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Hong Kong villagers accuse authorities of rushed Northern Metropolis evictions
One elderly villager says she fears her family may be separated due to rehousing arrangements.
5 hours ago
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong Mother’s Day dining shifts from traditional banquets to casual meals
10 May 2026 - 8:37PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Wang Fuk Court residents flag registration issues ahead of online owners’ meeting
6 hours ago
Hong Kong society
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Hong Kong to seek more elderly care places in Guangdong, Chris Sun says
Welfare chief tells SCMP number of older residents moving into mainland care homes under government scheme has risen ninefold in recent years.
10 May 2026 - 7:24PM
A Chinese New Year fair at an elderly home in Nansha, Guangzhou. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong society
Meet 3 vinyl-spinning Hong Kong mothers finding a new rhythm after hardships
Bonding over struggles of single parenthood, three DJs are hoping to turn their music into a business with help from a social enterprise.
10 May 2026 - 10:24AM
Hong Kong society
Funeral for Derek Li, father of injured Mirror dancer Mo Li, to be held on June 6
Funeral to be held at St Andrew’s Church, Kowloon, with Archbishop Andrew Chan to officiate.
9 May 2026 - 11:48PM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Heroism and grief: 6 residents’ stories from Wang Fuk Court fire hearings
Read the powerful accounts of six residents, among 24 who appeared before independent committee investigating deadly Tai Po blaze.
9 May 2026 - 7:57PM
The fire at Wang Fuk Court began on November 26 last year, killing 168 people, including a firefighter, and displacing about 5,000 residents. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society
SCMP takes home 3 honours from Global Media Awards, including win for infographic
International News Media Association’s awards event gave SCMP graphic on deadly Tai Po fire first place for best use of visual journalism.
8 May 2026 - 10:41PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Tai Po fire: building authorities slammed at inquiry for ‘mechanical mindset’
Former head of Housing Bureau’s Independent Checking Unit acknowledges that old supervision mechanism had created ‘blind spot’.
8 May 2026 - 10:59PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Housing checking unit admits ‘blind spots’ amid ‘robotic’ workflow criticism
Te Chi-wang, deputy director of the Home Affairs Department, and ex-ICU head Lau Fu-kwok take stand at hearing into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades.
8 May 2026 - 5:16PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong’s pinball wizards and claw fans defend arcade thrills as curbs loom
Citywide craze in pinball and claw machines has prompted authorities to consider tightening regulations to prevent addiction to the games.
8 May 2026 - 7:46PM
Youngsters play at a pinball arcade in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Inspector failed to spot illegal alterations, Hong Kong fire probe hears
Senior maintenance surveyor thought wooden boards used to cover temporary openings at Wang Fuk Court designed to protect ‘broken’ windows.
7 May 2026 - 9:38PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong recalls Zwilling electric kettle over handle defect and scalding risk
Electrical and Mechanical Services Department recalls product over potential safety risk and urges users to contact supplier for a refund.
7 May 2026 - 4:59PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Missed inspections at Wang Fuk Court due to late notice of new guidelines
Nick Yung, senior maintenance surveyor of the ICU, takes the stand after his colleague Andy Ku testified a day earlier.
8 May 2026 - 5:15PM
Hong Kong transport
Traffic accidents involving animals in Hong Kong surge 11-fold in 4 years
Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter founder Kent Luk says increase in animals involved in accidents stems from worsening economic situation and urban growth.
7 May 2026 - 10:55PM
Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter receives more than five calls a day about abandoned animals. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Tai Po fire: inspectors failed to anticipate firms’ deception, inquiry hears
Senior surveyor becomes first member of Housing Bureau’s Independent Checking Unit to testify at hearing into city’s deadliest fire in decades.
6 May 2026 - 10:37PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Wang Fuk Court administrator to hold online meetings with displaced residents
Residents demand answers on finances, insurance claims and renovation contracts following deadly fire at Hong Kong estate.
7 May 2026 - 9:41AM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong police launch investigation after man and woman found dead in flat
Pair found dead in a Sau Mau Ping flat after police received a report of a man sending distressed messages before becoming unreachable.
7 May 2026 - 12:14AM
A man and a woman have been found dead in a flat at a Sau Mau Ping public housing estate. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Tai Po probe: Housing Bureau’s checking unit failed to monitor safety issues
Committee’s lead counsel presses Independent Checking Unit officer on its responsibilities and whether it had properly overseen key safety issues.
7 May 2026 - 8:28PM
Accidents and personal safety
‘May can give a false sense of safety,’ expert warns after hiker dies in Japan
Veteran mountaineer Chung Kin-man says May is not a stable period for climbing – not completely warm, with cold spells still possible.
6 May 2026 - 5:03PM
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Will Hong Kong’s lending clampdown wean helpers off debt – and save their dreams?
NGOs say regulations should not be so strict that they deny domestic helpers access to loans since they may have legitimate needs such as family emergencies.
6 May 2026 - 8:38AM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Fire services to be ‘gatekeepers’ for safety, Hong Kong security chief vows
Secretary for Security says responsibility for fire safety ultimately lies with Fire Services Department, amid fallout from Tai Po blaze.
6 May 2026 - 12:40AM
The proposed amendments to the Fire Services Ordinance in response to the deadly blaze at Wang Fuk Court will strengthen oversight. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society
Will Hong Kong’s claw machine regulations curb gaming habits and gambling risks?
As cases of addiction linked to claw machines rise, the South China Morning Post examines the city’s regulatory push, lessons from overseas.
6 May 2026 - 12:06PM
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Hong Kong transport
Traffic hit as truck catches fire in tunnel of Hong Kong’s mega bridge
Truck catches fire in undersea section of 55km cross-border link leaving only one lane available to motorists.
5 May 2026 - 11:10PM
Hong Kong society
20% of Hongkongers feel ‘lonely’, with 520,000 self-isolating, survey finds
Social welfare charity survey highlights unspoken isolation, with many unwilling to confide in family, friends or even AI chatbots.
5 May 2026 - 9:47PM
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