’27th floor, room 1 — he is dead’: Eyewitnesses recall Hong Kong fire; what sparked the tragedy?

A devastating fire ripped through Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court complex, claiming over 40 lives and leaving hundreds injured or missing. Residents described harrowing escapes as flames engulfed their homes. Suspected to be fueled by combustible bamboo scaffolding used for repairs, the blaze spread rapidly, prompting a massive rescue effort and leaving many homeless.

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Outrage in China: Secretly filmed photos of Chinese women shared on Telegram chatgroups with hundreds of users

Reports indicate sexually explicit content of women is circulating on Telegram in China. These images were secretly captured in public and private locations. The forum, MaskPark tree hole forum, had over 100,000 members. Users shared private images and videos without consent. Telegram states it removes non-consensual pornography. The main MaskPark forum has been taken down.

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Ashes: ‘We’re well and truly in this game’ – Joe Root positive despite Australia’s 44-run lead after Day 2 of Gabba Test

England captain Joe Root remains optimistic about the Ashes Test despite Australia holding a 44-run lead. Root’s century propelled England to 334, but Australia reached 378-6, capitalising on bowling and fielding lapses. Root acknowledged the team’s performance wasn’t their best but stressed their ability to quickly turn the game around, emphasising the need to take…

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Cristopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ wraps after six-month global shoot across various countries

Christopher Nolan has completed filming ‘The Odyssey,’ a grand adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus. Shot in 70mm IMAX across eight countries, the film boasts a stellar cast including Zendaya, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway. Nolan reunites with Hoyte van Hoytema and Ludwig Göransson for cinematography and music, respectively.

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This shirt-to-skirt hack is blowing up modest fashion—no sewing required​

A fashion creator on Instagram has ingeniously transformed a classic button-down shirt into a stylish midi skirt, captivating modest fashion enthusiasts. This no-sew, no-cut hack offers a breathable, adjustable, and sustainable way to redefine wardrobe basics. While reactions are mixed, the trend sparks creativity and challenges fast fashion, encouraging personal style innovation with existing clothes.

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