8 h. ago Death toll rises to 146 in Hong Kong's 'Grenfell': More bodies discovered in apartment complex which caught light after being clad in bamboo and polystyrene

The death toll in Hong Kong's apartment complex blaze rose to 146 on Sunday as investigators discovered more bodies in the burned-out buildings. 

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10 h. ago Hong Kong mourns 146 dead in deadliest fire in 70 years as hundreds remain missing

Dozens of police officials enter charred building to find remains of missing people

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17 h. ago Hong Kong mourns as deadly fire claims 128 lives and sparks safety crackdown

A devastating fire in a Hong Kong apartment complex has killed at least 128 people

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20 h. ago China's factory activity contracts for 8th month in November despite trade war truce

China’s factory activity contracted for the eighth straight month in November, according to an official survey on Sunday, underscoring challenges for the country’s economy despite the U.S.-China trade truce

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20 h. ago 'Death was closing in on me': Survivor of Hong Kong inferno made final calls to loved ones while trapped in burning tower block before last

William Li, 40, was at home on a day off when his wife rang just after 3pm to warn him their building in the Wang Fuk Court complex was on fire.

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31 h. ago NST Leader: Hong Kong and London fires highlight urgent need for strict building safety

NST Leader: Hong Kong and London fires highlight urgent need for strict building safety  NST Online

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32 h. ago Hong Kong fire survivor was 'speaking to mum in UK on phone' before 'everything went black'

William Li was later reunited with his family outside the blazing buildings, including his daughter who rushed over to hug him before exclaiming: 'Daddy didn't die, Daddy didn't die'

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37 h. ago Hong Kong mourns 128 dead in deadliest fire in 70 years as hundreds remain missing

Dozens of police officials enter charred building to find remains of missing people

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38 h. ago Grateful to be alive, residents who escaped the Hong Kong apartment blaze wonder what comes next

A massive fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has become the deadliest in the city's memory, causing 128 deaths with 200 people unaccounted-for

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38 h. ago Hong Kong fire death toll set to rise above 128 as investigators look for more charred remains in scorched skyscrapers and King Charles sends heartfelt message

Legions of police officers from Hong Kong's Disaster Victim Identification Unit, dressed in white full-body protective gear, were seen entering the charred remains of the skyscrapers this morning.

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41 h. ago Authorities probe corruption and negligence in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades

Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades is raising questions about corruption and negligence in the renovations of the apartment complex where at least 128 people died

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43 h. ago Hong Kong begins three days of mourning after deadly apartment fires

Families are combing hospitals hoping to find their loved ones as about 200 people still listed as missing, and at least 128 killedAn outpouring of grief was set to sweep Hong Kong on Saturday as an official, three-day mourning period began with a moment of silence for the 128 people killed in one of the city’s deadliest fires.City leader John Lee, along with senior ministers and dozens of top civil servants, stood in silence for three minutes on Saturday morning outside the government headquarters, where the flags of China and Hong Kong were flown at half-mast. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago King Charles issues heartfelt message to Hong Kong after at least 128 were killed in deadly tower block blaze

In a letter published today, the King said he and Queen Camilla were 'greatly saddened to learn of the devastating fire in Tai Po', and that they 'feel deeply' for the people of Hong Kong .

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60 h. ago Rescue efforts end at Hong Kong tower block fire as death toll reaches 128

Firefighters comb through high-rises with as many as 200 people still missing, according to officialsAnger swelling in Hong Kong over deadliest fire in more than 70 yearsHow the Hong Kong fire unfolded – visual guideThe death toll from the Hong Kong apartment complex fire that began on Wednesday has risen to 128 with as many as 200 missing, officials have said, as rescue operations were declared over.Firefighters were combing through the high-rises on Friday morning, attempting to find anyone alive after the massive fire that spread to seven of eight towers in one of the city’s deadliest ever blazes. Continue reading...

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62 h. ago Death toll rises to 128 following Hong Kong tower block blaze

Dozens are still missing as officials confirm fire alarms were not working effectively

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62 h. ago Rescue operations at Hong Kong apartment complex ‘almost complete’, as death toll reaches 128

Firefighters comb through high-rises with as many as 200 people still missing, officials announceAnger swelling in Hong Kong over deadliest fire in more than 70 yearsHow the Hong Kong fire unfolded – visual guideThe death toll from the Hong Kong apartment complex fire that began on Wednesday has risen to 128 with as many as 200 missing, officials have said, as rescue operations were declared over.Firefighters were combing through the high-rises on Friday morning, attempting to find anyone alive after the massive fire that spread to seven of eight towers in one of the city’s deadliest ever blazes. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Hong Kong accuses construction firm of ‘gross negligence’ after deadliest fire in decades kills 128

Chinese city’s deadliest fire in nearly 80 years raises questions over use of bamboo scaffolding

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63 h. ago Hong Kong officials warned contractors about fire safety risk just a week before blaze

Labour department says it inspected Wang Fuk Court as recently as 20 November

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64 h. ago Rescue operations at Hong Kong apartment complex ‘almost complete’, as death toll reaches 94

By Friday morning the fires had been mostly contained, after burning for more than 24 hours, officials announcedAnger swelling in Hong Kong over deadliest fire in more than 70 yearsHow the Hong Kong fire unfolded – visual guideRescue operations inside the Hong Kong apartment complex that was engulfed by fire on Wednesday are “almost complete”, fire officials have said, as the death toll reached 94 early on Friday with scores more missing.Firefighters were combing though through the high-rises on Friday, attempting to find anyone alive after the massive fire that spread to seven of eight towers, in one of the city’s deadliest ever blazes. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Disney cancels Zootopia 2 premiere in Hong Kong ‘out of respect’ for fire victims

City sees number of entertainment and cultural events cancelled or pared back as rescue operations continue

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