A public inquiry into the 2017 London Grenfell Tower blaze that killed 72 people blamed the disaster on failings by the government, construction industry, and firms involved in fitting flammable cladding. The fire, Britain’s deadliest residential blaze since World War Two, tore through the 23-storey social housing block in an affluent area on June 14, 2017. The inquiry highlighted the need for accountability and improvements in building regulations to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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Gaza ceasefire: Displaced Palestinians begin returning home as urgent aid trickles in
Displaced Palestinians are slowly returning to their destroyed homes in Gaza as a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas appears to be holding up, with 915 aid trucks entering the strip on Tuesday. The first phase of the ceasefire is underway, leading to the release of hostages and the delivery of essential aid, with negotiations ongoing for a permanent cessation of hostilities. The UN has highlighted the urgent need for humanitarian support, including access for...
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