A new banner depicting U.S. President Donald Trump is hung on the Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

At least 16 killed after building collapses in Pakistan following blast

Rescue workers recover the bodies of the victims after a suspected gas explosion caused part of a residential building to collapse in Karachi, Pakistan.
Rescue workers recover the bodies of the victims after a suspected gas explosion caused part of a residential building to collapse in Karachi, Pakistan.

Mayor sets up small staff in Congo's Uvira after return to work

FILE PHOTO: Congolese civilians walk after returning to their homes following displacement during renewed clashes between Alliance Fleuve Congo AFC/M23 and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), in Uvira town, South Kivu province, in the Democratic Republic of Congo December 13, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Congolese civilians walk after returning to their homes following displacement during renewed clashes between Alliance Fleuve Congo AFC/M23 and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), in Uvira town, South Kivu province, in the Democratic Republic of Congo December 13, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

A love letter to Singapore’s disappearing past

Tanglin Halt, one of the oldest estates in Singapore and where the writer grew up, is being redeveloped.
Tanglin Halt, one of the oldest estates in Singapore and where the writer grew up, is being redeveloped.

Soccer returns to Gaza pitch scarred by war and loss

Palestinians play soccer on a pitch, near buildings destroyed during the two-year Israeli offensive, in Gaza City. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa
Palestinians play soccer on a pitch, near buildings destroyed during the two-year Israeli offensive, in Gaza City. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa

Barcelona’s unfinished basilica hits new heights despite delays

The summit of the unfinished Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona will stand at 172.5m after the cross of the central Jesus Christ tower is completed.
The summit of the unfinished Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona will stand at 172.5m after the cross of the central Jesus Christ tower is completed.

At least 15 killed in Lebanon’s Tripoli building collapse

Rescue workers remove a body from under the rubble after a residential building collapsed in Tripoli, Lebanon, February 9, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Azakir
Rescue workers remove a body from under the rubble after a residential building collapsed in Tripoli, Lebanon, February 9, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Azakir

Building collapse in Lebanon kills at least six people, local official says

Taipei 101 climber Alex Honnold on finding joy beyond fear after latest feat

Climber Alex Honnold at a press conference after free soloing the Taipei 101 Skyscraper on Jan 25, 2026.
Climber Alex Honnold at a press conference after free soloing the Taipei 101 Skyscraper on Jan 25, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.