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Hong Kong police probe whether 25th handover bash target of possible bomb plots

Hong Kong police probe whether 25th handover bash target of possible bomb plots

Computer technician and his parents arrested in their flat, where one of the bedrooms was converted into mini laboratory; around 30kg (70lbs) of chemicals for making explosives found.

Former Hong Kong civil servant loses legal battle against forced retirement order

Former Hong Kong civil servant loses legal battle against forced retirement order

Woo Tak-yan, former senior environmental protection inspector, applied for judicial review after being told to ‘retire in the public interest’ for insisting declaration signed with ‘irrelevant wording’ be recognised.

Hong Kong grants Greater Bay Airlines status to start fly route talks overseas

Hong Kong grants Greater Bay Airlines status to start fly route talks overseas

Airline’s chief executive Algernon Yau confirms official recognition from government but says company unlikely to commence flights until after July 1.

Group calls for sanctions on Hong Kong judges handling national security cases

Group calls for sanctions on Hong Kong judges handling national security cases

Hong Kong Democracy Council says in report city has one of the fastest-growing populations of ‘political prisoners’ in world.

Hong Kong’s Shaw Prize given to 2 scientists for work on cystic fibrosis

Hong Kong’s Shaw Prize given to 2 scientists for work on cystic fibrosis

Award foundation praises scientists Paul Negulescu, Michael Welsh for their work on cystic fibrosis.

No further relaxation of inbound travel control measures before June 30, says Carrie Lam

No further relaxation of inbound travel control measures before June 30, says Carrie Lam

There will be no further relaxation on Hong Kong’s inbound control measures before June 30, the city’s leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said on Tuesday.

Toy store mired in controversy over broken sculpture apologizes and refunds $33,600

Toy store mired in controversy over broken sculpture apologizes and refunds $33,600

Kidsland International, the parent company of the toy store Kk plus, apologized to the family after the incident of a Teletubby sculpture broken by a boy went viral. They also refunded all the compensation of HK$33,600.

Nine years for ex-Tiffany salesman in $24m gems switch

Nine years for ex-Tiffany salesman in $24m gems switch

A former salesman of luxury jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co was yesterday jailed for nine years by the high court for stealing two diamond rings worth HK$24 million last year.

Trustees of 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund to go on trial September 19

Trustees of 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund to go on trial September 19

Five trustees and the secretary of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund, which assisted Hong Kong democracy protestors in paying their legal fees, will go on trial on September 19.

Hong Kong to ‘reboot’ celebrations for HKSAR's 25th anniversary, no word on Xi’s visit

Hong Kong to ‘reboot’ celebrations for HKSAR's 25th anniversary, no word on Xi’s visit

Chief executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said Hong Kong will “reboot” the Covid-delayed celebrations marking the city's 25th handover anniversary, but there is no word on whether President Xi Jinping will pay Hong Kong a visit as he di...

Kindy outbreak triggers partial class suspension

Kindy outbreak triggers partial class suspension

Face-to-face lessons for two classes of nearly 60 pupils at St Catherine's International Kindergarten will be suspended until Friday after five students and a teacher were confirmed with Covid-19.

At least two classes of an international kindergarten suspended over Covid infections, source says

At least two classes of an international kindergarten suspended over Covid infections, source says

St. Catherine's International Kindergarten had at least two classes suspended after five afternoon-class students tested positive via rapid tests, a source said, as the Department of Health arrived to take samples.

Hong Kong sees 250 Covid cases, eight involve BA.2.12.1

Hong Kong sees 250 Covid cases, eight involve BA.2.12.1

Hong Kong reported 250 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, of which eight carried the Omicron BA.2.12.1 variant, involving local cases.

Faulty MTR train disrupts East Rail Line morning peak hour service

Faulty MTR train disrupts East Rail Line morning peak hour service

MTR services on the East Rail Line were disrupted during the morning peak hours on Tuesday after there was an equipment fault on a train near Admiralty Station.

Bar Association probing lawyers linked to fund facing national security claims

Bar Association probing lawyers linked to fund facing national security claims

The Hong Kong Bar Association has confirmed on Tuesday it received a complaint from the police national security unit over suspected lawyers’ misconduct in connection with a defunct protester relief fund.

