10 h. ago Jetstar flight to Melbourne returns to Bali after woman tries to open plane door mid

A reality TV star who was also on the flight said the incident was sparked by a dispute over a reclining seat.

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11 h. ago Hong Kong’s ESF international school group plans fee increment of about 4.8%

Parents of children in secondary schools may have to pay up to HK$750 more per month in the next academic year, pending approval.

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20 h. 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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20 h. 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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25 h. ago Hong Kong lawmakers question if landlords will register subdivided flats

Under proposed law to improve quality of flats, landlords would need to pay HK$1,000 registration fee, obtain licence and hire professionals for inspections.

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27 h. ago Hu Dehua, son of former liberal Chinese leader Hu Yaobang, dies at 76

The younger Hu is remembered as an outspoken proponent of political reform and press freedom – rare among China’s princelings.

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36 h. 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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36 h. 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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54 h. ago 12 dead in Nigeria clashes between military and Shiite protesters

Amnesty International said soldiers fired live rounds at protesters as a form of crowd control – events the military disputed.

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63 h. ago Fee increases won’t solve Hong Kong’s healthcare financing crisis

Whether through co-payment schemes, mandatory insurance or expanded private-sector involvement, we must explore solutions for sustainability.

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65 h. ago Prince Harry accused of bullying, harassment by head of charity he set up

The UK royal has quit Sentebale, which he co-founded in honour of Princess Diana, over a dispute with chairwoman Sophie Chandauka.

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4 d. ago France and China edge closer to resolving cognac import trade dispute

France and China edge closer to resolving cognac import trade dispute  Euronews

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4 d. ago Philippines, US and Japan stage joint naval drills off disputed South China Sea shoal

Philippines, US and Japan stage joint naval drills off disputed South China Sea shoal  The Associated Press

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4 d. ago Hong Kong’s MTR Corp freezes fares for first time since 2023 formula reform

The freeze takes into account affordability, company’s profitability and wage index for transport sector workers.

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4 d. ago French and Chinese FMs meet in Beijing to discuss trade disputes, Ukraine peace talks

French and Chinese FMs meet in Beijing to discuss trade disputes, Ukraine peace talks  FRANCE 24 English

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4 d. ago France, China discuss trade dispute as French FM wraps Beijing trip

France, China discuss trade dispute as French FM wraps Beijing trip  Yahoo News UK

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5 d. ago Indonesian fishermen sue US food giant Bumble Bee Seafoods in landmark forced labour case

The human trafficking case highlights the exploitation within the seafood industry, emphasising the need for corporate accountability and systemic reform.

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5 d. ago Former officials call for parity, reform in China’s pension system

The current pension structure is too lopsided to provide adequate benefits to those in poorer regions, former banking officials say at Boao Forum.

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5 d. ago Hongkongers unlikely to dispute triage status under fee subsidies reform: A&E doctor

Hospital Authority consultant confident residents won’t argue with healthcare workers over ‘critical’ or ‘emergency’ status to pay lower fees.

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5 d. ago Hong Kong public hospital staff raise patient conflict concerns over fee reform

Veteran doctor, meanwhile, brushes off fears about any difficulty identifying ‘critical’ and ‘emergency’ cases for free treatment.

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