11 h. ago Hongkongers’ water usage drops by 12% compared with during peak of pandemic

Water supplies chief Roger Wong also says government still deciding how much to adjust prices by, about nine months after idea was floated.

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30 h. ago South Korea’s Jeju unsettled by rise in crime as Chinese tourists return in droves

Official data shows Chinese visitors accounted for 66 per cent of foreign crimes between 2019 and 2023 67 per cent in 2023 alone.

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59 h. ago Hongkonger convicted over 2019 Yuen Long riot after judge overturns acquittal

District Court rules that Wong Chi-wing, 60, indeed took part in rioting with a white-shirted mob at Yuen Long MTR station on July 21, 2019.

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61 h. ago Hongkongers raise hygiene concerns after rat seen at Japanese restaurant Sushiro

Video circulating online shows rat scurrying on the surface of a light panel installed on the ceiling.

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61 h. ago Rat filmed at Japanese eatery Sushiro in Hong Kong triggers check, prosecution

Video circulating online shows ‘huge’ rat scurrying on the surface of light panel installed on ceiling.

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67 h. ago Judge dismisses New York mayor’s corruption case, but slams Trump admin’s ‘bargain’

The Justice Department had asked for Eric Adams’ case to be dropped as it was distracting him from supporting Trump’s immigration crackdown.

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67 h. ago Judge dismisses New York mayor’s corruption case, but criticises Trump admin’s ‘bargain’

The Justice Department had asked for Eric Adams’ case to be dropped as it was distracting him from supporting Trump’s immigration crackdown.

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3 d. ago More women in UK and China come forward over ‘prolific’ rapist Zou Zhenhao

The Chinese PhD student was convicted in London last month after drugging and raping 10 women, sometimes filming the attacks.

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3 d. ago Hongkonger allegedly involved in fatal Sha Tin slashing arrested in Thailand

Man, 25, was staying with his Thai girlfriend in Chonburi town near the beach resort town of Pattaya, media reports.

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3 d. ago Hongkonger allegedly involved in fatal Sha Tin slashing brought back from Thailand

Suspect, 25, took a flight to Thailand on the same day the attack took place and settled near beach resort town of Pattaya.

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3 d. ago Trump and Musk’s gamble fails as liberal judge wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority.

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3 d. ago To struggling Hongkongers, rise in healthcare fees just adds to hardship

The government sees the increases as an unavoidable course correction but, for many Hongkongers, it feels like yet another financial squeeze.

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4 d. ago US sanctions Hong Kong police chief, five others, for ‘freedoms’ abuse

Raymond Siu Chak-yee, who retires on Tuesday, is among officials alleged to undercut Hongkongers’ rights or commit transnational repression.

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4 d. ago US sanctions Hong Kong police chief, 5 others, for ‘freedoms’ abuse

Raymond Siu Chak-yee, who retires on Tuesday, is among officials alleged to undercut Hongkongers’ rights or commit transnational repression.

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5 d. ago France’s Le Pen convicted in EU embezzlement trial, threatening 2027 presidential bid

Le Pen and party members face prison and ineligibility to run for office. They can appeal, which would lead to another trial.

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5 d. ago France’s Le Pen barred from public office after being convicted in EU embezzlement trial

The decision, which comes into force with immediate effect, could prevent Le Pen from running for president in 2027, a scenario she has described as a “political death”.

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5 d. ago France’s Le Pen sentenced to 4 years, barred from office after embezzlement conviction

The decision, which comes into force with immediate effect, prevents Le Pen from running for president in 2027, a scenario she has described as a “political death”.

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5 d. ago Hongkongers headed for Thailand won’t be protected by insurance bought after earthquake

Lawmaker and head of insurance company Chan Pui-leung says policies cover unforeseen risks, not natural disasters after the fact.

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5 d. ago Myanmar earthquake: Hong Kong rescue team begins work in Mandalay

Death toll has exceeded 2,000, including three Chinese nationals, with rescue team arriving in city near quake’s epicentre.

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5 d. ago PNG’s first ‘glassman’ sorcery conviction: can it ‘stop madness’ of mob justice?

After a horrific machete killing, a landmark ruling in Papua New Guinea aims to curb deadly sorcery accusations driven by jealousy and greed.

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