Elderly woman reportedly taken to hospital after Kwai Chung restaurant fire
About 50 diners evacuated on their own as heavy smoke spread from the Shek Yin Road restaurant towards upstairs residential units.
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Joint operation intercepts speedboat off Chek Lap Kok, seizing HK$22m of cigarettes and arresting two
Hong Kong Customs and mainland authorities stopped the suspected smuggling vessel in waters north-west of the airport on September 8.
25 prosecutions brought over fatal Tai Po renovation-site fire that killed five
The Labour Department said the action followed consultation with the Department of Justice and targets contractors, engineering consultants and individuals.
Five men deny charges as High Court hears allegations involving 14-year-old girl
The prosecution alleges the defendants met the girl through the Heymandi dating app and had sexual encounters with her between May and June 2023.
Hong Kong authorities announce 259 charges over Hung Fuk Court renovation works
The allegations against two companies and four people include the use of non-fire-retardant materials and inadequate supervision during major repairs.
Former CCB Asia manager admits accepting US$470,000 in Tether over Vesttoo letters
Lin Jun-hsien admitted one conspiracy charge; a separate false-document conspiracy charge was filed in court, and sentencing was adjourned to September 18, 2026.
Customs arrests seven over suspected counterfeit goods at Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok stalls
The seized goods, including suspected counterfeit Labubu toys, were estimated to be worth about HK$1 million.
Man acquitted of seven charges over alleged sexual acts with sister; prosecution will not appeal
The High Court ruled prosecutors had not proved that he understood the alleged conduct was wrong when it occurred.
Two hikers, including 16-year-old, stung by bees in Sai Kung and taken to hospital
The pair were among an 11-person group, while reports differ over the exact location and how the encounter with the bees began.
FEHD inspects restaurant after suspected rat seen in takeaway noodles
The animal’s identity and how it entered the satay beef noodle dish had not been confirmed, according to reports.
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