Will Hong Kong’s property slump force it to raise taxes?

Years of budget deficits have weighed on fiscal health, forcing government to look further afield for revenue

Source: Financial Times

Libyan-Irish singer Farah Elle on her unique blend of music

A Libyan-born Irish singer has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her love for music, and how primarily she makes music for herself, this as she prepares for a concert here …

Source: France 24

Palestinians in Gaza work to rebuild Jabalia’s central market

Jabalia’s once-bustling market lies in ruins, but vendors in Gaza are clearing the rubble by hand

Source: Al Jazeera

Russia asked US for Nato withdrawal from eastern Europe, says Romania

Moscow’s demand during Riyadh talks rejected but allies fear Donald Trump could yet allow restoration of former Soviet bloc

Source: Financial Times

UK scopes plan to grant banks access to welfare claimants’ accounts

Bill would require lenders to inform the government if they found evidence of overpayment

Source: Financial Times

Israel defence minister orders military to 'intensify operations' in West Bank after bus blasts

Israeli police said three bombs exploded while two were being defused at separate locations involving buses in central Israel on Thursday evening. "These are identical explosive devices with a timer. …

Source: France 24

UK government may have breached young soldier’s right to life, coroner concludes

‘Systemic’ flaws criticised in army’s investigation into sexual assault of Jaysley Beck, 19, before her suicide

• Jaysley Beck’s death shows toxic misogyny persists in the armed forces

The UK government …

Source: The Guardian

Lisa Nandy announces £270m fund for England’s ‘crumbling’ cultural infrastructure

Arts Everywhere Fund will improve cultural offerings in communities and on the curriculum

• UK politics live – latest updates

Culture has been “erased” from communities and curriculums, according to the …

Source: The Guardian

Arab leaders set to meet to counter Trump’s Gaza plan

The closed-door summit in Riyadh will take place tomorrow, Saudi Arabia has said.

Source: Al Jazeera

South Korea’s President Yoon in court for preliminary ‘rebellion’ hearing

Lawyers defending Yoon, who stands charged with trying to incite a rebellion, called for his release from custody.

Source: Al Jazeera

Defence is the greatest public benefit of all

Spending on pensions and healthcare is more popular with voters but Europe and the UK must make politically tough choices

Source: Financial Times

Trump vs Zelenskyy: What’s behind escalating war of words?

Trump called Zelenskyy a 'dictator' amid a brewing war of words between the two leaders.

Source: Al Jazeera