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A message from The King Charles III to the people of #HongKong following the devastating fire in Tai Po.
#UK #Britain #HongKonger
#UK #Britain #HongKonger
Steve Race MP said:”There are about 1,000 Hongkongers in Devon, most of whom are based in Exeter. Many are teachers, university lecturers, nurses, IT professionals and so on, and they are enriching our community and contributing to the local economy.”
#UK
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#UK
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Immigration Reforms: Humanitarian Visa Routes - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : 'Immigration Reforms: Humanitarian Visa Routes' on Tuesday 25 November 2025.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Steve Race MP said:”There are about 1,000 Hongkongers in Devon, most of whom are based in Exeter. Many are teachers, university lecturers, nurses, IT professionals and so on, and they are enriching our community and contributing to the local economy.”
#UK
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#UK
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The Leader of Barnet Council, Cllr Barry Rawlings, has given a statement on the tragic events in #HongKong following a fire in a high-rise public housing complex in Tai Po district.
#UK #Britain
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#UK #Britain
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Barnet Council Leader extends condolences following Hong Kong fire
The Leader of Barnet Council, Cllr Barry Rawlings, has given a statement on the tragic events in Hong Kong following a fire in a high-rise public housing complex in Tai Po district.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The Leader of Barnet Council, Cllr Barry Rawlings, has given a statement on the tragic events in #HongKong following a fire in a high-rise public housing complex in Tai Po district.
#UK #Britain
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#UK #Britain
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Hong Kong mourns as apartment fire death toll rises to 146
Hong Kong mourns as apartment fire death toll rises to 146
Rescue teams find more bodies in burnt-out buildings of Wang Fuk Court complex after Wednesday’s fire
The death toll in Hong Kong’s apartment complex fire has risen to 146 after investigators discovered more bodies in the burnt-out buildings. A steady stream of people placed bouquets of flowers at an ever-growing makeshift memorial at the scene of the disaster, among the worst in the city’s history.
The Hong Kong police’s disaster victim identification unit has been going through the buildings of the Wang Fuk Court complex meticulously and has found bodies both in apartment units and on the roofs, the officer in charge, Cheng Ka-chun, said on Sunday. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Hong Kong mourns as apartment fire death toll rises to 146
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Now that Xinyan Huang has retracted his media statements, which he admits spread misinformation about bamboo scaffolding and the fire service’s response, I expect that @cnn.com, @reuters.com, @aljazeera.com, and every other outlet they quoted him will add corrections to their reporting.
I am so, so, so fucking angry right now
Clarification on remarks regarding the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire | News | News and Events | Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering
I wish to address and clarify several points arising from my recent interview with Channel 4 News on 26 November 2025 regarding the Wang Fuk Court fire ...
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November 30, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Now that Xinyan Huang has retracted his media statements, which he admits spread misinformation about bamboo scaffolding and the fire service’s response, I expect that @cnn.com, @reuters.com, @aljazeera.com, and every other outlet they quoted him will add corrections to their reporting.
Death toll remained at 128.
44 people are still awaiting identification.
The 150 missing residents.
#HongKong
44 people are still awaiting identification.
The 150 missing residents.
#HongKong
HK police have said that their special unit found no bodies on Saturday after completing a search of two blocks of the Wang Fu Court residential complex, which was hit by a massive fire this week. In full: buff.ly/MN0LViI
Hongkongers mourn at Tai Po fire site; police sweep finds no bodies at 2 blocks
HK police have said that their special unit found no bodies on Saturday after completing a search of two blocks of the Wang Fu Court residential complex, which was hit by a massive fire this week.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Death toll remained at 128.
44 people are still awaiting identification.
The 150 missing residents.
#HongKong
44 people are still awaiting identification.
The 150 missing residents.
#HongKong
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When people from Hong Kong / who are familiar with Hong Kong tell you it is not the bamboo but the corrupted system is responsible, listen. Don't shut your ear because "it is difficult to understand" or it is different from your reasoning. 2/
November 28, 2025 at 11:50 AM
When people from Hong Kong / who are familiar with Hong Kong tell you it is not the bamboo but the corrupted system is responsible, listen. Don't shut your ear because "it is difficult to understand" or it is different from your reasoning. 2/
. #HongKong ’s grassroots community groups have sprung into action to help coordinate and deliver aid to the survivors of the Wang Fuk Court fire, a catastrophic blaze that is confirmed to have killed at least 128 people, with hundreds still missing.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
Hong Kong community groups deliver aid to survivors of Wang Fuk Court fire
Volunteers that emerged during the pro-democracy protests regroup to help those affected by the blaze
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November 29, 2025 at 3:36 AM
. #HongKong ’s grassroots community groups have sprung into action to help coordinate and deliver aid to the survivors of the Wang Fuk Court fire, a catastrophic blaze that is confirmed to have killed at least 128 people, with hundreds still missing.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
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Rescue operations at Hong Kong apartment complex ‘almost complete’, as death toll reaches 94
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 announced
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Anger swelling in Hong Kong over deadliest fire in more than 70 years
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How the Hong Kong fire unfolded – visual guide
Rescue 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...