Aircraft crash and rescue exercise conducted on the third runway

Aircraft crash and rescue exercise conducted on the third runway

In preparation for the commissioning of the Third Runway this year, Hong Kong International Airport conducted an aircraft crash and rescue exercise on Tuesday.

District rebrand urged for police in metropolis homage

District rebrand urged for police in metropolis homage

Legislative Council member Edward Lau Kwok-fan yesterday called on the police force to rename its border district as the Northern Metropolis district in order to reinforce the administration's development plan.

Four-week e-cig blitz sees hefty $10m loot

Four-week e-cig blitz sees hefty $10m loot

Customs have busted 46 cases involving the illegal importation of e-cigarettes and alternative tobacco products, with 360,000 items worth over HK$10 million seized in the less than four weeks since the ban took effect on April 30.

Trio arrested over making of explosive and inciting attack on police officers

Trio arrested over making of explosive and inciting attack on police officers

Three people were arrested for inciting others to attack police officers and government buildings, as police seized bomb materials including TATP from their residence.

Benny Tai jailed for 10 months in election expenses case

Benny Tai jailed for 10 months in election expenses case

Pro-democracy activist and former law scholar Benny Tai Yiu-ting has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for illegal election spending by placing adverts in local newspapers ahead of the 2016 Legislative Council election.

Boy knocks over $50,000 Teletubby sculpture, sparking debate over who should pay the bill

Boy knocks over $50,000 Teletubby sculpture, sparking debate over who should pay the bill

Boy knocks over $50,000 Teletubby sculpture, sparking debate over who should pay the bill

Boy knocks over $50,000 Teletubby sculpture, sparking debate over who should pay the bill

Photos circulating online on Monday showed a young boy accidentally knocking over a Teletubby sculpture worth HK$50,000 at a Langham Place toy shop in Mong Kok, with his parents ending up paying more than HK$30,000 as compensation.

Shaw Prize for cystic meds fix

Shaw Prize for cystic meds fix

Shaw Prize for cystic meds fix

Two US scientists have won the Shaw Prize this year in life science and medicine for coming up with treatments for around 80,000 cystic fibrosis patients suffering from severe single-gene disorders.

Transport Advisory Committee discusses application for tram fare increases

Transport Advisory Committee discusses application for tram fare increases

The Transport Advisory Committee will submit its advice on the tram fare increase application for consideration by the Chief Executive in Council after a discussion on Tuesday.

Quad offers maritime security plan, $50bn in aid to counter China

Quad offers maritime security plan, $50bn in aid to counter China

Leaders of US, Japan, India and Australia unveil Indo-Pacific maritime surveillance plan, pledge $50bn in infrastructure investment in bid to counter China.

China, Russia jets conducted patrol as Quad leaders met in Tokyo

China, Russia jets conducted patrol as Quad leaders met in Tokyo

Japan scrambled jets after the warplanes approached its airspace while Quad leaders were meeting in Tokyo.

‘We have to make peace with nature’

‘We have to make peace with nature’

‘We have to make peace with nature’

A portable solar generator in a black case, and an eggplant grown in organic soil, were among the diverse items that a group of young climate leaders in Jakarta shared with the UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed this weekend, emb...

Slovenia, Czech Republic register first monkeypox cases

Slovenia, Czech Republic register first monkeypox cases

During the past few days, several European and North American countries have reported cases of the rare virus.

Hungary’s Orban says EU summit should not discuss oil embargo

Hungary’s Orban says EU summit should not discuss oil embargo

Hungary is not in a position to agree to the proposed EU sanctions until all outstanding issues resolved, Prime Minister Viktor Orban says in a letter to Charles Michel.

Climate Change Causing People To Sleep Less, Claims Study

Climate Change Causing People To Sleep Less, Claims Study

Lack of sleep has a lot of potential health implications, including hearth disease and health problems.

Bank of England tells banks: 'Take climate action now or face profits hit'

Bank of England tells banks: 'Take climate action now or face profits hit'

The stress test involved measuring the ability of the 19 banks and insurers to understand how climate change will affect their business models and if they hold enough capital to cover climate-related risks.

