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Government & Politics · 4 Oct

George Tsoi expected to join accountability team after Wang Fuk Court fire

The support team will help the Public Service Commission examine responsibility after a fire that killed 168 people.

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An abstract cutaway diagram compares two layers of a residential floor structure: an approved reinforcement plan with evenly spaced bars and a separate incomplete reinforcement pattern beside a supporting beam. Small geometric inspection markers surround the structure.

Housing & Development · 3 Oct

Buildings Department investigates One Stanley house over reinforcement discrepancies

A sparse top-down diagram uses muted blue geometric tiles to show a reported group of serious influenza cases, with separate shapes indicating recovery, ongoing conditions and one isolated outcome, beside a simple school vaccination outreach symbol.

Health · 3 Oct

Nine-year-old girl critically ill with influenza B, septic shock and severe pneumonia

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Air-conditioner swings above Mong Kok road during rope-assisted lift

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Hong Kong police warn after 14 investment scams involving under-30 victims cost more than HK$6.6m

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Public Safety & Justice · 3 Oct

Tai Po woman rescued at sea regains consciousness in hospital

A woman rescued from the sea near Yu On Street in Tai Po later regained consciousness in hospital.

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Economy & Business · 3 Oct

Customs receives 627 Hotstone Yoga reports as director arrested over prepaid services

The abrupt closure left customers with unused classes as reported losses rose to about HK$7 million by October 3.

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Economy & Business · 3 Oct

Hong Kong sees post-resumption National Day high of more than 277,000 mainland arrivals

The government forecasts 1.29 million mainland visitors and HK$1 billion in business during the Golden Week holiday.

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Public Safety & Justice · 3 Oct

Police arrest six over 25 reported burglaries, with losses above HK$3.69 million

The alleged group targeted secluded village homes and Aberdeen flats, with police saying residents were often out when properties were entered.

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Public Safety & Justice · 3 Oct

Woman dies after suspected fall from a flat at Tuen Mun estate

The 26-year-old was found unconscious at Chelsea Heights and later died in hospital; police said an autopsy will determine the cause.

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Economy & Business · 3 Oct

First-day Golden Week mainland arrivals top 2018 peak as airfares challenge short-haul demand

Hong Kong expects about 1.29 million mainland visitors over seven days, but costly flights may weigh on short-haul demand and spending.

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Transport · 3 Oct

MTR to pay HK$2.25 billion to settle Express Rail delay dispute

The agreement ends mutual claims over Shatin to Central Link delays, while new-project agreements assign MTR construction and operating risks.

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Economy & Business · 3 Oct

Hong Kong plans 10,000 subsidised jobs for young people over two years

The scheme will target people under 29 without work experience, with employers paying most of each salary.

Cut-paper illustration of an elevated Hong Kong road with one upside-down private car, closed lanes, a roadside barrier, and simplified traffic streams diverting around the flyover.

Transport · 3 Oct

Tsuen Wan-bound Lung Cheung Road flyover closed after car overturns

Some Kwun Tong-bound lanes were also closed after the crash near Choi Hung Estate, with congestion reported.

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