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Nov 29, 2025 - World

There is public fury in Hong Kong after a massive fire broke out at a densely populated housing complex on Wednesday, killing 128 people. Dozens of people are yet to be found.

Nov 29, 2025 - World

Sri Lankan troops were racing to rescue hundreds of people marooned by rising floodwaters on Friday as weather-related deaths rose to 69, with another 34 people declared missing.

Nov 29, 2025 - World

Several airlines announced delayed or cancelled flights on Friday following an Airbus alert that up to 6,000 operational A320 aircraft may require upgrades.

Nov 29, 2025 - World

Dawn Butler leads calls for humanitarian visas and fee waivers for vulnerable relatives of UK nationals affected by stormBritish MPs have joined campaigners calling for more aid and humanitarian visas for Jamaicans to enter the UK after Hurricane Melissa demolished parts of the country, plunging hundreds of thousands of people into a humanitarian crisis.The UK has pledged £7.5m emergency funds to Jamaica and other islands affected by the hurricane, but many argue that the country has a moral obligation to do more for former Caribbean colonies. Continue reading...

Nov 29, 2025 - World

The PM becomes the first Australian leader to celebrate a wedding while in office with a private ceremony followed by a reception at his official residence, the LodgeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has married his partner, Jodie Haydon, in Canberra, making him the first Australian leader to tie the knot in office.The ceremony took place on Saturday afternoon at Albanese’s official residence, the Lodge, witnessed by a small group of close family and friends, including Albanese’s son, Nathan, and Haydon’s parents, Bill and Pauline. Continue reading...