Hawaii cracks down on illegal fireworks after fatal blast
Hawaii authorities implement tough new laws to curb illegal fireworks following a New Year's Eve explosion that killed six. Will the crackdown work?
Hawaii authorities implement tough new laws to curb illegal fireworks following a New Year's Eve explosion that killed six. Will the crackdown work?
Planning a home display for New Year's Eve? Know the crucial UK laws on when you can legally set off fireworks to avoid unlimited fines or prison. Read the full guide.
Revellers face unlimited fines and up to six months in prison for breaking the 1am New Year's Eve fireworks curfew. Know the law to stay safe and avoid prosecution.
Thousands flock to London bridges for a free view of the New Year's Eve fireworks, only to be disappointed. Officials urge the public to watch the BBC coverage or attend official areas instead.
Hong Kong pays tribute to firefighter Ho Wai-ho, one of 160 victims in the city's deadliest fire in decades. Read about the tragedy, the investigation, and a city in mourning.
Hong Kong's legislative election saw a low voter turnout as public anger over a deadly apartment fire and a government crackdown on dissent overshadowed the polls. Officials warned international media to comply with security laws.
A 17-year-old boy has died after a devastating fireworks explosion in his Los Angeles garden. Neighbours reported hearing a 'boom like a bomb'. Read the full report on this illegal pyrotechnics tragedy.
Hong Kong's legislative election, seen as tightening Beijing's control, proceeds amid scrutiny after a deadly fire killed 159. Analysts question voter turnout as a key barometer of public sentiment.
Analysis of Hong Kong's response to its deadliest fire in decades shows how the city's distinct systems are being eroded under Beijing's influence, with dissent criminalised and elections restricted.
At least 146 people have died in a devastating Hong Kong apartment fire at Wang Fuk Court, with 200 missing. Authorities have arrested 13 for manslaughter. Share your story with us.
Deadly Hong Kong apartment fire claims 128 lives as authorities investigate safety failures and arrest activist. Beijing warns against 'anti-China disruptors' exploiting tragedy.
A survivor of Hong Kong's deadly tower block fire recounts his terrifying ordeal, phoning loved ones to say goodbye as he believed death was imminent. Read his incredible story of survival.
Hong Kong community groups deliver vital aid to survivors of devastating Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 5. Learn how grassroots efforts are supporting victims.
The death toll from a devastating Hong Kong apartment fire has climbed to 128, making it the city's deadliest blaze in nearly 80 years. Read the latest updates on the tragedy and the ongoing investigation.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club pledges £16.5m in aid and closes its next race meeting to the public following a devastating tower block fire in Tai Po that has claimed 75 lives. Discover how the community is responding.
A devastating fire in Hong Kong residential towers claims at least 55 lives, with hundreds missing. Police blame construction firm's gross negligence. Support rallies for survivors.
At least 65 people died and 270 remain missing after a devastating fire swept through Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court residential complex. Emergency shelters established for evacuated residents as investigation continues.
Dramatic aerial footage reveals the devastating scale of a major fire that engulfed a Hong Kong residential complex. See the full video and latest updates.
Death toll from Hong Kong's Tai Po housing estate fire rises to 55, with hundreds missing. Three arrests made as authorities launch city-wide safety inspections.
Tragedy in Hong Kong as a massive blaze kills 44, including firefighter Ho Wai Ho. Nearly 280 people are missing. Read the latest on one of the city's deadliest fires.
A devastating fire in a Hong Kong residential tower has claimed 44 lives, with hundreds missing. Three men have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter as the investigation begins.
A devastating fire at a Hong Kong housing complex has left at least 40 dead and hundreds missing. Authorities confirm multiple arrests as rescue operations continue.
A deadly blaze in a Hong Kong tower block, which killed 36, spread rapidly due to traditional bamboo scaffolding. Discover the safety debate and government phase-out plans.
At least 36 people have died and 279 are missing in a devastating Hong Kong apartment fire. Officials confirm the blaze is now 'gradually under control'. Get the latest updates.
At least 13 people have been killed and 15 injured after a major fire engulfed apartment blocks in Hong Kong. Get the latest updates on this tragic incident.
A major fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court has left several people trapped and at least four dead. The blaze was upgraded to a number 4 alarm. Read the latest updates.
A major fire at a Hong Kong housing complex has left four dead and several injured. Authorities are investigating as emergency services tackle the blaze. Follow for live updates.
The UK government has responded to calls for a public fireworks ban, stating it has no plans to outlaw sales but is promoting responsible use. Over 180,000 people signed the petition.
Discover the story of Hong Kong's Kai Tak Airport, home to the world's most dangerous landing for 73 years. Pilots performed a dramatic 47-degree turn just metres from skyscrapers!
Discover how Hong Kong's Kai Tak Airport, once the world's scariest landing, transformed into a gleaming cruise terminal and luxury district 25 years after closing.