Approximately 69,500 migrants who illegally entered the Spanish city of Ceuta have returned to Morocco over the past 30 hours, following a large influx on July 30. The crisis has prompted some European countries, including Italy, to call for the suspension of Spain’s Schengen Area membership.
Hong Kong's registered electors decreased for the fifth consecutive year to 4.12 million, a 0.59% drop from last year, with the largest decline among 21-25 year olds. Despite this, nearly 64,900 new voters were added this year, the highest annual increase since 2021.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson defended her decision to remove Police Chief Shon Barnes, calling it the "right decision at the right time," but declined to elaborate. The change comes amidst criticism over the police department's communication regarding a fatal gang-related shootout near the Space Needle.
Shenzhen-based creators are leveraging AI to produce comic dramas, drastically cutting production time and costs. China's AI short-drama market is projected to reach 40 billion yuan (US$5.9 billion) this year, with content gaining global viewership.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited Ceuta after thousands of people irregularly entered the Spanish enclave from Morocco, leading to at least 18 deaths. Sanchez blamed human traffickers for misinterpreting a court ruling, while Italy and Finland questioned Spain's Schengen status.
Shanghai-based RedNote plans a 600MW data center project in Ulanqab, China, with a budget of around 15 billion yuan ($2.2 billion). The company is in talks with VNET for the buildout, targeting delivery in Q1 2027, as China encourages private investment in computing infrastructure.
At least 57 people died as 50,000-60,000 migrants entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, prompting Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez to call it a "violation of territorial integrity." The influx, linked to a court ruling and human trafficking, triggered a political crisis and mixed EU reactions.
Hong Kong will compete in the inaugural Fifa Asean Cup's "Challenge Division" in September and October, drawn in Group A with Myanmar, led by former Hong Kong coach Jorn Andersen, and Brunei.
Black and White brand full-cream evaporated milk, imported from the Netherlands, has been a crucial ingredient in Hong Kong's daily life for 85 years, particularly in milk tea and local diner culture, becoming a symbol of the city's culinary identity.
Hongkonger Coleman Wong made history by reaching his first ATP Tour semi-final at the Mifel Open in Los Cabos, Mexico, defeating Jenson Brooksby 6-1, 7-5. This victory also propelled him into the world's top 100, a first for a player from the city.
The Bombay High Court criticized Indians for littering public places at home while adhering to cleanliness rules abroad, calling for strict action against offenders. The court emphasized cleanliness as a fundamental duty and directed the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai to take corrective steps within a week regarding waste handling.
Hong Kong seeks to become a permanent host for fencing's elite Grand Prix circuit, with an inaugural event in May. The city replaced Shanghai due to declining standards, and FIE officials praised Hong Kong's World Championships staging, seeing it as a logical Asian option.
Zhongji buys back shares to stabilize prices before Hong Kong IPO, amid risk of onshore stock decline impacting offshore listing success.
Hong Kong's men’s foil team, led by Cheung Ka-long and Ryan Choi, won silver at the Kerry Fencing World Championships, narrowly losing 45-44 to Italy in the final after overcoming the USA in the semi-finals.
A pastor recounts his experience during the Hiroshima atomic bombing, including his desperate search for his wife and child amidst the devastation.
Hong Kong sees advances in early Alzheimer's screening and drug therapies, offering hope to patients like 65-year-old Mary Chan, diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s, as the city faces rising demand for expanded support.
A government scheme to make a city more pet-friendly has ironically forced businesses to turn away dog owners due to unspecified constraints, impacting local establishments like the Happy Valley Bar & Grill.
Typhoon Noul causes 360 flight cancellations at Hong Kong International Airport, stranding ~2,000 passengers overnight with some facing inflated hotel rates.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces a new tax on second homes worth over $5 million, aiming to fund public services, despite the city's ongoing loss of high-income residents to lower-tax states like Florida and Texas.
Jackson Wang, a global music superstar and former Asian junior fencing champion, is appointed as the International Fencing Federation's (FIE) first global ambassador, aiming to share the sport's beauty with a diverse audience through entertainment.
Typhoon Noul, issuing a No 9 signal, made its closest approach to Hong Kong within 80km, causing minor damage despite strong winds, and was the third closest major storm to the city this century.
Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis is poised to drive future economic growth, with plans to optimize public housing sizes, increase private housing unit minimums, and raise public open space standards by 30% to 3.5 sqm per capita.
Hong Kong's reigning foil champion, Choi, defends his title at the Kerry Fencing World Championships in Hong Kong, with his coach emphasizing mental strength as key due to recent injury and limited training.
Xia, Beijing's point man on Hong Kong affairs, calls on Hong Kong lawmakers to support the chief executive, enhance governance, boost local development, and address residents' concerns.
