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Barrister Lawrence Lau arrives at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts building, ahead of hearing appeals from 13 jailed pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong, China, July 14, 2025. — Reuters pic

Twelve Hong Kong activists appeal convictions in landmark ‘47 democrats’ case

Firefighters rescued numerous occupants, but multiple residents were declared dead at the scene, while many others were transported to hospitals, he added. — Picture via X/Massachusetts Department of Fire Services

Multiple dead, many injured after fire at a senior living facility in Massachusetts

South Korean healthcare was plunged into chaos early last year when then-president Yoon Suk Yeol moved to sharply increase medical school admissions, citing an urgent need to boost doctor numbers to meet growing demand in a rapidly aging society. — Reuters pic

Thousands of South Korean medical students to return to class after 17-month boycott

A Thai student whose name and age is currently unknown was saved from a flooded river by a volunteer rescue in Chiang Rai on July 14, 2025. — Pictures from Facebook/มูลนิธิแสงธรรมสาธารณกุศลเชียงราย สำนักงานใหญ่

Drama at dawn: Thai volunteers rescue girl clinging to log in flooded Chiang Rai river

Court-appointed defence lawyers (from left) Klaudia Dawidowic, Ria Halbritter and Christoph Stoll wait for the start of the trial of a palliative care doctor accused of killing 15 patients with lethal injections, at the Berlin regional court on July 14, 2025. — AFP pic

German doctor on trial today for killing 15 patients with lethal injections

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said the country would activate a long-dormant conscription law amid rising tensions with Thailand, following deadly cross-border clashes in May. — AFP pic

Cambodia to enforce military conscription from 2026 amid rising tensions with Thailand

Donald Trump has set a baseline tariff of 10 per cent on all imports to the United States, as well as additional duties on certain products or countries. — AFP pic

Trump’s tariffs: What’s in effect and what could be in store?

 US President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino carry the FIFA Club World Cup trophy on stage before presenting it to Chelsea at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. This marks the first time the United States has hosted the tournament. — AFP pic

Trump booed and cheered as he joins Chelsea’s Club World Cup celebrations in New Jersey

A plume of black smoke rises near the runway following a small plane crash at London Southend Airport, as seen from inside a terminal building. — Reuters pic

Small plane crashes at London Southend Airport, forcing closure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a press conference at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 (URC2025) at the Roma Convention Centre. — AFP pic

US senators push bipartisan ‘sledgehammer’ sanctions bill as Trump slams Putin over Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn upon arriving at the White House after attending the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey. — AFP pic

Trump says US to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, slams Putin over continued attacks

This photo taken on on July 3, 2025 shows Sumarsih Budiwati, the mother of Bernardinus Realino Norma Irmawan, also known as Wawan, a university student who was killed in the 1998 Semanggi tragedy (part of what is widely known as the 1998 tragedy), standing silently in front of the Presidential Palace in Jakarta to demand for justice for victims of human rights violations in Indonesia. — AFP pic

Rewriting the past: Indonesia’s new history books spook scholars

An armed PKK fighter places a weapon to be burnt during a disarming ceremony in Sulaimaniya, Iraq, July 11, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video.  — Kurdistan Workers Party handout via Reuters

Turkiye’s Kurdish regions not yet ready to believe in peace process

The real estate tycoon, who has staked his reputation on being a consummate dealmaker, embarked on an aggressive strategy of punitive tariffs that his administration predicted could bring '90 deals in 90 days.' — AFP pic

Trump’s dealmaker name on the line in high stakes tariff talks

A crew member of the Freedom Flotilla ship 'Handala' gestures prior to the boat's departure for Gaza at a port in Syracuse, Sicily, southern Italy, on July 13, 2025. — AFP pic

New Gaza-bound aid boat leaves Italy

French President Emmanuel Macron attends a meeting with New Caledonia's elected officials and state representatives at the Elysee Palace, in Paris on July 12, 2025. — AFP pic

Macron to raise French defence targets, citing Russia threat