Italy approves landmark femicide law

Italy approves landmark femicide law

Lawmakers in Italy’s parliament have voted unanimously to designate femicide – the murder of a woman for reasons linked to her gender – as a separate offence under the criminal code. The measure introduces a mandatory life sentence.

Dozens dead in massive Hong Kong apartment complex fire

Dozens dead in massive Hong Kong apartment complex fire

Two firefighters are among the 15 people injured, with one suffering from a severe case of exhaustion and the other with a leg injury. Fire is the city's worst in almost three decades.Residents say fire alarms, despite being installed in the buildings, did not activate when the blaze started in the afternoon.