Glencore 'to admit' charges related to alleged $25m bribes for oil contracts

Glencore 'to admit' charges related to alleged $25m bribes for oil contracts

Another hearing is scheduled for 21 June as the Serious Fraud Office claims victory following a three-year investigation into activities at Glencore Energy (UK) Ltd.

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg personally sued over massive Cambridge Analytica data breach scandal

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg personally sued over massive Cambridge Analytica data breach scandal

The political consultancy was accused in 2018 of illegally harvesting the personal data of as many as 87 million Facebook users and Facebook has been the subject of a number of lawsuits - but this is the first time Zuckerberg is being su...

The Cannes Film Festival 2022: The Best Red Carpet Looks

The Cannes Film Festival 2022: The Best Red Carpet Looks

Here's what everyone wore for the festival's 75th year.

5 Spaces With Amazing Patterned Wallpaper to Inspire Your Next Renovation

5 Spaces With Amazing Patterned Wallpaper to Inspire Your Next Renovation

From stripes to flamingos, the options are endless

Quote of the Day

A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.
Edward Abbey

Powell: ‘Soft’ economic landing may be out of US Fed’s control

Powell: ‘Soft’ economic landing may be out of US Fed’s control

Powell has portrayed the Fed’s drive to raise interest rates as consistent with a so-called ‘soft landing’ for the United States economy.

Monkeypox: Can it be treated and how worried should we be?

Monkeypox: Can it be treated and how worried should we be?

Dr Khan looks at the new outbreak of an old virus that has been detected in about a dozen countries in two weeks.

‘Historic’ global tax deal on multinationals delayed until 2024

‘Historic’ global tax deal on multinationals delayed until 2024

Some doubt the OECD-brokered agreement, which would levy more tax on the world’s largest firms, will ever be implemented

Nato head warns over risks of close economic ties with Russia and China

Nato head warns over risks of close economic ties with Russia and China

Jens Stoltenberg tells business leaders in Davos that values should matter more than profits

Schools don’t need to bin Shakespeare – but it’s time for us to teach him differently

Schools don’t need to bin Shakespeare – but it’s time for us to teach him differently

Decolonising the curriculum doesn’t mean losing traditional texts, but studying the power imbalances my pupils already experience, says secondary school teacher Nadeine Asbali

Breast-Feeding Mom Saves Pet Goose From Bald Eagle Attack

Breast-Feeding Mom Saves Pet Goose From Bald Eagle Attack

A woman in Canada jumped into action to save her pet goose from a hungry bald eagle. Cait Oakley was in the middle of breastfeeding her baby girl, she told Inside Edition’s Les Trent, when “I saw a massive eagle just swooping down right ...

She thought a dark moment in her past was forgotten. Then she scanned her face online

She thought a dark moment in her past was forgotten. Then she scanned her face online

Cher Scarlett, a software engineer, has a history of being misidentified by face-scanning technology, including one instance that may have surfaced a distant ancestor in a photo. So when she was introduced to an online facial-recognition...

Davos is back and the world has changed. Have the global elite noticed?

Davos is back and the world has changed. Have the global elite noticed?

The last time top politicians, CEOs and billionaires gathered in a Swiss mountain village to discuss society's biggest problems and pitch their solutions, the coronavirus outbreak in China was little more than a remote threat. The econom...

Davos is dead

Davos is dead

Amid a pandemic and a cost of living crisis, the people have no patience left for the virtue signalling of the Davos set.

Oxfam at WEF Annual Meeting 2022: Pandemic created a new billionaire every 30 hours

Oxfam at WEF Annual Meeting 2022: Pandemic created a new billionaire every 30 hours

As the rich & powerful from across the globe gather in Davos for the WEF Annual Meeting 2022, Oxfam International said the pandemic has seen a new billionaire emerging every 30 hours.

Which countries could go the Sri Lanka way

Which countries could go the Sri Lanka way

Sri Lanka's debt crisis is a warning to the world. The World Bank says a global debt storm is coming. It could engulf 70 developing countries & make their economies fall like dominoes. What are the threats they face? How can they be aver...

Hong Kong to ramp up security for handover bash, guard against ‘new threats’

Hong Kong to ramp up security for handover bash, guard against ‘new threats’

Security chief Chris Tang says all law enforcement agencies will be mobilised and preparations are in full swing to ensure guests’ safety.

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