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Current affair: Eight killed, dozens hurt in China kindergarten blast

China kindergarten blast

China kindergarten blast Source: CCTV/SBS News

An explosion rocked a kindergarten in eastern China on Thursday, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens, the official Xinhua news agency reported, as state media published images showing bloodied and unconscious victims. Meanwhile, Many people are asking how the fire in London's Grenfell Tower spread so quickly. It's too soon to tell and official investigations are underway, but there's speculation the building's new cladding could have contributed.And there are fears some Australian high-rises could also be compromised, as Ivan and Selina report.



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