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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Beyond infrastructure: reflections from the Northern Metropolis forum | The Weekly Reformer | Roden Tong ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Record rain paralyses Narita airport transport, 4,200 stranded ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan PM offers condolences over Zhu Rongji's death ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hegseth says reports about poor conditions aboard carrier are misrepresented ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Driver arrested for drink-driving after Sau Mau Ping crash, test 4 times over limit ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kowloon Funeral Parlour sold for $473m in deal involving Bruce Lee memorial site ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ How to handle this heatwave: Tips from a Japanese doctor ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Frasers Group acquires Harvey Nichols as Dickson Concepts says HK stores unaffected ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T23:30:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Six-month food waste recycling scheme for street-level shops to trial in Tsuen Wan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T23:06:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chubb Life Hong Kong launches critical illness plans ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T22:52:52+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US producer prices unchanged in July; labor market stable ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Melco Resorts Q2 profit rises 32pc to US$22.7m ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T22:15:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Value Partners Asian Income Fund receives green light to join Mutual Recognition of Funds scheme ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T21:55:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall St opens higher as investors weigh weaker oil, PPI data ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T21:50:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T21:50:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ DBS Hong Kong CEO Sebastian Paredes to retire next year ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T21:24:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKTB, MGTO serve up local flavors to welcome Malaysian travelers in joint GBA tourism push  ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan and Singapore mourn the death of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T20:58:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Convenience Retail Asia net profit rises 16.5pc to $17.54mn ]]></news:title>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T19:11:31+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T19:06:58+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T19:04:03+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK Food Expo showcases city's unique ability to connect brands: Paul Chan ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ MTR interim profit surges 106pc, two projects to be tendered ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China Mobile's 2026 H2 profit fell 6.3pc year on year, interim dividend up 0.3pc ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T17:24:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Global Healthcare Summit explore practical uses of AI transformative role ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T17:21:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T17:21:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CK Hutchison posts 6.7pc growth in first half underlying profit, lifts dividend ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T16:45:14+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T16:45:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rescuers comb waters near Bali for 5 missing after ferry blaze ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T16:42:18+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T16:42:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong shares close lower, Lenovo jumps 20pc to all-time high ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T16:37:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T16:37:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meta says it has taken down 756,000 Australian teen accounts as ban enforcement looms ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339844/UBS-HK-home-prices-flat-until-2027-amid-rate-uncertainty-cross-border-investment-controls</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T16:24:08+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T16:24:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ UBS: HK home prices flat until 2027 amid rate uncertainty, cross-border investment controls ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339843/Hysan-Developments-underlying-profit-climbs-74pc-in-first-half</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T16:22:33+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T16:22:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hysan Development's underlying profit climbs 7.4pc in first half  ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339842/China-fine-tunes-liquidity-management-with-focus-on-overnight-rate</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T16:12:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T16:12:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China fine-tunes liquidity management with focus on overnight rate ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T16:07:18+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ex-Observatory chiefs unite in push for WBGT heat warnings for outdoor workers ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Wet Bulb Globe Temperature,Hong Kong Heat Index,Shun Chi-ming,Lee Boon-ying,Heat Stress at Work Warning ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339840/US-Japan-mull-deep-sea-rare-earth-mining-project-to-counter-Chinas-dominance-Bloomberg</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T15:56:23+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T15:56:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US, Japan mull deep-sea rare earth mining project to counter China's dominance: Bloomberg ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T15:40:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lenovo will develop more powerful PCs, CEO says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T15:39:52+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T15:39:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Six people injured in knife and shotgun attack in Thailand ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T15:34:47+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T15:07:27+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bank of Korea held US$250 million stake in US-listed gold ETF as of end-June, SEC filing shows ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/339834/How-climate-change-and-El-Niño-supercharged-Typhoon-Dolphin</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T15:04:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ How climate change and El Niño supercharged Typhoon Dolphin ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339832/Shein-eyes-Hong-Kong-market-debut-on-August-28-source-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T15:00:40+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T15:00:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shein eyes Hong Kong market debut on August 28, source says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Shein,China,Hong Kong,IPO ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339829/SGX-to-use-Dow-Jones-coking-coal-index-for-new-contract</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T14:55:42+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T14:55:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SGX to use Dow Jones coking coal index for new contract ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/339831/Fake-delivery-scam-texts-try-to-sound-local-but-awkward-Cantonese-gives-them-away</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T14:48:47+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T14:48:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fake delivery scam texts try to sound local but awkward Cantonese gives them away ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339828/Lenovos-shares-surge-20pc-after-posting-more-than-doubled-adjusted-net-profit</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T14:45:27+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T14:45:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lenovo's shares surge 20pc after posting more-than-doubled adjusted net profit ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339808/Travis-Kelce-says-crazy-wedding-to-Taylor-Swift-was-best-night-of-my-life</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T14:44:21+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T14:44:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Travis Kelce says 'crazy' wedding to Taylor Swift was 'best night of my life' ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339817/Farage-and-Count-Binface-go-head-to-head-in-snap-UK-poll</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T14:25:20+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T14:25:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Farage and Count Binface go head-to-head in snap UK poll ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339826/LINK-Hong-Kong-Open-returns-with-red-hot-local-golfer-Taichi-Kho</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T14:02:37+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T14:02:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ LINK Hong Kong Open returns with red-hot local golfer Taichi Kho ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339824/Three-arrested-as-police-bust-two-drug-storage-sites-in-Kwun-Tong-Kwai-Chung</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T13:46:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T13:46:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Three arrested as police bust two drug storage sites in Kwun Tong, Kwai Chung ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339823/Future-Science-Prize-cements-its-status-as-HKs-premier-scientific-event-Sun-Dong</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T13:41:13+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T13:41:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Future Science Prize cements its status as HK's premier scientific event: Sun Dong ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339807/After-Trumps-Turkey-ruse-a-look-at-past-secret-presidential-trips</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T13:37:00+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T13:37:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ After Trump's Turkey ruse, a look at past secret presidential trips ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339816/Messi-returns-after-fathers-death-but-Miami-knocked-out-of-Leagues-Cup</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T13:20:18+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T13:20:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Messi returns after father's death but Miami knocked out of Leagues Cup ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Messi,father's death,Miami,Leagues Cup ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339822/Competition-Commission-widens-probe-on-four-contractors-over-suspected-500m-bid-rigging</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T12:56:29+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:56:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Competition Commission widens probe on four contractors over suspected $500m bid-rigging ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339821/Pakistani-auxiliary-police-officer-acquitted-of-assaulting-wife</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T12:55:47+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:55:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pakistani auxiliary police officer acquitted of assaulting wife ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339806/Trump-sued-over-service-that-offers-paid-early-access-to-Truth-Social-posts</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T12:32:35+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:32:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to Truth Social posts ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Trump,law suit,service,early access,Truth Social,posts ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339815/Outflanked-by-AI-stars-fade-for-South-Koreas-blind-fortune-tellers</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T12:15:44+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:15:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Outflanked by AI, stars fade for South Korea's blind fortune-tellers ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ AI,South Korea,blind fortune-tellers ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339814/Hong-Kong-shares-rise-by-midday-close</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T12:09:02+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:09:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong shares rise by midday close ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HSI,Hang Seng Index,Hong Kong,stocks,Hang Seng Tech Index ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/339812/DeepSeek-updates-V4-Pro-model-eyes-AI-agent-development</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T12:01:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:01:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ DeepSeek updates V4 Pro model, eyes AI agent development ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ DeepSeek,V4 Pro,AI agent,Anthropic ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/338706/Centre-for-Food-Safety-tests-sodium-levels-in-12-types-of-bread</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:00:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Centre for Food Safety tests sodium levels in 12 types of bread ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T12:00:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:00:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese medicine practitioner shares stretching move to improve digestion and and sleep ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339810/Anthropic-in-talks-to-buy-Decart-AI-source-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T11:55:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T11:55:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Anthropic in talks to buy Decart AI, source says ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339805/If-I-go-you-go-right-Traveling-on-the-presidential-plane-without-Trump</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T11:28:30+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T11:28:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'If I go, you go, right?': Traveling on the presidential plane - without Trump ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T11:25:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T11:25:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea unveils package to boost housing supply, support young buyers ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339801/MSCI-to-add-ZAI-to-MSCI-China-Index</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T11:08:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T11:08:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ MSCI to add Z.AI to MSCI China Index ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339813/Trump-low-key-bets-on-economic-pressure-against-Iran</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T11:01:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T11:01:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump 'low-key' bets on economic pressure against Iran ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Trump,economic pressure,Iran ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339811/Trumps-spokesperson-Karoline-Leavitt-to-step-down</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T10:55:43+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T10:55:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump's spokesperson Karoline Leavitt to step down ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Trump,spokesperson,Karoline Leavitt,step down ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T10:45:17+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T10:45:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Gold hits over two-month high as mild US inflation data puts Fed rate hike in doubt ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ gold,inflation,Fed,interest rate,silver ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-racing/article/339799/Hong-Kongs-calling-but-not-everythings-for-sale-in-the-Derby-quest</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T10:43:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T10:43:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong’s calling but not everything’s for sale in the Derby quest ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339798/US-bonds-stagnate-on-inflation-report-auction-sells-at-highest-yield-in-19-years</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T10:31:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T10:31:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US bonds stagnate on inflation report, auction sells at highest yield in 19 years ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339797/South-Korea-to-require-mock-trading-for-retail-investment-in-single-stock-leveraged-ETFs</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T10:30:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T10:30:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea to require mock trading for retail investment in single-stock leveraged ETFs ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ South Korea,ETF,retail investor,stock ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339804/Total-darkness-then-sunset-as-full-eclipse-wows-spectators-in-Spain</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T10:25:42+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T10:25:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Total darkness, then sunset as full eclipse wows spectators in Spain ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Total darkness,sunset,full eclipse,spectators,Spain ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/ee451f7daf868cba94fe969996d80791/2026-08/o_5.jpg</image:loc>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339796/Japans-wholesale-inflation-stays-hot-bolstering-odds-of-September-BOJ-hike</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T10:21:25+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T10:21:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan's wholesale inflation stays hot, bolstering odds of September BOJ hike ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Japan,inflation,price,BOJ,interest rate,PPI,oik ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/8af39764f90d7ecd71de2a5a347d38a5/2026-07/2025-12-26T024823Z_1785664859_RC2PPGA4QSBL_RTRMADP_3_JAPAN-ECONOMY.jpeg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/artcan/article/339634/Youth-showcase-complex-jazz-subgenre-hard-bop</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T10:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T10:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Youth showcase complex jazz subgenre 'hard bop' ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Jazz, Hard bop, Music, Trumpeter Miles Kobayashi, Youth, Band ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/38d7ac141249e7261b53fe68a52e71ce/2026-08/FEA22P04060826.jpg</image:loc>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339795/Hong-Kong-stocks-open-lower-Tencent-falls-3pc</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T09:57:56+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T09:57:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong stocks open lower, Tencent falls 3pc ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HSI,Hang Seng Index,Hong Kong,stocks,Hang Seng Tech Index ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339809/Imposing-ignorance-US-climate-science-under-siege</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T09:50:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T09:50:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Imposing ignorance': US climate science under siege ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Imposing ignorance,US,climate science,under siege ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/5605b0b8a0f74b58509b3fcd6eec3312/2026-08/j_4.jpg</image:loc>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T09:21:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T09:21:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US immigration agency plans to buy electric shock gloves, raising alarm among rights advocates ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ US,immigration,electric shock gloves,raising alarm,rights advocates ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/arts-and-culture/article/339761/ASEAN-Film-Festival-2026-kicking-off-with-over-30-free-screenings</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T07:59:33+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T07:59:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ ASEAN Film Festival 2026 kicking off with over 30 free screenings ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ ASEAN Film Festival, Southeast Asia, movie ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/339794/Netherlands-name-Xavi-as-new-coach</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T07:18:39+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T07:18:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Netherlands name Xavi as new coach ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339792/80-year-old-man-arrested-over-indecent-assault-of-Yan-Chai-Hospital-nurse</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T06:40:33+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T06:40:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 80-year-old man arrested over indecent assault of Yan Chai Hospital nurse ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ indecent assault, Yan Chai Hospital, nurse ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/36f7b088e4ec33bf20033f15dc26b829/2026-08/ha_yanchai_0.jpg</image:loc>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339791/82-year-old-man-dies-after-drowning-at-Wu-Kai-Sha-pier</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T06:35:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T06:35:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 82-year-old man dies after drowning at Wu Kai Sha pier ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ drowning, Wu Kai Sha, elderly ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/0df713ebaee299b575531c1cdbdb5206/2026-08/DSC00050.jpg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/339790/PSG-retain-UEFA-Super-Cup-with-2-1-win-over-Aston-Villa</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T06:29:30+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T06:29:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ PSG retain UEFA Super Cup with 2-1 win over Aston Villa ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ PSG,UEFA Super Cup,Aston Villa ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 2 mainland men jailed for 10 months over 190,000 undeclared cigarettes at HK airport ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump says press secretary Leavitt to leave job at month's end ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Credible missile threat led to secret aircraft switch for Trump, source says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ S&P 500 ends higher as CoreWeave results fuel AI optimism ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kowloon City police target learner drivers in 29-ticket operation ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/editorial/article/339782/The-pragmatists-legacy-how-Zhu-Rongji-built-modern-China-and-what-his-era-teaches-us</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T01:44:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The pragmatist's legacy: how Zhu Rongji built modern China and what his era teaches us ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/339781/Radiant-beacon-of-Baghdad-the-House-of-Wisdom-Arabic-Window-Amjad-Refai</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T01:41:00+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T01:41:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Radiant beacon of Baghdad: the House of Wisdom | Arabic Window | Amjad Refai ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T01:35:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T01:35:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump says US will 'keep' Hormuz strait control ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Iran War,Trump,Strait of Hormuz ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339779/Video-Tour-bus-driver-dies-after-collapsing-at-wheel-in-Shing-Mun-Tunnel</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T01:23:16+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T01:23:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ (Video) Tour bus driver dies after collapsing at wheel in Shing Mun Tunnel ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339778/Water-main-bursts-in-Happy-Valley-repair-expected-by-Thursday-morning</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T01:09:27+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T01:09:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Water main bursts in Happy Valley, repair expected by Thursday morning ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ water main burst, Happy Valley, emergency repair ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339777/Tuen-Mun-beach-drowning-claims-life-of-husband-5-days-after-wife</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T01:04:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T01:04:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tuen Mun beach drowning claims life of husband 5 days after wife ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ drowning, Tuen Mun, Pakistani couple ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339774/John-Lee-pays-tribute-to-Zhu-Rongjis-support-for-HK</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T00:12:36+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T00:12:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ John Lee pays tribute to Zhu Rongji’s support for HK ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Zhu Rongji,John Lee ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339772/Sheins-slowing-growth-tests-investor-appetite-ahead-of-Hong-Kong-IPO</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T22:50:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T22:50:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shein's slowing growth tests investor appetite ahead of Hong Kong IPO ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339820/University-student-arrested-in-3m-scam-after-posing-as-mainland-agent</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T22:40:29+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T22:40:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ University student arrested in $3m scam after posing as mainland agent ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ agent,scam ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/b27d04f08508f4e03dd18e4002aeab48/2026-08/a1.jpg</image:loc>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339771/Zhu-Rongji-remembered-for-deep-ties-and-support-to-HK</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T22:28:04+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T22:28:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Zhu Rongji remembered for deep ties and support to HK ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Zhu Rongji,Hong Kong ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/339770/Cold-water-cup-noodles-spark-buying-frenzy-in-HK</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T22:16:36+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T22:16:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cold-water cup noodles spark buying frenzy in HK ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339769/SP-500-Nasdaq-open-higher-after-inflation-data-earnings-boost</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T21:40:56+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T21:40:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data, earnings boost ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ S&P 500,Dow Jones,Nasdaq,US,stocks,Wall Street ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339768/Chinas-central-bank-pledges-timely-new-policy-rollout</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T21:35:10+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T21:35:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's central bank pledges timely new policy rollout ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ PBOC,China,reserve-requirement ratio ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339775/Food-Expo-opens-doors-with-brand-new-zones</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T21:34:43+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T21:34:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Food Expo opens doors with brand new zones ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Food Expo ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339752/hats-the-latest-in-the-trials-over-claims-social-media-is-hurting-children</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T21:22:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T21:22:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ hat's the latest in the trials over claims social media is hurting children? ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ trials,social media,hurting children ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/b565113a4565f52c629716773e7ea7d8/2026-08/q_3.jpg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339739/Japan-brushes-off-Australian-PMs-melon-drama</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T20:51:29+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T20:51:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan brushes off Australian PM's melon drama ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Japan,Australian PM,melon,drama ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339767/US-consumer-prices-increase-as-expected-in-July</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Everbright Greentech interim net profit rises 2pc to HK$195.35m on cost controls ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meta, 29 states head to court in biggest test yet of youth social media litigation ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T20:00:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T20:00:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Jenny Tseng finds quiet escape on her 10,000 sq. ft Taiwan farm with peace ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T19:38:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSBC global insurance business head Moncreiffe to leave, sources say ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339818/Labour-groups-urge-govt-to-tie-heat-stress-alerts-directly-to-temperatures-amid-record-heatwave</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T19:30:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T19:30:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Labour groups urge govt to tie heat stress alerts directly to temperatures amid record heatwave ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T19:21:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ MC Cheung admits he ‘ate very freely’ during month-long break ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T19:14:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T19:14:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKJC extends incentive scheme with cash prizes of up to $2m for local athletes ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T19:14:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T19:14:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran to join BRICS development bank soon, central bank governor says ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339749/Not-a-Marriott-Tate-brothers-held-in-solitary-confinement-in-Miami-jail</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T19:14:07+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T19:14:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Not a Marriott:' Tate brothers held in solitary confinement in Miami jail ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339758/Indias-mini-Switzerland-exposed-as-toxic-marble-dump-posing-cancer-and-lung-risks</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T19:12:09+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T19:12:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ India’s ‘mini Switzerland’ exposed as toxic marble dump posing cancer and lung risks ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T19:03:10+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T19:03:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK signs MoU with Malaysia to enhance trade and cooperation  ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T18:57:59+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T18:57:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ One Stanley sells two homes for over HK$205m ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T18:57:41+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T18:57:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong's tax-cut reform to exclude proprietary trading firms ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/339754/Zhu-Rongji-Chinese-premier-who-cajoled-economy-into-modern-era-dies-at-98</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T18:36:50+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T18:36:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Zhu Rongji, Chinese premier who cajoled economy into modern era, dies at 98 ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339753/Computer-Festival-links-AI-with-entertainment-to-plug-into-future-next-Fri</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T18:32:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T18:32:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Computer Festival links AI with entertainment to plug into future next Fri ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hong Kong Computer & Communications Festival ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339750/Anchorpoint-Financial-rolls-out-HKD-backed-stablecoin-to-distributors-pro-investors</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T18:20:38+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T18:20:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Anchorpoint Financial rolls out HKD-backed stablecoin to distributors, pro investors ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339748/Seven-bus-and-six-minibus-routes-to-serve-new-Huanggang-Port</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T18:16:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T18:16:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Seven bus and six minibus routes to serve new Huanggang Port ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T18:11:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Head of US travel association sounds alarm on potential expansion of visa bond program ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T18:10:06+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T18:10:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CKI's Power Assets sees interim profit surging 383pc to HK$14.7 bln on UK asset sales ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339734/How-Britains-mapmakers-track-climate-change</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T18:09:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ CKI interim profit surges 389pc to new high, dividend up 2.7pc ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ ISD Director John Tse visits Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union to boost long-term collab ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tencent Q2 revenue climbs 11 percent on AI-driven ad gains, but profit falls short ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ India says border peace critical to ties with China amid reports of military tensions ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T16:46:27+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T16:46:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong stocks close lower, led by tech losses ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T16:26:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T16:26:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hongkongers trust AI less for retirement planning, 68% feel uneasy ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T16:23:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T16:23:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The perfect storm that turbocharged Venezuela's twin quakes ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T16:17:41+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T16:17:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Eclipse craze grips Spain, Iceland as millions get set for 'event of the century' ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T15:55:03+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T15:55:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Galaxy hikes dividend nearly 30pc as profit rises 0.8pc to HK$5.28b ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T15:40:05+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T15:40:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea unveils future technology drivers, targets moon landing by 2030 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T15:30:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T15:30:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong-born crypto investor found dead nude in Paraguay after falling from height ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ crypto,founder,dead,Harry Yeh Chun-tak,Paraguay ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/entertainment/article/339730/SB19s-Hong-Kong-home-Fans-build-a-Filipino-MIRROR</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T15:24:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T15:24:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SB19’s Hong Kong home: Fans build a ‘Filipino MIRROR’ ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ SB19 ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T15:21:50+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T15:21:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The Sterling I unveils first price list for 102 units, starting at HK$5.29m ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ The Sterling I,China Resources Land ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339710/Googles-Gemini-AI-assistant-reaches-one-billion-users</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T15:20:42+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T15:20:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Google's Gemini AI assistant reaches one billion users ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Google,Gemini,AI assistant,billion users ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/food-and-wine/article/339728/First-longan-lychee-hybrid-Cuimi-launches-trial-sales-next-month</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T15:17:52+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T15:17:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ First longan-lychee hybrid 'Cuimi' launches trial sales next month ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Cuimi,longan,lychee,hybrid ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339726/Taiwans-Foxconn-reports-35pc-rise-in-Q2-profit-on-AI-demand-beats-forecasts</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T15:12:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T15:12:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Taiwan's Foxconn reports 35pc rise in Q2 profit on AI demand, beats forecasts ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Foxconn,Taiwan,electronics,AI ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T15:08:42+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T15:08:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK swaps scorching sun for a rainy week, possible typhoon ahead ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ typhoon,Observatory,storm,rain ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339716/Meta-meets-its-own-tobacco-moment-in-court</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T15:07:19+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T15:07:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meta