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Through a judge’s lens: 2026 World Press Photo Contest

(STRICTLY FOR HFWPP ONLY, ONE TIME USAGE, NO CROPPING ACCORDING TO USAGE RULE) MAIN PIX. Title: A Desperate Plea Credit: © Tyrone Siu, Reuters Caption: Mr Wong cries out in anguish as fire engulfs the Tai Po housing complex he calls home. Moments earlier, he phoned his wife, who was trapped in the building, and they exchanged what would be their final words. Hong Kong, 26 November 2025. Story: A massive fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po claimed 168 lives, becoming Hong Kong’s deadliest fire since 1948. While no official cause has been reported, investigations by Hong Kong authorities found that bamboo scaffolding, construction netting, and flammable Styrofoam boards on windows acted as accelerants for the fire, trapping residents inside. More than 2,000 firefighters were involved in rescue efforts, killing one and injuring twelve.

Nap like a pro: Sleeping contest at Seoul’s Han River park returns in May

Participants will gather along the Han River and compete to demonstrate the “best nap” using their own preferred methods.

Invisible to incandescent: Filipino domestic workers seize the stage to become stars for a day

Ms Mharimar being surrounded by her friends after she was crowned the grand winner.

What does it mean for 2027? Five takeaways from local French elections

Marseille Mayor Benoit Payan, candidate for his re-election and supported by the left wing parties, delivers a speech after early results suggested he won the second round of the French mayoral election in Marseille, France, March 22, 2026. REUTERS/Manon Cruz

Influencer Jianhao Tan to captain Singapore-Malaysia team in global live commerce competition

The chemistry of connections: Can ‘love hormones’ cure loneliness?

In an era where loneliness is rising to pandemic levels, these molecules may hold vital clues to our mental health.

Freestyle-Gu's soaring tricks help China dominate

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Freestyle Skiing - Women's Freeski Halfpipe Victory Ceremony - Livigno Snow Park, Livigno, Italy - February 22, 2026. Gold medallist Ailing Eileen Gu of China celebrates during the women's freeski halfpipe victory ceremony REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

Damian Lillard matches NBA Three-Point Contest mark in injury return

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard en route to winning the Three-Point Contest during the 2026 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Feb 14, 2026.

Doberman named Penny wins Westminster dog show

Penny beat more than 3,000 dogs from all 50 states and 17 countries that competed in the 150th annual event.

Snowboard-Tricks and speed on show in Livigno as Kim goes for third gold

Freestyle Skiing - FIS Freestyle World Championships - Women's Halfpipe - St Moritz, Switzerland - March 29, 2025 Chloe Kim of the U.S. celebrates winning gold REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

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