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Substandard work and evasion of oversight helped fuel deadly Hong Kong fire
Jul 17, 2026 - World 
An independent committee investigating the cause of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades on Friday heard arguments on how malpractices that had evaded regulatory oversight turned a small fire into a tragedy
Opponents say Japan's law to punish national flag vandals is a threat to free speech
Jul 17, 2026 - World
Japan on Friday enacted a controversial new law prohibiting desecration of the national flag, a key right-wing agenda pushed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
India launches first hydrogen-powered train built in the country
Jul 17, 2026 - World
India has introduced its first hydrogen-powered train designed and built in the country in a move to expand clean energy use on its rail network
Israel's parliament dissolves ahead of Oct. 27 elections
Jul 17, 2026 - World
Israel's parliament has dissolved after passing a series of controversial bills in marathon sessions in its last few days
Cyclist Rohan Dennis pleads guilty to driving with suspended licence after crash that killed wife
Jul 17, 2026 - World 
Adelaide-based Olympian was banned from driving for five years over Melissa Hoskins’ 2023 deathFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer professional cyclist Rohan Dennis faces a jail sentence after admitting he drove while disqualified over the events leading up to the death of his Olympian wife, Melissa Hoskins.A judge had previously warned the former Olympian he would be jailed if he drove while banned. Continue reading...
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