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Hidden cameras was found in the changing rooms of the 24/7 Fitness gym in Sha Tin. Phot: Edmond So

Law and Crime

Police arrest man, 34, over hidden cameras found in Hong Kong gym changing rooms

Man was arrested a day after police launched an investigation into a suspected voyeurism case at a 24/7 Fitness branch in Sha Tin.

Hong Kong police hunt for man who stole HK$10,000 from claw machines using key

3 hikers fall ill on Hong Kong trails as temperatures top 33 degrees

Society

Hong Kong men turn to plush ‘bag charms’ for self-expression, comfort

Men defying old stereotypes by joining trend of sporting plush toy keychains depicting characters from popular anime shows such as Chiikawa.

Bryan Hui says his keychain gives him a sense of comfort and healing. Photo: Edmond So
A Chiikawa-themed event was held along the Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront last year. Photo: Eugene Lee

Transport

7 teens swept up in police crackdown on bicycle-related offences in Tseung Kwan O

Force reveals it recently issued summonses to seven boys, aged 14 to 17, as part of an enforcement operation.

Society

Hong Kong delays AI copyright law to focus on guidelines first

Government puts legal amendment on hold to draft guidelines balancing creative rights with tech development.

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Society

Hong Kong Stadium could host tennis events during Victoria Park court works: Law

Sports minister Rosanna Law says the stadium site is already well equipped, ensuring authorities can seek to host higher-level events.

Hong Kong Stadium in Causeway Bay. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong Stadium in Causeway Bay. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong tech chief sets June deadline for Hetao cross-border talent flow

‘The flow of people must begin by June 30 next year at the latest,’ technology minister Sun Dong says.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong can offer AI governance solutions for major economies: Paul Chan

Finance chief cites common law system, internationally connected standards and professional services as city’s strengths.

Education

Australia just changed its visa rules. So what about its bespoke Hong Kong pathway?

New rules barring applicants from bringing along families have raised concerns among some Hongkongers on study-to-migrate pathway.

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The rules were revised as the Australian government faces mounting pressure from Pauline Hanson, leader of the far-right One Nation party, who has blamed the country's housing crisis on migration. Photo: AFP

Business

What’s luring investors to Asia-Pacific property despite higher borrowing costs?

Hong Kong, Sydney and South Korea emerge as key targets as investors adjust strategies to a higher-rate environment, analysts say.

Sydney’s co-living segment is among the markets with the strongest growth potential amid continued uncertainty over monetary policy, according to analysts. Photo: Reuters
Sydney’s co-living segment is among the markets with the strongest growth potential amid continued uncertainty over monetary policy, according to analysts. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong Economy

How Hong Kong’s old businesses are adapting to new times

Change does not follow a single formula and may involve creating new experiences, rebuilding unglamorous systems and adopting AI.

Politics

District councillor Peggy Wong resigns amid proxy-vote claims after Tai Po blaze

Wong, who has been criticised for her links to former owners’ committee of fire-hit Wang Fuk Court, cites health reasons for stepping down.

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Law and Crime

Woman arrested over child abuse in Hong Kong after dashcam video shows boy shoved

Wan Chai officers investigate child abuse case after dashcam footage shows a woman pushing a boy into a metal roadside railing.

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Stills from the dashcam video that caught the attention of police. Photo: Handout

Society

Mid-Autumn light show in Yuen Long panned online over stench and execution

Drainage Services Department event at nullah draws strong turnout, but mixed reactions.

Attendees at the light show at the Yuen Long nullah on Saturday night. Photo: Kit Lai
Attendees at the light show at the Yuen Long nullah on Saturday night. Photo: Kit Lai

Society

Hikers urge live updates on free quota spots to fix Po Pin Chau booking confusion

Trial registration scheme for section of High Island Geo Trail should have real-time displays showing when time slots are available, visitors say.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police investigate suspected pinhole cameras in gym changing rooms

Officers found three devices across three cubicles of 24/7 Fitness gym in Sha Tin, police say.

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Hong Kong Economy

3,800 Hong Kong food outlets offering up to 30% off to celebrate National Day

Food and catering businesses say they will offer an array of tasty deals across the city.

Catering sector representatives publicise offers for National Day at a press briefing on Thursday. Photo: Edmond So
Catering sector representatives publicise offers for National Day at a press briefing on Thursday. Photo: Edmond So

Health & Environment

Hong Kong reports more than 40% drop in cancer-related death rate over 30 years

Health minister Lo Chung-mau outlines Hong Kong’s ‘remarkable’ progress at the World Cancer Congress, being held in the city for the first time.

Law and Crime

Legislation among options to regulate minors’ social media use: justice minister

Paul Lam dismisses concerns that measures could infringe on individual rights, saying goal is to protect children in Hong Kong from online harms.

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Society

Dog rescuers vow to microchip after charges, decry punishing ‘those trying to help’

Advocates urge comprehensive trap-neuter-return scheme after shelter founder charged over licence following fatal Yuen Long dog attack.

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Police and personnel of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department search for stray dogs in the Pok Wai area in Yuen Long, where a 27-year-old female cyclist was found dead after a suspected dog attack. Photo: Kit Lai
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OPINION
Alice Wu

Opinion | A Hong Kong professor’s sexist views have been laid bare. That’s good

Alice Wu
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Cheng Xianyue

Opinion | To understand where Hong Kong is going, start with Tung Chee-hwa

Cheng Xianyue
Huang Qingchen

Opinion | How Hong Kong is remapping the future of higher education

Huang Qingchen
Michael Jinghan Zeng

Opinion | Hong Kong needs social science to help deliver on its 5-year plan

Michael Jinghan Zeng
Vera Yuen

Opinion | The question Hong Kong charities must answer

Vera Yuen
Christine Loh

Opinion | Hong Kong lacks a climate narrative to unify its efforts

Christine Loh
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How to avoid a dog attack

Dogs living in outdoor storage yard at Pok Wai area in Yuen Long, where a 27-year-old female cyclist found dead approximately 150 metres away in a suspected dog attack on 20 September 2026. 21SEP26 SCMP/ Kit Lai
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Thousands of lanterns are lit up for Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong

“Details of World Lantern Boulevard”. Tourism Board stages its first-ever International Lantern Spectacular at Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, from 17 to 27 September. 17SEP26 SCMP/ Dickson Lee
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No foul play involved in case of students falling ill after consuming free drinks

Hong Kong police say they have found no signs of foul play in connection with 16 students who reported feeling ill after drinking free drinks distributed outside a school sporting event. Authorities say the “pinholes”, shown in a viral video, that squirted a stream of liquid when squeezed, have an innocent explanation.
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Sports drinks with suspected pinholes make 14 students sick

Sports drinks with suspected pinholes make 14 students sick
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