Lantau Island battered by wet weather, with more than 90mm of rainfall per hour recorded at scenic spot Cheung Sha as of 11.45am.
Government calls Hong Kong Watch an ‘anti-China organisation’ bent on ‘destabilising’ city and urges public not to be misled by their ‘ulterior motives’.
Hong Kong Observatory also issues thunderstorm warning at 9.30am that is expected to last until noon.
Insider says police will seek legal advice from Department of Justice to ascertain if the prosecution can go ahead, adds chances are high.
Police arrest 15-year-old and 23-year-old after videos emerge of attack on grave of Wong Ka-kui, reportedly fourth vandalism case targeting site in six years.
Police say they intercepted two cargo containers from South American country Suriname and discovered 225kg of cocaine bricks in scrap metal.
The UK says its national security legislation is designed to cover areas such as espionage, sabotage, working for foreign powers, and terrorism, and introduces new offences.
Video-streaming giant complies with injunction by blocking access to 32 clips featuring ‘Glory to Hong Kong’, but at least 20 new ones recently uploaded.
UK prosecution of three for spying for Hong Kong ‘set to worsen’ Britain with China ties, analysts say.
Bar Association to visit Beijing to discuss its views sometime this year after what were once regular visits resumed in 2023.
Bar Association chief Victor Dawes says professional independence crucial as city’s rule of law continues to face challenges.
Chief Justice Andrew Cheung calls on newly appointed barristers to fulfil responsibilities to public, serving both rule of law and future of Hong Kong.
Chief Superintendent Pierre Wong of the force’s operations wing says the reshuffle will boost law enforcement efficiency.
Hack comes as authority trying to contain cheating scandal that has outraged students, including some in Hong Kong.
Coroner praises Michelle Wu, the daughter of the late Tang Kwai-sze, who was 44, for her offer to donate part of her own liver to her mother, and for her role in the inquest.
Fanling Court clears Tang Ho-yin of indecent, common assault charges over incidents at University of Hong Kong orientation event in August of last year.
Nine-year-old Morris Kwok was able to interact with a lifelike reproduction of his late younger brother Yat-lai through a a collaboration of start-ups and technology firms creating AI versions of deceased loved ones.
Our Hong Kong Foundation think tank expects government will meet public housing supply goal as an average of 35,000 flats set to be completed annually over next five years.
Professionals need help to understand responsibilities under bill being scrutinised in legislature, Chloe Mo of Hong Kong Occupational Therapist Association says.
While residents are knowledgeable about investing, they tend to be forgetful of advice and follow trends blindly, says Investor Financial Education Council chairman Victor Dawes.
Observatory scientist says halos are created when sunlight hits ice crystals suspended high in the atmosphere.
Beijing’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong condemns UK report, accuses Britain of smearing ‘one country, two systems’ and national security legal framework.
Observatory records maximum temperature of 31.9 degrees in afternoon, while first ‘hottest day of the year’ in 2023 came on April 12, when mercury rose to 29.2 degrees.
First stage of ban takes effect on April 22 and prohibits use of styrofoam products and throwaway plastic utensils, as well as cups and containers for dine-in services.
Broadcaster RTHK has highest vacancy rate at 23.8 per cent – 175 jobs – unfilled; police force tops the numbers game with 6,837 posts open, almost 18 per cent of establishment.
NGO monitoring media freedoms says advocacy officer Aleksandra Bielakowska searched and questioned in detention lasting six hours before being deported.
Police say 505,000 scam alerts sent to users of Faster Payment System (FPS) between launch of warning system in November and March.
Chief Executive John Lee praises visit, the vessel’s first to a Chinese port after completing recent polar expedition.
This weekend’s tournament will be the last held at Hong Kong Stadium, with next year’s to be hosted at the new Kai Tak Sports Park.
The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens roared into action on Friday, with sold-out crowds revelling in home success and splashing out on city stays