meets its own 'tobacco' moment in court ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Meta,'tobacco' moment,court ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wheelock releases new price list for Palo Springs, starting at HK$5.48m ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Art or medicine? Japan's cosmetic tattoo artists in limbo ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan bond yields rise on faster BOJ rate hike bets, inflation concerns ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T14:18:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Controversial study on excess deaths during Covid retracted ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T14:05:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Global Funeral Parlour to resume full operations Thursday afternoon after blackout ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T13:57:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China-made C919 jet flies first international commercial route to Mongolia ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T13:33:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T13:33:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ ‘Whirlwind’ Jimmy White joins world-class snooker stars as Hongkonger ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T13:26:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T13:26:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ UK 'joke' candidate Binface pushes serious point about politics ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T13:12:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T13:12:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ World youth unemployment rate rose last year: UN ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339715/Woman-prosecuted-for-keeping-136-unlicensed-dogs-in-Yuen-Long</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T12:46:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T12:46:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Woman prosecuted for keeping 136 unlicensed dogs in Yuen Long ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339714/Three-burglars-eat-bananas-steal-18000-cash-in-Tai-Po-shop-raid</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T12:42:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T12:42:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Three burglars eat bananas, steal $18,000 cash in Tai Po shop raid ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339707/Cristiano-Ronaldo-marries-long-term-partner-Georgina-Rodriguez</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T12:11:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T12:11:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T12:06:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T12:06:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong shares drop by midday close, Tencent down 3pc before result release ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HSI,Hang Seng Index,Hong Kong,stocks,Hang Seng Tech Index ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T12:01:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T12:01:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Australia sets 'world-leading' minimum pay and insurance rules for gig delivery workers ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/338233/Banana-vinegar-A-simple-recipe-for-gut-health-and-fatigue-relief</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T12:00:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T12:00:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Banana vinegar: A simple recipe for gut health and fatigue relief ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T12:00:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T12:00:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nutritionist explains the best storage times for peeled and shell-on boiled eggs ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T11:58:16+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T11:58:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ North Korea fires missile ahead of major US-South Korea drills ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T11:35:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T11:35:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Global youth unemployment rises amid sluggish job creation and looming AI risk, UN labour agency says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T11:07:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T11:07:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cuba celebrates Castro's 100th as his revolution faces its toughest test ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339696/Chinas-Sea-Legend-to-launch-first-regular-Arctic-shipping-route-FT-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T10:58:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China’s Sea Legend to launch first regular Arctic shipping route, FT reports ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339700/One-dead-172-rescued-after-Indonesian-ferry-from-Bali-catches-fire</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T10:51:26+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T10:51:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ One dead, 172 rescued after Indonesian ferry from Bali catches fire ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T10:43:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Booksellers have clear responsibility to consciously act as gatekeepers, building a strong cultural barrier to safeguard publishing freedom ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Super Micro forecasts upbeat annual revenue on data center adoption ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump administration finalizes ownership reporting exemption for US firms ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ CoreWeave boosts 2026 spending plan, beats quarterly estimates on AI demand surge ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339705/Doctors-ignored-warning-signs-before-Maradonas-death-court-hears</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T10:04:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Doctors ignored 'warning signs' before Maradona's death, court hears ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T10:00:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T10:00:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ AI startup Manus to resume independent operations as deal with Meta unwinds ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T09:55:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T09:55:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit fresh impasse ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T09:55:25+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T09:55:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong shares slip at open ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HSI,Hang Seng Index,Hong Kong,stocks,Hang Seng Tech Index ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T09:01:06+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T09:01:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump says his plane faced 'greater risk' in secret flight change ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T08:26:45+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T08:26:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of major US-South Korea military drills ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T06:02:14+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T06:02:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Colombia quake toll tops 220 as 6-month-old baby survives building collapse ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339657/Pop-singer-Jackson-Wang-on-FIE-role-Fencing-is-my-root</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T06:00:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T06:00:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pop singer Jackson Wang on FIE role: 'Fencing is my root' ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Jackson Wang,FIE ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339686/CFS-warns-against-2-olive-oil-products-over-mineral-oil-contamination-risk</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T05:21:19+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T05:21:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CFS warns against 2 olive oil products over mineral oil contamination risk ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ food safety, olive oil recall, mineral oil ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339685/Hungary-parliament-elects-former-supreme-court-head-Andras-Baka-as-president</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T05:13:52+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T05:13:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hungary parliament elects former supreme court head Andras Baka as president ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hungary,president,Andras Baka ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339684/Thai-PM-suspends-gun-licences-as-teen-shooter-grandparents-cremated</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T05:09:57+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T05:09:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Thai PM suspends gun licences as teen shooter, grandparents cremated ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Thailand,gun licences ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339683/Burst-pipe-floods-30-metre-stretch-in-Tsim-Sha-Tsui-traffic-disrupted</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T05:03:09+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T05:03:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Burst pipe floods 30-metre stretch in Tsim Sha Tsui, traffic disrupted ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Tsim Sha Tsui, burst pipe, water supplies ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T04:53:09+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T04:53:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pakistan says US and Iran close to 'some sort' of deal despite attacks on shipping ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-12T04:19:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T04:19:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall Street ends down as US-Iran peace optimism fades ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/editorial/article/339680/Concrete-oven-why-HK-should-reference-Singapores-playbook-to-beat-extreme-heat</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T04:14:08+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T04:14:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Concrete oven: why HK should reference Singapore's playbook to beat extreme heat ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/339679/Design-Ah-The-silent-whisperers-of-everyday-life-Cultural-Exchange-Bernard-Charnwut-Chan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T04:04:37+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T04:04:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Design Ah! The silent whisperers of everyday life | Cultural Exchange | Bernard Charnwut Chan ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339678/Hormuz-to-stay-closed-unless-US-meets-Irans-conditions-Iran-official-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-12T03:18:31+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-12T03:18:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hormuz to stay closed unless US meets Iran's conditions, Iran official says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T19:07:21+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong workers least optimistic in Asia over AI’s career impact ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T18:20:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ MTR gets approval for self-driving vehicle trial linking West Kowloon and Kowloon stations ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T18:07:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T18:07:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tencent’s China Literature profit sinks 84.1pc for the first half of 2026 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T17:58:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meta, TikTok agree to fact check content on Spain border crossings after deadly incident ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T17:52:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK Electric Investments warns of 'significant upward pressure' on fuel charge, posts flat profit ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T17:49:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shenzhen University plans to spend 533m yuan on student housing building purchase ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T17:49:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kazakhstan maps its way onto HK's summer study tours amid surging demand ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T17:45:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Two workers rescued after hour stranded on tilted platform in Sha Tin ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T17:25:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T17:25:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Scorching heat and ‘cold violence’ weigh on Hong Kong outdoor workers ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T17:16:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nine in 10 kindergarten teachers say SEN support is insufficient ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump Media's quarterly loss widens to US$238 million from $20 million a year earlier ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong shares drop at close, Tencent falls 2pc ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T16:42:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Indonesia races to contain fires as haze spreads across region ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ EcoCeres partners with SF and CNAF to launch sustainable commercial fueling program ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong is a treasure trove of international wealth, HSBC co-chief executive David Liao says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wealthy HKers prioritize immersive travel over property, spending HK$30,000 monthly: survey  ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ MemeStrategy's Grade10 launches benchmark indices tracking Pokémon, One Piece trading cards ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T16:01:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Airbus joins probe into Air India flight plunge ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T15:53:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T15:53:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ What is Unitree and why are China's humanoid robot makers racing to list? ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T15:47:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T15:47:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Farage vs Count Binface: What to know about UK snap poll ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T15:39:46+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong to include proprietary trading firms in tax-cut reforms, FT reports ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T15:36:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T15:36:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shein plans to launch Hong Kong IPO as soon as next Wednesday, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T15:32:15+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T15:32:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China Tower net profit soars 30 pc to 7.49 bn yuan for first half of the year ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T15:22:18+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T15:22:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Flushing water supply in Tsuen Wan and Kwai Chung expected restored by 6pm ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339606/Wharf-H1-underlying-net-profit-falls-17pc-declares-40-HK-cents-dividend</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-11T15:18:06+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T15:18:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wharf H1 underlying net profit falls 17pc, declares 40 HK cents dividend ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T15:13:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T15:13:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korean chip funds drew US$10 billion in leveraged ETF flows last week ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339604/72-year-old-man-found-dead-after-going-missing-on-hike-in-Sha-Tin</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-11T15:07:30+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T15:07:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 72-year-old man found dead after going missing on hike in Sha Tin ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339613/Decades-of-farm-gains-inventories-strengthen-food-system-against-super-El-Nino</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-11T15:07:10+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China central bank reverse repo volume at zero for first time since June ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump boarded secret Turkey flight via catering truck due to Iran threat ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Singapore raises 2026 growth forecast on AI boom after robust Q2 GDP ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Dreams disappear' as Gaza students await evacuation to Italy ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T10:10:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T10:10:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump says he spoke with Fed's Warsh last week ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T10:03:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T10:03:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nvidia partners with Wall Street giants to raise US$500 billion for AI buildout ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/339497/The-Fields-Medal-winner-who-loves-Go-anime</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-11T10:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T10:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The Fields Medal winner who loves Go, anime ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T09:56:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T09:56:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong shares rise at open, Alibaba up 2pc ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T09:43:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T09:43:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US court rules Meta, other tech firms must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addiction ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T08:20:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T08:20:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hopes for Hormuz deal fade as Trump demands Iranian reparations ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339549/Hong-Kong-Malaysia-can-further-strengthen-ties-Frederick-Ma</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-11T06:13:33+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T06:13:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong, Malaysia can further strengthen ties: Frederick Ma ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T06:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T06:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Twin gateways linking Asia and Europe ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T05:40:50+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T05:40:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China says Long March 7A rocket launch failed after flight anomaly ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Long March 7A ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T05:34:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T05:34:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Patrick Tse's ashes placed at Po Fook Hill, joining late friends Leslie Cheung and Lydia Shum ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T05:27:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T05:27:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Algorithmic brinkmanship: AI security and open-source friction ahead of the Xi-Trump summit ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/339563/The-gold-behind-the-glass-a-take-on-vintage-Chinese-pieces-Lifestyle-Renaissance-Dixtionary-dixtionary</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-11T05:22:44+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T05:22:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The gold behind the glass: a take on vintage Chinese pieces | Lifestyle Renaissance | Dixtionary / @dix.tionary ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/339562/Musk-highlights-existential-threat-amid-headlong-race-for-AI-Fongmula-Francis-Fong</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-11T05:20:06+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T05:20:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Musk highlights existential threat amid headlong race for AI | Fongmula | Francis Fong ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T05:16:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T05:16:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall Street ends down as expectations of Hormuz deal fade ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japanese woman robbed in Tsim Sha Tsui hotel room, $15,000 stolen ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Norway FA president Klaveness calls on FIFA boss Infantino to resign ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Spider-Man noodles' draw global diners to Shanghai's hidden eateries ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-11T02:13:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-11T02:13:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Michelle Wai scoops best actress at Hundred Flowers awards for ‘The Last Dance’ ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T23:06:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Powerful Colombia earthquake kills at least 111 ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339550/Free-tours-special-events-mark-National-Ecology-Day-celebrations</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T22:56:49+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T22:56:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Free tours, special events mark National Ecology Day celebrations ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-10T22:45:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T22:45:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shein IPO pitched to investors at below US$30 billion valuation, FT reports ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US communications agency is the unlikely spearhead of Trump's China policy ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-10T22:25:59+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T22:25:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Passenger's tale of a retired doctor driving an Uber sparks online generational clash ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-10T21:50:51+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T21:50:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Major quake rocks Colombia and other countries, causing damage and injuries ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-10T21:50:38+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T21:50:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Retail investors sold SpaceX shares for first time on Friday ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-10T21:40:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T21:40:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall St open flat as markets monitor Hormuz situation ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-10T21:39:40+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T21:39:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man jailed for three years and nine months after beating girlfriend to death ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-10T21:35:44+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T21:35:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Microsoft plans to unveil new Maia 300 AI chip in September, The Information reports ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-10T21:33:26+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T21:33:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKTE expands global talent reach with delegation to New Zealand and Australia  ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339540/Europe-braces-for-another-summer-heatwave</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T21:30:28+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T21:30:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Europe braces for another summer heatwave ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339539/South-Korea-to-launch-US35-billion-chip-fund-speed-development-of-semiconductor-hubs</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T21:18:50+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T21:18:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea to launch US$3.5 billion chip fund, speed development of semiconductor hubs ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Govt launches two-phase clearance of Sham Shui Po Bishop Hill for safety upgrades ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police deploy drones for traffic enforcement along West Kowloon Highway and Lin Cheung Road ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Apple to sacrifice margins to sustain shipments as iPhone 18 Pro costs jumps 40pc, TrendForce says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong shares close higher, Alibaba rises over 2pc ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-10T16:03:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T16:03:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong, Dubai financial regulators co-host climate finance conference in Sept ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ TWICE’s Jeongyeon leaves JYP Entertainment, joins sister’s agency while continuing group activities ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-10T15:52:16+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T15:52:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ New building repair watchdog on the table for upcoming Policy Address: sources ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-10T15:49:52+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T15:49:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CKA’s 21 Borrett Road sells two units for over $288 mn ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/arts-and-culture/article/339496/Independent-curator-Zoie-Yung-brings-ancient-Chinese-aesthetics-into-modern-Hong-Kong</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T15:39:19+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T15:39:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Independent curator Zoie Yung brings ancient Chinese aesthetics into modern Hong Kong ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-10T15:18:17+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T15:18:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The Sterling to open showflats within 24 hours and release first price list by Wednesday ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ China Resources Land,The Sterling,Southwest Kowloon ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339494/UK-regulator-plans-for-tokenized-gold-framework-against-Chinas-competition-Financial-Times</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T15:13:56+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T15:13:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ UK regulator plans for tokenized gold framework against China's competition: Financial Times ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ UK,London,gold,tokenized,digital,Hong Kong,Shanghai ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339493/JGB-yields-rise-on-inflation-worries-BOJs-September-hike-bets</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T14:35:40+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T14:35:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ JGB yields rise on inflation worries, BOJ's September hike bets ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ JGB,bond,yen,Japan,BOJ,inflation,oil ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-08-10T14:30:06+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T14:30:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan's executives call for FX stability as weak yen intensify import-cost pressure ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339492/Century-old-Wan-Chai-landmark-faces-another-restaurant-turnover</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T14:27:34+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T14:27:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Century-old Wan Chai landmark faces another restaurant turnover ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/339490/South-Koreas-Lee-wants-military-airbase-relocated-by-mid-2028-for-chip-cluster</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T14:25:28+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T14:25:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea's Lee wants military airbase relocated by mid-2028 for chip cluster ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ South Korea,Lee Jae Myung,chip,Samsung,SK Hynix ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339489/JP-Morgan-lifts-2026-end-target-for-SP-500-to-8000-on-AI-earnings-strength</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T14:17:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T14:17:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ J.P. Morgan lifts 2026-end target for S&P 500 to 8,000 on AI, earnings strength ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/339488/Bystander-kicks-knife-attacker-as-security-guards-intervene-in-Pok-Fu-Lam-assault</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T14:17:07+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-10T14:08:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Waso Cafe banned from importing labour for one year over rules breach ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-10T13:51:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T13:51:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK court grants 11 appellants' appeal to challenge 35+ subversion case convictions ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339485/Sex-doll-mistaken-for-murder-victim-in-Australia</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T13:42:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T13:42:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sex doll 'mistaken' for murder victim in Australia ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-10T12:16:42+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T12:16:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Gstaad setback delays fourth Bow Echo showdown ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-10T12:10:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T12:10:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong shares rise by midday close, Laopu Gold surges 8pc ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T12:00:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Debunking myths about tea eggs ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T11:07:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese brokers tighten client scrutiny to mitigate over-leveraging risks, Bloomberg reports ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339474/What-is-Unitree-and-why-are-Chinas-humanoid-robot-makers-racing-to-list</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T10:46:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T10:46:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ What is Unitree and why are China's humanoid robot makers racing to list? ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-10T10:24:52+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T10:24:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ BOJ debated scope to hasten rate-hike pace in July, summary shows ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339472/International-unit-of-Chinas-Guotai-Junan-surges-36pc-on-take-private-proposal</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T10:18:40+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T10:18:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ International unit of China's Guotai Junan surges 36pc on take-private proposal ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339471/Hong-Kong-shares-open-higher-led-by-pharmaceutical-stocks</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T10:10:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T10:10:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong shares open higher, led by pharmaceutical stocks ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HSI,Hang Seng Index,Hong Kong,stocks,Hang Seng Tech Index ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339433/HK-and-Malaysia-unlock-new-opportunities</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T06:02:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T06:02:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK and Malaysia unlock new opportunities ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ AMC Group,Algernon Yau Ying-wah,Think Business,Think Hong Kong,HKTDC,Federation of Hong Kong Industries,Anthony Lam,Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong,Jackson Leung,Hong Kong,Malaysia ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339436/China-Kingstone-local-bullion-group-sign-MoU</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T06:00:51+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T06:00:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China Kingstone, local bullion group sign MoU ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ China Kingstone ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/339470/Woman-hospitalised-with-carbon-dioxide-poisoning-after-30-hours-in-sealed-air-conditioned-room</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T05:44:36+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T05:44:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Woman hospitalised with carbon dioxide poisoning after 30 hours in sealed air-conditioned room ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-10T04:59:38+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T04:59:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 6 teenagers arrested after 16-year-old found unconscious in Tin Hau flat with cannabis and iron knuckles ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339467/Nonagenarian-unconscious-after-suspected-denture-swallowing-in-Kwun-Tong</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T04:41:47+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T04:41:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nonagenarian unconscious after suspected denture swallowing in Kwun Tong ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339466/Yemens-Houthis-attack-Saudi-refinery-after-kingdom-signs-defence-pact</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T04:19:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T04:19:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi refinery after kingdom signs defence pact ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339465/Netanyahu-says-Israel-wont-pull-out-of-Gaza-before-Hamas-disarms</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T02:34:12+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Netanyahu says Israel won't pull out of Gaza before Hamas disarms ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Former Dragon 5 member found dead in Chao Phraya River with 20kg of concrete in backpack ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia defence pact technically same as NATO's Article 5, Turkish minister says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran says Oman deal is in 'final stages' but US must act to open Hormuz ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Typhoon Dolphin injures six in Taiwan as Keelung port containers collapse ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-10T01:10:26+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T01:10:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China Southern flight struck by lightning at Shenzhen airport, 20 strike marks found ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-10T00:46:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T00:46:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 2 dead, including infant, after boat capsizes off Liberty Island coast ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-10T00:29:12+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T00:29:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Customs seizes $1.1m cannabis at airport, mainland man arrested ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/339448/Brawl-breaks-out-at-Morse-Park-football-match-players-exchange-punches-and-insults</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T00:25:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T00:25:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Brawl breaks out at Morse Park football match, players exchange punches and insults ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/editorial/article/339447/Superconnector-Talent-and-capital-fuel-the-Hong-Kong-Malaysia-growth-corridor</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T00:19:07+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T00:19:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Superconnector: Talent and capital fuel the Hong Kong-Malaysia growth corridor ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/339421/Rule-of-law-in-Penang-To-The-Point-Cheng-Huan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T00:05:44+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T00:05:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rule of law in Penang | To The Point | Cheng Huan ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ To The Point,Cheng Huan,Penang ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/339444/Just-around-the-corner-US-influence-over-financial-markets-Cash-Call-Andrew-Wong</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-10T00:03:58+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-10T00:03:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ ‘Just around the corner’: US’ influence over financial markets | Cash Call | Andrew Wong ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/339442/Over-80pc-of-eyelash-glues-tested-contain-carcinogens-some-exceeding-limits-1000-times</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-09T23:59:41+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-09T23:59:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Over 80pc of eyelash glues tested contain carcinogens, some exceeding limits 1,000 times ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ eyelash glue, carcinogens, Shanghai consumer watchdog ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339440/Irans-Pezeshkian-recently-met-Supreme-Leader-Khamenei-state-media-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-09T23:49:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-09T23:49:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran's Pezeshkian recently met Supreme Leader Khamenei, state media says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Iran War,Trump,Strait of Hormuz ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/339439/Taiwan-to-conduct-mobile-network-slowdown-drills-public-warned-of-possible-disruptions</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-09T23:23:05+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-09T23:23:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Taiwan to conduct mobile network slowdown drills, public warned of possible disruptions ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Taiwan,network,drill ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339438/Iran-Guards-say-wont-reopen-Hormuz-without-US-meeting-Tehrans-demands</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-09T22:58:20+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-09T22:58:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran Guards say won't reopen Hormuz without US meeting Tehran's demands ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Iran,Hormuz ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339437/Mandatory-requirements-for-elderly-friendly-building-design-take-effect-this-month</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-09T22:07:20+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-09T22:07:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mandatory