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1. At least 13 dead as fire engulfs Hong Kong tower blocks

   Pictures show the flames spreading on bamboo scaffolding on the outside of the high-rise buildings in the Tai Po district.

2. Trump defends Witkoff after leak appears to show envoy coaching Russia

   The US president said he had not heard the audio, but that it sounded like "standard" negotiations.

3. No real intent in Moscow to engage in peace talks, says von der Leyen

   The European Commission chief said the EU would stand with Ukraine and support it "in every way".

4. Teens launch High Court challenge to Australia's social media ban

   They argue the law - which will block users under 16 from having social media accounts - is unconstitutional.

5. Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime

   The gender-motivated murder of a woman will now be covered by a distinct clause in Italian law - punishable by a life sentence.