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Hong Kong · 17 Aug

Police seek man after suspected HK$1,000 counterfeit payment in To Kwa Wan

The two suspected HK$500 notes were recovered from a grocery shop on Mei King Street, where the incident was reported on August 16.

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Hong Kong · 17 Aug

Seven-seater with mainland and Hong Kong plates filmed driving against traffic near Shek O

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Hong Kong · 16 Aug

54-year-old worker injured by falling object during Mid-Levels demolition work

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Hong Kong · 16 Aug

Mong Kok maid café case: 35-year-old male operator arrested over alleged assaults on 14-year-old employee

The girl reportedly began working at the café on August 7 and reported the case to police on August 14, according to Sing Tao Headline.

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Environment & Weather · 16 Aug

Fire breaks out on refuse collection vessel at Shau Kei Wan typhoon shelter

Nearby boat operators reported white smoke and flames at about 1.56am on August 16, with firefighters later using a fireboat to tackle the blaze.

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Government & Politics · 16 Aug

Former SFC manager charged over alleged access to confidential internal data

The ICAC alleges Tong Ka Lai accessed information about licensees and investigations over a period of four years.

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Public Safety & Justice · 16 Aug

HKUST campus theft case: man jailed five months after stealing two students’ laptops

The computers were worth HK$14,799 in total and were reportedly resold to a second-hand electronics shop for HK$800.

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Hong Kong · 16 Aug

Possible third monkey incident reported at Sha Tin estate as AFCD increases patrols

A report said Hilton Centre had seen at least three monkey incidents in 2026, while monkeys were also spotted near railway tracks in Kowloon Bay and Tsuen Wan.

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Health · 16 Aug

Lam Ching-choi urges more tailored guidance for Hong Kong work heat warnings

He also proposed more sensitive monitoring indicators to protect outdoor workers as extreme weather becomes more frequent.

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Public Safety & Justice · 16 Aug

Man arrested after suspected HK$2.9m cocaine haul seized from Sau Mau Ping flat

Police said more than 60 packets of suspected cocaine were found in a public-housing unit during a raid on August 14.

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Hong Kong · 16 Aug

Three injured after seven-seater overturns on Tseung Kwan O road

One person was taken to Tseung Kwan O Hospital after the pre-dawn crash on Wan Po Road, while police investigate its cause.

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Public Safety & Justice · 16 Aug

North Point restaurant kitchen fire extinguished by sprinkler system

No injuries were reported after flames and heavy smoke were found at Fengcheng Restaurant on Java Road on August 15.

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Public Safety & Justice · 16 Aug

Police confirm woman in Hong Kong uniform dance video is serving officer

Star Headline reported that police required the roughly 13-second Douyin clip to be removed, but gave no details of any arrest or further action.

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