requirements for elderly-friendly building design take effect this month ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ elderly-friendly,Bernadette Linn ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339435/Thai-student-accused-in-deadly-altercation-with-Chinese-national</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-09T21:53:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-09T21:53:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Thai student accused in deadly altercation with Chinese national ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/339434/Yunnan-hospital-makes-shocking-extraction-of-180-nails-from-patients-stomach</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-09T20:52:24+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-09T20:52:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Yunnan hospital makes shocking extraction of 180 nails from patient's stomach ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ nails,Yunnan ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339432/Wildfire-forces-20000-evacuations-in-western-Canada</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-09T20:32:13+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-09T20:32:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wildfire forces 20,000 evacuations in western Canada ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/339431/Typhoon-Dolphin-makes-landfall-in-China-after-flight-cancellations-evacuations</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-09T20:28:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-09T20:28:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in China after flight cancellations, evacuations ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/339430/Apple-tests-Chinas-CXMT-memory-chips-for-iPhones-and-MacBooks-WSJ-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-09T20:25:24+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-09T20:25:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Apple tests China's CXMT memory chips for iPhones and MacBooks, WSJ reports ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Apple,memory,chips,China,CXMT,iPhone,MacBook ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339428/Over-90pc-of-HK-drifters-residing-three-to-five-years-plan-to-stay-survey-finds</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Inaugural Hunan TV internship program opens doors for HK aspiring broadcasters ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US Senate advances landmark crypto bill before heading on August recess ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Eleven hospitalized as air conditioner fire forces evacuation at Taikoo Shing ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-09T18:32:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong jockeys shine at Shergar Cup with breakthrough Ascot victories ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-09T18:22:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nvidia-like Chinese AI chipmaker Moore Threads eyes Hong Kong IPO: filing ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-09T17:42:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Office property market sees new monthly high of 110 sales in nearly five years ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-09T17:35:42+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-09T17:35:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police smash triad syndicate laundering $600m, arresting 147 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-09T17:22:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Thailand teen shooter once brought BB gun to school: police ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lai Ka-ying conducts VR experiments in space ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's AI sector has no overall bubble, tokens to be export growth driver: Goldman Sachs ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 ]]></news:title>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Accountant pleads guilty to taking upskirt photos of schoolgirl at Tiu Keng Leng MTR station ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong airport eateries adopt local AI solution to assist busy travelers ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-07T20:14:17+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T20:14:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-07T19:58:36+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T19:58:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ A decade of HK online matchmaking reimagined   ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-07T19:39:28+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T19:39:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Indonesia traps monkey to end rampage that wounded 18 people ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-07T19:12:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T19:12:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Who is liable when AI goes rogue? Lawyers see new risks ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-07T18:36:43+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T18:36:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Indonesia battles Mount Bromo wildfire as El Nino takes root ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-07T18:30:20+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T18:30:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man dies after suspected drowning off Tiu Chung Chau ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-07T18:15:51+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T18:15:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Union says many frontline workers still lack heat protection ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-07T18:15:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T18:15:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China tax authority clarifies offshore insurance income subject to domestic tax, report says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Thailand shooting incidents in recent years ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ The Sterling I draws over 5,000 inquiries ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korean shares log seventh straight weekly loss as AI, chip worries persist ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea recovers landmines washed from North by floods ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T15:03:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Camels find unlikely home in outback Australia ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T14:53:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKMC Annuity authorizes BOC Life intermediaries to promote annuity plan ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ UK observatory nervously watches growing space junk threat ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ North Korea touts dog soup and other home-cooked recipes to beat the heat ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Lung names Starbucks China ex-CEO Leo Tsoi as new chief ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T12:36:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Most UK teens to opt out of planned social media curfew: poll ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-07T12:20:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T12:20:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index inches up at noon on Friday ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-07T12:18:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T12:18:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ U.S. and ASEAN chair call for unconditional release of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T12:16:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Thai teen kills at least 8 in rampage at home and school before shooting himself ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/338228/A-guide-to-peaches-Must-knows-about-storage-and-ripeness</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T12:00:14+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T12:00:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ A guide to peaches: Must-knows about storage and ripeness ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-07T11:59:14+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T11:59:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ ECB learned of yen intervention by US after trade, FT reports ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-07T11:28:11+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T11:28:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's July exports beat expectations on robust high-tech demand ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-07T11:27:51+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T11:27:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump signs order targeting 'birth tourism' ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Trump,order,'birth tourism' ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-08-07T11:13:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T11:13:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China’s central bank boosting gold reserves in Hong Kong, Bloomberg says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-07T11:03:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T11:03:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Malaysia Aviation Group rolls out stricter drug testing after pilot detained ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Malaysia,Aviation Group,drug testing,detained ilot ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-08-07T10:59:09+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T10:59:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hackers targeted US private equity, other firms including Blackstone, CME, data shows ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-07T10:52:04+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T10:52:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan's April yen-buying intervention sets fresh daily record ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-07T10:42:31+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T10:42:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Alibaba plans to charge big users of its next open-source AI model, sources say ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ China,Alibaba,AI,model,charge ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339302/US-govt-to-expand-vetting-of-social-media-for-visa-applicants</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T10:34:40+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T10:34:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US govt to expand vetting of social media for visa applicants ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339289/Hang-Seng-Index-falls-in-early-trading-on-Friday-NASN-Intelligent-up-65pc</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T10:19:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T10:19:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index falls in early trading on Friday, NASN Intelligent up 65pc ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339294/Meta-ordered-to-pay-567-million-in-New-Mexico-for-teen-mental-health-fund</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T09:43:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T09:43:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen mental health fund ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339295/Japan-orders-evacuations-as-Typhoon-Dolphin-approaches-cancels-500-flights</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T09:02:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan orders evacuations as Typhoon Dolphin approaches, cancels 500 flights ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339288/Wang-Fuk-Court-fire-spread-from-outside-likely-sparked-by-cigarette-butt-inquiry</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T06:11:28+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T06:11:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wang Fuk Court fire spread from outside, likely sparked by cigarette butt: inquiry ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Wang Fuk Court, fire inquiry, cigarette butt cause ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339286/Landslides-kill-at-least-4-in-northern-Philippines</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T05:11:33+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T05:11:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Landslides kill at least 4 in northern Philippines ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Philippines,Landslides,Kujira ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/339285/Second-child-dies-in-gene-editing-trial-in-China-within-months</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T05:03:39+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T05:03:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Second child dies in gene-editing trial in China within months ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ gene editing, HuidaGene, patient death ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339284/Aeon-Mall-Kumamoto-explosion-likely-caused-by-LPG-leak-after-earthquake-authorities-say</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T04:54:30+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T04:54:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Aeon Mall Kumamoto explosion likely caused by LPG leak after earthquake, authorities say ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Aeon Mall, LPG explosion, Kumamoto earthquake ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339283/Dow-SP-slip-as-investors-eye-Mideast-talks-earnings</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T04:44:01+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T04:44:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Dow, S&P slip as investors eye Mideast talks, earnings ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ us stock,wall street ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339282/Law-Society-raises-concerns-over-written-testimonies-from-child-victims-in-sex-law-reform</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T04:39:56+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T04:39:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Law Society raises concerns over written testimonies from child victims in sex law reform ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Law Society, sex law reform, child testimony ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339281/Police-arrest-15-as-Kwun-Tong-drug-den-raid-yields-120000-narcotics</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T04:31:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T04:31:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police arrest 15 as Kwun Tong drug den raid yields $120,000 narcotics ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Kwun Tong, drug den, narcotics seizure ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339280/Trump-dismisses-reports-of-munitions-shortages-says-US-has-massive-amounts</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T04:14:00+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T04:14:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages, says US has 'massive amounts' ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Iran War,Trump,Strait of Hormuz ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339279/Motorcyclist-critically-injured-after-being-dragged-under-bus-in-Tung-Chung</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T02:09:07+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T02:09:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Motorcyclist critically injured after being dragged under bus in Tung Chung ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Tung Chung, motorcycle crash, dangerous driving arrest ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        </image:image>
        
    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339278/Italy-swelters-Hungary-and-Romania-turn-off-the-lights-as-Europes-heatwave-rages-on</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T01:58:10+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T01:58:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Italy swelters, Hungary and Romania turn off the lights as Europe's heatwave rages on  ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Europe,heatwave ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/e8328fc1ecfe5db917f71b18b539119d/2026-08/2026-08-04T160011Z_378021001_RC20RMA87SXG_RTRMADP_3_EUROPE-WEATHER-ITALY.JPG</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339277/Osaka-woman-arrested-over-2000-fake-Shueisha-anime-orders-claims-stress-relief</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T01:52:07+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T01:52:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Osaka woman arrested over 2,000 fake Shueisha anime orders claims ‘stress relief’ ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Shueisha, fake orders, fraud arrest ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/5ef8596793405e77c34bf3a9a32b1aa9/2026-08/AFP__20240308__AR-20240308172725_KINQ1_JK3_0022-1_172723476__v1__HighRes__ShueishaCo.jpeg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339276/Man-arrested-over-H8-building-vandalism-that-shut-down-three-lifts-in-Tsim-Sha-Tsui</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T01:45:19+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T01:45:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man arrested over H8 building vandalism that shut down three lifts in Tsim Sha Tsui ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ H8 building, criminal damage, lift outage ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/75290645df1c41bc639dc0e5d92e5c3f/2026-08/WhatsApp_Image_2026-08-06_at_22_13_27_1_COVER.jpg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339275/Thai-travel-YouTuber-Hlun-Solo-found-dead-in-Georgia-hotel-room-autopsy-inconclusive</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T01:39:29+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T01:39:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Thai travel YouTuber Hlun Solo found dead in Georgia hotel room, autopsy inconclusive ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hlun Solo, travel YouTuber, Georgia death ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/bea8ab6a62008090659025fdea2a8e84/2026-08/photo-output_6.jpeg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339274/Law-Society-urges-law-comes-first-in-HKs-first-five-year-plan-submission</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T01:18:11+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T01:18:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Law Society urges 'law comes first' in HK's first five-year plan submission ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Law Society, five-year plan, legal framework ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339273/FEHD-closes-Happy-Valley-pool-over-suspected-fake-lifeguard-certificate</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T01:07:25+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T01:07:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ FEHD closes Happy Valley pool over suspected fake lifeguard certificate ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ FEHD, lifeguard certificate, swimming pool closure ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/c40947f8a95d30c59e7d31480ecff5f5/2026-08/DPNT0306WINFIELD002_0.jpg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/editorial/article/339272/Beyond-boutique-scale-how-CUHKs-expansion-anchors-Hong-Kongs-technology-ambitions</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T00:59:51+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T00:59:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Beyond boutique scale: how CUHK's expansion anchors Hong Kong's technology ambitions ]]></news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/6c8219ac5a7751cc04d19da4f73dc3ac/2026-08/i_src_071612854.jpg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/339271/A-recipe-for-good-judges-The-Fine-Print-Victor-Dawes-SC</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T00:51:38+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T00:51:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ A recipe for good judges | The Fine Print | Victor Dawes SC ]]></news:title>
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        </image:image>
        
    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/339270/From-star-contracts-to-football-spectacles-sports-mediation-plugs-the-gaps-Empowering-and-Connecting-Asia-and-Africa-Nick-Chan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-07T00:44:27+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-07T00:44:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ From star contracts to football spectacles, sports mediation plugs the gaps | Empowering and Connecting Asia and Africa | Nick Chan ]]></news:title>
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        </news:news>
        
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/537852ca66c0db0b9dcafb58ac2e22eb/2026-08/WhatsApp_Image_2026-08-06_at_3_34_12_PM.jpeg</image:loc>
        </image:image>
        
    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/339269/SpaceX-says-Terafab-to-be-built-in-Texas-with-initial-investment-of-US168-billion</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-06T22:49:56+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T22:49:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SpaceX says Terafab to be built in Texas with initial investment of US$16.8 billion ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ SpaceX,Terafab,AI,Tesla,chip,manufacturing ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/8528e139eb57ed0af559141a92811673/2026-04/2026-04-10T010701Z_999826941_RC2SJKALT7K9_RTRMADP_3_SPACEX-REVENUE.JPG</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/339265/DeepSeek-invests-1408-million-yuan-in-Unitrees-Shanghai-IPO</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-06T22:36:18+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T22:36:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ DeepSeek invests 140.8 million yuan in Unitree's Shanghai IPO ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ DeepSeek,Unitree,Shanghai,IPO ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/fd5049ce4dad92b72681fc7a17c86f4a/2026-08/2026-06-03T041352Z_1102550911_RC2TJCAH4LUS_RTRMADP_3_DEEPSEEK-FUNDRAISING.jpg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339268/Chief-Secretary-Eric-Chan-inspects-Huanggang-port-readiness</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-06T22:31:08+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T22:31:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chief Secretary Eric Chan inspects Huanggang port readiness ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree prices IPO at 61 billion yuan valuation  ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T21:48:26+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T21:48:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ S&P 500, Nasdaq open lower as tech stocks weigh; MidEast in focus ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T21:42:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T21:42:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Zhejiang 'troubled teens' academy under investigation over abuse claims ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T21:39:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T21:39:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ NASN Intelligent Tech makes 60pc leap in gray market ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T21:32:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T21:32:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chief Executive’s Policy Unit seeks expert input for city’s Five-Year Plan, Policy Address ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T21:13:44+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T21:13:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong insurers' shares drop as Beijing taxes offshore insurance income ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ insurers,Caixin,tax,levy,China,Hong Kong,premium ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339244/Trumps-tech-ties-blamed-for-AI-inaction-by-MAGA-Republicans-and-Democrats</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-06T21:05:58+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T21:05:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump's tech ties blamed for AI inaction by MAGA Republicans and Democrats ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Trump,tech ties,AI inaction,MAGA,Republicans,Democrats ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/339260/Kowloon-Development-names-Ngau-Chi-Wan-project-33-Clear-Water-Bay</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-06T20:21:54+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T20:21:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kowloon Development names Ngau Chi Wan project 33 Clear Water Bay ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ 33 Clear Water Bay,Kowloon Development ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T20:19:50+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T20:19:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Singapore Exchange rings up record earnings, caps year with additional one-off dividend              ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ SGX,SingaporeExchange ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T20:03:15+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T20:03:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police to merge Tin Sum Division into Shatin and Ma On Shan from Aug 30 ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T20:01:19+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T20:01:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US requests Filipino pastor's extradition on sex charges: ambassador ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T20:00:15+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T20:00:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Thai footballer, 24, killed by lightning strike during match ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Golok FA Cup,Thai footballer,Sofwan Awae ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339254/Lawmakers-call-for-24-hour-reporting-rule-after-fertility-clinic-specimen-mix-up</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-06T19:45:26+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T19:45:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lawmakers call for 24-hour reporting rule after fertility clinic specimen mix-up ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HEAL Fertility ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/entertainment/article/339253/Japanese-actress-Ryoko-Hirosue-opens-up-about-health-and-recovery-in-TV-comeback</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-06T19:42:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T19:42:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japanese actress Ryoko Hirosue opens up about health and recovery in TV comeback ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Ryoko Hirosue  ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T19:30:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T19:30:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea province deploys drones to warn elderly farmers amid heatwave ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ South Korea,drones,elderly farmers,heatwave ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339246/At-Trumps-DOJ-watchdogs-gutted-as-misconduct-complaints-soar</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-06T19:12:39+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T19:12:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ At Trump's DOJ, watchdogs gutted as misconduct complaints soar ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Trump,DOJ,watchdogs,misconduct complaints ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339252/Mainland-man-arrested-after-depositing-fake-US-banknote-in-TST</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-06T19:09:26+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T19:09:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mainland man arrested after depositing fake US banknote in TST ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339251/HK-braces-for-sizzling-weekend-as-low-pressure-area-forms</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-06T18:53:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T18:53:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK braces for sizzling weekend as low-pressure area forms ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Dolphin,Hong Kong Observatory ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339250/Lawmaker-urges-welfare-review-after-five-year-old-boy-starved-to-death</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-06T18:44:54+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T18:44:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lawmaker urges welfare review after five-year-old boy starved to death ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world-racing/article/339249/Jerry-Chau-gets-Korea-rides-first-its-a-Shergar-Cup-debut</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-06T18:43:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T18:43:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Jerry Chau gets Korea rides, first it’s a Shergar Cup debut ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339248/Jeff-Sze-urges-HK-youth-to-embrace-discipline-and-national-identity-at-military-camp</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-06T18:19:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T18:19:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Jeff Sze urges HK youth to embrace discipline and national identity at military camp ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339247/Immigration-officer-denies-coercing-confessions-in-domestic-helpers-dental-clinic-case</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-06T18:17:42+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong unveils 11th Silver Bond with 4.25pc interest rate floor ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wild boar rescued from Pok Fu Lam catchwater ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against Ukraine ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Student says wallet finder demanded $1,000 after being given $100 reward ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Deepseek’s API to see significant price hike in near future ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK leverages role as global gateway to promote Chinese culture, Rosanna Law says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Miss Hong Kong 2005 Tracy Ip purchases Fleur Pavilia unit for HK$12.25m ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index pares losses on Thurs afternoon, as investors rethink insurance crackdown impact ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T16:21:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Australia politician admits texting 'my job is boring' during meeting ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ OpenAI asks US judge to dismiss Apple's trade secrets case ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T16:09:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Swire Pacific reports 43pc growth in interim underlying profit, dividend up 15pc ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T16:00:58+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK sees influx of professional expats for low tax rates and strong economic performance ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T15:39:31+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T15:39:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong's private home completion jumps 3.4 times in June ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ private home completions,H1 ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T15:34:55+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T15:34:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Swire Properties H1 underlying profit jumps 11pc, raises dividend ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T15:24:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T15:24:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ ByteDance founder tells staff to avoid AI distillation, The Paper reports  ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T15:17:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T15:17:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages, says US has 'massive amounts' ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T15:09:28+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T15:09:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Former Iranian women footballers 'proud' to become Australian ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Iranian women,former footballers,Australian ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339221/Shares-of-Wharf-REIC-spike-on-higher-payouts-first-half-results</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-06T15:07:35+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T13:56:24+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T13:56:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CUHK unveils five-year plan to drive innovation and align with national goals ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339207/Hong-Kong-Shopping-Festival-early-sales-outpace-last-year-HKTDC-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-06T13:49:27+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T13:49:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong Shopping Festival early sales outpace last year, HKTDC reports ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T13:25:12+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T13:25:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T13:08:52+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T13:08:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea's president orders all-out response to heatwave ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T12:51:32+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T12:51:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T12:50:53+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T12:50:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Singapore bank DBS posts record profit, raises 2026 guidance ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T12:17:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T12:17:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T12:10:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T12:10:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Manulife records earnings growth, announces C$3.2 billion reinsurance deal with Munich Re  ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism furore quits ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T11:04:40+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump administration to impose 15 percent tariff in polysilicon probe meant to counter China ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T10:55:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T10:55:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fed's Cook ready to raise rates if inflation doesn't start easing ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T10:45:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump turns economic speech into attack on Democrats after Michigan results ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T10:38:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T10:38:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index slumps nearly 500 points in early trading on Thursday, insurers sink ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T10:37:04+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T10:37:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US refunds US$100 billion in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court, filing shows ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T10:02:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ UN expert welcomes moves to extradite Tate brothers ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T09:35:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ New Mexico sues US government for access to Epstein files ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T09:06:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T09:06:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Indonesia’s salt fields bloom under drought from El Niño’s baking heat ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T08:00:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T08:00:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ (Video) Car reverses at high speed at traffic light, hits 2 vehicles and flees in Yau Ma Tei ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T07:51:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T07:51:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 3 men injured in Tin Shui Wai attack after business dispute turns violent ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T05:38:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Woman arrested after four men stabbed in central London ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T05:36:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T05:36:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Thai female official slams online critics after bold makeup at budget meeting sparks debate ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T05:29:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T05:29:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Newcastle name Jaissle as manager after Howe departure ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Newcastle,Matthias Jaissle ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/339181/Infantino-holds-crisis-meeting-in-Morocco-as-FIFA-stake-sale-fallout-continues</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-06T05:26:39+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T05:26:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Infantino holds crisis meeting in Morocco as FIFA stake sale fallout continues ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T05:22:53+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T05:22:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tesla driver flees after rear-ending minibus in Kam Tin, female passenger injured ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T04:36:32+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T04:36:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK Electric launches intelligent operations centre to boost grid resilience ahead of typhoon season ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T04:28:56+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T04:28:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Beijing named UNESCO World Capital of Architecture 2029 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T04:13:04+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T04:13:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Dow closes at record on Mideast optimism; SpaceX, AMD drag Nasdaq ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T04:07:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Russia kills 17 in missile strikes on Ukraine, destroys warehouses, logistics ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US lifts sanctions on Fly Baghdad, previously linked to Iran's IRGC ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T01:31:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T01:31:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK mother and son jailed for Changi Airport assault on police and passenger ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T01:17:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T01:17:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Veteran lyricist and actor Peter Lai dies at 76 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-06T00:51:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-06T00:51:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's tax authorities reportedly impose 20% levy on offshore insurance policy gains ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-05T23:28:37+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T23:28:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Martin Taylor: The lone arranger who uses one guitar to create multi-layered soundscape ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-05T23:01:34+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T23:01:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Jingdezhen: the porcelain capital of China where kiln fires never die ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Jingdezhen,Unesco’s World Heritage List,ceramics,porcelain ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-05T22:24:50+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T22:24:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Anthropic to build in-house chip design team for Claude, hire engineers ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-05T22:15:18+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T22:15:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Juventus edge Chelsea in thrilling HK showdown ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Chelsea,Juventus,Hong Kong Football Festival ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-08-05T22:05:26+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T22:05:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SpaceX slides as AI spending worries overshadow early returns ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-05T22:03:14+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T22:03:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Four stabbed in apparent mental health-related incident near London's Covent Garden ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-05T21:38:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T21:38:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall St opens higher as Mideast hopes offset SpaceX, AMD drag ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-05T21:23:00+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T21:23:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Red light crossing by family leads to tragedy as tram driver withdraws appeal ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Netanyahu says Israel did not agree to US-backed Gaza plan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-05T21:05:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mother gets 22 years for starving son to death ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Security related' incident diverts flights to German airport ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ FAA says it is investigating Trump helicopter safety incident in Washington ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's northern power grids hit record loads as heatwave sweeps through ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Full Vision Capital signs MoU with Kazakhstan to advance green energy transition ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-05T10:44:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T10:44:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China AI hardware stocks slump after news US plans to ban imports of Chinese components ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index rises in early trading on Wednesday ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Canada authorizes clinical trials of Moderna Ebola vaccine ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ SpaceX plans next Starship launch as soon as this month, catching it on land ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of new military options over Japan's strike capabilities ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ceiling plaster collapses at Park Island covered walkway, no injuries reported ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T08:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-05T08:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ (Video) Ukrainian man survives drone 'hunt' in Kherson market after 40-second chase ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-05T04:55:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ceuta's breaking point: how digital exploitation and border vulnerability stall EU strategy ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Jewelry takes on new meaning at Palace Museum | Cultural Exchange | Bernard Charnwut Chan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-05T04:42:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ New terminal keeps HK airport top-ranked | Nuts and Bolts | Edmund Leung ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-05T04:37:58+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T04:37:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Solar panel fire breaks out at Yuen Long village house, expert warns of maintenance needs ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-05T04:27:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T04:27:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Snorkeller who chased blue swimmer crab sparks false alarm search in Sai Kung ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-05T04:20:46+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 13 mainland women arrested in Tsuen Wan anti-vice operation ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339057/SpaceX-quarterly-revenue-surges-in-debut-results-on-strong-growth-in-its-Starlink-business</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-05T04:15:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T04:15:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SpaceX quarterly revenue surges in debut results on strong growth in its Starlink business ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ SpaceX,US Stock ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339056/SP-500-close-at-record-on-AI-linked-earnings-Mideast-deal-hopes</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-05T04:10:47+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T04:10:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ S&P 500 close at record on AI-linked earnings, Mideast deal hopes ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-05T04:06:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T04:06:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Worker seen smoking on scaffolding as site smoking ban takes effect, sparks online criticism ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ construction site, smoking ban, scaffolding, Labour Department, fixed penalty ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339054/Iran-demands-inbound-control-of-Hormuz-and-outbound-oversight-source-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-05T02:11:46+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T02:11:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran demands inbound control of Hormuz and outbound oversight, source says ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339053/US-Treasury-Secretary-says-chance-of-Hormuz-deal-with-Iran-by-Wednesday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-05T02:08:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T02:08:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US Treasury Secretary says chance of Hormuz deal with Iran by Wednesday ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/339052/Juventus-coach-Spalletti-warns-against-slow-start-as-Chelsea-face-fitness-concerns-over-Palmer</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-05T02:03:31+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T02:03:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Juventus coach Spalletti warns against slow start as Chelsea face fitness concerns over Palmer ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hong Kong Football Festival, Juventus, Chelsea, Luciano Spalletti, Cole Palmer, Kai Tak Stadium ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339051/US-job-openings-fall-as-healthcare-vacancies-post-largest-drop-in-11-months</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-05T01:53:30+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T01:53:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US job openings fall as healthcare vacancies post largest drop in 11 months ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339050/CUHK-secures-half-of-top-DSE-high-achievers-including-twelve-perfect-scorers-in-medicine</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-05T01:48:43+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-05T01:48:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CUHK secures half of top DSE high achievers, including twelve perfect scorers in medicine ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339049/Queen-Mary-Hospital-pioneers-electric-pulse-treatment-for-children-with-vascular-malformations</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T22:21:27+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T22:21:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Queen Mary Hospital pioneers electric pulse treatment for children with vascular malformations ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Queen Mary Hospital,bleomycin electrosclerotherapy,BEST ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339047/BYD-debuts-first-Brazilian-made-plug-in-hybrid-flex-car-as-sales-surge</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T22:21:03+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T22:21:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ BYD debuts first Brazilian-made plug-in hybrid flex car as sales surge ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/339046/Diner-says-restaurant-went-silent-after-hotpot-stove-explosion-urges-it-to-take-responsibility</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T21:59:32+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T21:59:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Diner says restaurant went silent after hotpot stove explosion, urges it to take responsibility ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339045/Polymarket-seeks-over-US20-billion-valuation-in-funding-round-Bloomberg-News-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T21:53:27+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T21:53:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Polymarket seeks over US$20 billion valuation in funding round, Bloomberg News reports ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Polymarket,US,funding,valuation,prediction ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/4a7ca3b7c51a9dbe39459e7860b88188/2026-04/2026-02-13T213241Z_232107505_RC27LJAF11HX_RTRMADP_3_POLYMARKET-GROCERY.JPG</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339044/SP-500-hits-record-high-on-strong-AI-linked-earnings-Mideast-deal-hopes</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T21:40:44+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T21:40:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ S&P 500 hits record high on strong AI-linked earnings, Mideast deal hopes  ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339043/Detached-KMB-bus-wheel-strikes-7-year-old-boy-in-Cheung-Sha-Wan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T21:26:04+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese robot maker Unitree seen worth over 50 billion yuan after IPO, Citic says ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Grace Chan 'heartbroken' after son splashed with cream in cinema row ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-04T19:45:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T19:45:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Daniel Wu dons wig for ad shoot while eyeing first HK Film Award Best Actor win ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339034/Hong-Kong-police-arrest-six-over-Fun-Coffee-crypto-scam-involving-94m-losses</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T19:44:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong police arrest six over Fun Coffee crypto scam involving $94m losses ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339025/South-Koreas-women-web-sleuths-fight-AI-deepfake-porn</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T19:17:42+00:00</lastmod>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339032/Manchester-Citys-unusual-training-ground-in-Hong-Kong-captivates-fans</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T19:17:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Manchester City's unusual training ground in Hong Kong captivates fans ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-04T19:16:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T19:16:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump administration drafting ban on Chinese data center devices, sources say ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339030/Lawmaker-expects-sufficient-driver-supply-for-Nov-ride-hailing-license-launch</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T18:55:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T18:55:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lawmaker expects sufficient driver supply for Nov ride-hailing license launch ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339029/Nirmal-Purja-Record-setting-mountaineer-killed-in-Broad-Peak-avalanche</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nirmal Purja: Record-setting mountaineer killed in Broad Peak avalanche ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/339028/China-issues-mandatory-safety-requirements-for-autonomous-vehicles</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T18:41:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T18:41:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China issues mandatory safety requirements for autonomous vehicles ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339027/Shenzhen-orders-private-dental-sector-to-eradicate-unlicensed-operations-in-HK</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T18:34:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shenzhen orders private dental sector to eradicate unlicensed operations in HK ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339024/Spain-confronts-EU-migration-hawks-in-tense-Ceuta-talks</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T18:16:46+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Spain confronts EU migration hawks in tense Ceuta talks ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339023/HKSOA-pushes-for-international-green-fuel-platform-talent-recruitment-in-citys-Five-Year-Plan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T18:03:33+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T18:03:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKSOA pushes for international green fuel platform, talent recruitment in city’s Five-Year Plan ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hong Kong Shipowners Association,Five-Year Plan ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339022/Nissin-Foods-operating-profit-rises-281-pc-to-168-billion-yen</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T17:51:36+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T17:51:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nissin Foods' operating profit rises 28.1 pc to 1.68 billion yen ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ NissinFoods,Japan ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339021/Japan-may-not-have-intervened-in-FX-market-on-Monday-despite-yens-surge-BOJ-data-suggests</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T17:47:13+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T17:47:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan may not have intervened in FX market on Monday despite yen's surge, BOJ data suggests ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Japan,yen,FX,BOJ,intervention ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/339020/Vanke-unveils-Le-Mont-show-flats-starts-handover-after-raking-in-HK62b</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T17:41:01+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T17:41:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Vanke unveils Le Mont show flats, starts handover after raking in HK$6.2b ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Vanke,Le Mont ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339018/HK-Express-adjusts-Okinawa-and-Ishigaki-flights-due-to-Tropical-Cyclone-Dolphin</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T17:31:42+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T17:31:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK Express adjusts Okinawa and Ishigaki flights due to Tropical Cyclone Dolphin ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Tropical Cyclone Dolphin,HK Express ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339017/Government-to-mobilize-over-30000-civil-servants-for-four-Huanggang-Port-drills-sources</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T17:25:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T17:25:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Government to mobilize over 30,000 civil servants for four Huanggang Port drills: sources ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/339016/CK-Assets-21-Borrett-Road-phase-2-sells-two-units-for-nearly-HK300m</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T17:18:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T17:18:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CK Asset's 21 Borrett Road phase 2 sells two units for nearly HK$300m ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T17:16:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong's retail sales up by 4.6 percent in June, misses expectations ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339014/HSBC-reiterates-no-layoffs-after-Hang-Seng-privatization</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T17:15:22+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T17:15:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSBC reiterates no layoffs after Hang Seng privatization ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/339013/Kwai-Chung-Plazas-book-selling-girls-in-shorts-spark-online-debate</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T17:03:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T17:03:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kwai Chung Plaza's 'book-selling girls' in shorts spark online debate ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hong Kong ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-04T17:02:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T17:02:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong home sales value drops 44.6pc month-on-month in July ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ home sales value,sale and purchase agreements,July ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/339011/China-fears-US-uses-AI-models-as-weapons-ahead-of-Xis-visit-to-US-in-September</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T17:01:35+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T17:01:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China fears US uses AI models as weapons ahead of Xi’s visit to US in September ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Mythos,Anthropic,AI,China,US ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/339010/AI²-Robotics-prepares-for-Hong-Kong-IPO-as-valuation-tops-20-bln-yuan-post-funding</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T16:57:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T16:57:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ AI² Robotics prepares for Hong Kong IPO as valuation tops 20 bln yuan post-funding ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ AI² Robotics,Chinese,robotic,startup,Hong Kong,IPO ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339009/Battle-lines-drawn-as-Infantino-fights-to-hold-onto-power-after-FIFA-stake-sale-fiasco</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T16:56:13+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T16:56:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Battle lines drawn as Infantino fights to hold onto power after FIFA stake sale fiasco ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Infantino,FIFA,reverberations ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339008/Hang-Seng-Index-dips-below-26000-points-on-Tuesday-HSBC-down-1-percent</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T16:50:37+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T16:50:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index dips below 26,000 points on Tuesday, HSBC down 1 percent ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ stocks,Hong Kong,Hang Seng Index,HSI ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339007/Forbes-Asias-Best-Under-A-Billion-2026-list-features-34-mainland-and-HK-firms</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T16:38:17+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T16:38:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Forbes Asia's Best Under A Billion 2026 list features 34 mainland and HK firms ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Forbes Asia,Best Under A Billion list,Asia Pacific  ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339006/Alibaba-Baidu-backed-3D-modeling-startup-Vast-plans-Hong-Kong-IPO-Bloomberg-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T16:26:43+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T16:26:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Alibaba, Baidu-backed 3D modeling startup Vast plans Hong Kong IPO, Bloomberg reports ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Vast,AI,3D Model,startup,unicorn,Hong Kong,IPO ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/339005/Mothers-photo-of-daughter-nearly-included-naked-stranger-in-pool-changing-room</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T16:06:07+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T16:06:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mother’s photo of daughter nearly included naked stranger in pool changing room ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339004/Privacy-watchdog-warns-travelers-over-fake-e-visa-websites</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T16:00:22+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T16:00:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Privacy watchdog warns travelers over fake e-visa websites ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ e-visa,PCPD,UK,Canada,Thailand ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339003/Total-ban-on-foreign-domestic-helper-loans-urged-as-debt-spirals-amid-new-regulations</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T15:47:53+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T15:47:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Total ban on foreign domestic helper loans urged as debt spirals amid new regulations ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ foreign domestic helper,loan,regulations ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339002/Hugging-Face-chief-executive-says-China-leads-AI-race-and-may-catch-up-to-US-within-this-year</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T15:35:35+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T15:35:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hugging Face chief executive says China leads AI race and may catch up to US within this year ]]></news:title>
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        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339001/Water-supply-restored-in-Tuen-Mun-after-pipe-leaks-for-third-time-in-a-week</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T15:24:04+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T15:24:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Water supply restored in Tuen Mun after pipe leaks for third time in a week ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords/>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/c3444e4250774a19edf639a441efad58/2026-08/FotoJet_2_.jpg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339000/Free-screenings-of-Toy-Story-5-for-over-24000-domestic-helpers</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T15:13:24+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T15:13:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Free screenings of Toy Story 5 for over 24,000 domestic helpers ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Li Ka Shing Foundation,Disney  ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338999/Harbour-Centre-Developments-underlying-net-profit-climbs-to-HK99m-in-first-half</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T15:11:48+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T15:11:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Harbour Centre Development's underlying net profit climbs to HK$99m in first half ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Harbour Centre Development,hotels,interim results ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338996/Japan-US-likely-to-intervene-again-if-yen-resumes-slide-ex-BOJ-official-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T15:02:24+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T15:02:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan, US likely to intervene again if yen resumes slide, ex-BOJ official says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ yen,jumps,intervention,dollar,US,BOJ ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338998/HKJC-commits-41m-to-youth-development-program-and-sponsors-Guizhou-study-tour</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T15:00:05+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T15:00:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKJC commits $41m to youth development program and sponsors Guizhou study tour ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338989/South-Korea-vows-to-soothe-stock-market-volatility-as-ETF-boom-slows</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T14:45:49+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T14:45:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea vows to soothe stock market volatility as ETF boom slows ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ South Korea,leveraged,ETF,stock ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338997/ImmD-conducts-tests-staff-training-for-joint-clearance-at-new-Huanggang-Port</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T14:44:05+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T14:44:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ ImmD conducts tests, staff training for joint clearance at new Huanggang Port ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ new Huanggang Port ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338995/Tropical-Cyclone-Dolphin-to-swap-rain-for-34-degrees-sweat-this-weekend</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T14:41:52+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T14:41:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tropical Cyclone Dolphin to swap rain for 34 degrees sweat this weekend ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Tropical Cyclone,Dolphin ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/leisure/article/338994/Four-panda-trams-join-twins-second-birthday-celebrations</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T14:41:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shein seeks US$30-US$40 billion valuation for August Hong Kong IPO, sources say ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSBC sets US$1 billion buyback after profit beat on boost from rates and wealth ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Blindly struggling Hong Kongers become abandoned pawns; Wu Chi-wai abandons the elderly to flee to the UK but immediately hits a wall ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bus groper gets four-month sentence after sexual assault ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK to prepare for 6G era, Algernon Yau says ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/sports-updates/article/338986/Coleman-Wong-breaks-into-ATP-top-100-at-career-high-No-92</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Coleman Wong breaks into ATP top 100 at career-high No 92 ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/336979/A-guide-to-cleaning-cutting-boards-Dont-let-them-sit-around-for-too-long</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T12:00:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T12:00:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ A guide to cleaning cutting boards - Don't let them sit around for too long ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/337843/How-to-choose-summer-soup-ingredients-based-on-your-body-constitution</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T12:00:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ How to choose summer soup ingredients based on your body constitution ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/336985/Nutritionist-recommends-8-skin-nourishing-foods</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T12:00:17+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-04T12:00:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nutritionist recommends 8 skin nourishing foods ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-04T12:00:02+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-04T11:40:15+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-04T11:21:09+00:00</lastmod>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world-racing/article/338975/Goodwood-revival-earns-Asfoora-a-York-encore</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-04T11:18:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Customs seizes 3 live cats smuggled in backpack at Lok Ma Chau Spur Line ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ WSD to probe hikers who entered Ho Pui Reservoir spillway for photos ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese copper foil giant Londian Wason eyes US$1.7 billion valuation in US IPO ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Over 140 minors among 375 held for France wildfires ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Amazon enters US$3 trillion club as AI, cloud growth power rally ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ UBS fined US$125 million by US regulators for money laundering violations ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-03T21:33:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Woodland Heights unit sells for $61mn to prominent family  ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hometown of Chinese Fields Medalist becomes an unexpected tourist hotspot as crowds flock to celebrate her historic win ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Smart sensor system installation by mid-2027 should end recurring main bursts, says Michael Tien ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China cues start of leaders' secretive Beidaihe summer retreat ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-03T20:59:46+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ CICC hosts inaugural Embark Salon in HK, debuts international asset custody offering ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Heavily-pregnant woman dies after Turkey balcony fall, husband held ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ CLPe, LAWSGROUP unveil green cooling pilot in Lai Chi Kok, cutting energy bills by nearly half ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Immigration Department shares family joy with fluffy surprise as it turns 65 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Safety manager dies after falling 10 floors at Kowloon City construction site ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 3 Hong Kong, YY Lam debut city’s first education telecom platform with unlimited student data ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Former DSE candidate who scored 8 marks secures PolyU offer, inspiring others ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mother and grand-aunt arrested after two kids fall ill from eating cannabis gummies ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338927/Think-tank-calls-for-AI-data-governance-to-unify-fragmented-use-in-Hong-Kong-schools</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-03T19:17:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Think tank calls for AI data governance to unify fragmented use in Hong Kong schools ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Former HEAL Fertility worker wanted over alleged sample mix-up cover-up ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-03T17:44:21+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Small nations hold big cards as FIFA chief Infantino scrambles for support ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Frugality fails to build wealth? Saver avoids dining out for 7 years to save $1.15m, but inflation bites ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Earlier bag-drop cutoff set for Haneda domestic flights ]]></news:title>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China evacuates residents as heavy rains hit northwest, southwest ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-03T17:07:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea to lower leverage ratio of single-stock ETFs as market sees abnormal volatilities ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-03T17:00:26+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Uber offers up to 60pc off rides to 11 SHKP malls ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Apple to hike iPhone prices by US$200, foldable set at US$2,000, Bloomberg's Gurman predicts ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ BOJ says global AI demand could have sticky inflationary effect ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Moonshot AI denies plans to file Hong Kong IPO in August ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ CXMT plans second chip plant in Beijing and is in talks on its funding, sources say ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T15:49:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Launch of Chinese govt bond futures in HK a natural development, CSRC head says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T15:12:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Organizer defends safe race conditions after triathlon athlete died in Tai Po ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Four former CHANEL staff jailed for 4 to 7 years for stealing over 700 luxury items set for destruction ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T15:01:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Truck crashes into Aberdeen Tunnel wall ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shein weighs cost reset for late-stage investors ahead of Hong Kong IPO, Bloomberg News reports ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338888/Spider-Man-Brand-New-Day-opens-to-a-huge-US927-million-global-box-office</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-03T14:40:31+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T14:40:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' opens to a huge US$927 million global box office ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338885/Trump-attorney-general-pick-says-has-reached-deal-with-senators-after-standoff</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-03T14:34:42+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T14:34:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump attorney general pick says has reached deal with senators after standoff ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-03T14:29:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T14:29:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ DeepSeek's new AI model is by far the cheapest of well-known models to run, research firm says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-03T14:24:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T14:24:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong debuts offshore China government bond futures, deepening yuan use ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338880/Malaysias-Sarawak-grapples-with-rising-crocodile-encounters</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-03T13:56:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Malaysia's Sarawak grapples with rising crocodile encounters  ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-03T13:32:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T13:32:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Yen leaps, stocks and bonds drop as Japan confirms joint intervention with US ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-03T13:27:39+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T13:27:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ New driver test marks start of ride-hailing regulation ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-03T13:19:36+00:00</lastmod>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338876/Jewelry-watches-stolen-from-Mid-Levels-flat-after-bedroom-window-found-open</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T11:39:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese government bond futures' listing carries strategic importance for HK: Paul Chan ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China draws 'red lines' around its economic model ahead of EU, US trade talks ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China factory growth slows to 4-month low in July, survey shows ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-03T10:35:10+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T10:35:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China securities regulator supports more yuan investment products in Hong Kong ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan confirms joint yen intervention with US, signals readiness for more action ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong: trusted gateway linking global business with mainland strength ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ No end in sight for fatal shootings in America | American Lens | Michael Chugani ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Drivers trapped in Cityplaza car park for over two hours amid chaos, charged for extra time ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ July rainfall second highest on record as hikers risk safety near flood discharge at Ho Pui Reservoir ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-03T04:40:29+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:40:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Suspected suicide bombing at police station kills at least 14 in Pakistan, officials say ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338854/Noted-climber-Nirmal-Purja-among-10-dead-in-avalanche-in-Pakistan-officials</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-03T04:34:46+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:34:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Noted climber Nirmal Purja among 10 dead in avalanche in Pakistan - officials ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338853/2-men-arrested-in-Tseung-Kwan-O-after-cannabis-found-in-car</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-03T04:28:27+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:28:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 2 men arrested in Tseung Kwan O after cannabis found in car ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338852/Morocco-names-highway-after-Trump-in-Western-Sahara</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-03T04:17:59+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:17:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Morocco names highway after Trump in Western Sahara ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338851/Driver-arrested-for-drink-driving-after-hitting-boom-barrier-at-Eastern-Harbour-Crossing</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-03T02:12:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:12:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Driver arrested for drink-driving after hitting boom barrier at Eastern Harbour Crossing ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338850/2-die-as-firefighting-helicopters-collide-in-Greece-French-blaze-changes-course</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-03T02:03:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:03:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 2 die as firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, French blaze changes course ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338849/6-injured-in-Kwai-Chung-minibus-and-van-collision</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-03T01:55:54+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:55:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 6 injured in Kwai Chung minibus and van collision ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338848/2-Russian-siblings-found-dead-in-Thailand-suspects-confess-to-5-murders</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-03T01:49:43+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:49:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 2 Russian siblings found dead in Thailand, suspects confess to 5 murders ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338847/Taxi-driver-found-unconscious-in-Tsim-Sha-Tsui-dies-in-hospital</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-03T01:23:06+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:23:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Taxi driver found unconscious in Tsim Sha Tsui dies in hospital ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338846/Man-64-arrested-for-filming-woman-and-assaulting-4-with-umbrella-in-Tsuen-Wan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-03T01:16:34+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:16:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man, 64, arrested for filming woman and assaulting 4 with umbrella in Tsuen Wan ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338845/John-Lee-meets-CSRC-chairman-to-discuss-deepening-financial-market-connectivity</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-03T01:11:16+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:11:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ John Lee meets CSRC chairman to discuss deepening financial market connectivity ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ John Lee, CSRC, financial connectivity, offshore RMB, mutual access ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-racing/article/338844/Chadwick-finds-Queensland-reset-as-Orman-sharpens-up-for-Hong-Kong-return</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-02T22:15:59+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-02T22:15:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chadwick finds Queensland reset as Orman sharpens up for Hong Kong return ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338842/Former-weather-chief-urges-heat-stress-warning-reform-amid-record-El-Niño-threat</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-02T22:00:56+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-02T22:00:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Former weather chief urges heat stress warning reform amid record El Niño threat ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Lam Chiu-ying,air-con,El Niño ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338841/Sports-chief-pushes-citizens-to-get-moving-for-better-health</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-02T21:06:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-02T21:06:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sports chief pushes citizens to get moving for better health ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Rosanna Law,sports,health,Sports for All Day ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338840/San-Tin-Technopole-could-offer-competitive-land-prices-for-development-says-Sunny-Chai</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-02T20:17:35+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-02T20:17:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ San Tin Technopole could offer competitive land prices for development, says Sunny Chai ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Sunny Chai,San Tin Technopole ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ OPEC+ agrees to small oil output quota hike for September ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-02T19:36:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Northern Metropolis as international I&T hub will offer vast opportunities for youth, Kevin Choi says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-02T19:30:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lisa Ch'ng and Mat Yeung tie the knot in Kuala Lumpur ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-02T19:18:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-02T19:18:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSBC expected to post a 50pc growth in Q2 pre-tax profit ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/entertainment/article/338830/Celebrities-and-industry-figures-pay-tribute-at-Nansun-Shis-memorial</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-02T18:49:46+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:49:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Celebrities and industry figures pay tribute at Nansun Shi’s memorial ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338829/At-least-72-died-in-Spains-Ceuta-migrant-rush</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-02T18:33:50+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:33:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ At least 72 died in Spain's Ceuta migrant rush ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-02T18:22:13+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:22:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ John Lee addresses subdivided units phase-out and university town vision at consultation ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-02T18:20:42+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:20:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Domestic helper switches to wealthier family, leaves employer fuming over ‘changed attitude’ before quitting ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338826/Over-60-emergency-teams-deployed-as-heavy-rain-triggers-flooding-in-rural-areas</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-02T18:09:21+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:09:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Over 60 emergency teams deployed as heavy rain triggers flooding in rural areas ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338825/John-Lee-leads-the-charge-at-Sports-for-All-Day-for-healthier-lifestyles</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-02T18:04:50+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:04:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ John Lee leads the charge at Sports for All Day for healthier lifestyles ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Sports for All Day,John Lee Ka-chiu ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338824/Chris-Sun-to-visit-Guizhou-for-Strive-and-Rise-youth-exchange-tour</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-02T17:37:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-02T17:37:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chris Sun to visit Guizhou for Strive and Rise youth exchange tour ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Strive and Rise Programme ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/bcf8b1919392e7027e64cb71a68ec4a0/2026-08/KakaoTalk_20260712_163633141_05.jpg</image:loc>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338823/Xiaomi-raises-prices-on-multiple-flagship-phone-models-by-300-to-500-yuan-starting-Sunday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-02T16:52:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-02T16:52:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Xiaomi raises prices on multiple flagship phone models by 300 to 500 yuan starting Sunday ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Xiaomi,REDMI,Xiaomi 17,William Lu ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338822/Hong-Kong-lifts-2026-GDP-forecast-offshore-CGB-Futures-debut-August-3</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-02T16:52:12+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-02T16:52:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong lifts 2026 GDP forecast, offshore CGB Futures debut August 3 ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hong Kong,GDP,2026,Paul Chan,Hang Seng Index,five-year,Chinese Government Bond Futures ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/338821/CKAs-The-Coast-Line-sells-67-parking-spaces-on-Saturday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-02T16:20:55+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-02T16:20:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CKA’s The Coast Line sells 67 parking spaces on Saturday ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ CKA,The Coast Line,Yau Tong ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338806/59-year-old-triathlon-participant-dies-after-suspected-drowning-during-Tai-Po-race</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-02T16:16:43+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-02T16:16:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 59-year-old triathlon participant dies after suspected drowning during Tai Po race ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-02T15:58:48+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-02T15:58:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's central bank pledges timely policy tool adjustment ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-02T15:51:29+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-02T15:51:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CUHK plans 10th college and expansion near Pak Shek Kok Station ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ CUHK ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338818/Emergency-repairs-underway-after-Kwai-Chung-water-pipe-burst</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-02T15:46:43+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-02T15:46:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Emergency repairs underway after Kwai Chung water pipe burst ]]></news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/cf1d802133cc7ae463ea22013f733a73/2026-08/page_6.jpg</image:loc>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-02T15:23:31+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-02T15:23:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lai Ka-ying witnesses world's first double-generation rice harvest on Tiangong space station  ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Lai Ka-ying ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-02T15:14:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-02T15:14:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK-named Typhoon Dolphin surges to new strength, neighboring system likely in its grasp ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/338815/AI-keeps-consumer-prices-high-in-RAMaggedon-chip-crunch</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-02T14:59:53+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-02T14:59:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ AI keeps consumer prices high in 'RAMaggedon' chip crunch ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ AI,chip,memory chip, ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Elon Musk dismisses report of Tesla China separation plans as ‘Fake News’ ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSI muted in early trading, slid 28 points by midday break ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Red Rainstorm Warning hoisted at 11.05am as Education Bureau adjusts school schedules ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ How washing your bananas can prevent fruit fly infestations ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSBC to sell A$36 billion Australian loan portfolio to Blackstone ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ The real causes behind sudden hair loss in women ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kingboard Laminates flags 200pc H1 2026 profit surge, parent Kingboard rises 4pc despite investment loss ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-31T11:50:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Anthropic admits Claude AI model hacked into three companies’ systems during testing ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-31T11:29:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China’s factory activity shrinks in July on weak demand, manufacturing PMI hits five-month low ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-31T11:18:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Microsoft adds nearly US$450 bln in market value in record single-day gain ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/338733/OpenAI-slashes-prices-of-smaller-models-amid-rising-AI-spending-scrutiny</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-31T11:10:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-31T11:10:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ OpenAI slashes prices of smaller models amid rising AI spending scrutiny ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-31T11:08:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-31T11:08:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korean and Japanese shares soar on global semiconductor rally, forex intervention ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-31T11:01:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea conducts rare forex intervention alongside Japan, sending won to nine-month high ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-31T11:00:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Innovation key to success, says HK Disney's head ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-31T10:57:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan's July core inflation accelerates as MidEast conflict broadens price pressures ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-31T10:45:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Yen comes under renewed pressure after BOJ intervention ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-31T10:27:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-31T10:27:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bank of Japan set to keep rates steady but signal further tightening ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338728/HSI-opens-lower-down-21-points-Lenovo-and-SMIC-rose-8-percent</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-31T10:09:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-31T10:09:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSI opens lower, down 21 points, Lenovo and SMIC rose 8 percent ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hong Kong,Hang Seng Index,HSI,tech ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 3 Aeon Mall staff rumoured dead after returning for car keys in Japan  quake, new dashcam footage shows ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-31T04:28:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cassette gas stove explodes at Telford Plaza restaurant, no injuries ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-31T01:35:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man City stars Foden, teammates draw crowds to Hung Hom harbourfront kit launch ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T23:52:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong Red Cross maps disaster hotspots, with Yuen Long and North District at greatest risk ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T23:01:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T23:01:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Goldman Sachs Asset Management launches AI investing platform AlphaAI ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T22:56:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T22:56:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shell expects Pearl plant to restart by end-March 2027 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T22:41:55+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T22:41:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CK Hutchison Group Telecom sells 49 percent VodafoneThree stake for GBP4.3 bln ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ UK,VodafoneThree,CK Hutchison,CK Hutchison Group Telecom,shareholding,sale ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338701/HUTCHMEDs-H1-2026-net-profit-declined-965pc-on-prior-year-disposal-gain-revenue-flat</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T22:23:00+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T22:23:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HUTCHMED’s H1 2026 net profit declined 96.5pc on prior-year disposal gain, revenue flat ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T21:41:36+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338699/Shell-profit-more-than-doubles-to-US98-billion-second-highest-on-record-as-Iran-war-lifts-prices</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T21:24:27+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T21:24:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shell profit more than doubles to US$9.8 billion, second-highest on record, as Iran war lifts prices ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Irish singer, musician Glen Hansard killed in motorbike crash at 56 ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-racing/article/338694/Sandown-mishap-gives-Asfoora-one-last-shot-at-Goodwood</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T20:14:52+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sandown mishap gives Asfoora one last shot at Goodwood ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T20:14:26+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T20:14:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Yum China net profit grows 9pc to $553mn for the first half of 2026 ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T20:08:48+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Prada H1 revenue rises on strong Americas demand ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338691/Ugandan-opposition-leader-in-intensive-care-wife</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T20:05:32+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ugandan opposition leader in intensive care: wife ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T20:00:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T20:00:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Filippo Macchi praises Edgar Cheung as mutual respect binds HK, Italy fencing teams ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/arts-and-culture/article/338688/WestK-lifts-curtain-on-its-largest-theater</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T19:54:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ WestK lifts curtain on its largest theater ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/338687/Cosplayers-sell-foot-juice-for-50-yuan-at-Guangzhou-anime-carnival</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T19:54:52+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T19:54:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cosplayers sell ‘foot juice’ for 50 yuan at Guangzhou anime carnival ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338686/Youth-suicide-rate-hits-decade-high-despite-overall-decline</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T19:47:30+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T19:47:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Youth suicide rate hits decade high despite overall decline ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/338680/Wharf-Real-Estate-Investment-to-sell-Singapores-Wheelock-Place-to-Hongkong-Land-for-S111b</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T19:37:30+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T19:37:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wharf Real Estate Investment to sell Singapore's Wheelock Place to Hongkong Land for S$1.11b ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hongkong Land,Singapore,Wheelock Place ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338685/John-Lee-concludes-three-days-of-policy-talks-with-Council-of-Advisers</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T19:33:53+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T19:33:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ John Lee concludes three days of policy talks with Council of Advisers ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338684/Five-Guys-closes-third-outlet-in-six-months-leaving-just-six-in-HK</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T19:32:34+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T19:32:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Five Guys closes third outlet in six months, leaving just six in HK ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/arts-and-culture/article/338683/A-day-across-centuries-at-the-Hong-Kong-Palace-Museum</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T19:23:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T19:23:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ A day across centuries at the Hong Kong Palace Museum ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/338682/Record-rents-tenant-turned-buyers-to-support-property-market-New-World-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T19:12:48+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T19:12:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Record rents, tenant-turned buyers to support property market, New World says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ New World Development,Pavilia Farm ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T19:11:31+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T19:11:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kwai Chung Plaza shopkeepers welcome police arrests as order returns ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Kwai Chung Plaza ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338679/Missile-that-fell-in-eastern-Poland-likely-Russian-PM-Tusk</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T19:04:34+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T19:04:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Missile that fell in eastern Poland likely Russian: PM Tusk ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338678/Bank-of-England-policymakers-keep-rates-on-hold-but-more-back-hike</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T19:03:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T19:03:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bank of England policymakers keep rates on hold but more back hike ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Bank of England,interest rate ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338677/Hong-Kong-police-sign-MOU-with-South-Korea-to-step-up-cross-border-crime-cooperation</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T19:01:21+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T19:01:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong police sign MOU with South Korea to step up cross-border crime cooperation ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T18:22:22+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T18:22:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rosanna Law tours HKBU creative arts and sports facilities ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338675/PCCWs-loss-narrows-to-276-mn-for-first-half-of-2026</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T18:04:35+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T18:04:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ PCCW’s loss narrows to $276 mn for first half of 2026 ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338674/More-details-emerge-in-brutal-Tsim-Sha-Tsui-bar-attack-that-left-young-entrepreneur-on-life-support</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T18:02:33+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T18:02:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ More details emerge in brutal Tsim Sha Tsui bar attack that left young entrepreneur on life support ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ NASN Intelligent Tech (Zhejiang) begins its Hong Kong IPO bookbuilding, raising $643.9 mln ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T17:39:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK market benefits little from AI rally, with HSI down 10.7pc in H1: SFC research ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T17:32:21+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSBC names Richard Meddings chair of Group Audit Committee ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T17:18:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Zhongji Innolight drops 2.04pc at market close after Hong Kong's largest share sale this year ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/338666/The-Pavilia-Farm-III-to-tender-three-special-units-next-Monday</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ The Pavilia Farm III to tender three special units next Monday ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T17:03:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Budweiser profit rises 15 pc for first half of 2026 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T16:59:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Gas leak triggered rare supersonic detonation in Kumamoto Aeon Mall blast, expert says ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338663/HKs-SFC-freezes-125-million-assets-linked-to-suspected-IPO-fraud</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T16:59:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK's SFC freezes $125 million assets linked to suspected IPO fraud ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T16:57:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Espresso machine test: most deliver, but some run hot and cold ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T16:38:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T16:38:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSI rose 50 points at market close, New Oriental gains 19pc, tech stocks sputter ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/entertainment/article/338660/BTS-skips-Grammy-submissions-after-new-Asian-pop-category-award-introduced</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T16:34:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T16:34:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ BTS skips Grammy submissions after new Asian pop category award introduced ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/338659/Standard-Chartereds-Judy-Hsu-buys-HK465m-unit-at-Bowen-Place</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T16:24:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Standard Chartered's Judy Hsu buys HK$46.5m unit at Bowen Place ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T16:19:46+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T16:19:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSBC, BOCHK, and StanChart HK keep prime rate unchanged ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/esg/article/338657/China-generates-less-than-half-of-its-electricity-from-coal-for-the-first-time</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T16:04:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China generates less than half of its electricity from coal for the first time ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T15:58:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T15:58:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ MGM China total adjusted earnings drop to $4.78 billion in first half of 2026 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T15:58:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cenovus Energy posts strong Q2 financial results, cash flow up 1.37 times year on year ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T15:57:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T15:57:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's top leaders pledge incremental measures to support economy ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/338653/DST-Global-co-founder-buys-HK321m-luxury-home-at-Verano</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T15:43:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ DST Global co-founder buys HK$321m luxury home at Verano  ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338652/HK-named-typhoon-Dolphin-forecast-to-swim-into-record-strength-says-HKO</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T15:09:21+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T15:09:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK-named typhoon Dolphin forecast to swim into record strength, says HKO ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338651/Algernon-Yau-sees-golden-opportunities-in-HKs-aging-population</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T15:01:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man arrested for allegedly cheating customer out of $760,000 car deposit in Mong Kok ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man arrested in Sham Shui Po drug bust, $270,000 ketamine seized ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T05:24:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 38 arrested in New Territories South anti-illegal worker operation ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T05:21:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Burglars steal $800,000 in watches, diamonds and cash from Tai Po village house ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T05:11:56+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T05:11:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with aiding terrorism, he gives Moscow the finger ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T04:57:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chow Yun-fat cuts $160m Peak house price by $60m after four years on market ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T04:13:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Truck overturns on Cheung Ching Road, causes traffic disruption to airport ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T02:30:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fed leaves rates unchanged; three policymakers dissent in favor of a hike ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T02:27:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan earthquake death toll rises to 18, including 5 at Aeon Mall blast ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/338565/Haaland-Rodri-among-Man-City-absentees-for-HK-tour-Chelsea-without-James-Fernandez</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-30T02:08:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Haaland, Rodri among Man City absentees for HK tour; Chelsea without James, Fernandez ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-30T01:00:21+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-30T01:00:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US sanctions HK-registered shipping firms over Iran oil transport ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T22:59:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Carrie Tong succeeds Ivan Chan as Manulife Hong Kong and Macau chief distribution officer ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T22:41:45+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T22:41:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CK’s Northumbrian Water named Water Company of the Year in the UK, sweeps four awards at industry ‘Oscars’ ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338612/58-magnitude-earthquake-hits-southwest-Japan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T22:11:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T22:11:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 5.8-magnitude earthquake hits southwest Japan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T22:00:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T22:00:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump to unveil US$22 billion plan to remake Washington Dulles airport, sources say ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338609/OCBC-seeks-to-accelerate-wealth-client-onboarding-with-agentic-AI</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T21:53:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T21:53:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ OCBC seeks to accelerate wealth client onboarding with agentic AI ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338608/Wall-St-opens-lower-ahead-of-Fed-decision-chip-stocks-wobble</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T21:38:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HashKey proposes acquisition of Singapore's Asia Pacific Exchange ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKT H1 revenue up eight percent to $18.7 billion, declares 34.8 HK cents Interim distribution ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ The mathematician who wore Cartier: Wang Hong's Fields moment ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T19:22:24+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T19:19:12+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T19:12:00+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T18:59:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T18:59:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T18:57:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ex-Cathay worker jailed for airport smuggling scheme after 15 years on the run ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nepal's tiger numbers climb 20 percent to estimated 429: survey ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Who are Iraq's Iranian-backed armed groups? ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wheelock to launch Park Silicon phase 2 first with price list expected next week  ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ SFC non-executive director Chew Fook-aun named new IFEC chairman ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T17:09:16+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T17:07:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ India's youth protests puncture Modi's aura of invincibility ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T16:57:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong, embracing a new era of opportunities ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T16:49:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index advances nearly 500 points upon market close, Li Auto rises 10pc ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ BMW to cut several thousand jobs under voluntary redundancy programme ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T16:37:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T16:37:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Robe-clad man tackled after charging at South Asian man on MTR platform ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T16:28:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China in touch with Yemen's Houthis to allow ships to sail through Red Sea, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T16:12:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK on alert for record heat and extreme rain as El Nino intensifies ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/338557/Google-launches-247-personal-AI-agent-Gemini-Spark-in-Hong-Kong</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T16:11:16+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ La Mirabelle II may release more units following second round sales  ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ After the quake came the blast: Inside Japan's shopping mall disaster ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cecilia Cheung makes first public appearance at Kaho Lee concert since Patrick Tse’s death ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ From fear to comfort: HK travelers touched by kindness during Kumamoto earthquake ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wildfire response must evolve to keep pace with climate change, EU says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T15:27:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ NWD K11 upgrades KLUB 11 loyalty programme to boost premium engagement  ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T15:27:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T15:27:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China criticises US bans on imports of Chinese robots ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T15:21:37+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T15:21:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Standard Chartered's H1 2026 pretax profit up 9pc, announces US$1 bln share buyback ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/338547/AI-race-redraws-Asian-air-cargo-replacing-e-commerce-as-growth-engine</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T15:16:41+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T15:16:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ AI race redraws Asian air cargo, replacing e-commerce as growth engine ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T15:00:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T15:00:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tech employees call for US-backed global effort to manage risks of advanced AI ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world-racing/article/338482/OBriens-Diamond-Necklace-handed-five-runner-test-in-Nassau-Stakes</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T15:00:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T15:00:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ O'Brien's Diamond Necklace handed five-runner test in Nassau Stakes ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T15:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T15:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Foreign schemes use free travel to recruit elites to disrupt Hong Kong ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338545/Visa-to-lay-off-7pc-of-staff-as-efficiency-push-deepens</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T14:56:45+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T14:56:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Visa to lay off 7pc of staff as efficiency push deepens ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T14:56:15+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T14:56:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ ‘Like a sauna’: Hong Kong shoppers sweat as Shenzhen mall hits 33.7 degrees ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/338543/OpenAI-rogue-agent-compromised-second-tech-firm-in-Hugging-Face-hack</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T14:47:54+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T14:47:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ OpenAI rogue agent compromised second tech firm in Hugging Face hack ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ OpenAI,hack ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T14:46:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T14:46:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meta's Zuckerberg warns against curbs on Chinese AI models, FT reports ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338534/Trump-family-project-in-Albania-has-already-caused-irreparable-damage-NGOs</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T14:35:18+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T14:35:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump family project in Albania has already caused 'irreparable' damage: NGOs ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T14:27:31+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T14:27:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China regulator to meet solar industry on curbing competition, local media reports ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ China,solar,competition,pricing ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338531/Japan-coral-protectors-race-to-save-reefs-from-heat-bomb</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T14:26:45+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T14:26:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan coral protectors race to save reefs from heat 'bomb' ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338540/HK-eyes-more-fencing-events-after-successful-World-debut</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T14:22:26+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T14:22:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK eyes more fencing events after successful World debut ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Rosanna Law,fencing,Hong Kong Football Festival ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T12:33:46+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Musk's X says Australia social media ban crackdown undermines international law ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Why some thrive on 3-4 hours of sleep while other can't - Decoding elite sleepers ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chef and actor Chris Lai's fish tofu soup - Mastering the art of Cantonese broths ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 6 surprising household uses for cinnamon ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong private home prices rose 13th consecutive month in June to 12.7 percent ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US curbs virus research Trump blamed for Covid pandemic ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T10:41:36+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T10:33:38+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T10:32:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shein discloses FTC probe in US, warns of significant payments ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-29T10:27:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China says it will defend its research institutions, after US sanctions list ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338510/Hang-Seng-Index-shines-on-Wednesdays-market-open</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T10:18:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T10:18:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index shines on Wednesday’s market open ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338515/Iran-rules-out-Omani-proposal-to-manage-Strait-of-Hormuz</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T10:12:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T10:12:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran rules out Omani proposal to manage Strait of Hormuz ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338522/AIDS-activists-slam-pharma-greed-over-breakthrough-drug</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T09:38:58+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T09:38:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ AIDS activists slam 'pharma greed' over breakthrough drug ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338509/13-dead-in-Japan-quake-PM-Takaichi</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T09:18:44+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T09:18:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 13 dead in Japan quake: PM Takaichi ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Japan earthquake,Kumamoto,Aeon Mall ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338508/SK-Hynix-posts-record-profit-flags-sustained-AI-memory-demand-despite-earnings-miss</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T09:15:00+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T09:15:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SK Hynix posts record profit, flags sustained AI memory demand despite earnings miss ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ SK Hynix ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338514/OpenAIs-rogue-agent-compromised-a-customer-at-a-second-tech-firm-executive-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T09:08:51+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T09:08:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ OpenAI's rogue agent compromised a customer at a second tech firm, executive says ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338507/Man-found-dead-after-fire-engulfs-Fanling-tin-roofed-house-51-evacuated</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T09:06:49+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T09:06:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man found dead after fire engulfs Fanling tin-roofed house; 51 evacuated ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Fanling, tin-roofed fire, death, evacuation ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338506/Widespread-heavy-rain-expected-shortly-HKO-warns</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T09:00:18+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T09:00:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Widespread heavy rain expected shortly, HKO warns ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ heavy rain, squally thunderstorms, weather warning ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/338505/Ex-coach-Roberto-Mancini-returns-to-lead-Italys-national-team</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T06:47:14+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T06:47:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ex-coach Roberto Mancini returns to lead Italy's national team ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Roberto Mancini,Italy ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/99cad89dafe2caf4de94571ad4a53c43/2026-07/2026-07-28T140242Z_1069592805_RC27DMAGQB25_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-ITALY-MANCINI.jpg</image:loc>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338503/Trump-Zelensky-discussed-Patriot-deal-and-reviving-talks-with-Russia</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T06:11:48+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T06:11:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump, Zelensky discussed Patriot deal and reviving talks with Russia ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Trump,Zelensky ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/3804149b1c73b3d328a0ff1d52aa7623/2026-07/2026-07-28T150425Z_555255819_RC21NMA7HIMF_RTRMADP_3_USA-TRUMP.JPG</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338490/Japan-quake-kills-at-least-two-after-blast-at-Kumamoto-mall-one-in-building-collapse</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T06:02:40+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T06:02:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan quake kills at least two after blast at Kumamoto mall, one in building collapse ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Japan earthquake,Kumamoto,Aeon Mall ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338502/Customs-seizes-13m-drugs-at-airport-German-woman-among-3-arrested</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T06:01:44+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T06:01:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Customs seizes $13m drugs at airport, German woman among 3 arrested ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Customs, drug trafficking, airport seizure, ketamine, cannabis buds ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/80397026a39a1bbef8a55c34821421aa/2026-07/2026-07-28_20_08_16.png</image:loc>
