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A massive fire in aging, tightly packed buildings has killed dozens and raised urgent questions about housing safety in Hong Kong.
European regulators are rolling out stricter rules for AI and large platforms, reshaping how big tech operates in the region.
Read breakdown →Inflation rates are slowing down, yet many people say their wallets still feel squeezed. Both things can be true at once.
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