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            <news:title><![CDATA[ France vs Spain World Cup semi-final draws 600 fans to Olympian City all-night viewing party ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police bust fake London gold investment firm in Kwun Tong, arrest 9 over $3.7m scam ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ The geopolitical schism: why multilateral maneuvers fail to resolve the South China Sea impasse ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Treasures of Hong Kong’s cinematic heritage on show | Cultural Exchange | Bernard Charnwut Chan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T01:29:09+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ NS Files Decoded explores Tam Tak-chi case, jailed youth speaks of being 'brainwashed' with independence rhetoric ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-15T00:42:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ IBM warns AI boom is squeezing software budgets; shares sink in sector rout ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-14T22:35:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ ZTE among Chinese firms licensed to purchase Nvidia's H200 chips, documents show ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Warren Buffett stops Gates Foundation donations following Epstein revelations ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-14T21:39:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's DeepSeek considers new fundraising after first round, FT reports ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Foot massage services targeting fetish customers raise legal concerns ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Former Chanel staff on trial for elaborate plot to steal over 700 luxury items slated for destruction ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK to brace for heavy showers tonight and tomorrow morning, HKO warns  ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-14T19:34:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Inside RFK Jr.'s push to dismantle decades of U.S. vaccine policy ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-14T19:30:44+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Norway turn World Cup heartbreak into celebration as huge crowds pack capital ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-14T19:14:39+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>2026-07-14T19:14:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nearly 30pc of secondary students report severe anxiety: survey ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337206/Two-arrested-over-123-crash-for-cash-scams-totaling-1m</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-14T19:12:39+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>2026-07-14T19:12:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Two arrested over 123 ‘crash-for-cash’ scams totaling $1m ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ crash-for-cash ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/337204/Where-are-they-now-the-real-lives-of-Hong-Kongs-former-exam-stars</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-14T19:04:10+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-14T19:04:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Where are they now: the real lives of Hong Kong's former exam stars ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ DSE,Hong Kong ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-14T18:58:51+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>2026-07-14T18:58:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Malaysia says it is investigating tech commune run by ex-Coinbase executive ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Malaysia,tech commune,Coinbase,executive ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337203/HK-exports-set-to-rise-over-20pc-on-AI-tech-demand-Frederick-Ma-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-14T18:45:09+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>2026-07-14T18:45:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK exports set to rise over 20pc on AI tech demand, Frederick Ma says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ exports ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337202/The-future-holds-endless-possibilities-John-Lee-tells-DSE-candidates</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-14T18:31:10+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>2026-07-14T18:31:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The future holds endless possibilities, John Lee tells DSE candidates ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[  John Lee Ka-chiu,DSE ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/337200/Can-prosecutors-compel-New-York-Times-journalists-to-testify-in-leak-probe</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-14T18:10:39+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>2026-07-14T18:10:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Can prosecutors compel New York Times journalists to testify in leak probe? ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-14T18:06:06+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>2026-07-14T18:06:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK guest claims hotel refused refund after finding suspected faeces on bedsheet in Shenzhen ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/337226/Bloomberg-ordered-to-pay-178000-in-Singapore-ministers-defamation-case</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-14T18:03:13+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>2026-07-14T18:03:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bloomberg ordered to pay $178,000 in Singapore ministers' defamation case ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/337189/How-flammable-decor-and-lax-rules-turned-Bangkok-pub-into-a-death-trap</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-14T17:55:19+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-14T17:55:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ How flammable decor and lax rules turned Bangkok pub into a death trap ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ flammable decor,lax rules,Bangkok,pub,death trap ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/337198/US-immigration-agents-involved-in-second-fatal-shooting-within-days</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-14T17:43:13+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-14T17:43:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US immigration agents involved in second fatal shooting within days ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ US,immigration agents,fatal,shooting ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/esg/article/337192/Trump-clean-energy-policies-linked-to-US83-billion-in-delayed-or-canceled-projects</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-14T17:20:49+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>2026-07-14T17:20:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump clean energy policies linked to US$83 billion in delayed or canceled projects ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ US, Trump, Clean energy ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337182/Samsung-Electronics-denies-report-that-it-is-exploring-US-listing</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-14T17:19:30+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-14T17:19:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Samsung Electronics denies report that it is exploring US listing ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Samsung,ADR,US,listing ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337194/JHC-rebrand-sparks-9pc-surge-in-International-Housewares-Retail-shares</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-14T17:17:33+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-14T17:17:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ JHC rebrand sparks 9pc surge in International Housewares Retail shares ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ JHC  ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/0b9ce3e49e8f92b4831fab76ee408f1d/2026-07/WhatsApp_Image_2026-07-14_at_5_28_29_PM.jpeg</image:loc>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337193/Dog-friendly-dining-scheme-on-track-despite-handful-of-exits</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-14T17:17:13+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-14T17:17:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Dog-friendly dining scheme on track despite handful of exits ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ dog-friendly restaurants,Food and Environmental Hygiene Department  ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'The Best Woman': Nansun Shi’s decades-long romance and creative partnership with ex-husband Tsui Hark ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ S.Korean shares reverse losses as foreigners return; won hits 2-month high ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran says it struck US air base in Jordan, US military ends five hours of attacks ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nvidia halves Asia buyer list in China chip crackdown, FT reports ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Swire to launch completed units for sale at The Headland Residences phase 1 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ North Korea urges 'maximum vigilance' as Typhoon Bavi approaches ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-14T15:45:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Woman jailed 10 years for luring and robbing online acquaintances ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-14T15:35:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China tells some banks not to re-discount bills at rates below 0.5pc, sources say ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ World leading commodity market Yiwu eyes IPO in HK as crucial in going global ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-14T15:29:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK can serve as a platform connecting markets, capital, standards: John Lee ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ DeepSeek's Liang becomes richest AI model founder with US$36b fortune ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan tightens social media rules for elections ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sino Land's La Mirabelle II releases sales brochure on Tuesday, providing 1,284 units ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Donnie Yen mourns veteran film producer Nansun Shi after her death at 75 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Families claim bodies as Bangkok fire toll rises to 30 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ McDonald's sells Tai Po shop for HK$126mln ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-14T14:54:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Signs of Saudi reassurance for LGBTQ visitors before 2034 World Cup ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-14T14:50:22+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-14T14:40:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's ChangXin Memory Technologies sets July 27 listing date, sources say ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Messi meets England at last with World Cup final place on the line ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mayan astronomer's name deciphered from ancient ruins ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 9 surprising uses for coffee grounds ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 5 summer solstice wellness rules to cope with HK's "hot and cold" environment ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Australia finds serious gaps in Big Tech response to online child sexual abuse ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tariff refunds push US June budget deficit to US$120 billion ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-14T10:23:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Singapore's Q2 GDP rises 5.7 percent y/y, driven by AI-related demand, preliminary data shows ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index falls in early trading on Tuesday ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-14T10:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Filipino-HKer finds footing in 'monumental' dance league ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US vows campaign to end ICC 'threat' to Americans ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Gibraltar set to remove 118-year-old border controls with Spain in 'new era' ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ GREEN@COMMUNITY – Enhancing HK's recycling network ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-14T05:14:27+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-14T04:46:27+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ The half-trillion-dollar bet: how South Korea’s chip surge reshapes the Washington-Beijing tech axis ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK emerges as strategic hub for AI chip reexports amid global tech reshuffling | Fongmula | Francis Fong ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ The architect of the afternoon: why an Elie Bleu humidor is essential | Lifestyle Renaissance | Dixtionary / @dix.tionary ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shein eyes up to US$3 billion Hong Kong IPO as soon as August, Bloomberg News reports ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ S&P 500 and Nasdaq open lower as Iran tensions jolt sentiment, chip stocks slide ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police bust $3m drug lab in Cheung Sha Wan, arresting three university students and a teen barista ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ EU to limit children's access to social media - gradually ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hainan to become China's first province to ban sales of fuel-powered vehicles by 2030 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Volkswagen CEO threatens 50,000 more job cuts in memo to staff ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-13T19:58:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Uber Pet maps HK's pet-friendly hotspots as city steers toward a more co-hesive future ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-13T19:50:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump invested crypto gains in stocks and bonds, filings show ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-13T19:46:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Off-duty police inspector dies after fall from columbarium at Pok Fu Lam Cemetery ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-13T19:45:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ White House to rally utilities, data centers for AI power cost pledge, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-13T19:40:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Star Ferry seeks 30pc fare rise, plans pet-friendly service ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-13T19:34:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T19:34:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Low-income households entering work to get up to $45,000 ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ CSSA ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-13T19:30:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meta expands Louisiana data center to 5 gigawatts, investment crosses $50 billion ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-13T19:23:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSBC Life fined 170,000 yuan over unreasonable insurance deductibles, among other violations ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-13T19:23:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Store employee's chokehold, demand for ID from suspected thief spark backlash ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-13T19:14:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Commercial vehicle toll waiver and LPG subsidy to end this month ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-13T19:13:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Taxi driver fined $8,000 for overcharging on Disneyland-to-Sha Tin trip ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-13T19:10:34+00:00</lastmod>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/337089/Indispensable-Xiaohongshu-app-fuels-Chinese-tourism</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Potential