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For a Delft dog named Max, Guy Fawkes was not a night of celebration, but a terrifying ordeal that ended in a brutal and unnecessary death.

India’s top court decreed that only more environmentally friendly fireworks could be set off this weekend, citing air quality concerns. But environmental activists call it a “green wash.”

Police are appealing for information on a group who were seen "firing fireworks at each other".

Dave Wehner, Meta’s chief strategy officer, is leaving the company to become CFO of Fireworks, the AI infrastructure startup valued at $17.5 billion in July.

Have you ever wondered where the fireworks that light up your skies on Deepavali day come from? Let’s travel to Sivakasi, India’s fireworks capital, and discover the people, passion and industry behind the festival’s dazzling celebrations.

Police said no one was injured in the incident at a Tuakau house on Guy Fawkes Day.

Firefighters urge caution for people planning to let off fireworks over the weekend.

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has banned drones and fireworks in Uyo ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s two-day visit to inaugurate projects in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-aibom-visit-police-ban-drones-fireworks/

Heavyweight Derek Chisora has predicted fireworks when Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua meet in Cardiff on December 11, insisting the fight has not come too late. The fight will take place at the Principality Stadium and be streamed on Netflix. Read More: https://punchng.com/chisora-anticipates-fireworks-at-joshua-vs-fury/

Peel Regional Police are searching for two suspects in relation to a mischief incident involving fireworks that damaged a Brampton home on Monday. Police say two people went to a home in the area of Steeles Avenue West and Financial Drive around 1:40 a.m. They allegedly shattered the glass panel on the front door and […]

About 20 million people enjoy fireworks at home every year, but some campaigners want quieter displays.

It's Guy Fawkes day and in the lead-up, Fire and Emergency has already seen a spate of fires caused by stray fireworks.

The latest news bites from around the region.

Dr. R. Venugopal calls for technology-driven displays and scientific fireworks manufacturing hubs to prevent accidents

At least seven people have been arrested across Scotland after a police vehicle was set alight and officers and paramedics were attacked with fireworks.

Police and paramedics were attacked with fireworks as they tried to reach an injured man, with a police vehicle also set alight.

Report identifies banned potassium chlorate as the cause of the explosion that killed 16 people and injured 40

The orders aim to prevent public inconvenience and potential safety hazards

Fireworks imports totalled just $1.2m in the year to September 2026, down nearly 60 percent in just a year.

<p>Consultation follows growing calls from campaigners, vets and National Farmers’ Union for tighter regulation</p><p>As the nights draw in, the season of sparklers begins, with Diwali, Bonfire Night and New Year’s Eve among the occasions typically celebrated with fireworks. But if campaigners get their way, this could be the last blast for bangers in the ba

Many of those suffering injuries over Halloween from the explosives are under 18

Fireworks for the 2023 Riverfire festival in Brisbane were delayed after CFMEU members were walking out on an under-construction bridge and into the fireworks exclusion zone.

Celebrations erupted in Lod, Kafr Manda and Tayibe after Israeli media exit polls projected a combined 18 Knesset seats

ACC logged almost 4000 fireworks injury claims from January 2021 to August 2026.

The BBC's Europe correspondent reports from Paris where mostly peaceful protests turned into unrest after nightfall.