        </image:image>
        
    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338501/Mainland-man-stabbed-in-neck-at-Mong-Kok-building-3-Thai-women-taken-for-questioning</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T05:56:36+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T05:56:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mainland man stabbed in neck at Mong Kok building, 3 Thai women taken for questioning ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[  Mong Kok, stabbing, mainland man, Thai women, wounding ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/f1b2e5dfdcf7a1018a8bf3b2d5de717a/2026-07/2026-07-28_21_52_32.png</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338500/Aeon-Mall-explosion-in-Kumamoto-after-71-magnitude-quake-4-rescued-10-still-missing</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T05:49:09+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T05:49:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Aeon Mall explosion in Kumamoto after 7.1-magnitude quake, 4 rescued, 10 still missing ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Kumamoto, earthquake, Aeon Mall, explosion, rescue operation ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/4e8a408b47b5dd75e0262e350e3fdf0e/2026-07/2026-07-28_19_06_52.png</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338499/SP-500-ends-higher-as-investors-await-tech-earnings</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T05:37:50+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T05:37:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ S&P 500 ends higher as investors await tech earnings ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ us stock,wall street ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        </image:image>
        
    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338498/Video-Car-runs-red-light-in-Hung-Shui-Kiu-narrowly-misses-domestic-helper-and-2-children</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T05:03:52+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T05:03:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ (Video) Car runs red light in Hung Shui Kiu, narrowly misses domestic helper and 2 children ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hung Shui Kiu, red-light violation, near miss, dashcam ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/7c59128417ee7bec8e40ef291a0b303b/2026-07/2026-07-28_19_30_05.png</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/editorial/article/338497/Inclusive-governance-takes-center-stage-as-open-source-AI-gambit-DUV-milestone-redraw-US-China-tech-race</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T02:16:40+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T02:16:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Inclusive governance takes center stage as open-source AI gambit, DUV milestone redraw US-China tech race ]]></news:title>
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/42c1c1ff3fc28c07ed727e5cf6fa012f/2026-07/New_Project_ASML.jpg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/338496/The-data-equation-security-sustainability-and-value-Counting-Beans-and-Saving-Green-Edmund-Yeung</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T02:11:40+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T02:11:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The data equation: security, sustainability, and value | Counting Beans and Saving Green | Edmund Yeung ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/338495/Along-Peel-Street-where-old-crafts-pass-into-new-hands-Cultural-Exchange-Bernard-Charnwut-Chan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T02:04:15+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-29T02:04:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Along Peel Street, where old crafts pass into new hands | Cultural Exchange | Bernard Charnwut Chan ]]></news:title>
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        </image:image>
        
    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338494/2-women-arrested-over-unlicensed-face-stepping-massage-parlour-in-Cheung-Sha-Wan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-29T01:52:05+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 2 women arrested over unlicensed 'face-stepping' massage parlour in Cheung Sha Wan ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ From whirlwind romance to court battle: the rise and fall of ‘Mr Ho’ ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Only job I wanted', says new France coach Zidane ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ More than skin deep: Dutch abuse victims erase forced tattoos ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police step up Kwai Chung Plaza patrols following youth gang disturbances ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T18:31:42+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T18:31:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Seoul, Tokyo lead fresh tech rout as most of Asia retreats ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T18:19:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T18:19:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Explosion' reported at Japan shopping mall after quake: police ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T18:18:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T18:18:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ NUVA serves up a summer celebration of crab ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T18:11:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T18:11:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Exchange Fund posts $134.7b income in first half ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T18:09:04+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ngau Chi Wan grocery store doused in oil and chair stolen in suspected revenge ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ John Lee backs Chief Justice's decision to request judge Wilson Chan's early retirement over plagiarism ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T18:03:16+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T18:03:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Keigo Higashino’s death spotlights colorectal cancer warning signs ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T17:55:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Singapore Airlines posts first quarterly loss since pandemic as Air India losses, fuel costs weigh ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T17:44:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sun Life launches Private Wealth platform targeting high-net-worth clients ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T17:34:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Francis Law buys two The Westminster Terrace duplexes for HK$66.8m ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Football fever expected to boost Hong Kong spending despite star absences ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Documentary on Stan Lee's final years faced industry opposition, filmmaker says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US customs officials inspect China-linked factories in Vietnam, Bloomberg News reports ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T12:58:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Two Yuen Long village houses burgled within half an hour, losses top $750,000 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T12:53:56+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ USTR's Greer says Trump's latest tariffs won't have an economic impact ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T12:40:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man’s body found floating off Tsing Yi container terminal ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T12:28:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T12:28:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Musk's X adds banking in 'everything app' push ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T12:10:19+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T12:10:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index slips 28 points by midday, mainland markets tumble ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T12:04:40+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T12:04:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Moonshot AI releases full model weights of its Kimi K3, world’s largest open-weight AI model ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ China,Moonshot AI,Kimi K3,Hugging Face,open-weight model,API,Hong Kong,IPO ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T12:00:22+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T12:00:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Gstaad-Bow Echo rivalry resumes with Puerto Rico back in the mix ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T12:00:22+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T12:00:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Centre of food safety warns people to not eat lychees on an empty stomach - Here's why ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T12:00:19+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T12:00:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ What's wrong with chemical fragrances? Here's what to know about their effects on health ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T12:00:06+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T12:00:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hotel hygienes exposed: Undercover investigations show what precautionary measures you must take ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T11:48:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T11:48:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Houthis pushing to model Iran's Hormuz control in Red Sea, Yemeni FM says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T11:43:34+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T11:43:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea may cap leveraged ETF investments for retail investors, media reports say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T11:23:13+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T11:23:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Zhongji Innolight sets its offer price at $980, raising $53.4 bln ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338402/Museum-level-Impressionist-works-to-be-auctioned-in-Paris</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-28T11:20:46+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T11:20:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Museum-level Impressionist works to be auctioned in Paris ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T10:54:51+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HIV progress in 'real danger' as global funding plummets ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSI opens 64 points higher at 25,271, Laopu Gold plunges 13pc ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ OpenAI's Sam Altman, Nvidia's Huang to meet with Senate Intelligence Committee's top Democrat ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T09:12:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ India activists demand release of detained 'cockroach' protesters ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T08:39:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T08:39:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 2 foreign drug syndicate kingpins arrested in Mong Kok, $4.8m narcotics seized ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T08:19:52+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T08:19:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump says US and Tehran having 'good talks' as drones hit Iran's neighbours ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338389/Amber-rainstorm-warning-issued-at-715am-heavy-rain-expected-to-continue</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-28T08:15:11+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T08:15:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Amber rainstorm warning issued at 7.15am, heavy rain expected to continue ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338416/Super-heat-waves-pose-fatal-risks</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T08:00:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Super heat waves pose fatal risks ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338417/Sharp-rise-in-non-local-student-applications-at-HK-universities</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-28T08:00:32+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T08:00:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sharp rise in non-local student applications at HK universities ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T05:43:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T05:43:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shot fired outside US consulate in Toronto for second time this year ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T04:55:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK man faces 9 years in Taiwan jail for MRT pickpocketing spree, fake credit card fraud ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T04:54:33+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T04:54:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police investigate suspicious fire at Wong Tai Sin estate ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T04:42:27+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T04:42:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The limits of ideology: why cost-of-living shock is eroding Takaichi’s mandate ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/338383/China-enters-new-frontier-with-rocket-reuse-Fongmula-Francis-Fong</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-28T04:29:05+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T04:29:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China enters new frontier with rocket reuse | Fongmula | Francis Fong ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T04:25:19+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T04:25:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ A living canvas: finding stillness in the swimming light of Nishikigoi Koi | Lifestyle Renaissance | Dixtionary / @dix.tionary ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T04:20:41+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T04:20:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall Street ends mixed as investors focus on tech earnings ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T04:13:22+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T04:13:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Romania expels Russian embassy employee over drones ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-28T04:07:02+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T04:07:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 17 arrested in East Kowloon anti-illegal worker operation ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338378/10-mainland-women-arrested-in-Tsuen-Wan-anti-vice-operation</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-28T04:04:24+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-28T04:04:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 10 mainland women arrested in Tsuen Wan anti-vice operation ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Tsuen Wan, vice operation, arrest ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Customs busts illicit cigarette storage centre in Tsuen Wan hotel, 2 arrested ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Xiaomi AI lead Luo Fuli among 35 young Chinese innovators reshaping tech, MIT Technology Review says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sea and air search launched after possible person seen floating off Tsing Yi ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ KMB bus and police car collide on Tuen Mun Road, no injuries ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ FEHD issues enforcement orders after rat infestation spotted at Hung Hom ParknShop ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-27T22:30:26+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's June net gold imports via Hong Kong up from year ago, down from May ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong, China Equestrian Team heads to FEI World Championships in Aachen with strong four-rider lineup ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-27T22:15:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-27T22:15:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US core capital goods orders increase strongly in June ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338351/Father-accused-of-abusing-daughters-denies-punishing-them-in-hallway-overnight</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-27T21:54:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-27T21:54:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Father accused of abusing daughters denies punishing them in hallway overnight ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-27T21:53:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hedge fund bets on rising US healthcare stocks near 5-year high, Goldman says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-27T21:44:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall St opens higher as pause in US-Iran hostilities lifts sentiment ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-27T21:40:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-27T21:40:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ High Court judge Wilson Chan retires early after repeated plagiarism ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-27T21:31:15+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-27T21:31:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSBC to hire 100 AI specialists, 100 wealth managers in boost to Singapore hub ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-27T21:26:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-27T21:26:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kazakhstan's daily oil output halves after export terminal closure, source says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-27T21:25:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-27T21:25:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Donnie Yen celebrated with giant Mong Kok video tribute for 63rd birthday ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-27T21:16:21+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong's most consequential partnership is not in Asia. It is in the Gulf ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-27T21:08:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Five premium taxi fleets fall 43pc short of target with only 2,000 in service ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-27T20:49:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ PwC proposes longer equity trading hours and lower IPO market cap threshold for tech firms ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-27T20:37:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-27T20:37:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKMA launches whitepaper on quantum preparedness of banking sector ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338355/HK-airport-offers-sensory-escape-to-ready-autistic-travelers-for-flights</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-27T20:13:58+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-27T20:13:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK airport offers sensory escape to ready autistic travelers for flights ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hong Kong International Airport,Sensory Corner ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sudan army retakes capital highway to flashpoint El-Obeid: army sources ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-27T17:19:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ SFC fines Bright Smart Securities $2.8m for internal control failures in monitoring wash trades ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-27T17:07:42+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-27T17:05:56+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-27T16:44:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ URA’s Bailey Street / Chi Kiang Street project yields seven bids from developers  ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338322/Bestselling-Japanese-mystery-writer-Keigo-Higashino-dies-at-68</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-27T15:23:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bestselling Japanese mystery writer Keigo Higashino dies at 68 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Zhongji Innolight slashes max IPO price to $980, HKEX adds options and short selling upon its debut ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong Football Festival 2026 awarded ‘M’ Mark status ahead of August matches ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338319/Japans-LOFT-to-open-first-Hong-Kong-store-at-MOKO-in-August</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-27T14:33:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan’s LOFT to open first Hong Kong store at MOKO in August ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nvidia in talks with OpenAI to guarantee US$250 billion financing for data center, WSJ reports ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338316/Yuen-Long-warehouse-burglarized-twice-in-a-week-copper-wiring-stolen</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-27T14:04:34+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-27T14:04:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Yuen Long warehouse burglarized twice in a week; copper wiring stolen ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-27T13:55:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-27T13:55:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Father and son granted bail after saw-wielding fight in Tsing Yi ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338313/Adapter-short-circuit-sparks-boat-fire-at-Tuen-Mun-Typhoon-Shelter</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-27T13:29:26+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-27T13:29:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Adapter short circuit sparks boat fire at Tuen Mun Typhoon Shelter ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Tuen Mun Typhoon Shelter,fire ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338312/Aircraft-worker-62-dies-after-fall-from-six-meter-platform-at-HAECO</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-27T13:21:06+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-27T13:21:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Aircraft worker, 62, dies after fall from six-meter platform at HAECO ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338310/HSI-rises-203-points-to-25166-by-midday-break</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-27T12:08:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-27T12:08:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSI rises 203 points to 25,166 by midday break ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-27T12:03:26+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-27T12:03:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trip.com announces remediation measures after 5.3 bln yuan fine for market domination ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Trip.com,fine,dominant,online travel platform ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/336425/Dietary-taboos-4-foods-to-avoid-with-medication</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-27T12:00:32+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-27T12:00:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Dietary taboos: 4 foods to avoid with medication ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/336621/Koreas-59-yo-fitness-queen-Jung-Dayeon-shares-simple-3-step-leg-workout</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-27T12:00:08+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/337587/Egg-storage-guide-From-supermarket-to-fridge-how-long-can-you-store-them</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-27T12:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338308/Singapore-surprises-with-monetary-policy-tightening-on-inflation-worries</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-27T11:52:07+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-27T11:52:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Singapore surprises with monetary policy tightening on inflation worries ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338307/Shein-flags-tariff-hits-after-posting-quarterly-loss-ahead-of-Hong-Kong-IPO</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-27T11:44:16+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Multi-billion-dollar cards of gold:  How Hong Kong cashes in on collectibles ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ New PM Burnham vows to put 'Britain's interest first' in Trump ties ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-26T19:29:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Malaysia to make F1 comeback in October as host of Bahrain GP ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Australia to raise concerns over new tariffs with Trump, PM Albanese says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-26T18:45:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Health Department warns public over Frisolac Formula as manufacturer defends quality standards ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-26T18:18:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sammi Cheng suffers another setback as Japan MV footage mysteriously disappears ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-26T18:05:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ocean Park cable car sends passengers on swing as typhoon winds blow ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-26T18:01:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Northern Metropolis to adopt '15-minute neighborhood' concept to upgrade living: Paul Chan ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ One storm, two stories: Typhoon Noul catches Northwest New Territories off-guard and Hong Kong Island undisturbed ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Typhoon Noul ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-26T17:50:27+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cheung Sha Wan Road closed as collapsed scaffolding triggers traffic diversions ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-26T17:46:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ About 30 New Territories households still without power after storm damages CLP cables ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Greek man arrested after allegedly robbing Tuen Mun convenience store during Typhoon Noul ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Teenagers accused of disrupting Kwai Chung Plaza as shop owners complain of falling business ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-26T15:46:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ SHKP’s Garden Regency releases fifth price list of 57 units ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKO downgrades typhoon warning to T1 as Noul weakens ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338250/HK-is-requiring-facial-recognition-for-some-pension-fund-withdrawal-applications-regulator</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-26T15:30:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-26T15:30:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK is requiring facial recognition for some pension fund withdrawal applications: regulator ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-26T15:17:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-26T15:17:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US Federal Reserve expected to hold rates steady as inflation swirls ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Fed,interest rate,US,Kevin Warsh ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/338248/DeepSeek-tells-prospective-investors-of-funding-pause-Bloomberg-News-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-26T15:11:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-26T15:11:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ DeepSeek tells prospective investors of funding pause, Bloomberg News reports ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-26T15:00:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-26T15:00:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Storm chaser, 21, escapes injury after falling into Shing Mun River during T9 ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338246/Hong-Kong-Disneyland-to-reopen-at-3pm-as-typhoon-warning-is-lowered</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-26T14:58:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong Disneyland to reopen at 3pm as typhoon warning is lowered ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-26T14:46:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-26T14:46:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Discovery Bay, Park Island ferry services resume after storm signal lowered ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Typhoon Noul,ferry ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-26T14:45:29+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-26T14:45:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ani-Com to reopen at 2.40pm, hours extended to 10pm ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-26T14:40:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKO to lower typhoon warning to No. 1 at 3.20pm as Noul moves away ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338242/Storm-damage-keeps-East-Rail-services-suspended-between-Tai-Po-Market-and-Fanling</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-26T14:13:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Storm damage keeps East Rail services suspended between Tai Po Market and Fanling ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338241/Equal-opportunity-watchdog-urges-HK-to-break-gender-stereotypes-on-30th-anniversary</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-26T13:59:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Equal opportunity watchdog urges HK to break gender stereotypes on 30th anniversary ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Equal Opportunities Commission  ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338240/Flu-wave-may-drag-on-if-dominant-strain-shifts-to-H1N1-health-expert-warns</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-26T13:58:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Flu wave may drag on if dominant strain shifts to H1N1, health expert warns ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-26T13:43:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man left unconscious after alleged group assault at Tsim Sha Tsui bar ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-26T13:09:42+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Workers brave Typhoon Noul as transport disruptions complicate morning commute ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-26T12:47:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ About 350 flights canceled as airport works to resume afternoon operations ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338237/Eighteen-injured-188-trees-toppled-as-Typhoon-Noul-sweeps-Hong-Kong</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-26T12:35:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Eighteen injured, 188 trees toppled as Typhoon Noul sweeps Hong Kong ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-26T12:08:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Taxi crash in Tsim Sha Tsui leaves three injured as Typhoon Noul hits Hong Kong ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338234/Fallen-trees-reported-as-Typhoon-Noul-sweeps-Hong-Kong</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-26T12:04:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Summer watermelon guide: 5 varieties and 6 tips for choosing ripe ones ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ International Criminal Court members dismiss prosecutor Khan over sexual misconduct allegation ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Malaysian-born singer Lester Lam touched as fans sing along to new song at Ngong Ping show ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ascot simulcast crowned by blockbuster King George ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Physical oil prices jump with some nearing US$110 as Iran, Ukraine wars hit supply ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rossa Ryan’s costly lapse deals blow to title challenge ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T21:54:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US business activity perks up in July, helped by World Cup, but trend may not last, S&P Global says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T21:40:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Samsung, SK Hynix to announce major chip deals with US tech companies, Seoul says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Woman arrested at border after officers seize hundreds of grams of live beetles ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ UN urges evacuation of 6,000 sailors stranded in Hormuz strait ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKEX eases listing thresholds to draw more IPOs ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ First fan’s backspin kicks off ACGHK 2026 as venue upgrade draws praise from cosplayers ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ SFC adjusts regulatory framework for leveraged and inverse products to ensure orderly market trading ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Clara Wong appointed as Hong Kong's new Director-General of Civil Aviation ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSI closes below 25,000 points, Alibaba down 4pc ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong insurers' total gross premiums rise 32pc to $291.6b in Q1 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSITP launches tender for four additional lands using two-envelope system ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T15:59:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ As AI grows more powerful, a US-China feud threatens safety efforts ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese EV maker Xpeng to recall 33,473 X9 vehicles ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rosalia's Argentine fans up in arms over alleged World Cup snub ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Vietnam proposes banning under-16s from posting on social media ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China says it opposes all unilateral tariffs as new US levies kick in ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Temasek eyes defence deals as Europe boosts military spending, executive says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mainland tourist arrested at Lok Ma Chau Control Point for smuggling dog in shoulder bag ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Six candidates to lead UN take stage for televised debate ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T14:36:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Malaysia's resource anxiety tests Asia's fastest data centre build-out ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T14:33:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-24T14:33:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's memory chip makers ride AI boom to new power - and U.S. scrutiny ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korean court orders SK Chairman Chey to pay $5 billion to ex-wife in divorce ruling ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man flees Amoy Plaza watch shop with $152,000 Rolex after feigning interest as customer ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ More Guangdong drivers allowed into Hong Kong from Saturday ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T14:23:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pentagon awards Oracle nearly US$7 billion deal in latest software consolidation push ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T14:17:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cathay to raise fuel surcharges by up to 41pc from Aug 1 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T13:56:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump under pressure from all sides over Chinese AI surge ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Monkey intrusion