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Thousands displaced from December to February as Lagos authorities destroy homes in Africa’s largest floating village.
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Hong Kong says deficient netting spread deadly Wang Fuk blaze
Police say substandard fire-resistant netting was responsible for spreading the fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court.
Published On 1 Dec 2025
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Hong Kong begins three-day mourning period after deadly high-rise fire
Hong Kong began a three-day mourning period, after at least 128 people were killed in fires at a high-rise complex.
Published On 29 Nov 2025
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What is bamboo scaffolding and how did it worsen the Hong Kong fire?
Experts say the scaffolding likely aided the fire’s spread. At least 55 people have died, and hundreds are missing.
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Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in a century: What we know and how it spread
At least 94 people have been killed in the blaze in Hong Kong’s Tai Po neighbourhood.
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Massive fire rips through Hong Kong high-rise complex, killing several
Video shows a colossal fire tearing through high-rise buildings at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court, killing at least 14.
Published On 26 Nov 2025
Israeli forces kill another Palestinian in Gaza; Hamas returns 3 bodies
Despite the ceasefire, Israel’s strikes and severe restrictions on aid leave Gaza’s civilians struggling to survive.
Unexploded Israeli bombs threaten lives as Gaza clears debris, finds bodies
Israel restricts heavy machinery but allows Red Cross and Egyptian teams to enter Gaza to search for captives’ remains.
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Who are the private donors funding Trump’s White House ballroom?
White House releases list of donors funding $300m construction on the site of the demolished East Wing.
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Why is Trump tearing down parts of the White House?
The White House has begun tearing down parts of the East Wing to make way for President Trump’s new ballroom.
Published On 22 Oct 2025
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What to know about Trump’s plan to build $250m White House ballroom
It’s the first major structural change to the mansion since extensive renovations under President Truman in 1948.
