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Hong Kong investigates why fire spread so quickly

Hong Kong investigates why fire spread so quickly

Tue 2 Dec 2025 04:04 CET

The Hong Kong government is setting up an inquiry into the fire that has killed 156 people so far. An independent committee will investigate why the fire broke out – and how it could spread so quickly, regional leader John Lee announced

Feverish search for survivors in Hong Kong

Feverish search for survivors in Hong Kong

Thu 27 Nov 2025 07:29 CET

Rescue efforts continue after a deadly fire broke out in a Hong Kong apartment complex on Wednesday. The confirmed death toll has risen to 83 and is expected to rise

US Sanctions Hong Kong Police Chief Over Rights Restrictions

US Sanctions Hong Kong Police Chief Over Rights Restrictions

Mon 31 Mar 2025 19:19 CEST

Foreign Minister Marco Rubio announces that the USA is imposing sanctions on Hong Kong's police chief and five additional government officials in the China-controlled region.