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Damian Lane rates Hishi Iguazu his best Champions Day ride ahead of QE II Cup clash with Romantic Warrior

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Australian jockey continues his strong association with Japan in Sunday’s three Group Ones at Sha Tin

Hong Kong accuses European Parliament of ‘political hegemony, hypocrisy’ over call to repeal national security laws

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City authorities hit back at European Union’s lawmaking body after members also call for sanctions against Chief Executive John Lee, as well as other officials.

05

Hong Kong home prices rise for first time in 11 months as removal of cooling measures boosts demand

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Prices of second-hand homes have increased for the first time in almost a year as the recent removal of cooling measures gave a much-needed boost to the beleaguered property market.

04

Hong Kong wakes up to thunderstorms as Observatory issues amber rainstorm warning

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Forecaster issues warning at 8.35am on Friday, signalling heavy rain exceeding 30mm in an hour has fallen or is expected to fall over Hong Kong.

Why Hong Kong’s embrace of AI in education is much too superficial

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Hong Kong’s emerging debate on AI in education lags behind other parts of Asia despite a rich recent history of world-class pedagogical research. If we view AI through technological solutionism, we ignore the importance of localisation and…

After a rare Hong Kong blank in 2023, Japan could strike out again on Champions Day

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Last year was the first time since 2018 that the Land of the Rising Sun had a presence at one of Sha Tin’s marquee meeting without tasting success

03

Low herd immunity in Hong Kong may prolong flu season, experts warn after 6-year-old girl dies

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Low vaccination rate may make it easier for dominating flu virus strain to shift, medical professors say.

Thursday, Apr 25

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European Parliament slams Hong Kong’s jailing of EU national on security charges, calls for freeing of Jimmy Lai

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Resolution calls for freeing of Joseph John, as well as democracy activist Andy Li and newspaper publisher Jimmy Lai, and condemns Hong Kong’s passage of Article 23.

19

HKUST graduate course imparts vital policymaking skills

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Professionals who work in the public sector or for organisations that have regular dealings with government bodies must be ready to handle situations which can be complex, unexpected, and unpredictable.

17

Sky’s the limit as Hong Kong rolls out red carpet, primes fireworks for Labour Day ‘golden week’

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Fireworks display and shopping discounts to be on offer for May ‘golden week’ holiday, but some lawmakers appeal for more attention for less well-known areas of city.

Cantopop singer Hubert Wu fined for bringing banned e-cigarettes into Hong Kong

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Singer pleads guilty after 129 heated tobacco products and vaping devices discovered in luggage and coat.

15

Hong Kong national security police officer admits destroying notes of talks with alleged 2019 bomb plot mastermind

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National Security Department police officer Lau Wai-hung denies coercing alleged bomb plot leader Wong Chun-keung into making statements.

Citybus union slams importation of mainland Chinese drivers into Hong Kong

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Union raises concerns over safety, noting mainlanders drive on opposite side of road and under different set of traffic rules, but company stresses new workers will only operate non-franchised bus services.

Jimmy Lai trial: key prosecution witness admits to lying to Hong Kong police 4 years ago after court grilling

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Wayland Chan admits he lied when he told police that Lai’s right-hand man instructed him to cease lobbying efforts after implementation of national security law.

Hong Kong police arrest 35-year-old man suspected of raping woman, 19, at Causeway Bay hotel

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Man accused of raping 19-year-old woman at Regal Hongkong Hotel on Yee Wo Street

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Real Madrid v Barcelona in Hong Kong? La Liga president adamant official matches will take place abroad

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Legal case against Fifa brought down block on domestic matches taking place in foreign territory and Spain tried to move league match abroad in 2018.

13

Abby Choi murder: 2 suspects face joint charge of helping slain Hong Kong model’s ex-husband flee city

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Lam Shun, 41, and Irene Pun, 29, are jointly charged with single count of conspiracy to pervert course of public justice.

Hong Kong’s single-use plastics ban: suppliers of eco-friendly tableware urge patience amid concerns over quality

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Companies call for caterers to learn more about alternative tableware amid single-use plastics ban, using press conference to show quality of their goods.

Entertainment, star names, culture: Greg Norman sees success of Adelaide formula as blueprint for future LIV Golf events

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The growing promise of the fledgling tour is no better illustrated than by the success of the Australian stop, says the tour boss.

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Hong Kong splashes out HK$125 million on what may be world’s biggest self-righting fireboat, which can recover from capsize in 6 seconds

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Insider tells Post that boat’s recent tests at Taiwanese port, which included capsizing, went well.

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Pressure off for owner Peter Lau as Romantic Warrior looks to continue all-conquering run

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After experiencing Hong Kong Derby glory and Cox Plate euphoria among a host of big-race wins, the Japan Home Centre co-founder’s nerves are far more settled ahead of Sunday’s QE II Cup

Hong Kong customs arrests 2 ex-company directors, as shoppers claim HK$400,000 in undelivered goods after abrupt store closure

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More than 450 customers complain they never received prepaid purchases of clothing, beauty and cosmetic products, food, and household items.

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China preps for clampdown on financial crimes with new version of anti-money-laundering law

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China is readying a revision of its law on money laundering, signalling a hardening of penalties for financial crimes and a desire to keep practices in line with international standards.

Golden Sixty’s fitness and barrier get tick from Francis Lui: ‘I’m only worried about the weather’

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Three-time Horse of the Year chases a record-extending fourth Champions Mile victory in what could be his final run on Sunday

Hong Kong plastics ban: authorities come under fire over sushi guessing game at supermarkets

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Lawmaker says authorities have only added to confusion by saying sushi can be served in plastic instead of cardboard for dine-in purposes.

09

Hong Kong should divert more dental patients to private clinics to ease public service demand: lawmaker, concern group

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Joint call for public-private partnership to ease dental service shortage follows city’s auditor push for shake-up of appointment system at government clinics.

Brave Emperor ‘a massive chance’ of toppling Golden Sixty if rain continues to hit Sha Tin

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Jockey Luke Morris hopes the British raider will be met with favourable conditions on Sunday: ‘He deserves his crack at the top level’

08

ONE Championship: New strawweight champion Joshua Pacio’s expected rematch with Jarred Brooks off after ACL injury

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Filipino recently won the belt off the American but it is now unlikely he will be able to defend it until 2025, meaning any upcoming title decider is postponed.

Ex-China boss Cannavaro takes charge at Serie A side Udinese with first game the final 18 minutes of match v Roma

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Udinese v Roma was abandoned after Evan Ndicka was hospitalised because of a medical emergency but restart will see change of manager in dugout.

07

Heavy rainfall in mainland China forces Hong Kong to dial back high-speed rail services

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Guangzhou South-bound routes G6528, G6516, G6530 and G6536 all suspended on Thursday, as well as Hong Kong-bound routes G6527, G6515, G6529 and G6535.