A recent BBC investigation has unveiled critical failures in policing that allowed convicted fraudster and rapist Christopher Harkins to terrorize women across Scotland and London for nearly a decade, despite repeated early warnings from victims. The chilling testimony of one woman, identified only as Nadia, detailing how a brief, uncomfortable first date spiraled into a…
France’s Court of Auditors has delivered a scathing indictment of the Louvre Museum’s security protocols following an audacious daylight jewel theft in October, asserting that management prioritized high-profile acquisitions and renovations over fundamental protection measures. The critique, which emerged shortly after the theft of priceless estimated French crown jewels, places intense pressure on the iconic…
Sincere, a venerable Hong Kong retail institution, confirms the permanent closure of its Sham Shui Po branch in Dragon Centre by the end of December 2025, punctuating a three-decade presence in West Kowloon as the company adapts to evolving market dynamics. The esteemed department store, which has been a cornerstone of the city’s retail landscape…
A horrifying case of prolonged teenage violence has shocked Hong Kong, after disturbing video footage circulated detailing a brutal assault on a young girl inside a commercial building washroom in Mong Kok. The incident, which reportedly occurred mid-November, involved a group of underage girls, highlighting systemic failures in addressing youth conflict and the dark undercurrent…
The Shuanghedong National Geopark in Guizhou, China, has cemented its status as a critical paleontological site following the discovery of six new giant panda fossils during the 24th International Cave Science Expedition. Announced in late October, the finding elevates the site’s total panda fossil count to 52, making it the globally recognized richest source of…
Hong Kong health authorities are issuing an intensified appeal for timely flu vaccinations, particularly among school-aged children, following the critical admission of a 13-year-old boy to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) with a severe Influenza A infection. The case, confirmed by the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) on November 7, 2025, underscores the ongoing…
Hong Kong health officials are intensely advocating for immediate seasonal influenza vaccination among students following the hospitalization of a 13-year-old boy with a severe Influenza A infection and subsequent complications. The teenager, now stable but recovering in the pediatric intensive care unit at Queen Mary Hospital, represents one of 17 serious pediatric flu cases recorded…
Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection (CHP) is broadening its community health outreach and vector control initiatives following a recent locally acquired chikungunya fever case, emphasizing public awareness and heightened surveillance against mosquito-borne diseases. Despite recording no new chikungunya infections as of late afternoon, Nov. 7, the city is proactively mitigating transmission risks after detecting…
Hong Kong’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has sounded an urgent public warning regarding a sophisticated wave of fraudulent emails impersonating the official tax authority. These deceptive communications instruct recipients to download malicious files via embedded hyperlinks, falsely claiming the action is necessary for a mandatory tax audit submission, thereby posing a significant cybersecurity threat to…
A controversy surrounding public art in Mount Gambier escalated this week as a local woman appeared in court following allegations that she vandalized the divisive sculpture, Cast in Blue. The artwork, which has polarized residents since its July unveiling, was allegedly targeted by 19-year-old Amelia Vanderhorst in September. She is charged with damaging property after…
As Hong Kong registered only minor cooling to start November, weather focus shifted dramatically toward the impending threat of Severe Tropical Storm Fung-wong, which is rapidly gaining strength over the Pacific and forecast to reach typhoon and potentially super typhoon status this weekend before approaching the northern South China Sea early next week. Forecasters at…
Hong Kong Customs officials successfully intercepted a significant cross-border smuggling operation at the Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point on Wednesday, seizing high-value computer components valued at approximately HK$4.77 million. The enforcement action resulted in the arrest of two male drivers and the confiscation of sophisticated electronic hardware destined for illicit export. The incident unfolded…
The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has successfully concluded a significant asset recovery action, securing millions of pounds worth of high-value property from Singaporean businessman Su Binghai and his company, Su Empire. The comprehensive settlement, confirmed on November 5, 2025, involves a striking portfolio of items ranging from prime London real estate and Chinese…
Hong Kong’s anti-corruption and police forces have dismantled a major alleged loan-fraud and bribery network that exploited government-guaranteed financing schemes designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). A recent joint operation led to the arrest of 32 individuals, including bank staff, loan intermediaries, and business owners, implicated in a sophisticated scheme involving HK$140 million…
HONG KONG – Authorities have arrested three individuals concerning a brutal knife attack on three Hong Kong Customs officers that transpired on Wednesday evening during an anti-narcotics operation in To Kwa Wan. The arrests, which occurred across Wong Tai Sin, Mong Kok, and Kowloon City, involve a 66-year-old woman suspected of misleading police and two…
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office executed a coordinated, large-scale operation last week targeting the alleged criminal enterprise of Cambodia’s Prince Group and its chairman, Vincent Chen Zhi, following recent U.S. indictments and Treasury sanctions. On November 4, Taiwanese investigators and police conducted simultaneous searches across five locations in Taipei, including offices within the prestigious Taipei…
Hong Kong’s elderly population can anticipate a day of complimentary transit across the majority of the MTR network this November, as the MTR Corporation confirms its annual free travel initiative for Senior Citizens Day. On Saturday, November 16, passengers aged 65 and above will ride without charge, an effort designed to promote mobility, community engagement,…
The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) held its annual Force Remembrance Day ceremony Friday morning at Police Headquarters, offering a somber tribute to regular and auxiliary personnel who perished while serving their community. Commissioner of Police Mr. Chow Yat-ming led the solemn proceedings, reflecting on the historical bravery and dedication of the fallen officers whose…
The announcement that former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will depart Congress at the conclusion of her current term has elicited a sharp reaction from former President Donald Trump, who characterized her decision as beneficial for the United States. Trump, speaking Thursday at the White House, described the veteran California Democrat as a national liability who…
Ex-TVB Actor Faces New Money Laundering Charges in JPEX Scandal Former TVB actor Cheng Chun-hei, already embroiled in the high-profile JPEX cryptocurrency fraud case, appeared before the Eastern Magistrates’ Courts this week concerning separate yet related money laundering accusations valued at approximately HK$18 million. The appearance on Thursday marks an escalation in the legal troubles…