World Cup expansion to be discussed after 2026 edition - Infantino ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Autonomous vehicles move closer to wider use in Hong Kong ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-13T18:20:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T18:20:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ MSF slams 'deliberate' Russian destruction of Ukraine's health system ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T18:10:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran says continuing talks with mediators to 'prevent escalation' ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/337083/SHKPs-Garden-Regency-announces-sales-arrangement-Tuesday-with-possible-release-of-new-price-list</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T17:39:27+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T17:39:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SHKP’s Garden Regency announces sales arrangement Tuesday with possible release of new price list ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-13T17:38:04+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T17:38:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China aims for retail sales of around 60 trillion yuan by 2030 ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337080/Japan-has-no-plans-to-overhaul-pension-funds-asset-allocation-sources-say</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T17:28:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T17:28:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan has no plans to overhaul pension funds' asset allocation, sources say ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/337079/Chinese-tourists-save-20-after-bus-driver-loses-consciousness-on-South-Korean-highway</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T17:26:16+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T17:26:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese tourists save 20 after bus driver loses consciousness on South Korean highway ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ South Korea,Tourist ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337078/Rotting-food-and-animal-feces-behind-Tai-Wai-Village-stench</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T17:25:11+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T17:25:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rotting food and animal feces behind Tai Wai Village stench ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Tai Wai ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337077/Primary-school-World-Cup-event-scores-with-family-fun</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T17:19:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T17:19:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Primary school World Cup event scores with family fun ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337076/Global-shares-skid-as-Gulf-conflict-sends-oil-surging-Hang-Seng-inches-up</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T17:13:52+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T17:13:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Global shares skid as Gulf conflict sends oil surging, Hang Seng inches up ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ STOXX 600,KOSPI,stocks,Hang Seng Index,HSI, ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337074/Shein-to-kick-off-HK-IPO-as-early-as-Q3-targeting-over-US40-bln-valuation-WSJ</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T16:03:56+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T16:03:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shein to kick off HK IPO as early as Q3, targeting over US$40 bln valuation: WSJ ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Shein,China,Hong Kong,IPO ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337073/China-innovative-drug-out-licensing-deal-value-reaches-new-high-in-first-half-of-2026-says-CCTV</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T16:01:36+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T16:01:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China innovative drug out-licensing deal value reaches new high in first half of 2026, says CCTV ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ drug,innovative,deal,China,licensing ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337072/Midea-delivers-20000-unit-emergency-French-air-con-order-as-Europe-swelters</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T15:48:17+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>2026-07-13T15:48:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Midea delivers 20,000-unit emergency French air-con order as Europe swelters ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Midea,French,extreme heatwave ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/337071/China-Resources-Land-names-Southwest-Kowloon-project-The-Sterling</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T15:47:15+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T15:47:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China Resources Land names Southwest Kowloon project The Sterling ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ China Resources Land,The Sterling,Cheung Sha Wan ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337070/HKEX-to-Introduce-options-for-18-stocks-including-Zai-MiniMax-next-month</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T15:31:28+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T15:31:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKEX to Introduce options for 18 stocks including Z.ai, MiniMax next month ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HKEX,options,stocks,Z.ai,MiniMax ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337064/SK-Hynix-plunges-after-Nasdaq-debut-amid-profit-taking-diminishing-earnings-optimism</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T15:18:33+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T15:18:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SK Hynix plunges after Nasdaq debut amid profit-taking, diminishing earnings optimism ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/entertainment/article/337068/This-is-a-concert-Dayo-Wong-rocks-stand-up-and-defends-Sammi-Cheng-in-her-appreciation-show-finale</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T15:16:09+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>2026-07-13T15:16:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ ‘This is a concert’: Dayo Wong rocks stand-up and defends Sammi Cheng in her appreciation show finale ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Dayo Wong,Sammi Cheng ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337067/7-Elevens-Japanese-owner-plans-to-sell-stake-to-SoftBank-and-PayPay-ending-years-of-independent-operation</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T15:15:26+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>2026-07-13T15:15:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 7-Eleven’s Japanese owner plans to sell stake to SoftBank and PayPay, ending years of independent operation ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[  Seven & i,7-Eleven,stakes ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ TSMC Q2 revenue jumps 36 percent from a year earlier, beating market expectations ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337061/Observatory-may-issue-T1-signal-tonight-as-low-pressure-system-nears</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T14:07:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Observatory may issue T1 signal tonight as low-pressure system nears ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-13T13:52:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ About 20 complaints received under new dog-friendly dining scheme ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-13T13:45:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T13:45:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Poverty line no longer reflects Hong Kong reality, welfare chief says ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337057/Mainland-woman-arrested-after-allegedly-using-counterfeit-1000-banknotes</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T12:56:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mainland woman arrested after allegedly using counterfeit $1,000 banknotes ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337056/Worker-suffers-severe-hand-injuries-in-Yuen-Long-industrial-accident</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T12:44:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Worker suffers severe hand injuries in Yuen Long industrial accident ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-13T12:30:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index dips at noon on Monday ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-racing/article/337054/Hong-Kong-racing-tips-and-early-analysis-Happy-Valley-Wednesday-July-15</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong racing tips and early analysis: Happy Valley, Wednesday, July 15 ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/336135/Ophthalmologist-warns-of-4-damaging-effects-of-blue-light-and-high-eye-pressure</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T12:00:49+00:00</lastmod>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/336199/8-anti-inflammatory-foods-to-calm-eczema-and-hives-from-the-inside-out</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T12:00:25+00:00</lastmod>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337053/Yuan-eases-from-two-week-high-as-dollar-underpinned-by-Middle-East-tensions</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T11:59:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T11:59:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Yuan eases from two-week high as dollar underpinned by Middle East tensions ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337049/Oil-jumps-4-percent-as-new-military-strikes-threaten-Hormuz-shipments</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T11:39:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T11:39:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Oil jumps 4 percent as new military strikes threaten Hormuz shipments ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337052/Firefighter-arrested-after-surrendering-over-Mong-Kok-mall-assault</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T11:27:54+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T11:27:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Firefighter arrested after surrendering over Mong Kok mall assault ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-13T11:15:38+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>2026-07-13T11:15:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korean shares sink over 5 percent as chipmakers slide on AI concerns ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337050/China-Medical-System-to-pay-Insilico-up-to-US177-million-for-nervous-system-work</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T10:51:10+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>2026-07-13T10:51:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China Medical System to pay Insilico up to US$177 million for nervous system work ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ drug,China,nervous,Medical System ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337048/Hang-Seng-Index-rises-in-early-trading-on-Monday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T10:07:49+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>2026-07-13T10:07:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index rises in early trading on Monday ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ stocks,Hong Kong,Hang Seng Index,HSI, ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/337046/Driver-in-Chile-runs-over-and-kills-six-people-at-festival</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T06:43:00+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>2026-07-13T06:43:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Driver in Chile runs over and kills six people at festival ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Chile ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/sports-updates/article/337045/Sinner-fends-off-Zverev-in-power-battle-to-retain-Wimbledon-crown</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T06:24:50+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>2026-07-13T06:24:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sinner fends off Zverev in power battle to retain Wimbledon crown ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337044/Water-pipe-bursts-in-North-Point-10-metre-geyser-hits-traffic</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T06:15:55+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>2026-07-13T06:15:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Water pipe bursts in North Point, 10-metre geyser hits traffic ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/337043/Spain-ex-PM-draws-criticism-with-xenophobic-remark-on-French-team</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T06:08:24+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>2026-07-13T06:08:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Spain ex-PM draws criticism with 'xenophobic' remark on French team ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Mariano Rajoy ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Norwegian Air wears BA's colours for a day after World Cup social media wager ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran’s internal discord a key hurdle to a lasting ceasefire | Cash Call | Andrew Wong ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sammi Cheng wraps emotional Kai Tak concert finale with surprise guest Dayo Wong ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-13T04:22:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27 people, officials say ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/337036/Potential-World-Cup-expansion-to-be-discussed-after-2026-edition-Infantino</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T04:12:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Potential World Cup expansion to be discussed after 2026 edition - Infantino ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/337035/Former-Qatar-ruler-Sheikh-Hamad-a-moderniser-who-seized-power-has-died</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T04:07:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad, a moderniser who seized power, has died ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-13T03:57:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ VNL HK wraps up at Kai Tak Arena as China fall to Italy in final match ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337033/Customs-seizes-4-live-endangered-turtles-smuggled-in-parcel-at-airport</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T03:21:05+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T03:21:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Customs seizes 4 live endangered turtles smuggled in parcel at airport ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/337032/S-Korea-asks-N-Korea-for-help-with-finding-missing-seaman-near-border</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T03:15:58+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T03:15:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ S Korea asks N Korea for help with finding missing seaman near border ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337031/Man-44-critically-injured-after-being-hit-by-bus-in-Central</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T03:11:55+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T03:11:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man, 44, critically injured after being hit by bus in Central ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/337030/Iran-newspaper-lists-Trump-European-leaders-as-revenge-targets</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T02:59:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T02:59:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran newspaper lists Trump, European leaders as revenge targets ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/337029/Iran-expands-attacks-on-Gulf-states-after-US-strikes-says-Strait-of-Hormuz-closed</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T02:57:27+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T02:57:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after US strikes, says Strait of Hormuz closed ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/337028/China-reports-79000-new-Covid-cases-in-June-130-severe-one-death</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T02:50:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T02:50:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China reports 79,000 new Covid cases in June, 130 severe, one death ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/337003/Sino-American-rivalry-and-the-Thucydides-trap-To-The-Point-Cheng-Huan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-13T00:05:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T00:05:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sino-American rivalry and the Thucydides trap | To The Point | Cheng Huan ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-racing/article/337027/Fownes-crowned-champion-trainer-for-fifth-time-as-Sha-Tin-celebrates-the-showman</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-12T23:21:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T23:21:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fownes crowned champion trainer for fifth time as Sha Tin celebrates the showman ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T23:04:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ RACEDAY REVIEW: Pierre Ng finishes with a flourish, Purton finds the winning touch and Grand Patch shows promise ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337023/New-pet-policy-dogged-by-withdrawal-complaints</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-12T21:06:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T21:06:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ New pet policy dogged by withdrawal, complaints ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337022/Huawei-EV-partner-Seres-estimates-net-loss-of-15b-yuan-for-first-half</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-12T20:27:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Huawei EV partner Seres estimates net loss of 1.5b yuan for first half ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 4,292 second-hand transactions with major railway-linked housing estates for first half of 2026 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Paul Chan urges HKDSE candidates to pair personal interests with AI for future career edge ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 65 arrested as police bust illegal nightclub and gambling dens ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-12T18:49:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T18:49:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Action without actors: Mainland 'face-buying' trend leaves actors out of the frame ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/337014/Garden-Regency-offers-60-more-units-in-second-price-list</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T18:46:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Garden Regency offers 60 more units in second price list ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/screen-and-music/article/337013/Donnie-Yen-and-Mason-Thames-film-at-The-Big-Buddha-for-Hollywood-action-film-CAINE</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-12T18:31:39+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T18:31:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Donnie Yen and Mason Thames film at The Big Buddha for Hollywood action film CAINE ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Donnie Yen,Mason Thames ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337012/Stormy-HKDSE-results-day-ahead-amid-nine-day-rain-forecast</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-12T17:44:49+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T17:44:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Stormy HKDSE results day ahead amid nine-day rain forecast ]]></news:title>
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/337011/Zhipu-AI-pivots-to-AGI-with-Touch-High-Plan-rather-than-short-term-commercial-gains</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-12T17:38:27+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T17:38:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Zhipu AI pivots to AGI with "Touch High Plan", rather than short-term commercial gains ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Zhipu,AGI,Tang Jie,Touch High Plan,GLM-5.2 ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337010/Surging-HK-Gulf-trade-and-major-investment-delegation-planned-for-October-Paul-Chan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-12T17:24:13+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>2026-07-12T17:24:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Surging HK-Gulf trade and major investment delegation planned for October: Paul Chan ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ LEAP East 2026,Paul Chan,Hong Kong Saudi delegation,Gulf Arab,United Arab Emirates,Middle East ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337009/HK-astronaut-Lai-Ka-ying-juggles-busy-in-orbit-research-and-fitness</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-12T17:15:21+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T17:15:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK astronaut Lai Ka-ying juggles busy in-orbit research and fitness ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[  Lai Ka-ying,Shenzhou-23 ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/337008/Typhoon-makes-landfall-in-China-downgraded-to-severe-tropical-storm</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-12T17:14:41+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>2026-07-12T17:14:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Typhoon makes landfall in China, downgraded to severe tropical storm ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Typhoon,Bavi,landfall ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337007/Govt-funded-center-launches-dedicated-youth-and-womens-networks-for-ethnic-minorities</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-12T17:08:58+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>2026-07-12T17:08:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Govt-funded center launches dedicated youth and women’s networks for ethnic minorities ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ ethnic minorities ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337006/Samsung-to-start-first-semiconductor-fabrication-plant-in-Yongin-two-years-sooner-than-scheduled</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-12T17:08:38+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T17:08:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Samsung to start first semiconductor fabrication plant in Yongin two years sooner than scheduled ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Samsung Electronics,semiconductor  ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/337005/Lindsey-Graham-pivotal-US-Republican-senator-dies-suddenly-at-71</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-12T16:42:30+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>2026-07-12T16:42:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lindsey Graham, pivotal US Republican senator, dies suddenly at 71 ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Lindsey Graham,dies,senator ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/337004/IA-persistent-crackdown-on-intermediaries-irregularities-to-maintain-market-order</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-12T16:42:01+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T16:42:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ IA: persistent crackdown on intermediaries' irregularities to maintain market order ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Insurance Authority,intermediaries,HKMA ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337002/Urban-rural-integration-set-to-boost-village-life-and-tourism-in-Northern-Metropolis</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-12T16:00:51+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>2026-07-12T16:00:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Urban-rural