Hong Kong's deadliest fire in years blazed through high-rise apartment buildings into the night Wednesday as the city's leader confirmed at least 44 people, including a firefighter, had died and another 279 people were reported missing.

Hong Kong actor Johnny Tang has sparked widespread discussion after publicly speaking about his platonic relationships with three girlfriends at the same time.

Effie Mook was reported to be in stable condition on Nov 12 while awaiting a suitable liver donor but ultimately succumbed to her illness on Nov 27.