Simple English News Daily Friday 28th November 2025. Hong Kong fire. France military service. Italy fake mother. Peru sentence. Mexico Miss Universe investigation...
Nov 27, 2025
A deadly fire in Hong Kong leads to missing residents and rescue challenges. In a surprising twist, a man in Italy disguises himself as his deceased mother to collect her pension. Nigeria faces a security emergency amidst a rise in kidnappings. Meanwhile, investigations into the Miss Universe organization reveal shocking allegations of trafficking and fraud. Lastly, a rare 1939 Superman comic breaks records at auction, selling for over $9 million. Tune in for these gripping stories and more!
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Scaffolding Turned Towers Into Death Traps
- Hong Kong fires killed at least 83 people and many are still missing after flames spread via bamboo scaffolding.
- Extreme heat and scaffold-covered towers made rescues difficult and prolonged the disaster.
Jakarta Tops City Population Lists
- UN data now counts Jakarta as the world's most populous city with 42 million, changing previous rankings like Tokyo.
- The new counting method shifts global urban population perspectives and planning priorities.
Airborne Aid For Flood-Stranded Communities
- Severe floods across Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia have affected millions and killed dozens.
- Drones and helicopters are being used to deliver aid to people stranded by the floods.