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Bus with Chinese tourists crashes through ice on Russia’s Lake Baikal, killing 8
A criminal investigation has been launched after reports that the tour had been run by an unregistered operator.
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Nasa moon rocket hit by new problem, pushing launch with astronauts into April
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Society
Wang Fuk Court buyback plan disappoints some residents despite ‘generous’ offer
Government announces offer to purchase flats destroyed in blaze at HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot, but some residents prefer redevelopment.
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The government has ruled out redeveloping Wang Fuk Court, as it could take nine to 10 years. Photo: Dickson Lee
Europe
Germany’s ruling party seeks social media ban for children aged below 14
Spain, Greece, France, Britain and other countries are looking at similar social media bans or curbs.
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Health & Environment
Calls for better supervision of Hong Kong’s campsites after areas inundated
While authorities have stepped up patrols in recent days, improvements in public education and limits on crowds needed, campers and hikers say.
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Military
Can China find a market for its fifth-generation J-35 warplanes?
Analysts are uncertain how much demand there will be for the fighter in the face of competition from the US F-35 or cheaper alternatives.
21 Feb 2026 - 10:00PM
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A J-35A stealth fighter at the Zhuhai Airshow in 2024. Photo: Xinhua
Law and Crime
Hong Kong police probe death of man, 66, in fall from bamboo scaffolding
Force says detectives from its Mong Kok district criminal investigation team have taken over case.
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South Asia
India, Brazil sign rare earths deal to build ‘resilient supply chains’
With China holding a near-monopoly on rare earths production, India and other countries are seeking alternative sources.
21 Feb 2026 - 9:20PM
Big Tech
China’s tech giants pursue AI, semiconductor talent in US amid fierce rivalry
ByteDance, Baidu, Alibaba Cloud and MiniMax are among the firms now actively recruiting fresh talent in the US.
21 Feb 2026 - 9:00PM
Diplomacy
Is China’s Xi set to host a weakened Trump after tariffs setback in US court?
The big question is whether a weaker hand for US president at coming Beijing summit will give any advantage to China.
21 Feb 2026 - 8:05PM
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US President Donald Trump will be visiting China from March 31 to April 2, his first such trip since returning to office last year. Photo: dpa
Southeast Asia
Malaysia’s tuberculosis cases rise to above 3,000, health ministry flags risks
Higher social interaction during the month of Ramadan may increase exposure risks, the ministry says.
21 Feb 2026 - 7:15PM
Society
Hong Kong Ocean Park’s last 2 arctic foxes die, den temporarily closed
‘Siu Go’ and ‘Trinity’ died of old age at 11, according to theme park.
21 Feb 2026 - 6:22PM
Middle East
30 people in Iran face death penalty after protests, Amnesty says
A death sentence has been passed in eight cases, while two minors are among the 22 other cases before the courts.
21 Feb 2026 - 7:58PM
Society
HK$200 million Mark Six draw to be split across 5 winning bets
‘I hope there is good fortune in the new year,’ one resident says ahead of Saturday night’s draw.
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People line up for Mark Six tickets at the Stanley Street Jockey Club branch in Central. Photo: Dickson Lee
Society
‘Belongs to everyone’: wheelchair dancers move beyond boundaries in Hong Kong
‘Beauty isn’t about how we execute difficult moves ... but about those moments when we immerse ourselves together,’ choreographer says.
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Science
EU bans Chinese organisations from critical tech programmes, including AI, chips
Chinese space scientist Wu Ji doubts the policy will hurt China much and may instead ‘make Europe appear more isolated’.
21 Feb 2026 - 9:31PM
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Banking & Finance
Xi’s appointments underscore his policy priorities as economy slows
China’s government promoted Yi Huiman, the chairman of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), to head of the securities regulator to help steer the stock market toward an avenue for fundraising.
30 Jan 2019 - 9:54AM
Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, visits a farm in Jiansanjiang in northeastern China's Heilongjiang province on September 25, 2018. Xi was on an inspection tour of the region as China has slapped tariffs on US agricultural imports and looked to increase farming self-sufficiency amid a growing trade war with the United States. Photo: Xinhua
Companies
Son of Hong Kong's ‘Superman’ tycoon reinvests in home town
Analysts say Victor Li, who has been frustrated by his attempts to acquire overseas assets because of protectionism, trade disputes and rising interest rates, has once again started looking at Hong Kong’s property market for reasonable returns on its investments.
3 Apr 2019 - 9:47AM
Companies
Sun Hung Kai pays US$1.43 billion for fourth Kai Tak runway plot
23 Jan 2019 - 11:31PM
Companies
China pharma has a bitter pill to swallow: R&D
Beijing wants cheaper, better drugs. That’s pressuring drug makers to innovate as generics become more competitive.
19 Jan 2019 - 12:40PM
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OPINION
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Why the IMF is right to press Japan on its fiscal risks
21 Feb 2026 - 4:30PM
Lizzi C. Lee
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How the next China shock is shaping hearts and minds
21 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
Alex Lo
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An America without independent institutions cannot stay No 1
21 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
Chenjie Song
Opinion
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Pax Sinica vs Pax Silica: how China-US mineral war is taking shape
20 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
David Dodwell
Outside In
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Try as it might, the US alone can’t reverse the tide of globalisation
20 Feb 2026 - 5:20PM
Daryl Ng
Opinion
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Building Asean ties puts Hong Kong on path to long-term growth
20 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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