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The poll found that 30 per cent of carers said they looked after youngsters with special needs for more than 17 hours a day. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong carers of autistic youngsters suffer high stress, poll finds

Long hours and lack of support among pressures reported in survey of 220 carers by To Dream Charity Foundation.

Hong Kong society

Hongkongers left outraged after clip shows hiker removing MacLehose Trail marker

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong teen expected to die soon has heartfelt Mother’s Day message for mum

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Pregnancy of Hongkonger, 58, sparks hope for older women and fears over risks

Chan Lai-lai’s pregnancy via IVF offers encouragement to older women in the city, but experts warn of increased risks of advanced maternal age.

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Chan Lai-lai, wife of local actor Brian Wong, is expecting her second child at the age of 58. Photo: Instagram/@briancfwong
Chan Lai-lai, wife of local actor Brian Wong, is expecting her second child at the age of 58. Photo: Instagram/@briancfwong
Hong Kong society

Discovery of skeleton in flat reveals plight of Hong Kong’s ‘hidden elderly’

Experts warn that older residents who live alone and have no family care need more timely support.

Hong Kong weather

Temperatures in Hong Kong set to drop to 19 degrees on Mother’s Day

Observatory says cold front over the northern part of southern China is moving southwards gradually.

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Hong Kong society

Annual Hong Kong book fair bans 3 exhibitors ‘without explanation’

Bbluesky Publishing and Boundary Bookstore say they earlier received notices that their applications for July’s fair had been rejected.

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The annual Hong Kong Book Fair is held at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai in July. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The annual Hong Kong Book Fair is held at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai in July. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

How Kwai Chung Plaza became an affordable culinary hotspot for Hongkongers

Plaza breaks mould of modern shopping centres, offering affordable eats ranging from fishballs to egg waffles and local-style beef sliders.

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Hong Kong society

Faithful called to pray for Leo XIV, first US pope, by Hong Kong Catholic Church

The new pontiff, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was elected on Thursday as 267th pope of Roman Catholic Church.

Hong Kong courts

New Zealand justice set to join Hong Kong’s top court as non-permanent judge

William Young, 73, will serve on Court of Final Appeal after his endorsement by city legislature.

A New Zealand justice will serve as a non-permanent judge at the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong following his endorsement. Photo: AFP
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific says operations unaffected by India-Pakistan clashes

Nuclear-armed rivals have engaged in their worst fighting in more than two decades.

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Smoke billows on Wednesday after an artillery shell lands in Poonch district in India’s Jammu region. Photo: AFP
Smoke billows on Wednesday after an artillery shell lands in Poonch district in India’s Jammu region. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Law changes passed allowing small-scale harbour reclamation in Hong Kong

Lawmakers urge government to raise awareness among residents about the changes.

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Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Hong Kong contractor ‘promises to settle HK$9 million in unpaid wages next week’

Union reveals another HK$4 million owed to workers, after 250 labourers went unpaid for work between January and April.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police open investigation after skeletal remains found in public flat

Force received report at around 11am from Housing Department employee who found man’s remains in flat’s bathroom.

The remains were found at a flat in Shek On House of Shek Lei (I) Estate. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong society

Hongkongers rush to snap up HK$30 film tickets ahead of Cinema Day

More than 10,000 people also queuing online to get hands on tickets for Saturday on Broadway Circuit website, according to check by Post.

Hongkongers have rushed to movie theatres to get their hands on tickets ahead of Cinema Day. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hongkongers have rushed to movie theatres to get their hands on tickets ahead of Cinema Day. Photo: Dickson Lee
Auctions

Sotheby’s calls last-minute halt to Hong Kong auction of Buddha relics

Sale by family of 19th century British engineer of ‘duplicates’ of sacred relics he found in India called illegal by Indian government.

Accidents and personal safety

Worker falls to death at Hong Kong construction site despite wearing harness

Scaffolder, 62, was working on fifth floor of construction site when he fell.

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Hong Kong society

Viability of Hong Kong’s Hung Hom yacht bay development called into question

Members of Harbourfront Commission question authorities’ choice of location, despite supporting scheme.

Yachts moored at Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter. Hong Kong hopes to cultivate a yacht economy. Photo: Sam Tsang
Yachts moored at Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter. Hong Kong hopes to cultivate a yacht economy. Photo: Sam Tsang
Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong consumer watchdog chief steps down, says ready to start ‘new chapter’

Gilly Wong says she hopes to take a short break and ‘embrace a more measured pace of living’ while exploring ‘new horizons’.

Hong Kong society

Cheung Chau local, Hong Kong ice climber emerge as bun-grabbing contest winners

Island local Kwok Ka-ming clinches his 10th win, while ice climber Janet Kung earns ‘queen of bun queens’ title for repeat wins.

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Hong Kong tourism

Call for Hong Kong to fix border internet issues, protect rural areas

Measures suggested by observers after train Wi-fi networks became overloaded and littering increased in parks during ‘golden week’ holiday.

The the mobile data and free Wi-fi at Lok Ma Chau station could not handle the high traffic of tourists during ‘golden week’ leading to QR code ticket chaos. Photo: RedNote
Hong Kong society

Hongkongers call on Canada to keep pledge on granting permanent residency

Pressure group says backlog of cases exceeds 18,000 and processing times have become as long as 18 months, far exceeding Ottawa’s pledge of six months.

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The Parliament Buildings in Ottawa. Polls showed voters rated immigration levels as one of their top concerns during the federal election last month. Photo: Getty Images
The Parliament Buildings in Ottawa. Polls showed voters rated immigration levels as one of their top concerns during the federal election last month. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong

On This Day | Naval guns, crowds welcome Queen Elizabeth to Hong Kong in 1975 – from the archive

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II visited Hong Kong for the first time on May 4, 50 years ago.

Crime in Hong Kong

Mothers more likely than fathers to kill their children in Hong Kong: study

Two-thirds of filicide cases in city over 15-year period involved mothers, with many linked to mental illness.

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Hong Kong weather

Rainy, hot days ahead for Hong Kong, with mercury to hit 31 degrees on Sunday

Showers expected on Buddha’s Birthday on Monday, when colourful bun-snatching festival will also be held on Cheung Chau island.

Hazy skies are seen across Victoria Harbour from the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade. Photo: Nora Tam
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