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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 these games.
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UK court convicts 2 men linked to Hong Kong trade office of spying
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Hong Kong school ordered to submit report after national flag hung upside down
7 May 2026 - 10:41PM
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Health & Environment
Hong Kong seeks more details from WHO on hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
Health authorities say they are taking a ‘proactive and precautionary’ approach to safeguarding city despite low global health risk.
8 May 2026 - 12:10AM
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Early signs of the virus include flu-like symptoms such as fever, headaches and muscle pain. Photo: Hans R. Gelderblom/RKI/dpa
Banking & Finance
Hong Kong pushes gold futures relaunch as mainland China reserves climb
City aims to broaden gold offerings and expand clearing and storage facilities to seize opportunities in the surging market.
8 May 2026 - 12:51AM
Law and Crime
Court overturns murder conviction of man who killed girlfriend, orders retrial
Court of Appeal rules in favour of Law Wai-man, saying trial judge had not properly directed jury to fully consider his violent personality traits.
7 May 2026 - 7:15PM
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Hong Kong Economy
Hong Kong restaurants can apply from May 18 to become dog-friendly venues
First phase of new scheme capped at 1,000 eateries, with successful applicants expected to be able to admit pets from July.
7 May 2026 - 7:37PM
Hong Kong restaurants will be able to apply for licences from May 18 to allow dogs under a new scheme. Photo: Sam Tsang
Society
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
Law and Crime
Alleged Gundam figurine thief injured after jumping from building in Hong Kong
Police say the man, aged 40, was linked to the theft of 10 boxes of Gundam models from a building in To Kwa Wan.
7 May 2026 - 10:48PM
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
Law and Crime
Police investigate alleged indecent assault of boy, 4, at international school
International Montessori School says currently there is no evidence to suggest risk to other students or involvement of member of school community.
7 May 2026 - 10:35PM
The International Montessori School has said the safety and welfare of students remained its highest priority. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong Economy
The Weeknd to return to Hong Kong after 8 years with Kai Tak show in October
Insiders say The Weeknd is slated to perform at the main stadium of Kai Tak Sports Park in October.
7 May 2026 - 7:45PM
Law and Crime
Australian lawyer fined for fleeing restaurant, massage parlour without paying
Samuel Anthony Monkivitch, 50, pleads guilty in Hong Kong court to two counts of making off without payment and one of common assault.
7 May 2026 - 8:13PM
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Law and Crime
Death of elderly pair in Sau Mau Ping flat deemed murder-suicide, police say
Man, 77, who killed his ex-wife before hanging himself, reportedly felt ‘hopeless’ after separation and anguished by son’s suicide in 2018.
7 May 2026 - 6:45PM
Society
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.
7 May 2026 - 12:56PM
Wang Fuk court in Tai Po. Photo: Jelly Tse
Transport
Motorcyclist, 58, killed in Eastern Harbour Crossing crash, police investigate
Motorcycle is believed to have struck the left-side kerb before skidding forward and overturning.
7 May 2026 - 4:27PM
Society
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
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Hong Kong Economy
Are special laws a quick fix for speeding up Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis?
Syncing megaproject with key infrastructure and turning it into a ‘living laboratory’ are equally important to its success, tech experts say.
16 Apr 2026 - 10:18PM
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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
Society
Tai Po fire probe: resident recalls deaths of family members – as it happened
Resident says he kept calling his mother every 15 minutes and made a video call at around 9pm during which he saw the flat in complete darkness.
16 Apr 2026 - 3:22PM
Hong Kong Economy
Hong Kong will pay diesel subsidies directly to oil firms, look out for abuse
Government will know if oil firms try to take advantage of HK$3 subsidy scheme by increasing prices, official warns.
10 Apr 2026 - 11:42PM
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Law and Crime
Police arrest man who used air gun to rob Hong Kong bank and recover HK$35,000
Suspect in custody after Bank of East Asia branch in Harbour View Centre in Wan Chai robbed by armed man who later fled on bicycle.
10 Apr 2026 - 10:25PM
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OPINION
Jane Lee
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Hong Kong needs the people’s wisdom for its 5-year plan to succeed
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Mohamad Zreik
Opinion
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How China-Gulf ties can turn energy vulnerability into sustainability
6 May 2026 - 5:30AM
Ruiwang Yu
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Hong Kong should study how Singapore awards infrastructure contracts
5 May 2026 - 9:30AM
Alice Wu
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Paul Chan should welcome lawmakers’ budget scrutiny, not dismiss it
4 May 2026 - 9:30AM
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Mike Rowse
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Why Hong Kong subsidies should go towards food, not fuel
3 May 2026 - 4:30PM
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Charlie Yip
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It’s not ecotourism if it risks damaging Hong Kong’s natural assets
3 May 2026 - 9:30AM
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MULTIMEDIA
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Inside the making of a bamboo theatre in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong hiker dies in Japan’s Northern Alps
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Residents passed from pillar to post as warnings before fatal Hong Kong fire went unheeded
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Hong Kong seeks to regulate claw machines to prevent addiction
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