A devastating apartment tower fire in Hong Kong has claimed 146 lives with 150 people still missing. Three people have been charged with manslaughter and eight others arrested on suspicion of corruption related to the fire that engulfed seven buildings. Mourners have formed queues stretching over a kilometre along a nearby canal to lay flowers in tribute to the victims.

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Hong Kong tower fire death toll rises to 146

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A man died at Redleaf Pool in Double Bay this afternoon after suffering a medical emergency while swimming. Bystanders pulled the unresponsive swimmer from the water at 2:30pm but he could not be saved despite their efforts. The incident occurs as Sydney faces a severe heatwave warning with temperatures expected to reach into the 40s over the next two days.

Man dies at Sydney Harbour swimming spot during heatwave

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It's believed a dispute over a caravan triggered a deadly shooting in Eungella, which left a man dead and his cousin badly wounded.

Caravan dispute leads to deadly Eungella shooting

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Sixteen high school students share their perspectives on Australia's under-16 social media ban in a studio discussion. The teenagers express mixed views, with some believing they'll find ways around the restrictions while others support the government's decision, despite feeling excluded from the consultation process. Students discuss their experiences with harmful content, the benefits of social media for communication and learning, and concerns about self-esteem impacts from platforms like TikTok and Snapchat.

Teenagers speak out on social media ban

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Hong Kong tower fire death toll rises to 146

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