Russia shuts down speculation about Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine with Vladimir Putin’s top foreign policy aide saying Moscow is not currently engaged in official negotiations. Israel launches what it calls a large-scale counter-terrorism operation in the West bank. It's the biggest one in the area since the Gaza ceasefire came into effect last month. Towering flames engulf a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong. Thirteen people are dead, 13 severely injured - while others may still be trapped inside.
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By Independent News Roundup