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Hong Kong highrise fire leaves at least 13 dead, with reports of residents trapped

A fire ravaged a highrise housing complex in Hong Kong on Wednesday, killing at least 13 people and leaving others trapped inside, authorities said.
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Steve Witkoff to meet Russian officials again as leaked phone call rankles U.S. lawmakers

Donald Trump is sticking with longtime friend and special envoy for peace missions, Steve Witkoff, even as a report late Tuesday appeared to portray Witkoff as coaching an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin on how to approach the U.S. president.
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F-35 beat Gripen fighter jet 'by a mile' in 2021 Defence Department competition

The American-built F-35 fighter jet dominated its Swedish rival Gripen in terms of technical and military capabilities during a competition held by the Defence Department in 2021, according to data obtained by Radio-Canada.
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Israel returns 15 more Palestinian bodies to Gaza as 1st phase of ceasefire nears end

Israel handed over the bodies of 15 Palestinians on Wednesday, a day after Hamas returned the remains of an Israeli hostage.
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At least 12 injured in mass Russian drone attack in Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia