An article argues that Hong Kong needs a fundamental shift in its approach to fire safety to prevent future tragedies, citing the Wang Fuk Court disaster.

Residents of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, affected by a recent fire, express feeling forced to accept a government buyback plan for their flats and urge authorities to reconsider rebuilding the estate on site.

Hong Kong's note-issuing banks are replacing burnt cash for residents of Wang Fuk Court, following a devastating fire last November and new emergency measures.

A UK court has heard allegations that Iran utilized Romanian proxies to carry out an attack on a London-based Iranian journalist.

Residents of Wang Fuk Court are returning to their homes after a devastating fire, salvaging belongings, confronting trauma, and mourning loved ones amidst the charred remains of their flats.

Wang Fuk Court fire survivors Jason Kong and his wife have been arrested for alleged government loan fraud – two weeks after he delivered a petition for asking the estate’s administrator to meet with…

Hong Kong authorities have formally issued buy-back offer letters to homeowners at the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, providing them until August 31 to decide on the government's resettlement plan.

Residents of the only spared block at Wang Fuk Court are returning to their homes, reportedly with heavy hearts, following an unspecified event.

The owner of fashion retailer Zara has reportedly denied allegations of a trademark breach involving the fragrance brand Jo Malone in a UK court.

Stories filled with tragic bravery, outrage at heedless officials and horror as loved ones perished were among those shared by 24 residents of the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court estate, as they…

A deputy director of Hong Kong's Home Affairs Department told an inquiry that the department "did its best" in handling complaints related to Wang Fuk Court.

An ongoing investigation in Tai Po, Hong Kong, has heard testimony suggesting that high-risk renovation works at Wang Fuk Court were improperly classified as low-risk.

More than 240 owners representing over 12 per cent of households at Hong Kong’s fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court petitioned the government-appointed administrator in late April to hold an extraordinary…

The Hong Kong government expresses confidence that 75% of homeowners in Wang Chi House, the only block unaffected by the Wang Fuk Court fire, will accept its buy-back package.

A UK court has ordered Samsung to pay Chinese telecommunications company ZTE a lump sum of $392 million. This ruling comes after a patent trial between the two companies.

A public inquiry into the deadly Tai Po blaze has heard testimony from multiple government departments regarding authorities' oversight during a major renovation at Wang Fuk Court prior to the tragedy.

Hong Kong authorities have pledged to intervene in landlord-tenant disputes at the fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court, which are preventing residents from retrieving their belongings. Packing efforts at the site have been ongoing for ten days.

Hong Kong authorities announced they will extend their buyout plan to include flats in the Wang Fuk Court block unaffected by a deadly fire, provided 75% of owners agree to sell their properties.

An official told a public inquiry that Hong Kong's Buildings Department did not conduct flammability tests on scaffold nets at Wang Fuk Court before a deadly fire struck the housing estate last year. The inquiry is investigating the blaze.

Ian Chu, a resident of Wang Cheong House, returned to the scene of a deadly Hong Kong blaze to collect his belongings. He cherished the chance to capture one last image of the sea view from his home before it disappears.

Residents of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, are returning to their fire-damaged homes to retrieve belongings and find closure after a deadly blaze, with one resident hoping to play a final piano tune.

The last batch of residents who briefly returned to their flats in Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court under a special government arrangement said prayers and left flower bouquets as a final farewell to their…

A former member of the Wang Fuk Court owners' board testified at a hearing that enforcement agencies failed in their duties despite receiving complaints about a renovation project prior to a deadly fire.

About 1,900 families from Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court will begin returning to their fire-damaged homes from April 20. This follows a deadly blaze nearly five months ago that engulfed seven of the estate’s eight buildings.

During an inquiry into a fire at Wang Fuk Court, a worker testified that no cigarettes were allowed and no one was seen smoking, with the management committee's role expected to be a key focus.

Former Nigerian minister Diezani Alison-Madueke told a UK court that she was merely a 'rubber stamp' and not a decision-maker, stating that contract decisions were processed through multiple agencies before reaching her desk.

Former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has pleaded not guilty to allegations of bribery and corruption in a UK court, asserting she neither sought nor accepted illicit payments during her tenure.

Approximately 380 households affected by a fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, have requested a second opportunity to retrieve their belongings. This request comes ahead of their initial scheduled visits to the fire-ravaged housing estate.

A Fire Services Department official told a public hearing investigating the Wang Fuk Court blaze in Hong Kong that seven-month water tank maintenance works, which disabled fire safety systems, were acceptable.

A petition by homeowners of the fire-hit Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po, Hong Kong, may contain forged signatures, according to the government. The Home Affairs Department stated that the petition lacked proper authentication mechanisms.

During an inquiry into the deadly Tai Po blaze in November, a fire contractor testified that the firm notified the government about deactivating Wang Fuk Court's fire safety systems, despite never conducting actual inspections at the estate.

Hong Kong's home affairs minister has promised a briefing for residents of the fire-hit Wang Fuk Court to address their concerns before an owners' meeting.

The Hong Kong Observatory has issued a warning for intense thundery showers approaching the city under the influence of a trough of low pressure, coinciding with the Ching Ming Festival.

An inquiry into the fatal Wang Fuk Court blaze in Tai Po, Hong Kong, heard that an unlicensed electrician unknowingly deactivated all fire alarms months before the tragedy, which resulted in two worker deaths.

The UK Court of Appeal reversed an earlier High Court decision, ruling that non-lawyers can work on litigation cases, a decision welcomed by law firms.

A public inquiry into the deadly Tai Po fire at Wang Fuk Court has heard that a fire safety contractor was aware the alarm system had been disabled days before the tragedy, with no action taken to reactivate it. Residents are now allowed additional trips to retrieve belongings as an independent committee continues its analysis.

Residents of the fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong have been advised by authorities to prepare for difficult conditions when they return next month to retrieve their belongings.

Marie Collins, a pensioner who has been stranded in Cyprus since September and was wrongly declared dead, is now facing court over council tax in the UK.

Two men appeared in a London court accused of being tasked by Iran to conduct hostile surveillance on the Israeli Embassy, Britain's oldest synagogue, and other Jewish targets.

Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi's application hearing to reopen his extradition appeal concluded in London, where he claimed he faces a 'real risk of torture' during interrogations by Indian investigating agencies.

More than 300 homeowners from the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po have signed a petition to be sent to Hong Kong’s leader, demanding a face-to-face meeting with government-appointed Hop On Management Company over unresolved issues. The letter to the Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, obtained by the South China Morning Post on Sunday, bore 336 signatures – or 15 per cent of homeowners – who raised concerns in seven areas. These include the use of remaining renovation funds, the handling ...

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A former IRA member told a UK court that a photo of Gerry Adams wearing a beret serves as proof of his membership in the Provisional Irish Republican Army, during a civil case brought by victims of three bombings.

An industrial workers’ union has urged the government to return the belongings stolen from Wang Fuk Court to the rightful owners after a suspected jewellery theft at the fire-hit estate.

Hong Kong police have implemented new security measures, including a cash limit for workers and metal detector searches, at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po following the arrest of three labourers suspected of stealing jewellery.

Residents of Wang Fuk Court are scheduled to provide evidence at the inquiry hearings investigating the deadly fire that devastated their housing estate.

Lawmakers and residents are proposing hi-tech aids to help elderly residents of fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, climb stairs to collect belongings from their high-rise homes.

Residents of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, affected by a November fire, may be able to return to their homes to retrieve belongings as early as late April, according to an official.

Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department has launched an internal review to improve its strategies for tackling large-scale blazes following the deadly Wang Fuk Court inferno, with officers set to examine operational effectiveness and equipment use. Director of Fire Services Andy Yeung Yan-kin said on Tuesday that his deputy for operations, Derek Armstrong Chan, would lead a new steering committee within the department to evaluate strategies. “[The steering committee will] evaluate the operationa...

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan is expected to announce funding details for the proposed HK$6.8 billion buyouts of the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court flats during his annual Budget speech.

Hong Kong authorities will spend about HK$6.8 billion (US$870 million) to buy back homes damaged in the deadly Tai Po fire from flat owners, offering HK$8,000 to HK$10,500 per square foot as part of a long-term resettlement plan involving HK$4 billion in public funds. Deputy financial secretary Michael Wong Wai-lun unveiled the plan on Saturday, ruling out on-site redevelopment of Wang Fuk Court, and saying authorities were inclined to demolish seven of the estate’s eight buildings and redeve...

Hong Kong authorities are preparing rehousing plans for residents displaced by the deadly Tai Po fire, while a student was expelled from CUHK for sedition related to a petition about the incident.

Residents of Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong are seeking compensation for losses from a recent deadly fire, with experts stating that the success of their insurance claims will depend significantly on the findings of an independent committee investigating the disaster.

