A judge-led panel investigating Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades has resumed its public inquiry after a six-week break. The probe into the Wang Fuk Court inferno will hear expert evidence on the cause of the blaze that killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000 residents last year.
A judge-led panel investigating Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades has resumed its public inquiry after a six-week break. The hearings will focus on expert evidence regarding the cause of the blaze at Wang Fuk Court, which killed 168 people last year.
A female FBI agent, "Jane Doe," is suing the Department of Justice, alleging her career was stalled after she rebuffed a senior agent's sexual advances. The lawsuit claims she was plied with alcohol, pressured for nude photos, and experienced retaliation including false rumors and reassignment to an unstaffed unit.
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked by approximately 80 mines, hindering normal shipping operations despite a recent US-Iran MoU. Experts warn recovery will take time due to navigational risks and potential Iranian tolls, impacting global trade and oil flow.
A former Medieval Times "Queen" is suing the dinner theater chain for retaliation, alleging workplace harassment, cyberstalking, and a supervisor-ordered "wardrobe malfunction" plot. Kaitlyn Farrell claims management ignored her reports and escalated abuse after she spoke out.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global trade chokepoint, remains blocked by approximately 80 mines, hindering the resumption of normal shipping. Despite a recent US-Iran agreement, clearing these obstacles and potential Iranian maritime fees present ongoing challenges for global trade.
A former Avelo Airlines flight attendant, Arianne Campbell, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was demoted and fired after reporting safety violations and workplace violence on ICE deportation flights. Campbell claims her concerns about FAA regulations, communicable diseases, and emergency procedures were ignored, leading to disciplinary action and her termination under the guise of a 'Reduction in Force.'
Despite President Trump's anti-climate policies, US development agencies like MCC, DFC, and EXIM Bank continue to fund climate-friendly projects globally, highlighting embedded climate action in economic activity.
Pentagon yetkilisi Cameron Stanley, Elon Musk'ın xAI şirketinin yapay zeka modeli Grok Gov Model'in ABD'nin ulusal güvenlik ve askeri operasyonlarında kullanıldığını belirtti. Modelin hedef tespiti, istihbarat ve planlama süreçlerinde aktif rol aldığı iddia edildi.
Novas imagens de marcas incomuns na mão direita de Donald Trump, visíveis ou cobertas por maquiagem, repercutiram durante o encontro do G7. A Casa Branca já havia explicado as manchas como resultado de apertos de mão frequentes e uso de aspirina, ligadas a um diagnóstico de insuficiência venosa crônica.
Hong Kong's ICAC received 1.5 times more corruption complaints about building renovations in early 2024 vs. last year, following public concern over bid-rigging after a fatal fire. The ICAC has doubled investigators to 100.
Hong Kong's ICAC received 1.5 times more corruption complaints about building renovations in early 2026 vs. last year, following public concern after the Wang Fuk Court fire. The ICAC doubled investigators to 100.
Hong Kong's anti-corruption watchdog has charged Lau Mun-cheung, former head of the Chinese University Medical Centre's Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre, with fraud. He is accused of falsely claiming to have provided services to patients to obtain fees from the university.
Phoenix entrepreneur Jeffrey Gottfurcht, co-founder of Cyber Dive, faces federal wire fraud charges for allegedly embezzling at least $1.5 million from his company. Funds were reportedly used for a Lamborghini, diamond ring, and a Miami home for an escort. His wife reported him to authorities.
A managing director of an independent retail business highlights the severe challenges facing small businesses, including rising costs and declining disposable income, mirroring the crisis in the restaurant industry. She calls for urgent government action to prevent widespread closures.
Tara Warren, a director at the Independent Football Regulator, will not participate in an inquiry into allegations against David Sullivan due to her past role at West Ham. Sullivan resigned as director and co-chair amid accusations of sexual misconduct.
David Sullivan, West Ham's largest shareholder, faces allegations of sexual misconduct. A non-executive director of the football regulator, Tara Warren, will recuse herself from any inquiry due to her past links with the club, avoiding a conflict of interest.
Independently produced horror film 'Obsession' is exceeding box office expectations, outperforming the latest Star Wars movie and drawing strong weekday crowds. Its success is attributed to word-of-mouth buzz, social media virality, and a unique blend of horror and dark comedy.
Ukraine launched long-range missile and drone attacks deep inside Russia, hitting a military factory in Cheboksary and oil refineries in Samara and Vladimir regions. President Zelenskyy declared a new 'Day of the Unmanned Systems Forces'. Meanwhile, Russia reported arrests in Moscow car bombings and continued attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea ports.
The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) has issued its own maternal vaccination guidelines, recommending COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, which the CDC has dropped under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Thirteen other medical organizations have endorsed ACOG's recommendations, which aim to combat vaccine misinformation.
Hong Kong authorities have charged seven individuals and two companies with 25 offenses, including manslaughter and money laundering, in connection with the city's deadliest fire at Wang Fuk Court last November, which killed 168 people.
Colonel Damir Davydov, head of Russia's artillery and missile ammunition supply directorate, was killed in a car bombing near Moscow. The incident, attributed to Ukrainian intelligence by some Russian officials, is the latest in a series of assassinations targeting Russian military figures.
An annual report on England and Wales prisons highlights overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, poor nutrition, and lack of medical access. Gangs control wings, and violence is prevalent. Reforms under the Starmer government aim to avert system collapse but prisoners still face bleak conditions.
Cody James Maluck, 32, faces felony assault charges after allegedly slapping a Delta flight attendant's rear end on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles. The plane diverted to Atlanta, where Maluck was arrested. He admitted to touching the attendant but claimed it was to get her attention.
