Police say their investigation into the fire at Yu Tai Court is ongoing. Photo: Google

Hong Kong woman starts flat fire with blowtorch, injuring 3 people and killing cat

Police say preliminary investigation finds blaze started at flat in Yu Tai Court on Lantau Island when tenant attempted to cook with blowtorch.

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Hong Kong woman, 71, charged with murder after husband, 84, found dead in bed

Couple were discovered unconscious when helper went into man’s bedroom to help him change a diaper.

Couple were discovered unconscious when helper went into man’s bedroom to help him change a diaper.

29 Mar 2024 - 4:19AM

Hong Kong businesswoman loses HK$41 million in alleged cryptocurrency scam

Losses by woman snared in HK$41 million cryptocurrency scam included HK$15 million loan taken out by her.

Losses by woman snared in HK$41 million cryptocurrency scam included HK$15 million loan taken out by her.

29 Mar 2024 - 4:09AM

Activist lobbied foreign politicians to sever Hong Kong treaties, Lai trial told

Andy Li, a defendant turned prosecution witness, tells court emergence of ‘political crimes’ in Hong Kong justified his efforts.

Andy Li, a defendant turned prosecution witness, tells court emergence of ‘political crimes’ in Hong Kong justified his efforts.

28 Mar 2024 - 8:16PM

Scandal-hit boarding school in Hong Kong gets HK$1 million in emergency aid

Christian Zheng Sheng College did not have enough funds to care for teachers and students after founder, principal allegedly stole HK$50 million in donations, bureau says.

Christian Zheng Sheng College did not have enough funds to care for teachers and students after founder, principal allegedly stole HK$50 million in donations, bureau says.

28 Mar 2024 - 6:37PM

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Hung Chun-kit rammed several vehicles with his car after getting stuck in traffic while trying to escape from police. Photo:  Felix Wong

Hong Kong man shot by police after car chase in 2021 sues force over injuries

Plaintiff Hung Chun-kit files personal injury claim over shooting on April 8, 2021, saying officers were ‘totally reckless’.

28 Mar 2024 - 6:20PM

Frontline Hong Kong customs officers to receive training on new security law

Commissioner of Customs and Excise Louise Ho says training will give staff an understanding about their duties under Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.

Commissioner of Customs and Excise Louise Ho says training will give staff an understanding about their duties under Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.

28 Mar 2024 - 12:31AM

‘UK politician asked Jimmy Lai to cover pushback against Hong Kong security law’

Court hears UK politician Luke de Pulford approached Lai about publicising launch of Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.

Court hears UK politician Luke de Pulford approached Lai about publicising launch of Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.

27 Mar 2024 - 9:15PM

Case against robber linked to Hong Kong heist closed after suspected suicide

Mehmood Arshad, guilty of ambushing two jewellery workers in 2018, believed to have hanged himself using bedsheet secured to cell’s window bars hours before sentencing on January 29.

Mehmood Arshad, guilty of ambushing two jewellery workers in 2018, believed to have hanged himself using bedsheet secured to cell’s window bars hours before sentencing on January 29.

27 Mar 2024 - 6:10PM

Elderly Hongkonger dies, wife hurt in suspected murder-suicide attempt

Helper discovers man lying in bed with tape covering mouth, nose, unconscious wife on the floor next to a bloodstained knife, insider says.

Helper discovers man lying in bed with tape covering mouth, nose, unconscious wife on the floor next to a bloodstained knife, insider says.

28 Mar 2024 - 2:11AM

Hongkonger sentenced to 8 weeks’ jail for fake organ donation system withdrawals

Wong Tsz-shing made false withdrawal applications amid wave of requests to city’s organ donation system after cross-border matching policy announced last year.

Wong Tsz-shing made false withdrawal applications amid wave of requests to city’s organ donation system after cross-border matching policy announced last year.

27 Mar 2024 - 5:20PM

Hong Kong court declares HK01 founder Yu Pun-hoi bankrupt over HK$470 million debt

High Court issues bankruptcy order against Yu, who is board chairman of delisted Nan Hai Corporation, over his failure to repay investment bank CCB International Overseas.

High Court issues bankruptcy order against Yu, who is board chairman of delisted Nan Hai Corporation, over his failure to repay investment bank CCB International Overseas.

27 Mar 2024 - 8:39AM

Hongkonger with police gear at home arrested in connection with online scam

Suspect allegedly bought items such as baton, bogus warrant card and pepper spray gun to ‘live out his fantasy of becoming a policeman’, insider reveals.

Suspect allegedly bought items such as baton, bogus warrant card and pepper spray gun to ‘live out his fantasy of becoming a policeman’, insider reveals.

26 Mar 2024 - 5:08PM

Hong Kong’s leader says early prison release hard to get after Article 23 law

‘This is exactly what I want to tell the public: do not try to do any behaviour or activities that endanger national security … do not try to test the law,’ John Lee says.

‘This is exactly what I want to tell the public: do not try to do any behaviour or activities that endanger national security … do not try to test the law,’ John Lee says.

26 Mar 2024 - 6:21PM

Hong Kong police arrest 13 people in crackdown on illegal debt collection gangs

Groups operated in Wong Tai Sin and Sai Kung, allegedly splashing red paint on buildings, damaging door locks and making intimidating phone calls.

Groups operated in Wong Tai Sin and Sai Kung, allegedly splashing red paint on buildings, damaging door locks and making intimidating phone calls.

26 Mar 2024 - 4:45PM

Hong Kong care home, ex-warden told to pay HK$1.19 million to sex assault victim

Court orders ex-care home warden to pay 70% of cash award to sex assault victim after judge finds him liable for causing woman pain and suffering.

Court orders ex-care home warden to pay 70% of cash award to sex assault victim after judge finds him liable for causing woman pain and suffering.

26 Mar 2024 - 1:19AM

Hong Kong ‘Captain America’ first inmate barred from early release under new law

Activist Adam Ma was not granted early release for good behaviour because of the enactment of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, sources say.

Activist Adam Ma was not granted early release for good behaviour because of the enactment of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, sources say.

26 Mar 2024 - 12:12AM

Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow backed Japanese bill against city, court told

Prosecution witness Andy Li explains to court how Japanese equivalent to the US Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act came about in early 2020.

Prosecution witness Andy Li explains to court how Japanese equivalent to the US Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act came about in early 2020.

25 Mar 2024 - 10:04PM

HK$270,000 in cash and valuables stolen in burglary at Hong Kong flat: police

Officers checking security camera footage of incident at a ground floor home at Ha Che Tsuen house on Fan Kam Road in Pat Heung area of Yuen Long.

Officers checking security camera footage of incident at a ground floor home at Ha Che Tsuen house on Fan Kam Road in Pat Heung area of Yuen Long.

25 Mar 2024 - 9:46PM

Weightlifting association apologises after head calls Hong Kong ‘small country’

Association says chairwoman Dr Josephine Ip’s remarks not intended to advocate Hong Kong independence, adding whole world knows city is part of China.

Association says chairwoman Dr Josephine Ip’s remarks not intended to advocate Hong Kong independence, adding whole world knows city is part of China.

25 Mar 2024 - 4:19PM