Bill Yuen Chung-biu, office manager of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, was convicted by a UK jury on Thursday of assisting a foreign intelligence service under the National Security Act, alongside co-defendant Peter Wai Chi-leung, a former border officer.
Burst water pipe turns Tsing Yi road into yellow river, several estates without supply
A burst fresh water pipe sent muddy yellow water gushing onto Tsing Yi Heung Sze Wui Road near the Tsing Yi Police Station on Thursday evening, flooding four traffic lanes and a pavement and leaving several residential estates without water supply, authorities said.
Renowned lyricist Christopher Loak dies at 60
Renowned Hong Kong lyricist Christopher Loak has died at the age of 60, Tai Chi band announced on Facebook.
Planning Dept backs redevelopment of iconic Champagne Court into 35-storey hotel
The Planning Department has raised no objection to Henderson Land's proposed redevelopment of Champagne Court Block B in Tsim Sha Tsui into a 35-storey hotel and commercial complex, paving the way for approval by the Town Planning Board on Friday.
Suspected battery cooker smoke triggers Hung Hom flat fire, 50 residents evacuated
A fire broke out at a flat in Hung Hom on Thursday evening, forcing the evacuation of about 50 residents, with no injuries reported, police said.
Trump administration is inviting CEOs from Nvidia, Apple on Trump's China trip, report says
The Trump administration is inviting CEOs from Nvidia, Apple, Exxon, Boeing and other big companies to accompany the president on his trip to China next week, Semafor reported on Thursday.
Pope Leo, Rubio commit to stronger ties, Vatican says, amid Trump tensions
Pope Leo and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio jointly committed at a meeting on Thursday to improving relations between the Vatican and Washington, at a time when President Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked the pontiff.
WHO warns of more hantavirus cases in 'limited' outbreak
The World Health Organization said Thursday that more hantavirus cases could emerge after the disease killed three passengers from a cruise ship but it expected the outbreak to be limited if precautions were taken.
Brazil grants visa-free entry for Chinese citizens from May 11
The Brazilian government announced on Thursday that it will grant visa-free entry to Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports starting on May 11, Xinhua News Agency reported.
Man arrested 'with weapon' near ex-prince Andrew's home: UK police
UK police said Thursday they had arrested a man wielding a weapon who "was behaving in an intimidating manner" close to the home of former prince Andrew in eastern England.
Top procuratorate takes over supervision of Hunan fireworks factory explosion that killed 26
China's Supreme People's Procuratorate has taken over supervision of the investigation into the major fireworks factory explosion in Liuyang, Hunan province, which killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others on May 4, state media reported.
S&P 500 dips as chip stocks give up gains
The S&P 500 dipped on Thursday, with Intel and other chip stocks retreating after a recent rally, while uncertainty around U.S.-Iran peace talks weighed on the wider market.
Iran-US peace prospects remain grim, but China-led joint efforts give hope of ending the conflict
The situation of the US-Iran war has undergone a dramatic turn in the past two days, as the two countries are reportedly nearing a one-page memorandum of understanding aimed at formally ending the current war and establishing a framework for long-term negotiations.
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