disrupts MTR services for second day running ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T12:33:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump won't block Tate brothers' extradition: White House ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T12:30:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ World Bank confirms plan to phase out China lending by 2031 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T12:27:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-24T12:27:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKO to issue T1 signal at 8.40pm as Noul approaches ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T12:22:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-24T12:22:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index loses over 300 points by midday break ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HSI,Hang Seng Index,Hong Kong,stocks,Hang Seng Tech Index ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T12:17:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-24T12:17:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Citi ULTIMA elevates premium client engagement with "Taste of Harmony" exclusive private dinner ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Citi,Mastercard,Citi UlTIMA,Taste of Harmony,ultra-high-net-worth client ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/336376/Lychee-guide-15-varieties-how-to-choose-and-store-daily-serving-limits</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-24T12:00:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-24T12:00:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lychee guide: 15 varieties, how to choose and store, daily serving limits ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/336368/10-super-low-calorie-vegetable-A-nutritionists-guide-to-low-calorie-filling-meals</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-24T12:00:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-24T12:00:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 10 super low-calorie vegetable: A nutritionist's guide to low-calorie filling meals ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T11:54:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-24T11:54:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Indian activist ends fast but youth protesters still seek minister's ouster ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Indian activist,fast,youth protesters,minister,ouster ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T11:40:42+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-24T11:40:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ AMD says its newest AI server is in full production, will ship in months ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ AMD,chip,Nvidia,GPU,AI,data center,Helios ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T11:35:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-24T11:35:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan ready to take decisive action on forex, finance minister says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ yen,Satsuki Katayama,Japan,exchange ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T11:30:42+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-24T11:30:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ BOJ likely to keep inflation warning but expect no big build-up in risks, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/338117/HSBC-sells-Singapore-insurance-unit-to-Germanys-Allianz-in-S27-billion-deal</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-24T11:21:35+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-24T11:21:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSBC sells Singapore insurance unit to Germany's Allianz in S$2.7 billion deal ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338073/Dummy-account-holder-gets-enhanced-four-year-jail-term-over-116m-money-laundering</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-24T11:20:47+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-24T11:20:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Dummy account holder gets enhanced four-year jail term over $11.6m money laundering ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/338130/No-signs-of-life-as-China-landslide-death-toll-rises-to-11-50-missing-authorities</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-24T11:17:33+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-24T11:17:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'No signs of life' as China landslide death toll rises to 11, 50 missing: authorities ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338127/Trump-stuns-Saudis-by-pinning-nuclear-deal-to-Israel-ties</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-24T11:12:47+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-24T11:12:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump stuns Saudis by pinning nuclear deal to Israel ties ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T10:46:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Intel forecast crushes estimates as AI boom boosts chip demand; shares jump ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T10:46:00+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-24T10:46:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US prosecutors drop New York Times subpoenas in Trump plane leak probe ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/338121/China-urges-deeper-security-cooperation-with-Belarus-Uzbekistan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-24T10:30:42+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-24T10:30:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China urges deeper security cooperation with Belarus, Uzbekistan ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fields medal awarded to four young mathematicians ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Going global brings limitless opportunities home | FHKI Industry Connect | Wallace Wong, Executive Deputy Chairman of FHKI ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T05:38:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Yuen Long anti-vice raid nets 15 mainland women, including 2 minors ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T05:25:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US vows to punish Iran after Houthis strike tankers, Guards claim attacks on US assets in Jordan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T05:17:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-24T05:17:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US Senate panel approves bill cracking down on the sale of Chinese vehicles ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T05:05:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-24T05:05:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump says Xi will visit US on September 24 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T05:02:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US trade envoy to make tariff announcement as 10% duty soon expires ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T04:57:32+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T04:51:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tesla shares slump nearly 15% after earnings flop ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T04:44:27+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T04:33:57+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-24T02:15:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chongqing landslide kills 11, leaves 50 missing ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/338094/Admiralty-MTR-escalator-scare-hidden-needle-injures-female-passengers-hand</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-24T02:10:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Beijing seeks opinions on planned China-US tariff cuts on US$30 billion in trade ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ JD.com buys Wan Chai hotel for HK$280m amid booming student housing market ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index closes above 25,000 points ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ AFRC and Securities Commission Malaysia sign MoU to strengthen regulatory cooperation ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Semight Instruments plans Hong Kong IPO after Shanghai listing rose 22-fold in April ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-23T16:21:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Billionaire Adani weighs airline launch in Indian duopoly market, sources say ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea election office raided in fake turnout figures probe: investigators ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong privacy chief promotes AI governance, regional ties in Singapore ]]></news:title>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ The Sterling receives pre-sale consent with prices to be announced as early as next week ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Public housing rents to rise 2.04pc from October ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T15:52:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese regulators curb offshore loans for local real estate companies, Bloomberg reports ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T15:45:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-23T15:45:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ In One Above shows rooftop unit and offers four additional units via tender next week ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T15:36:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Woman injured by needle hidden in Citybus seat ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ NewJeans marks fourth anniversary amid comeback speculation ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ SFC and Securities Commission Malaysia sign MoU for mutual recognition of funds expansion and simplified dual listing framework ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Israelis fear Saudi nuclear deal could ignite Mideast arms race ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T15:12:32+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T14:55:52+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ AI will not trigger employment collapse, staffing company Adecco Group says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T14:53:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tang Wei welcomes second child, with both children born in Hong Kong ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T14:52:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKEX adds Bursa Malaysia as recognised stock exchange ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T14:38:11+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T13:58:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Potential Tropical Storm Noul may pass within 300km of HK this Sun ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T13:56:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Airport Island cleared for fully driverless vehicle trials ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Monkey’s morning stroll delays Kwun Tong Line commute ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T13:25:26+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-23T13:25:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Modi vows punishment for exam fraud fuelling India protests ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T13:15:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-23T13:15:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Houthis say they attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening new chokepoint in Iran war ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T13:05:27+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-23T13:05:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mainland man charged in daughter impersonation phone scam ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T12:44:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-23T12:44:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man beaten, robbed after confronting pair harassing female cycling companion in Tai Po ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T12:35:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fresh violence at Delhi youth protest demanding minister's resignation ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T12:12:39+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-23T12:12:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Intel, AMD sign long-term server CPU deals with Chinese clients as prices surge, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/338005/Trump-family-project-in-Albania-has-already-caused-irreparable-damage-NGOs</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-23T12:07:33+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-23T12:07:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump family project in Albania has already caused 'irreparable' damage: NGOs ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T12:06:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index back to 25,000 points by noon ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HSI,Hang Seng Index,Hong Kong,stocks,Hang Seng Tech Index ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T12:00:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-23T12:00:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Expert's affordable spice trick to easily handle swarm disasters ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T12:00:02+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-23T12:00:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Free senior exercise classes by LCSD: Granddaughter signs up 80 y/o grandfather ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T11:33:35+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-23T11:33:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Intel, AMD sign long-term server CPU deals with Chinese clients as prices surge, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T11:32:46+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-23T11:32:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Top diplomats gather for security forum in Southeast Asia ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T11:29:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Two Chinese supertankers with Saudi oil head to Bab el-Mandeb for Red Sea exit ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-23T11:25:37+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Musk keeps Tesla-SpaceX merger speculation alive, cites growing overlap ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T22:44:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T22:44:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's Moonshot tapped Anthropic's Fable for latest AI model, official says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T22:15:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T22:15:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337958/Shanghai-holds-compliance-guidance-meeting-with-automakers-including-Tesla-BYD</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-22T21:50:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T21:38:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337955/Polymarket-intends-to-challenge-Frances-decision-to-block-its-website</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-22T21:33:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T21:33:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/337954/Samsung-unveils-wider-foldable-phone-hikes-prices-as-chip-costs-rise</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-22T21:27:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ AMD to invest up to US$5 billion in Anthropic, WSJ reports ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ La Mirabelle II to tender sea-view three-bedroom units on Saturday ]]></news:title>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Miami Quay I launches price list for 79 units on Wednesday ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T20:37:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com given notice of EU concerns over Ceconomy takeover ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T20:28:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Baidu gets HKEX nod for dual-primary listing application ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T19:53:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T19:53:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ More hedge fund firms and asset managers shift operations to HK from Singapore: Bloomberg ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T19:31:32+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T19:27:32+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T19:27:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ French modelling scout with links to Epstein found dead: prosecutors ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337945/New-end-of-life-care-law-to-recognize-patients-treatment-refusals-from-July-31</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-22T19:20:50+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T19:20:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ New end-of-life care law to recognize patients’ treatment refusals from July 31 ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/337944/Synagistics-surges-on-Geene-20-AI-commerce-ecosystem-launch</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-22T19:17:29+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T19:17:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Synagistics surges on Geene 2.0 AI commerce ecosystem launch ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T19:13:32+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T19:13:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Beijing study tour helps shape HK's five-year, says LegCo chief ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Starry Lee Wai-king,Beijing tour ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T18:36:23+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T18:36:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ OpenAI reports 'unprecedented' autonomous hack by AI agents ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337942/Affluent-investors-embrace-long-term-growth-amid-lower-returns-expectations-DBS-survey</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-22T18:33:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T18:33:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Affluent investors embrace long-term growth amid lower returns expectations: DBS survey ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337941/Mainland-HKUST-student-denies-murder-threat-after-incel-posts</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-22T18:30:10+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T18:30:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mainland HKUST student denies murder threat after 'incel' posts ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337939/Hong-Kong-airport-opens-free-esports-zone-ahead-of-summer-travel-peak</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-22T18:23:32+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong airport opens free esports zone ahead of summer travel peak ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T18:21:48+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T18:21:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Paul Lam, Algernon Yau to attend Belt and Road conference in Beijing ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T18:19:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T18:19:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Marco Rubio tells diplomats to play down talk of American tech 'kill switch' ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T18:17:57+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T18:17:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rubio says he discussed China President's US visit in meeting with Wang Yi ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T17:52:30+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T17:52:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US, China to hold AI talks in September, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T17:51:20+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T17:51:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK expects to see total 200 IPO listings in 2026, raising 400bn ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/337932/Kabitat-Tin-Hau-hits-records-with-HK298m-special-unit-sale</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-22T17:46:32+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ $160,000 a month and still struggling? Fintech worker sparks debate on middle-class anxiety ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T17:33:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Customs seizes $87.5m in contraband from Macau-bound vessels ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T17:31:04+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea restaurant owner faces jail for ant sorbet ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T17:26:22+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T17:26:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ MPF members lose $3,302 each in first half of July: GUM says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ MPF,GUM,Christopher Lau ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T17:24:48+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T17:24:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong luxury rents ranks fifth globally with 4.2 pc increase in first quarter: Knight Frank  ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T17:21:30+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T17:21:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meta employees' lawsuit shows that if AI fires you, proving it is the hard part ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T17:15:08+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T17:15:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ BOJ on alert to price risks that may lead to faster rate hikes, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T17:12:22+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T17:12:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US retail investing giant warns of high market risk premium and sticky inflation in second half of 2026 ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Charles Schwab,market outlook,investment,advice ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337919/China-orders-all-market-players-to-observe-bill-re-discount-rate-floor-sources-say</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-22T17:05:20+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T17:05:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China orders all market players to observe bill re-discount rate floor, sources say ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ China,bill,borrow,lending,re-discount rates ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337921/3000-smoking-fine-divides-construction-workers</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-22T17:04:45+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T17:04:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ $3,000 smoking fine divides construction workers ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T17:04:42+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T17:04:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Teen convicted of sedition over slogans in Tsim Sha Tsui mall toilet ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337918/HSI-closes-below-25000-points-weighed-by-Tencents-7pc-decline</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-22T16:54:56+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T16:54:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSI closes below 25,000 points, weighed by Tencent's 7pc decline ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HSI,Hang Seng Index,Hong Kong,stocks,Hang Seng Tech Index ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/337895/Coolest-girl-UK-PM-Burnhams-wife-Marie-France-van-Heel</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-22T16:38:03+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T16:38:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Coolest girl': UK PM Burnham's wife Marie-France van Heel ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Coolest girl,UK,PM,Burnham,wife,Marie-France van Heel ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337915/Cathay-Pacific-flags-stronger-first-half-profit-on-travel-cargo-demand</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-22T16:33:49+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T16:33:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cathay Pacific flags stronger first-half profit on travel, cargo demand ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Cathay Pacific,profit ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337913/Ping-An-halts-new-US-private-market-investments-in-pivot-to-Europe-Bloomberg</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-22T16:29:14+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T16:29:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ping An halts new US private market investments in pivot to Europe: Bloomberg ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T16:24:56+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T16:24:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Xiaohongshu denies IPO rumours amid compliance disputes ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/337914/One-like-no-comment-speaks-volumes-of-Ronaldos-feelings-toward-FIFA-Messi</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-22T16:22:23+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T16:22:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ One like, no comment speaks volumes of Ronaldo's feelings toward FIFA, Messi ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/entertainment/article/337911/Mainland-singer-Silence-Wang-to-stage-two-HK-shows-at-Kai-Tak-Stadium</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-22T16:16:00+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T16:16:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mainland singer Silence Wang to stage two HK shows at Kai Tak Stadium ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Silence Wang ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337907/Customs-arrests-11-in-590000-illicit-cigarette-crackdown</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-22T15:54:21+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T15:54:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Customs arrests 11 in $590,000 illicit cigarette crackdown ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337905/Chinas-fiscal-revenue-expands-47pc-in-first-half</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-22T15:50:15+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T15:50:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's fiscal revenue expands 4.7pc in first half ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ China,fiscal revenue,fiscal expenditure ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337904/China-says-it-has-expressed-its-strong-dissatisfaction-to-EU-over-AliExpress-fine</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-22T15:45:26+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T12:03:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan ready to take decisive action on forex if needed, finance minister says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hegseth estimates cost of Iran war at $37.5 billion ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Link REIT sells half stake in Sydney's 100 Market Street for A$225 million ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Under soaring pressure, India's education minister promises reforms and debate ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rubio to hold talks with China's Wang Yi as regional powers join ASEAN meet ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T10:04:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shares of Topsports drop as Nike plans to restrict online sales in China ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T09:49:09+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index falls below 25,000 points at open ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T09:46:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump vows to help Lebanon pursue peace with Israel ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T09:38:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US 'watermarks' found on Chinese AI models, Bessent tells Fox Business ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T09:26:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T09:26:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ OpenAI says AI models went rogue during testing, triggering 'unprecedented' breach at startup ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T08:55:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T05:41:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ A narrative of city life, tech and the future | Cultural Exchange | Bernard Charnwut Chan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T05:22:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T05:22:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Scam losses in Asian regions up to US$114 bn in 2025: UN ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ NS Files Decoded revisits 'Returning Valiant' case, reveals how students were radicalised ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 16 women arrested in Mong Kok anti-illegal worker operation ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Maxim’s makes mooncake magic this Mid-Autumn ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 5 people dead in apparent mass drowning in Ohio river ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Patrick Tse estate rumours swirl; Brigitte Lin fan club hits back at online claims ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-22T00:54:26+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-22T00:54:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police arrest 991 in World Cup anti-gambling operation, seize $365m betting records ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Winning numbers drawn for $100m Mark Six Summer Snowball ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-21T22:18:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tsing Yi boy hospitalized after almost swallowing rat poison ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong Book Fair attracts 990,000 visitors despite rainy start ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US, China to hold AI talks in September, sources say ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 3M boosts annual profit forecast driven by resilient industrial unit ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-21T21:14:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chai Wan (East) public transport interchange at The Headland Residences comes into effect ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-21T20:09:58+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-21T19:57:42+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:57:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Embodied robot maker AgiBot eyes HK IPO at $156b valuation ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-21T19:52:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:52:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ New tropical cyclone threatens HK this weekend as AI forecast models show divided paths ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-21T19:51:04+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:51:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Thirteen building plans across city get green light in May ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-21T19:37:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:37:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKBU researchers secure over $14m for pioneering climate and AI safety projects ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-21T19:29:40+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:29:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Horizon Robotics expects adjusted H1 net loss widening to 1.7b yuan ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Horizon Robotics,profit, ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-21T19:14:37+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:14:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-21T19:09:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:09:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Citi lifts home price growth forecast to 12pc in 2026 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-21T19:05:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:05:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US looks to speed air taxis, supersonic planes to market ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-21T19:01:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-21T19:01:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Boeing asks US to intervene over record EU loan to Airbus ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police arrests suspect at border after businessman loses $117,000 Rolex in Yuen Long sex trap ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-21T18:59:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ STAR 50 index sees large influx as Mainland steps up to stabilize stock market ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-21T18:51:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 20-year-old man arrested as 800 alternative smoking products seized ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-21T18:47:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-21T18:47:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Great Barrier Reef at risk of 'collapse', scientists warn ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-21T18:47:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ From ‘Mighty Mouse’ to ‘King Kev’: fan favorite Keegan stood tall ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-21T18:31:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-21T18:31:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Sit down!' Australian politician berates dog on live TV ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-21T18:14:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Joyce Cheng resurfaces with new look after three-year mental health battle ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-21T18:04:00+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-21T18:04:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong ranks sixth globally for university strength ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337805/Youth-gang-on-retro-chopper-bikes-spark-outrage-after-random-metal-pelting-attacks-on-pedestrian</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Youth gang on retro chopper bikes spark outrage after random metal-pelting attacks on pedestrian ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Former EdCity executive director purchases unit at 83 Wing Hong Street for HK$7.39m ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Diplomatic efforts seek to avert Trump split with UN refugee agency, sources say ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'All these rashes': chickenpox surges in Gaza camps ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Final-day discounts draw book fair crowds, but sales remain weak ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rohingya targeted by resurgence of 'hateful' disinfo in Malaysia ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Inside Indonesia's slave island: 'I want my children to be free' ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ New UK PM Burnham stamps authority with cabinet shakeup ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Citybus driver arrested after 10 passengers injured in Tuen Mun Road crash ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese rescuers use explosives to clear boulders trapping landslide victims ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ July rainfall already tops monthly average as cyclone threatens more downpours ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-21T12:15:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Scam losses in Asian regions up to $114 bn in 2025: UN ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index inches up by midday break, SMIC jumps over 8pc ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Good news for office workers - Large studies show 2-3 cups daily lowers arrhythmia risk by 3pc ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pineapple VS pomelo: Nutritionist and fruit vendor share picking and eating tips ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Charmaine Sheh pays tribute to Patrick Tse, recalls his warmth and generosity ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-21T11:45:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ant International raises US$1.2 billion in global expansion push ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Paramount Skydance ordered to pause Warner Bros acquisition through August 3 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Samsung Electronics creates robotics division; ex-Hyundai executive to head strategy ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China, Thailand eye deeper tech cooperation to drive 'prosperous shared future' ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ London Stock Exchange plans to launch round-the-clock trading next year, FT reports ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Power, water needs test South Korea's push to build AI chip hub beyond Seoul ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Murphy takes no-pressure King George ride on Japanese raider ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Messi shares heartfelt message to Argentina fans after World Cup final defeat ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US imposes new 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Customs seizes three live cats smuggled in backpacks at Lok Ma Chau Spur Line ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-21T05:14:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Smoke after the whistle: a World Cup night of almost glory | Lifestyle Renaissance | Dixtionary / @dix.tionary ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKEX considers extending trading hours, canceling lunch break, Bloomberg reports ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Standard Chartered-backed Anchorpoint may launch its stablecoin in July, local media reported ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ AI data center power shift to 800VDC to reach 79pc adoption by 2030: Citi ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Patrick Tse dies at 89, Nicholas Tse returns to HK as family announces veteran actor’s passing ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-20T15:34:09+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US strikes Iran for ninth day; Iran says two oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz exploded and immobilised ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's securities regulator vows to maintain stability after market rout ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ KMPG Australia fines staff up to $126,000 for 'unacceptable' misconduct in audit scandal ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Standard Chartered: HK GDP to hit 4.3pc in 2026, fueled by AI supercycle and mainland stimulus ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/337618/Palestinians-say-Israeli-settlers-torch-mosque-factory</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T19:03:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T19:03:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Palestinians say Israeli settlers torch mosque, factory ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337616/Global-cultures-and-digital-transitions-shine-at-the-36th-Hong-Kong-Book-Fair</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T18:46:38+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T18:46:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Global cultures and digital transitions shine at the 36th Hong Kong Book Fair ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/337615/Blue-Coast-sells-114-car-parking-spaces-totaling-335m</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T18:32:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T18:32:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Blue Coast sells 114 car parking spaces totaling $335m ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Blue Coast,CKA,MTR ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337614/Shau-Kei-Wan-pipe-leak-traced-but-no-timetable-for-water-resumption</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T18:27:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T18:27:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shau Kei Wan pipe leak traced, but no timetable for water resumption ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Shau Kei Wan,Water Supplies Department ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337613/Law-Society-and-Macau-lawyers-deepen-ties-on-GBA-legal-services</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T18:19:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T18:19:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Law Society and Macau lawyers deepen ties on GBA legal services ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[  Law Society of Hong Kong,Macau Lawyers Association ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/337612/HK-tourist-claims-hotel-worker-entered-room-while-she-was-naked-in-Vietnam</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T18:02:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T18:02:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK tourist claims hotel worker entered room while she was naked in Vietnam ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/sports-updates/article/337611/Indian-badminton-superstar-PV-Sindhu-wins-Japan-Open-to-end-title-drought</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T17:52:13+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T17:52:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Indian badminton superstar PV Sindhu wins Japan Open to end title drought ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337610/Singapore-weighs-fund-managers-tax-relief-to-compete-with-Hong-Kong-FT-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T17:48:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T17:48:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Singapore weighs fund managers' tax relief to compete with Hong Kong, FT reports ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[  Monetary Authority of Singapore,Hong Kong,tax exemption,carried interest ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337609/HK-to-sign-gold-cooperation-MoU-with-Laos-during-Christopher-Huis-Southeast-Asian-trip</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T17:34:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T17:34:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK to sign gold cooperation MoU with Laos during Christopher Hui's Southeast Asian trip ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ MoU,gold,Hong Kong,Laos,Christopher Hui ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/337608/Young-Hong-Kong-woman-breaks-stereotypes-as-truck-driver-earning-29000-a-month</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T17:20:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T17:20:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Young Hong Kong woman breaks stereotypes as truck driver earning $29,000 a month ]]></news:title>
