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Authorities also say scaffolding mesh on about 200 buildings across the city must be taken down within three days.
Bodies discovered in flats, on staircases and in corridors, police say, warning of ‘more to come’.
Death toll remains at 128 while about 150 people are still ‘unreachable’, police say.
Anti-corruption agency arrests three men who were earlier detained by police on suspicion of manslaughter.
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After hours trapped in the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze, resident William Li recounts the desperate rescue of himself and two neighbours.
During mourning period, national and Hong Kong flags at all government buildings and facilities will be flown at half-mast.
At least 70 injuries reported as smoke continues to billow out of charred hulks of Wang Fuk Court residential blocks.
Many still missing while grief-stricken mother says she lost her baby in the fire.
Flames engulf bamboo scaffolding across seven residential blocks in Wang Fuk Court, with inferno raging for hours.
Among scores hospitalised, 45 were in serious condition; four of the 7 blocks under control, with search for survivors starting on lower floors.
Third annual event curated by the Post and Blue Pool Capital, presented by UBS, features speakers from governments to Wall Street to the NBA.
10km relay route showcases Hong Kong’s landmarks as 15th National Games celebrations get under way.
Leaders held ‘amazing’ talks in South Korea and reached agreements to ease trade tensions, including fentanyl tariff cut and shipbuilding probe suspension.
After the Central Committee vowed to answer ‘major tests’ following its fourth plenum, officials elaborated at press conference.
Soak up jazz music with Jacob Collier and Dianne Reeves in Guangzhou, watch The Tiger Who Came to Tea in Shenzhen and more.
Rainbow’s End: Where’s home for Manila’s Golden Gays and Eat Drink Asia pick up prizes presented by US’ Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts.
More than 344,000 spectators crowd both sides of Hong Kong’s famed Victoria Harbour for a 23-minute pyrotechnics display.
Authorities race to clear 1,200 toppled trees and a backlog of 1,000 flights that affected 140,000 passengers.
Observatory downgrades Ragasa from super to severe typhoon, with flights to resume from 6am.
Ragasa could become the strongest typhoon in the city’s history.
Dong gave a keynote address at the three-day event, which focuses attention on security in the Asia-Pacific.
He will head team to speed up Northern Metropolis, vows tougher scrutiny of civil servants and moves for city to be hub for education, tourism, AI and even a ‘pet economy’.
Persistent heavy rainfall expected to affect city later on Monday and Tuesday under influence of possible ‘train effect’, expert predicts.
From a coffee rave to art to a Korean fashion brand’s new Hong Kong store, there’s a lot to keep you busy this weekend.
Overseeing his third major military parade, Xi Jinping speaks to the nation and assembled world leaders before inspecting the troops.
China welcomes dozens of political heavyweights, including Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi, and chiefs of international organisations.
From a wellness day with an Olympian to a branded fashion warehouse sale, there is plenty to get up to this weekend.
From a purrfectly fun time at a cat festival to a can’t-miss pineapple bun sandwich, there is plenty to keep you entertained this weekend.
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