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Nov 28, 2025 - World

About 200 people still unaccounted for, say officials, as fire chief confirms no alarms went off in any of the eight towersAnger swells in Hong Kong over deadliest fire in more than 70 yearsHow the Hong Kong fire unfolded – visual guideThe death toll from the Hong Kong apartment complex fire that began on Wednesday has risen to 128 with as many as 200 missing, officials have said, as rescue operations were declared over.Firefighters had been combing through the high-rises on Friday, attempting to find anyone alive after the massive fire that spread to seven of eight towers in one of the city’s deadliest blazes. Continue reading...

Nov 28, 2025 - World

Liberal MP has declared conflict of interest with Port Bouvard Pistol and Small Bore Rifle Club, of which he is a patronGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn exclusive gun club with links to the Liberal MP Andrew Hastie was awarded three government grants worth a total of almost $20,000 after being nominated by his office.Hastie has declared a conflict of interest with the Port Bouvard Pistol and Small Bore Rifle Club. He is a patron, and has competed there at least twice. Continue reading...

Nov 28, 2025 - World

Exclusive: UNSW researchers found protection in products usually marketed as ‘natural’ is also contained in cheaper alternativesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian consumers are paying a premium for “mineral” sunscreens that contain almost identical chemicals to cheaper varieties, new testing has revealed.The University of New South Wales’ school of chemistry tested 10 sunscreens, including Invisible Zinc children’s sunscreen and a Naked Sundays skin tint that retails for $58 – both marketed as mineral sunscreens. Continue reading...

Nov 28, 2025 - World

Protesters in Tbilisi have marked a year of continuous demonstrations against Georgia's decision to halt EU membership talks

Nov 28, 2025 - World

President Trump's Ukraine-Russia peace plan will have one of two outcomes if it's ultimately signed by the two warring parties.