Deadly Hong Kong fire raises serious questions over construction safety
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Deadly Hong Kong fire raises serious questions over construction safety
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People in Hong Kong are searching for answers after the worst fire there in decades. The blaze that ripped through seven high-rise apartment blocks took more than 24 hours to bring under control, and put the spotlight on the continued use of bamboo scaffolding in the city.
Read moreHong Kong police arrest 8 people as fire death toll rises to 128
Meanwhile, large parts of Southeast Asia remain underwater after cyclone-fuelled torrential rain battered Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia for days, triggering severe floods and landslides. Suffering the worsening effects of climate change, low-lying countries in the region are being hit with extreme weather events more and more frequently, and severely.
Read moreDeath toll in Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia floods tops 250
Plus, Australia is going ahead with a world-first ban on social media for children under 16, despite a last-minute legal challenge. Although there has been some pushback from Big Tech, the legislation has received broad support from the public and is set to take effect on December 10.
Read moreWhy is Australia banning children under 16 from social media – and can they enforce it?