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Rescue operations at Hong Kong apartment complex ‘almost complete’, as death toll reaches 94
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‘We can’t get any answers’: grief and anger in Hong Kong after deadly high-rise fire
‘We can’t get any answers’: grief and anger in Hong Kong after deadly high-rise fire
With the blaze extinguished but hundreds still unaccounted for, the city is grieving – with questions being raised of authorities
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
‘We can’t get any answers’: grief and anger in Hong Kong after deadly high-rise fire
Maki Otsuki (52) was escorted off stage while performing at a concert in Shanghai in #China on 28/11/2025, as the Chinese authorities continue to show their annoyance at the Japanese PM's comments. The stage lighting went off & the music was cut before 2 members of the stage crew came on to talk to
November 29, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Maki Otsuki (52) was escorted off stage while performing at a concert in Shanghai in #China on 28/11/2025, as the Chinese authorities continue to show their annoyance at the Japanese PM's comments. The stage lighting went off & the music was cut before 2 members of the stage crew came on to talk to
A message from The King Charles III to the people of #HongKong following the devastating fire in Tai Po.
#UK #Britain #HongKonger
#UK #Britain #HongKonger
November 29, 2025 at 12:52 AM
A message from The King Charles III to the people of #HongKong following the devastating fire in Tai Po.
#UK #Britain #HongKonger
#UK #Britain #HongKonger
The massive fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po in #HongKong dominated international news headlines in major media outlets worldwide within hours. The AP & Reuters even unusually launched online live streams, marking the first time since the 2019 Anti-ELAB Movement.
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大埔宏福苑五級大火｜各大國際新聞網站實時更新 英外相、加外長發慰問聲明
大埔宏福苑沖天大火，相信是二戰以來香港最嚴重的致命火警，短短數小時內佔據全球主要媒體的國際新聞版面，《美聯社》和《路透社》更罕有啟動網上直播，是香港2019年反修例運動以來，再次因為突發事件成為全球焦點。 宏福苑幾幢大廈昨 (26日）先後陷入火海後，美國有線新聞網絡（CNN）形容是「香港二戰以來最嚴重的火警」，英國《每日郵報》則在網站實時更新資訊，英國天空電視台（Sky News）在YouTube...
pulsehknews.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The massive fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po in #HongKong dominated international news headlines in major media outlets worldwide within hours. The AP & Reuters even unusually launched online live streams, marking the first time since the 2019 Anti-ELAB Movement.
pulsehknews.com/taipo-intern...
pulsehknews.com/taipo-intern...
People look at flames engulfing a building after a fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court, a residential estate in the Tai Po district in New Territories in of #HongKong on 26 Nov., 2025. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)
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November 28, 2025 at 2:14 AM
People look at flames engulfing a building after a fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court, a residential estate in the Tai Po district in New Territories in of #HongKong on 26 Nov., 2025. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)
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The members of Grenfell United are survivors & bereaved families from the Grenfell Tower fire. They’ve come together to demand justice & change in memory of 72 of their families & neighbours who died. They’re fighting for everyone to be safe in their homes. #UK #HongKong
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November 28, 2025 at 1:56 AM
The members of Grenfell United are survivors & bereaved families from the Grenfell Tower fire. They’ve come together to demand justice & change in memory of 72 of their families & neighbours who died. They’re fighting for everyone to be safe in their homes. #UK #HongKong
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This 2024 post from the DAB’s Peggy Wong is quickly becoming infamous.
In it, the pro-Beijing district councillor dismisses fire safety concerns about the Wang Fuk work as malicious rumours misleading the public, and accuses the Democratic Party of “provocatively live-streaming “ from the scene.
In it, the pro-Beijing district councillor dismisses fire safety concerns about the Wang Fuk work as malicious rumours misleading the public, and accuses the Democratic Party of “provocatively live-streaming “ from the scene.
November 27, 2025 at 7:37 AM
This 2024 post from the DAB’s Peggy Wong is quickly becoming infamous.
In it, the pro-Beijing district councillor dismisses fire safety concerns about the Wang Fuk work as malicious rumours misleading the public, and accuses the Democratic Party of “provocatively live-streaming “ from the scene.
In it, the pro-Beijing district councillor dismisses fire safety concerns about the Wang Fuk work as malicious rumours misleading the public, and accuses the Democratic Party of “provocatively live-streaming “ from the scene.
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A walk around the patio level of Kwong Fuk Estate. Supply and aid stations have been set up to help those affected by the Tai Po fire. Hot food and water, snacks and clothing are plentiful.
November 27, 2025 at 1:27 PM
A walk around the patio level of Kwong Fuk Estate. Supply and aid stations have been set up to help those affected by the Tai Po fire. Hot food and water, snacks and clothing are plentiful.
快新聞／沒品！境外帳號假冒台人「嘲諷香港大火像101煙火」 黃捷發聲了－民視新聞
YouTube video by 民視新聞網 Formosa TV News network
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November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
德國外交部長約翰‧華德富（Johann Wadephul）就大埔大火的聲明。
Statement by Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on the devastating fire in Tai Po. #Germany
Statement by Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on the devastating fire in Tai Po. #Germany
November 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
德國外交部長約翰‧華德富（Johann Wadephul）就大埔大火的聲明。
Statement by Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on the devastating fire in Tai Po. #Germany
Statement by Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on the devastating fire in Tai Po. #Germany
“…This has been a human tragedy, and the hearts of all Australians today will be thinking of the people of Hong Kong who are going through a very tough day.”
- The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of #Australia
- The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of #Australia
November 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
“…This has been a human tragedy, and the hearts of all Australians today will be thinking of the people of Hong Kong who are going through a very tough day.”
- The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of #Australia
- The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of #Australia
Message of condolences by Prime Minister TAKAICHI Sanae, following the fire in #HongKong . #Japan
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November 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Message of condolences by Prime Minister TAKAICHI Sanae, following the fire in #HongKong . #Japan
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