A 59-year-old triathlon participant in Hong Kong was found dead after going missing during the swimming leg of the 2026 Summer Triathlon Challenge amid an amber rainstorm warning. Rescue efforts located him hours later.
Hong Kong emergency services are searching for a 59-year-old man who went missing during the swim leg of the 2026 Summer Triathlon Challenge at Tai Mei Tuk Water Sports Centre in Tai Po on Sunday, amid an amber rainstorm warning.
District councillor Peggy Wong and Prestige Construction directors Gordon Ho and Hau Wah-kin deny allegations of gift bag exchanges for proxy votes and bid-rigging in Wang Fuk Court renovation contract selection.
A Hong Kong inquiry into the Tai Po fire, which killed 168 people, concludes after reviewing over 1 million files and 80 witnesses, attributing the tragedy to systemic failures including combustible material accumulation and unclear government responsibility divisions.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist died after losing control and colliding head-on with a three-wheeled motorbike on Tai Po Road in Hong Kong on Sunday afternoon. The other rider was injured.
The administrator of Hong Kong's fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court will convene an EGM for flat owners on July 19. The meeting, held simultaneously across four locations, will address handover progress, refunds, and the estate's financial status following the deadly blaze.
Thousands of Hong Kong residents attended a PLA airbase open day at Shek Kong, near the border, to see helicopter demonstrations and military equipment, as part of celebrations for the city's 29th handover anniversary.
Dragon boat races took place across Hong Kong on Friday for the Tuen Ng Festival, drawing thousands of competitors and spectators despite recent unsettled weather. Events were held in Stanley, Aberdeen, Sha Tin, Tai Po, Tai O, and Sai Kung, with participants expressing excitement and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.
A new, larger, and more comfortable shelter for distressed Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong is ready but awaiting official approval. The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers Secretary visited the facility, which replaces a smaller previous site in Kennedy Town.
A new shelter for distressed Filipino domestic workers in Tai Po, Hong Kong, is ready to open but awaits approval from local authorities. The facility is described as larger, better, and more comfortable than the previous one, with a three-year lease signed.
Two rare brown wood owls have successfully hatched and grown flight feathers at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden in Hong Kong. The chicks, still white and downy, were kept undisturbed for weeks before the announcement. The brown wood owl is one of the largest owl species in Hong Kong, naturally arriving from southern China within the last two decades.
Two rare brown wood owl chicks successfully fledged last month at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden in Hong Kong. The forest-dependent species, one of the largest native owl species, naturally dispersed into Hong Kong from southern China within the past two decades.
Hong Kong proposes new fire safety amendments, including a smoking ban at construction sites, following the deadly Wang Fuk Court inferno. The rules take effect July 17 after Legco approval.
Marco Wong, 23, overcame doubts about his football future after a difficult season with Tai Po FC. Despite being a fan of the club, he barely played until the FA Cup final, where his excellent performance secured victory. Wong's resilience was tested after being repeatedly overlooked for the under-22 squad.
A domestic helper was injured and two cats died in a fire at a Hong Kong village home on Monday morning, believed to have been caused by a faulty pet water dispenser.
Tai Po clinches FA Cup with 2-1 win over Eastern District; coach Lee Chi-kin expresses desire to explore overseas opportunities
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals offers HK$30,000 to households displaced by the Tai Po fire who transfer their flat ownership to the government for relocation assistance.
Compensation for Wang Fuk Court fire victims depends on proving negligence in the independent investigation; government assures buy-back scheme doesn't waive civil claim rights.
Tai Po manager Lee Chi-kin must decide whether to play influential winger Michel Renner in the FA Cup final against Eastern District, despite Renner's expected summer move to the same opponent, amidst uncertainty over Tai Po's next season plans.
A Hong Kong resident, Joe, and his wife Annie bid a final farewell to their home at Wang Fuk Court, a Tai Po estate devastated by a deadly fire in November 2025. The flat, filled with the stench of mould and sweat, showed signs of neglect even before the fire, with a calendar frozen on the month of the incident.
Hong Kong's note-issuing banks are replacing fire-damaged cash for residents of Wang Fuk Court, following a devastating November fire. The initiative by the Monetary Authority and lenders aims to support those affected, with residents recovering significant amounts of burnt money.
A six-member team in Hong Kong, launched by RIPHK, provides affordable corpse restoration services for disfigured bodies, aiming to allow the deceased dignified burials and console grieving families. They have handled over 10 cases, including victims of the Tai Po fire.
Hong Kong government to assume responsibility for insurance claims of Wang Fuk Court residents selling flats under a buy-back plan following a fire, though key questions on compensation timing and process remain unanswered.
Hong Kong will ban smoking at construction sites from July 17 following a deadly blaze. Amendments to existing ordinances will designate sites as no-smoking areas, with fines for workers and contractors.
