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T8 to be downgraded to T3 at 1.10pm

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2025/09/08

The Hong Kong Observatory says it will downgrade the T8 signal to T3 at 1.10pm on Monday as Severe Tropical Storm Tapah continues to move away from the territory and weaken. "Tapah is moving into inland Guangdong and will depart from Hong Kong progressively," the observatory said in a statement. "Local winds are expected to weaken gradually. The observatory will issue the Strong Wind Signal, No 3 at 1.10pm." Tapah made landfall over Taishan in Guangdong province earlier in the morning. However

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'Ride-hailing bill prevents licence speculation'

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2025/09/05

The transport chief said that ride-hailing service permits must not turn into instruments of speculation, as the government took the first formal step towards legalising the industry.The Road Traffic (Amendment) (Ride-hailing Service) Bill 2025 was gazetted on Friday with an aim of introducing a regulatory regime for ride-hailing services and safeguarding the public's travel safety. Under the proposal, each permit is tied to one vehicle and its registered owner, who must be the sole driver. This

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Trump gets tech world bosses to come to heel

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2025/09/05

Tech world executives showered Donald Trump with praise at a rare dinner that saw the US president host some of the most important players in artificial intelligence at the White House. "This is quite a group to get together," said Meta chief and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, who was seated at Trump's right side, on Thursday. At the table were heads of major tech companies including Google parent Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft and artificial intelligence star OpenAI. Some of those at the dinner had

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Para Latin dancer Yu to compete on home floor

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2025/09/05

A para dance sport competition this weekend will be Hong Kong's sole mass participation event for the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games. Around 100 athletes, including 23 from the SAR, will appear at the two-day event at Ma On Shan Sports Centre. They include Matthew Yu, who will compete in the Combi Latin Dance 3-Dance and the Combi Latin Dance 5-Dance. The Combi Latin Dance 3-Dance includes cha-cha-cha, samba, and rumba, while the

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Nazi's daughter charged for concealing art theft

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2025/09/05

The daughter and son-in-law of a Nazi who stole art from European Jews during World War II were charged in an Argentine court on Thursday with hiding numerous works, including 22 by French painter Henri Matisse. The pair came into the spotlight after an 18th century painting stolen from a Dutch art collector was spotted in an Argentine property ad last month, only to vanish once again. "Portrait of a Lady" by Italian baroque painter Giuseppe Ghislandi was missing for eight decades before being

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10 arrested for illegal photography, makeup services

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2025/09/04

The Immigration Department said on Thursday that 10 people, including eight illegal workers, have been arrested in a targeted operation against unlicensed photography and makeup services in Hong Kong.The investigation began after officers, during routine online patrols, noticed a trend of mainland-based photographers and makeup artists advertising their services on social media, offering sessions in Hong Kong at significantly lower prices to attract local clients. Between August 20 and 21, and

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'V-Day parade tells the world China can defend itself'

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2025/09/04

Hong Kong's former delegate to the country's top legislature said Wednesday's military parade in Beijing sends a message to the world that China has the ability to defend and protect itself. Tam Yiu-chung was among 360 people from the SAR attending events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The former National People's Congress Standing Committee member told an RTHK radio programme

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Nazi-looted painting spotted in property ad recovered

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2025/09/03

Argentina officials on Wednesday announced they had recovered a painting stolen decades ago by the Nazis following days of international intrigue and raids to track down the work of art after it was spotted in a real estate photo. The portrait of Contessa Colleoni by Italian artist Giuseppe Ghislandi was displayed in a room at the federal prosecutor's office in the coastal city of Mar del Plata, where officials told journalists they would soon reveal more details about the painting's recovery. The

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US vows more operations against cartels

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2025/09/03

Senior US national security officials said on Wednesday that military operations against cartels would continue, setting the stage for a sustained military campaign in Latin America even as basic questions about a deadly strike against a vessel from Venezuela remained unanswered. The US military killed 11 people on Tuesday in a strike on a vessel from Venezuela allegedly carrying illegal narcotics, in the first known operation since President Donald Trump's recent deployment of warships to the

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At least 15 dead after Lisbon funicular derails

