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Maria Bervanakis is the Morning Digital Editor at News Corp’s Premium National News Network. With more than a decades’ experience at News Corp, she leads a team to produce national and world stories across all masthead titles.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 10: Hugh Jackman appears on SiriusXM's 'The Howard Stern Show' at SiriusXM Studios on December 10, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

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Video appears to show the early stages of the fire that ripped through Hong Kong towers.

New report reveals how Hong Kong tower blaze spread so fast

Residents of the Wang Fuk Court apartments in Hong Kong had raised concerns about flammable materials cladding the towers but effective action was not taken. What else went wrong?

UpdatedAsia

TAI PO, HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 27: A woman breaks down after learning the death of her relative as rescue efforts continue at the Wang Fuk Court residential buildings, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on November 27, 2025. At least 55 people have been found dead in fire accident according to a press briefing by the city's fire and rescue service. Search and rescue efforts are underway to search for possible survivors in the buildings affected by the fire. (Photo by Daniel Ceng/Anadolu via Getty Images)

‘Elderly suffocated to death’: Tower inferno survivors share horror

As firefighters scour torched high-rise buildings in a Hong Kong apartment complex for scores of people listed as missing, survivors have opened up about the terrifying scenes that unfolded. Warning: Sensitive content

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ONE TIME USE ONLY. MUST CREDIT REUTERS/Tyrone Siu. PURCHASED BY JEFF DARMANIN on an email agreement with Reuters. Wong 71, reacts after claiming his wife is trapped inside Wang Fuk Court during a major fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 26, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

‘Gross negligence’: Directors, engineer arrested as towers burn

Police have made three arrests over a Hong Kong residential estate inferno as the death toll climbed to 55, including a firefighter, and nearly 300 people remain missing.

UpdatedHook Ups & Break Ups

Your first look at Scarpetta, the new crime thriller based on Patricia Cornwell’s best-selling book series, starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie lee Curtis.. Coming to Prime Video March 11, 2026. Source - https://www.instagram.com/p/DRfK4fuEVgi/?hl=en&img_index=1

Nicole Kidman shares first look at her new crime series

Nicole Kidman has shared the first images of her new crime thriller series following her split from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage. SEE THE PHOTOS.

Royals

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Catherine, Princess of Wales speaks with Jessie J as she meets a number of performers and representatives at the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall on November 19, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Jonathan Buckmaster-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

‘Just want to give you a hug’: Kate and pop star in emotional embrace

Princess Catherine connected with fellow cancer survivor Jessie J during an unexpected moment at London’s Royal Albert Hall. SEE THE PHOTOS.

Science

DIGITALLY ALTERED IMAGE CREDIT: GETTY UNSPECIFIED - 1932: Adolf Hitler (1889-1945), German statesman. Colourized photo. (Photo by Roger Viollet Collection/Getty Images)

DNA study reveals Hitler’s sexual disorder

Scientists have discovered Hitler suffered from a genetic sexual disorder that would have seen him sent to the gas chambers under his own Nazi ideology.

National

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - OCTOBER 18, 2024: A generic photo of the new Telstra Shop in Queen St Mall. Picture: NewsWire / Glenn Campbell

‘Without notice’: Telstra cracks down on abusive customers

Telstra customers accused of “unacceptable” behaviour face instant disconnection as the telco giant rolls out a strict anti-abuse policy. Have your say, take our poll.

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