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        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/2456c7529bbedf8fc3d0831a9cc4edf9/2026-07/car_sssss_0.png</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337607/IKEA-to-sell-8-vacant-stores-in-China-mainland-media-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T17:14:54+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T17:14:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ IKEA to sell 8 vacant stores in China, mainland media reports ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ IKEA,JLL,Ingka ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/def9e9c4417bc8bb1a5017f4cb09eb59/2026-07/2026-07-15T023913Z_1166875398_RC2J7MA5PTGG_RTRMADP_3_CHINA-ECONOMY-GDP.JPG</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/337605/SHKPs-Garden-Regency-releases-third-price-list-offering-114-units</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T16:33:49+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T16:33:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SHKP’s Garden Regency releases third price list offering 114 units ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ SHKP,Garden Regency,Yuen Long ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/ede093a52599a30221ba767e38cd1e69/2026-07/0718CCCCCC_Cropped.png</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337604/Leather-jacket-worn-by-Nvidia-CEO-Jensen-Huang-auctions-for-nearly-US1-mn</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T16:29:55+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T16:29:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Leather jacket worn by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang auctions for nearly US$1 mn ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Leather,jacket,Jensen Huang,Nvidia,auctions,CEO ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
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        </image:image>
        
    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/337603/DeepSeek-to-launch-V4-model-as-early-as-Monday-with-novel-peak-valley-pricing</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T15:53:07+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T15:53:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ DeepSeek to launch V4 model as early as Monday with novel peak-valley pricing ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ DeepSeek,DeepSeek V4,Opus 4.8,Kimi K3 ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337602/HKTB-launches-Only-in-Hong-Kong-to-showcase-its-unique-soul</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T15:38:50+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T15:38:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKTB launches 'Only in Hong Kong' to showcase its unique soul ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[  Hong Kong Tourism Board,Only in Hong Kong ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337601/AE-attendances-fall-39pc-after-public-hospital-fee-reform</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T15:26:03+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T15:26:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ A&E attendances fall 3.9pc after public hospital fee reform ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ public hospital fee reform ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337600/No-plan-to-suspend-dog-friendly-dining-scheme-despite-backlash-Tse-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T14:46:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T14:46:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ No plan to suspend dog-friendly dining scheme despite backlash, Tse says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ dog-friendly restaurants,Tse Chin-wan ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337599/DSE-candidate-arrested-over-alleged-online-bomb-threat</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T13:48:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T13:48:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ DSE candidate arrested over alleged online bomb threat ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337598/Enhanced-AI-support-program-for-SMEs-to-launch-this-year-Paul-Chan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T13:38:16+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T13:38:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Enhanced AI support program for SMEs to launch this year: Paul Chan ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Paul Chan ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337597/HK-mediation-body-sets-sights-on-space-economy-after-settling-first-maritime-dispute</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T13:34:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T13:34:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK mediation body sets sights on space economy after settling first maritime dispute ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ International Organization for Mediation,Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337596/Lawmakers-head-to-Beijing-for-week-long-national-affairs-study-tour</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T13:27:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T13:27:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lawmakers head to Beijing for week-long national affairs study tour ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Legislative Council ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/337595/Ocean-Park-penguin-oracle-tips-Spain-to-win-World-Cup-final</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T12:40:49+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T12:40:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ocean Park penguin ‘oracle’ tips Spain to win World Cup final ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ World Cup ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/336361/Nutritionist-recommends-3-super-oils-Anti-inflammatory-and-heart-protective</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T12:00:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-19T12:00:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nutritionist recommends 3 super oils: Anti-inflammatory and heart-protective ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/336370/5-foods-that-hide-blood-sugar-traps</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-19T12:00:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's FX regulator says fresh QDII quota allocation underway ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-17T14:04:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Citi hosts AI Day for secondary school students in Hong Kong ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-17T13:57:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Teenage boy arrested in Tuen Mun after classroom push leaves classmate in coma ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-17T13:47:05+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-17T13:47:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ ABC, NBC, CNN do not air Trump's election-security speech live on primary channels ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-17T13:26:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran launches fresh attacks after sixth day of US strikes ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-17T12:54:14+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Beyond Japan: CUHK graduate brings Hong Kong influence to UK underground idol culture ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-17T12:49:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ UK Labour party to crown Burnham as leader and next PM ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-17T12:33:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-17T12:33:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Australia summons Laos ambassador, calls for serious charges in backpacker methanol deaths ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-17T12:18:58+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-17T12:18:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index slumps nearly 500 points at noon on Friday on global tech selloff ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-17T12:04:30+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-17T12:04:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Yen likely to weaken past 170 before Japan's growth bet pays off, RSM's Brusuelas says ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/336141/Doctor-warns-against-this-one-habit-that-turns-healthy-drinks-into-risks-of-cancer</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-17T12:00:15+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-17T12:00:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Doctor warns against this one habit that turns healthy drinks into risks of cancer ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/336212/Keeping-cool-without-overspending-Why-inverter-air-cons-save-energy-and-feel-better</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-17T12:00:07+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-17T12:00:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Keeping cool without overspending: Why inverter air-cons save energy and feel better ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-17T11:55:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea-US team unveils robotic technology that dresses the wearer ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-17T11:53:57+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:53:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Racing Roundtable: 2025-26 Hong Kong Season Review ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-17T11:50:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:50:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese chipmaker Montage Technology 'fully cooperating' with S Korean authorities after office raid ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-17T11:47:14+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:47:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan imperial rules tweaked but still no woman emperor ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-17T11:43:08+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:43:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China disapproves of British Steel nationalisation decision by UK ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-17T11:41:11+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:41:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rugby player cleared of groping but fined HK$12,000 for assault and criminal damage  ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-17T11:29:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:29:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SpaceX's Starship rocket aborts before liftoff, Musk says launch probable next week ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-17T11:09:46+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:09:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong had a record 1.6 million local firms registered by June: Companies Registry ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337495/Chinas-Xi-promotes-Chinas-commitment-to-AI-access-in-speech-at-Shanghai-conference</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-17T10:52:51+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T21:25:23+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T20:40:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKJC submits blueprint to boost equine industry, sports economy, and philanthropy in HK's first Five-Year Plan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T19:25:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Henderson Land acquires Hung Hom old buildings for HK$580m in first compulsory sale under relaxed rules  ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ After KFC, cyberattack hits Japanese ice cream giant ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Govt rejects sole blame for deadly Wang Fuk Court fire ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T16:25:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK’s first EV battery recycling plant strengthens green supply chain: John Lee ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T16:19:16+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korean shares tumble on chipmaker selloff, won firms after rate hike ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T16:10:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran warns Strait of Hormuz is a 'red line' and will resist until the end ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T16:06:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-16T16:06:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Cruel, wasteful': Dakar port a hotspot for illegal shark fins ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337370/South-Korea-toughens-regulations-on-single-stock-leveraged-ETFs</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-16T16:04:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-16T16:04:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea toughens regulations on single-stock leveraged ETFs ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T15:57:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Centaline expects 2026 to total 900 luxury home transactions as market remains strong ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T15:52:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-16T15:52:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong Investment Corporation logs $6.4b investment income in 2025, up by 175pc ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T15:48:49+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-16T15:48:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Flash flood emergency strikes Texas year after Camp Mystic disaster ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T15:44:04+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-16T15:44:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CK Asset's 21 Borrett Road phase 2 sells three-bedroom unit by tender for over HK$126m ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T15:43:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Taiwan chipmaker TSMC to invest another US$100 bn in Arizona fabs ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337407/HKICs-performance-demonstrates-viability-of-SARs-dual-engines-Francis-Fong</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-16T15:41:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-16T15:41:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKIC's performance demonstrates viability of SAR's dual engines: Francis Fong ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T15:39:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ CK Hutchison plans leadership change, 'King of Employees' Canning Fok to retire: Bloomberg ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/337396/Nvidia-to-co-develop-AI-shipbuilding-robots-in-Japan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-16T15:06:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nvidia to co-develop AI shipbuilding robots in Japan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T14:56:30+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Syngenta's US$5 billion HK IPO pushed back amid agriculture sector uncertainty, Bloomberg News reports ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T14:50:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-16T14:50:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ TSMC posts 77 percent profit jump for Q2, surging past market expectations ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/337390/Ex-Federal-Reserve-adviser-sentenced-to-prison-for-lying-about-China-ties</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-16T14:49:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-16T14:49:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ex-Federal Reserve adviser sentenced to prison for lying about China ties ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/337406/La-Mirabelle-II-to-launch-show-flat-before-weekend-registration-opens</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-16T14:37:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ La Mirabelle II to launch show flat before weekend registration opens  ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/337405/Kwun-Tong-mall-Scramble-Hill-renamed-The-ANGLE-sparking-debate-over-de-Japanization</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-16T14:36:56+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ World Cup's 'Chief Watchers' savour tournament's dream job ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Signal fault delays Airport Express and Tung Chung Line by up to 20 minutes ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US Justice Dept says it cannot provide unredacted Epstein files for New Mexico probe ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mexican quesadilla recipe from a fine-dining chef: 3 tips for authentic pairing with drinks ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US Mint will produce US$1 coin with Trump's image, Treasury Secretary says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ New York Times seeks to block subpoenas to reporters over Air Force One reporting ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T10:28:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Soccer-Argentine players brandish political Falklands flag after England match ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T10:20:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Senior Chinese and North Korean officials hold talks in Pyongyang, KCNA reports ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index surges in early trading on Thursday ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T10:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-16T10:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The Star Architect: reflecting top leaders' defining features ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Angel Hui, The Star Architect, Art, SIng Tao, Leaders of the Year Awards, Venice Biennale ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T07:12:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ England tried to hold on but it wasn't enough, says Kane ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T07:07:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tuchel defends tactics after England World Cup dream dies ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T06:58:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police bust Mong Kok drug warehouse, Mexican man arrested with $1m cocaine hidden in roses ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T06:53:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kyoto sushi shop accused of dual pricing as English menu costs four times Japanese version ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T06:45:27+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Haaland swaps World Cup pitch for D&G runway in Sicily with girlfriend ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T06:29:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man, 27, arrested for drink-driving in Wan Chai ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T06:25:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China, Philippines cooperate to arrest fugitive in cross-border gambling and telecom fraud case ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T06:18:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Former Iranian president Ahmadinejad denies Mossad recruitment report ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T06:09:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Britain and EU formally sign Gibraltar treaty, easing border crossings ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T06:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-16T06:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Forging Dreams with Resilience, Talent Shines on International Stage ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T05:59:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Malaysia says residents at tech commune run by ex-Coinbase exec have valid travel documents ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T05:47:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US inflation cools in June before renewed Mideast fighting ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T05:38:21+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-16T05:35:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Holders Argentina beat England 2-1 to set up World Cup final against Spain ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337354/Police-launch-anti-burglary-operation-in-Tseung-Kwan-O-and-Sai-Kung</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-16T03:17:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump's ICC order violates free speech, advocacy groups say in lawsuit ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Citybus gets green light for autonomous minibus trial between Science Park and University Station ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Russian Haaland lookalike says viral video felt 'like a dream' ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Guangdong animal cruelty case sparks outrage; actress’ post over abuse removed ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ LegCo to fast-track Huanggang Port bill before July 31 commissioning ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ St Paul’s Co-ed’s five DSE top scorers all eye medicine ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Who were the two pilots who flew the Air India jet that crashed? ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T17:57:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Keeping cool, Tokyo style: Shorts, sneakers and no ties ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T17:50:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tech chief rules out youth social media ban, but open to platform guidelines ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T17:50:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Zurich and Geneva top world's costliest cities; Hong Kong stays priciest housing market ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T17:49:54+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T17:30:42+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ S Korean brokerages to tighten rules for leveraged ETFs to ease volatility shock to market: reports ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T17:30:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meta employees allege discriminatory AI-driven layoffs ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T17:25:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ What is CXMT and how did it become China's DRAM champion? ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T17:08:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong introduces new Go Global awards to support int'l expansion ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T16:59:04+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Highly optimistic on wealth management outlook amid stable, diverse HK market: FSDC ]]></news:title>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Inside the cockpit: How Air India's Boeing Dreamliner flight ended in disaster ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Jockey Club brings sport-themed learning to book fair ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Students pump up hydrogen power in Towngas STEAM contest ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Apple Intelligence AI service registered with China's cyberspace regulator ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ La Salle celebrates super top scorer and top scorer with medical dreams ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ DSE,La Salle College ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index jumps over 300 points on Wednesday ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ stocks,Hong Kong,Hang Seng Index,HSI ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T16:39:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ ‘Twilight of the Warriors’ films overnight in Temple Street despite brief on-set mishap ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T16:22:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T16:22:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKECIC insured business leaps almost 20 pc to over $190bn ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HKECIC,insurance ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T16:20:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T16:20:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan to recognise cryptocurrency as 'financial assets', NHK says ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/337297/The-Pavilia-Farm-III-sells-three-bedroom-unit-for-HK2295m-by-tender</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-15T16:19:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T16:19:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The Pavilia Farm III sells three-bedroom unit for HK$22.95m by tender ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ The Pavilia Farm III,New World Development ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T16:17:47+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T16:17:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Like my lover': Chinese users bid farewell to AI companions ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Like my lover,Chinese users,bid farewell,AI companions ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T16:13:19+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T16:13:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Govt to ease rules for cinemas to host live shows amid box-office slump ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/337295/La-Mirabelle-II-releases-first-price-list-with-discounted-prices-starting-from-HK575m</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-15T16:08:36+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T16:08:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ La Mirabelle II releases first price list with discounted prices starting from HK$5.75m ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ La Mirabelle II,Tseung Kwan O,Sino Land ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/337294/One-Stanley-to-tender-two-luxury-houses-on-July-31</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-15T16:06:35+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T16:06:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ One Stanley to tender two luxury houses on July 31 ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ One Stanley,K&K Property ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337292/Oncology-internship-inspires-St-Marys-top-scorer-to-pursue-medicine</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-15T15:47:41+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T15:47:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Oncology internship inspires St Mary’s top scorer to pursue medicine ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HKDSE ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/337273/Air-India-crash-probe-enters-final-stages-after-cockpit-recorder-psychology-reviews</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-15T15:46:28+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T15:46:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Air India crash probe enters final stages after cockpit recorder, psychology reviews ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Indian investigators,psychological autopsy,Air India,crash,probe,court filing ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337291/Apple-in-talks-with-startup-firm-to-shrink-AI-models-to-run-directly-on-iPhone</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-15T15:39:35+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T15:39:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Apple in talks with startup firm to shrink AI models to run directly on iPhone ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337290/Chinas-new-bank-loans-in-June-rise-less-than-expected</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-15T15:26:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T15:26:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's new bank loans in June rise less than expected ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ China,bank,new loan,PBOC ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/337269/One-dead-2-missing-after-boat-sinks-near-San-Franciscos-Alcatraz</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-15T15:17:11+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T15:17:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ One dead, 2 missing after boat sinks near San Francisco's Alcatraz ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ missing,boat,San Francisco,Alcatraz ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/337289/MTRC-launches-tender-for-Tuen-Mun-A16-Station-Package-Two-project</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-15T15:09:39+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T15:09:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ MTRC launches tender for Tuen Mun A16 Station Package Two project ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Tuen Mun A16 Station Package Two Property Development,Tuen Mun,tender,MTRC ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337218/Northern-Metropolis-land-resumption-proceeds-according-to-law-as-attempts-to-stoke-conflict-for-personal-gain-lose-public-sympathy</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-15T15:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T15:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Northern Metropolis land resumption proceeds according to law as attempts to stoke conflict for personal gain lose public sympathy ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/337288/Fall-of-a-prodigy-Chinese-writer-Jiang-Fangzhou-stripped-of-masters-degree-over-academic-misconduct</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-15T14:58:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T14:58:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fall of a prodigy: Chinese writer Jiang Fangzhou stripped of master's degree over academic misconduct ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Jiang Fangzhou ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337287/Stripe-Advent-offer-to-buy-PayPal-for-more-than-US53-billion-sources-say</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-15T14:45:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T14:45:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Stripe, Advent offer to buy PayPal for more than US$53 billion, sources say ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ PayPal,Stripe,Advent,payment ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337286/South-Korean-shares-rally-on-benign-US-inflation-SK-Hynix-surges-13-percent</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-15T14:42:51+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Aiden Cheng overcomes vision loss to become WYHK top scorer ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Two DGS top scorers set sights on Oxford computer science and local medicine ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T13:10:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Australia to establish government AI office, curb data centres' water use ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T12:42:42+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T12:27:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index jumps at noon on Wednesday ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Engelbrecht-Bresges: "We had one of our best seasons ever – and it is really time to celebrate" ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T12:02:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Top Fed officials embrace cooler inflation reading, clamor for more ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Summer essentials: Cooling sprays/mists and what you should know about them ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Family seeks release of US seismologist held in China since 2024 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US official says Nvidia has begun shipping powerful H200 AI chips to China ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T11:21:46+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T11:21:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Foreigners bought US$132 billion of US securities in May, Treasury says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T11:05:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T11:05:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China’s key economic issue not K-shaped economy, C bank advisor says, urging more debts ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T10:44:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T10:44:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Publishers accuse Google of stealing copyrighted content in new lawsuit ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T10:39:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T10:39:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Singapore's DBS targets over US$774 billion in wealth assets by 2030 ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/337258/Taiwans-premium-mangoes-wing-their-way-to-Europe-for-the-first-time</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-15T10:32:54+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T10:32:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Taiwan's premium mangoes wing their way to Europe for the first time ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Taiwan,premium mangoes,Europe,first time ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T10:28:53+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T10:28:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China January-June property investment slumps 18 percent y/y ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/337257/Scientists-sail-for-Greenland-to-study-glacier-melt-risk</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-15T10:21:52+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T10:21:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Scientists sail for Greenland to study glacier melt risk ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T10:08:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T10:08:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index rises in early trading on Wednesday ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T09:38:11+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T09:38:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US gripped by major outbreak of intestinal infections ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T09:18:07+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T09:18:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wife of Ryanair passenger sucked out of dislodged window recalls incident ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T08:20:52+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T08:20:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump resumes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes on energy targets ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Iran War,Trump,Strait of Hormuz ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T08:11:01+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T08:11:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Masked gang armed with knives, clubs storms To Kwa Wan garage in suspected triad dispute ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ To Kwa Wan, criminal damage, garage attack ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337243/HKU-medical-school-admits-29-SNDAS-students-contacts-30-IB-top-scorers</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-15T08:05:02+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T08:05:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKU medical school admits 29 SNDAS students, contacts 30 IB top scorers ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HKU medical school, SNDAS, IB top scorers ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T08:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T08:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Top-class facilities, expansive serenity: Conghua Racecourse, world-class training base for Hong Kong champions ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T06:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T06:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ A People-Centred Leader Advancing Chinese Medicine Globally ]]></news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/aab047a2bc22cca93f7807a1806eaf42/2026-07/SUZ01T03P01_0.JPG</image:loc>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/337242/Man-United-sign-Tielemans-on-five-year-deal</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-15T05:33:52+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T05:33:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man United sign Tielemans on five-year deal ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Manchester United, Tielemans ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/337241/Spain-deliver-World-Cup-masterclass-against-France-to-reach-final</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-15T05:26:45+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T05:26:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Spain deliver World Cup masterclass against France to reach final ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ World Cup 2026, France, Spain ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337239/France-vs-Spain-World-Cup-semi-final-draws-600-fans-to-Olympian-City-all-night-viewing-party</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-15T04:38:48+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-15T04:38:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ France vs Spain World Cup semi-final draws 600 fans to Olympian City all-night viewing party ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ World Cup 2026, France vs Spain, Olympian City ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337238/SP-500-and-Nasdaq-end-higher-on-cool-inflation-data-solid-bank-earnings</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-15T04:23:44+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
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