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2025/09/03

A famed Lisbon funicular derailed Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and injuring more than a dozen in one of the Portuguese capital's most popular tourist spots, officials and media said. The yellow Gloria funicular, one of the capital's best-known symbols, overturned at 6.15 pm local time near Liberty Avenue. "A tragedy that our city has never seen," Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas said, moments before rescuers confirmed a toll of 15 dead and 18 injured in the accident. Authorities declared

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China holds gala to commemorate V-Day

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2025/09/03

China staged a gala on Wednesday evening at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capping a day-long series of commemorative events for the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. President Xi Jinping and other senior Chinese leaders walked into the auditorium and shook hands with representatives of war veterans. The gala titled "Justice Will Prevail" started with the solemn ringing of eight bells,

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HK delegates 'proud to attend Beijing military parade'

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2025/09/03

Four members of the Hong Kong delegation said they were proud and honoured to take part in the commemorative events in Beijing for the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.The principal of Kowloon True Light School, Lee Yi-ying, said she felt first hand the country's youth, unity and military power. Lee, who's also the chairwoman of the Hong Kong Subsidized Secondary Schools Council, told reporters that

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Putin meets Kim, praises N Korean military help

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2025/09/03

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for helping Russia oust Ukrainian soldiers from the Kursk region, saying they fought "heroically". In a meeting with Kim in Beijing, Putin also praised their countries' "trust and friendship" and said sending the troops was the North Korean leader's idea. Pyongyang has become one of Moscow's main allies since the conflict with Ukraine began three-and-a-half years ago, sending thousands of troops and container

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President Xi welcomes guests at anniversary reception

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2025/09/03

President Xi Jinping on Wednesday hosted a reception at the Great Hall of the People, welcoming guests from around the world to celebrate the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and Macau Chief Executive Sam Hoi-fai were among the attendees. Earlier in the morning, a grand military parade was held. Xi said the event aimed to remember history, honour fallen heroes,

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SAR students 'overwhelmed' by Beijing military parade

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2025/09/03

Some secondary school students said they felt overwhelmed at seeing Wednesday's large-scale military parade in Beijing, as the event was broadcast live in the SAR to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. A flag-raising ceremony was also at the broadcast venue in Sha Tin. Hinrich Hui from Pui Kiu College was among the members of a team arranged by the Association of Hong Kong

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SAR students 'overwhelmed' by Beijing military parade

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2025/09/03

Some secondary school students said they felt overwhelmed at seeing Wednesday's large-scale military parade in Beijing, as the event was broadcast live in the SAR to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. A flag-raising ceremony was also at the broadcast venue in Sha Tin. Hinrich Hui from Pui Kiu College was among the members of a team arranged by the Association of Hong Kong

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China shows off intercontinental nuclear weaponry

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2025/09/03

China on Wednesday unveiled for the first time its triad of nuclear missiles that can be launched from air, land and sea – at a grand military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of China’s V-day. A Xinhua news agency report said the weapons are “China's strategic ‘ace’ power to safeguard the country's sovereignty and nation's dignity.” The triad includes the JingLei-1 air-based long-range missile, JuLang-3 submarine-launched intercontinental missile, DongFeng-61 land-based

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Military march showcases dozens of PLA formations

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2025/09/03

A massive military parade kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday morning to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The parade got under way after President Xi Jinping reviewed the troops along Chang'an Avenue and thanking them for their hard work. An air echelon flew over Tiananmen Square, escorting flags of the Communist Party of China, the People's Republic of China, and the People's Liberation

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Xi calls for worldwide harmony to eliminate war

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2025/09/03

President Xi Jinping on Wednesday vowed that China will adhere to the path of peaceful development, as he addressed a grand gathering in Tiananmen Square in central Beijing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Humanity is again faced with a choice of peace or war, dialogue or confrontation, and win-win outcomes or zero-sum games, Xi warned. "The Chinese people will stand firmly on

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Trump vows to send in troops to Chicago

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2025/09/02

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would deploy National Guard troops to fight crime in Chicago, an extraordinary effort to militarise the country's third-largest city that was likely to trigger a legal battle with local officials. "We're going in. I didn't say when, but we're going in," Trump told reporters at the White House. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson swiftly condemned the action. "He just wants his own secret police force that will do publicity stunts whenever his poll numbers

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