A UK court's decision to release an abusive partner, despite security camera footage documenting months of violent abuse within the couple's home, has sparked intense reactions and outrage in Britain.

In the UK, two teenagers who raped minors and recorded the acts were spared prison sentences by a court. The decision was reportedly influenced by their ADHD diagnoses, sparking public debate.

Vickrum Digwa, a British Indian Sikh man, is on trial in the UK for the murder of Henry Nowak, a British white student, whom he allegedly stabbed four times with a 21-inch knife after an altercation.

New Fortress Energy has secured permission from a UK court for its $6.5 billion debt restructuring plan.

The administrator of the fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po is seeking to extend the statutory deadline for holding a homeowners’ meeting, citing the need for more time to verify signatures and find a suitable venue.

The government-appointed administrator for Hong Kong's fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po has announced a HK$127 million refund plan for displaced homeowners. A general meeting for owners to decide on estate matters is yet to be scheduled.

The devastating Wang Fuk Court fire in Hong Kong, which killed 168 people and displaced thousands, laid bare systemic lapses in construction safety and left survivors struggling to rebuild their lives and seek answers.

Residents of the fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po encountered difficulties registering for online information sessions with the management firm, Hop On Management.

The co-founder of fashion brand Superdry has been sentenced to eight years in a UK court after being found guilty of rape. The conviction follows a trial regarding the serious offense.

A senior surveyor at a government inspection unit has admitted to alerting a renovation consultant ahead of site checks at Wang Fuk Court before the estate caught fire, during a public inquiry.

Citywide efforts are underway to facilitate the retrieval of belongings from Wang Fuk Court, as reported by China Daily.

In Hong Kong, nearly half of fire-fighting system deactivation notices for maintenance over the past two years exceeded the new two-month maximum duration, a rule introduced after the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire.

Residents of the fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong returned to their homes, with some discovering significant amounts of charred banknotes, including one resident finding HK$100,000.

Hong Kong authorities are investigating the discovery of rubbish and other items that did not belong to a resident's flat in the fire-hit Wang Fuk Court, found when he retrieved his belongings.

An independent committee in Hong Kong is scrutinizing the roles of building repair works and calling for higher qualifications and supervision following the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire.

Residents of Hong Kong's fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court, including 77-year-old Hon Wing, climbed multiple floors to retrieve family treasures from their flats, often leaving with little.

About 600 families affected by the fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court have requested a second visit to their flats as residents of the most damaged tower return to salvage belongings.

Labour Department officers testified in a public inquiry into the fatal Wang Fuk Court fire, stating that on-site inspections found no evidence of workers smoking, despite repeated resident complaints.

A public inquiry into Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades heard that authorities and homeowners' representatives took no proactive steps against alleged vote rigging at the Wang Fuk Court subsidized housing estate.

Residents of Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court are preparing for an emotional return to their homes after a deadly fire last November destroyed much of the housing estate.

A Nigerian couple has been sentenced to three years in a UK court for their involvement in a £433,000 tax fraud scheme. They were found guilty of defrauding the UK tax system.

Two renovation subcontractors involved in a project at Wang Fuk Court, site of Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades, conceded at a fire hearing that they did not regulate workers' smoking behavior before the inferno.

An independent committee investigating the deadly Tai Po fire has held 10 hearing sessions, with testimonies from residents and employees of firms responsible for fire safety and building management.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has rejected a UK court order in a child custody battle, citing specific legal considerations within India.

The administrator of the fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong has rejected a request from over 300 owners to convene a general meeting, citing a lack of compliant information.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has rejected a child custody order issued by a UK court, citing a "colonial mindset." This decision highlights jurisdictional disputes in international child custody cases.

An employee of the property management firm at Hong Kong’s inferno-ravaged Wang Fuk Court housing estate has admitted the company failed in its contractual obligations to identify and follow up on fire hazards during a hearing for the Tai Po blaze.

An estate management firm, appointed as administrator for the fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong, will hold a briefing session for residents to discuss financial matters, including compensation and refunds.

An unusual case has come before a UK appeals court involving a woman who had sexual relations with identical twins within a four-day period and is now unable to determine the father of her child.

Survivors of Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades are mourning a woman who heroically alerted neighbors to the flames by knocking on doors but tragically died in the fire, which occurred after fire alarms failed at Wang Fuk Court.

Residents of the fire-hit Wang Fuk Court will be granted three-hour slots to retrieve belongings from their homes starting mid-April, as a lawyer's testimony at the ongoing fire inquiry draws attention.

Three survivors of the fatal Wang Fuk Court blaze in November have testified at a public inquiry, recounting their narrow escapes from the burning housing estate and expressing regret over not alerting neighbors amid silent fire alarms.

An explainer details the unresolved issues surrounding insurance claims and payouts for flat owners, almost four months after a deadly blaze at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po killed 168 people and displaced thousands.

A public inquiry has heard that a massive blaze at a Tai Po housing estate in November, which caused fatalities, was "most likely" caused by smoking.

An independent committee investigating Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades has identified 14 members of Wang Fuk Court's former owners' corporation management group and seven residents as 'involved parties' who will give evidence at its hearings.

Some Hong Kong residents displaced by the deadly Tai Po fire remain in limbo as they complained of rude or unhelpful officers on a government outreach team who failed to answer their questions about…

Rapper Liam O'Hanna welcomes ruling in case he says was 'never about any threat to the public, never about terrorism'.

Hong Kong police have arrested three construction workers on suspicion of stealing HK$90,000 (US$11,510) worth of gold jewellery from Tai Po's Wang Fuk Court.

The Hong Kong government has deployed a 100-strong team from various departments to explain buyout plans and long-term resettlement offers to residents affected by the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po.

The UK Court of Appeal has dismissed the latest legal challenge against the government's plan to add VAT to private school fees, advising parents who object to consider homeschooling.

Hong Kong authorities announced that residents of Wang Fuk Court, affected by a deadly fire, will be allowed to return to their flats to collect personal belongings by late April.

Christopher Trybus is on trial in the UK, charged with manslaughter, rape, and coercive control in connection with his wife Tarryn Baird's suicide in 2017.

A Hong Kong official has warned victims of the deadly Tai Po fire that they will receive a significantly lower payout if they reject the government's property buy-back plan, potentially forcing authorities to use legislation for acquisition.

The Hong Kong government is preparing a resettlement plan for owners who lost their homes in the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, including a buy-back offer.

Three teenage boys convicted of the rape and serious sexual assault of girls as young as 14 walked free from a UK court with fines of just £26 each, sparking calls for urgent change from campaigners and victims.

A family from Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, bid their final farewell after a deadly fire broke out in November 2025, salvaging remains of their home.

The administrator of the fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court announced that the Hong Kong government will take responsibility for pursuing insurance claims for residents under a buyback plan.

Owners at Wang Chi House, the only block spared in Hong Kong’s fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court, have until October 15 to finalize the sale of their homes under a government buyback scheme, provided over 75% agree to sell.

A man who previously represented residents of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, along with his wife, has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud and money laundering.

The Hong Kong government has issued buy-back offer letters to homeowners of the fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, moving forward with its plan to acquire property titles from displaced residents.

Owners of Hong Kong's fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court are pushing back against the government-appointed administrator's attempt to delay a crucial meeting to address concerns before a decision on selling the property.

The administrator of Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court has announced a HK$127 million refund for owners displaced by a renovation project. This follows an initial payment of HK$180 million to parties involved in the estate's refurbishment.

Fashion retailers Shein and Temu are engaged in a legal dispute in a UK court over allegations of copyright infringement.

A deaf artist in Hong Kong is using painting as a form of healing after losing her life's work in a devastating fire in Tai Po. She is working to rebuild her art collection and overcome the trauma of the incident.

A former head of Hong Kong's housing checking unit stated he was unaware that surveyors notified contractors before inspections at Wang Fuk Court, the site of a recent deadly fire. This revelation came during the fire probe.

A public inquiry into the Tai Po fire heard that a maintenance project at the fire-hit Wang Fuk Court, which should have been classified as high risk, was instead categorized as minor works requiring no regular inspections.

The government-appointed administrator of Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court, which was devastated by a fire last November, will hold online meetings with displaced residents following legal action threats from 240 flat owners.

A man in the UK has been convicted for creating a fake Tinder profile to send strangers to his ex-partner's home as a form of harassment.

Residents of Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court are grappling with the aftermath of a November fire, facing tough decisions on what to salvage from their damaged homes.

Cases related to the new anti-scam law are already being processed in the courts of Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia.

An inquiry into the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court heard that the Urban Renewal Authority, which oversaw renovation tenders, did not consider risks of illegal tendering practices.

Homeowners of the only undamaged block in the deadly Wang Fuk Court inferno who decline the government’s buy-back offer will face significant long-term challenges in managing and maintaining their properties, according to Hong Kong authorities.

A UK court is hearing details of how the accused 'hot tub killer' allegedly concealed violent abuse, with the case fueling public debate.

Residents of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po continued to return to their fire-scorched housing estate over the weekend to collect personal belongings. Families planned to take final photos inside their flats, while others brought flowers to mourn neighbors lost in the blaze.

Emotional survivors have returned to the Wang Fuk Court block, which was the worst-hit area in a past incident, evoking a lifetime of memories.

An investigation into fire oversight, prompted by an incident in Tai Po, has revealed significant confusion regarding the roles of various government agencies. The probe highlighted a lack of clarity in responsibilities for fire safety and hazard complaints.

An independent inquiry into a fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po heard that the owners' corporation had tried to pressure the renovation contractor not to use flammable boards and substandard construction nets.

A group of survivors of the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire have petitioned Hong Kong’s top officials twice in a week, urging the government to rebuild the fire-ravaged residential estate on site and to…

A resident of a fire-damaged flat in Tai Po's Wang Fuk Court has reported a suspected theft to police after discovering their apartment ransacked. The incident occurred after the resident was allowed back into the building following a recent fire.

A Fire Services Department commander testified before a probe committee that there was no record of firefighter Ho Wai-ho entering a building at the fatal Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po before his death. The testimony was given on the 11th day of the inquiry.

A public inquiry into Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades, which ravaged the Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, has heard that no fire risk assessment was conducted for the HK$336 million renovation project.

England and Wales are expanding a 'blitz courts' scheme designed to fast-track cases and significantly reduce the growing backlog in the Crown Court system.

A UK court has given a suspended prison sentence to Ghanaian businessman Stephen Akuoko for storing fish in unsanitary conditions, including a toilet, before selling ready meals.

A government-appointed estate management firm will hold a briefing session for residents of Wang Fuk Court in early May, following a recent fire at the estate. The firm is set to take over the owners' board.

A public inquiry into the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po heard that renovation workers continued to smoke despite complaints from estate management to the project contractor.

A woman who had sexual relations with identical twins days apart has approached a UK court to determine the paternity of her child, posing a unique legal challenge.

A drug accused individual named Faye made a daring escape from a UK court mid-hearing, sparking an urgent manhunt, with CCTV footage showing the escape on foot.

Hong Kong officials have softened their stance, allowing displaced residents of the fire-hit Wang Fuk Court to make repeated trips back to their flats to collect belongings, following an online petition for greater flexibility.

A UK court rejected Nirav Modi's plea against extradition, dismissing concerns about the risk of torture and suicide in India.

A lawyer representing the government has told a public inquiry that accusations of a Housing Bureau inspection unit 'tipping off' a renovation consultant about safety checks at the fire-hit Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po are 'groundless' and amount to 'prejudgment'.

An independent hearing has commenced to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong.

Over 400 homeowners from the fire-hit Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po have petitioned Hong Kong leader John Lee to facilitate a meeting with the government-appointed administrator, Hop On Management.

Some residents of Wang Fuk Court, including former members of the defunct owners’ corporation, will participate as involved parties in the upcoming probe hearings investigating the deadly Tai Po fire.

Liam Og Ó hAnnaidh, who performs as Mo Chara, was accused of displaying a flag in support of Hizbullah at a gig

Letters to The Times reveal public unrest regarding proposed plans to clear the court backlog in the UK.

A Syrian colonel, suffering from motor neurone disease, has appeared in a UK court facing charges of crimes against humanity related to the Syrian war.

The family of Ho Wai-ho, a 37-year-old Hong Kong firefighter who died battling the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po in November, will receive HK$6.15 million in government financial support.

After Hong Kong authorities signalled that new legislation could be passed to forcibly acquire title deeds from homeowners at the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court, Jason Kong started to feel the squeeze. “It feels like we’re being pressured,” Kong, who owns a flat on the estate, told HKFP on Tuesday, a day after deputy finance chief […]

Court of Appeal judges in the UK have dismissed claims that imposing VAT on private school fees violates human rights law, upholding the government's policy.

The Hong Kong government will set aside HK$4 billion to buy out the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court flats in Tai Po, the city’s finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced the plan during the 2026 budget speech on Wednesday, days after the government unveiled its buyout plan. Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong previously […]

The Justice Secretary for England and Wales states that the criminal court backlog will continue to increase for nearly a decade before declining, even with radical reforms like slashing jury trials.

The buyback plan for Wang Fuk Court has left some residents disappointed, despite authorities describing the offer as generous.