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Hong Kong leader promises changes after deadly apartment block fire – video
John Lee apologises after fire at Wang Fuk Court that killed 168 people last November, promising swift but extensive changes to building industry and regulatory system
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Spain train crash audio reveals exchanges between drivers and control centre
Recordings reported by the BBC appear to show a Renfe train being cleared to move while an Iryo train ahead remained stopped. Investigators have yet to establish the cause of...
Afghan opium poppy cultivation quadruples despite Taliban ban, UN says
The UN estimates that cultivation rose to about 43,000 hectares in 2026. The Taliban disputes the figure, while farmers describe difficulty replacing lost income.
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