integration set to boost village life and tourism in Northern Metropolis ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Northern Metropolis,village house,Bernadette Linn Hon-ho ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/337001/Qianhai-to-anchor-Shenzhen-HK-bilateral-strengths-says-expert</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-12T15:47:44+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>2026-07-12T15:47:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Qianhai to anchor Shenzhen-HK bilateral strengths, says expert ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Qianhai ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/337000/El-Futuro-in-Sha-Tin-sells-another-unit-for-22-million-Saturday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-12T15:25:35+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T15:25:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ El Futuro in Sha Tin sells another unit for $22 million Saturday ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ El Futuro,CK Asset ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336999/Two-killed-at-least-four-wounded-in-Toronto-shooting-police-say</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-12T14:53:07+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>2026-07-12T14:53:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Two killed, at least four wounded in Toronto shooting, police say ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Toronto,shooting ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/6899e8d390845a2b6ea43ff42a854dd3/2026-07/AFP__20260712__B9XU6G3__v1__HighRes__CanadaDeuxMortsEt5BlessesDansUneFusilladeAToron.jpg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/336998/Typhoon-Bavi-batters-eastern-China-threatens-days-of-heavy-rain</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-12T14:51:12+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T14:51:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Typhoon Bavi batters eastern China, threatens days of heavy rain ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ China,Bavi,typhoon ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/2432b611f295a71661a66f3e53653f78/2026-07/2026-07-12T004924Z_519614981_RC2ZBMASC0WD_RTRMADP_3_ASIA-WEATHER-CHINA.JPG</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336996/Patient-groups-call-for-shingles-vaccine-subsidies-as-survey-flags-15-times-risk-for-vulnerable-group</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-12T13:21:18+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T13:21:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Patient groups call for shingles vaccine subsidies as survey flags 15 times risk for vulnerable group ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ shingles,herpes zoster,vaccine ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China evacuates over one million as Typhoon Bavi nears ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-11T12:03:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Malaysians in Johor state go to the polls in test of unity for PM Anwar's coalition ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-11T12:03:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police arrest 29 in citywide immigration crackdown on illegal workers and employers ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/335855/Study-finds-30-minutes-of-facial-massage-can-make-you-look-years-younger</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-11T12:00:46+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Study finds 30 minutes of facial massage can make you look years younger ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/335959/Resilience-crosses-borders-66-yo-cancer-patient-refuses-to-give-up</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-11T12:00:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Resilience crosses borders: 66 y/o cancer patient refuses to give up ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-11T11:59:09+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meta scraps AI image feature days after launch following privacy backlash ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-11T11:08:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T11:08:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Local syndicate partnered with mainland burglary ring busted, $3.5m seized from over 19 break-ins ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-11T11:07:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ UK police release man arrested on suspicion of killing former minister Widdecombe ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-11T10:36:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of window on flight from Greece ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-11T10:11:40+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T10:11:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Two arrested after fleeing drug car smashes into Mong Kok cafe, marking second wild chase in a week ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-10T23:31:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-10T23:31:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SK Hynix's shares indicated to jump 20pc in marquee US debut ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-racing/article/336950/Ka-Ying-Rising-and-Romantic-Warrior-named-joint-winners-of-2025-26-Hong-Kong-Horse-of-the-Year</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T22:41:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-10T22:41:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior named joint winners of 2025-26 Hong Kong Horse of the Year ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-10T22:30:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-10T22:30:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SK Hynix options to trade two business days after Nasdaq debut, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/336948/Citi-sees-13-18pc-development-margin-recovery-by-1H26-led-by-Swire-and-SHKP</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T22:11:32+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-10T22:11:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Citi sees 13-18pc development margin recovery by 1H26, led by Swire and SHKP ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336945/Shein-could-aim-for-SeptemberOctober-IPO-in-Hong-Kong-source-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T22:00:35+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-10T22:00:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shein could aim for September/October IPO in Hong Kong, source says ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336946/Wall-St-opens-steady-ahead-of-SK-Hynix-listing-Middle-East-in-focus</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T21:51:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-10T21:51:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall St opens steady ahead of SK Hynix listing; Middle East in focus ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336939/Retired-banker-loses-35m-after-falling-for-Instagram-hotel-rating-job-scam</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T21:50:03+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>2026-07-10T21:50:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Retired banker loses $3.5m after falling for Instagram 'hotel-rating' job scam ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/336944/SpaceXs-near-term-AI-payoff-seen-tethered-to-Earth-not-outer-space</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T21:30:30+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[ MiniMax’s CEO forgoes salary until AGI as shares dive 16 percent ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-10T15:07:52+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China tightens DeepSeek and other AI models as US embraces cheaper Chinese LLMs ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ ASEAN to discuss engagement with Myanmar at special meeting, Philippines says ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336906/Table-for-one-how-Japans-Solitary-Gourmet-became-a-TV-hit</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T14:32:40+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-10T14:32:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Table for one: how Japan's 'Solitary Gourmet' became a TV hit ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336914/HSBC-plans-to-sell-Hang-Seng-Banks-high-risk-loans-FT-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T14:30:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSBC plans to sell Hang Seng Bank's high-risk loans, FT reports ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336913/In-William-the-Conquerors-wake-Bayeux-Tapestry-heads-to-UK</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T14:00:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ In William the Conqueror's wake, Bayeux Tapestry heads to UK ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336897/Fast-Retailing-shares-slide-in-Tokyo-after-Uniqlo-operators-results-yen-warning</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T14:00:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fast Retailing shares slide in Tokyo after Uniqlo operator's results, yen warning ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-10T13:59:05+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-10T13:54:55+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 2026 TIMA announces star-studded lineup for two-day Kai Tak Stadium event ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-10T13:37:04+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-10T13:25:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Netanyahu races to keep promises to allies ahead of election ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-10T13:11:09+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-10T13:11:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-10T12:38:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump fires Election Assistance Commission members ahead of midterms ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-10T12:38:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-10T12:38:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall Street banks rule on staff betting on prediction markets, sources say ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/336905/Hundreds-flee-homes-in-Taiwan-ahead-of-biggest-typhoon-in-decades</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T12:27:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-10T12:27:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hundreds flee homes in Taiwan ahead of biggest typhoon in decades ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336903/What-a-tiny-mouse-teaches-us-about-the-resilience-of-life</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T12:22:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-10T12:22:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ What a tiny mouse teaches us about the resilience of life ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336901/Hang-Seng-Index-edges-higher-at-midday-rising-446-points</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T12:04:10+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-10T12:04:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index edges higher at midday, rising 446 points ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/335854/16-black-coloured-foods-for-lowering-cholesterol-fighting-inflammation-and-stabilising-blood-sugar</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T12:00:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-10T12:00:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 16 black-coloured foods for lowering cholesterol, fighting inflammation, and stabilising blood sugar ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/335957/Expert-names-5-foods-that-must-be-refrigerated-to-extend-shelf-life-and-prevent-mold</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T12:00:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-10T12:00:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Expert names 5 foods that must be refrigerated to extend shelf life and prevent mold ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/336896/SK-Hynix-advisors-win-big-fee-windfall-after-modest-SpaceX-payday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T11:43:31+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-10T11:43:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SK Hynix advisors win big fee windfall after modest SpaceX payday ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Florida airport renamed 'Trump' in latest push to expand his brand ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tencent in talks to become AI start-up Manus' largest shareholder, FT reports ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Korean FX authority warns won still misaligned versus fundamentals ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-10T10:52:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Can ageless Messi keep delivering for Argentina at World Cup? ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-10T10:46:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-10T10:46:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ New Home Ownership Scheme ballot drawn ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-10T10:39:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nexchip rises 11.5pc on IPO debut, Befar slumps 21.3pc ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-10T10:30:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ OpenAI unveils long-awaited "super app" as rivalry with Anthropic intensifies ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-10T10:25:21+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Volkswagen to cut capacity, model lineup as it tries to tackle a historic crisis ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index opens higher led by Lenovo's 8.8pc surge, Zhipu AI and Minimax tumble ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-10T09:50:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Micron boosts US investment plan again, commits US$250 billion through 2035 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-10T09:48:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump updated Netanyahu on US 'moves in Gulf': Israeli PM's office ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-10T09:25:27+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ OpenAI's AGI deployment chief Fidji Simo to step down after medical leave ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-10T07:43:32+00:00</lastmod>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336878/Drunk-husband-arrested-for-threatening-wife-in-Kwai-Chung-son-called-police</loc>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-10T04:42:56+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ The Hand of God | The Fine Print | Victor Dawes SC ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ From ‘presidential’ World Cup row to ‘seven-day resolution’: power of HK’s sports mediation | Empowering and Connecting Asia and Africa | Nick Chan ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336871/Nasdaq-ends-sharply-higher-chip-surge-offsets-Iran-worries</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T04:26:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nasdaq ends sharply higher; chip surge offsets Iran worries ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-10T04:20:42+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 2 men arrested in Osaka for smuggling 25kg of gold hidden in lamps and chargers from HK ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/336825/At-least-28-killed-in-shoe-factory-fire-in-southeast-China-state-media-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T04:20:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ At least 28 killed in shoe factory fire in southeast China, state media says ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336869/Customs-seizes-500000-cannabis-buds-at-airport-Malaysian-man-arrested</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T04:16:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-10T04:16:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Customs seizes $500,000 cannabis buds at airport, Malaysian man arrested ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336868/Discovery-Bay-primary-schools-secondary-net-moved-to-Islands-District-from-202728</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T04:12:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-10T04:12:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Discovery Bay primary school's secondary net moved to Islands District from 2027/28 ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Wei Lun Primary School, secondary school net, Discovery Bay ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336867/Super-Typhoon-Bavi-approaches-Okinawa-over-100-flights-cancelled</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T04:01:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-10T04:01:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Super Typhoon Bavi approaches Okinawa, over 100 flights cancelled ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336866/HK-man-caught-with-cocaine-worth-48000-hidden-in-shoes-at-Macau-border</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T03:58:40+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK man caught with cocaine worth $48,000 hidden in shoes at Macau border ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336865/31-arrested-in-Yau-Ma-Tei-raid-on-4-illegal-gambling-dens</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T03:51:30+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-10T03:51:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 31 arrested in Yau Ma Tei raid on 4 illegal gambling dens ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336864/Video-Jackson-Wang-accepts-Leader-of-the-Year-award-shares-behind-the-scenes-leadership-insights</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T02:01:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-10T02:01:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ (Video) Jackson Wang accepts Leader of the Year award, shares behind-the-scenes leadership insights ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Jackson Wang, Leader of the Year, TEAM WANG ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336863/6-visionaries-honoured-at-Sing-Taos-Leader-of-the-Year-awards</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-10T01:45:27+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-10T01:45:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 6 visionaries honoured at Sing Tao’s Leader of the Year awards ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Leader of the Year, Sing Tao awards, Kai Tak Sports Park ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/336860/SK-Hynix-to-price-US-offering-at-US149-per-ADR-source-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-09T22:58:47+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>2026-07-09T22:58:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SK Hynix to price US offering at US$149 per ADR, source says ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336859/SFC-mandates-phishing-resistant-login-bans-one-time-passwords-for-brokers</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-09T22:53:20+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>2026-07-09T22:53:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SFC mandates phishing-resistant login, bans one-time passwords for brokers ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ SFC,phishing-resistant authentication ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336858/Zijin-Gold-and-parent-Zijin-Mining-both-flag-H1-net-profit-jumps-up-169-times-and-68pc</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-09T22:30:05+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>2026-07-09T22:30:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Zijin Gold and parent Zijin Mining both flag H1 net profit jumps, up 1.69 times and 68pc ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Zijin Gold International Company,Zijin Mining,Positive Profit Alert,net profit ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336857/Sing-Taos-2025-Leader-of-the-Year-awards-gathers-industry-elites-John-Lee-serves-as-Guest-of-Honor</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-09T22:15:56+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-09T22:15:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sing Tao's 2025 Leader of the Year awards gathers industry elites; John Lee serves as Guest of Honor ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/336856/Meta-to-put-AI-chip-into-production-in-September-as-it-looks-to-double-computing-capacity-memo-shows</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-09T22:15:16+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-09T22:15:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meta to put AI chip into production in September as it looks to double computing capacity, memo shows ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Meta,AI,Iris ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336847/Environmental-chief-unveils-next-phase-of-pet-in-dining-policy-in-six-months-after-smooth-first-day</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-09T22:01:48+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-09T22:01:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Environmental chief unveils next phase of pet-in-dining policy in six months after smooth first day ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336855/MiniMax-plans-to-issue-65-billion-of-guaranteed-convertible-bonds-Bloomberg-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-09T21:48:34+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>2026-07-09T21:48:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ MiniMax plans to issue $6.5 billion of guaranteed convertible bonds, Bloomberg reports ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Minimax,guaranteed convertible bonds ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-09T19:25:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-09T19:25:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Astronomers scrutinize exoplanet that survived the death of its star ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-09T19:21:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-09T19:21:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Woman charged with murder over fatal Wah Fu Estate minibus stop fight ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-09T19:20:15+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-09T19:11:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ WORLD RACING WEEKLY: July Cup, Almeraq and Shonan Galleon ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-09T18:21:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ New child abuse reporting law nets 176 cases in first two quarters; official sees no misuse of rules ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nearly 150 Japan academics oppose bill banning national flag desecration ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSBC lowers 2026-27 gold price forecasts on hawkish Fed tilt ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China aims to raise EV share of vehicle ownership to 30pc by 2030 ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/arts-and-culture/article/336826/Hong-Kong-Fashion-Fest-returns-as-city-pushes-local-designers-onto-global-stage</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-09T17:40:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong Fashion Fest returns as city pushes local designers onto global stage ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-09T17:31:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-09T17:31:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong ranks second globally for ultra-luxury home sales in Q1: Knight Frank ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336822/VTC-to-offer-13000-places-across-140-programs-as-HKDSE-results-out-next-Wed</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-09T17:25:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-09T17:25:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ VTC to offer 13,000 places across 140 programs as HKDSE results out next Wed ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336820/PolyU-HOYA-launch-new-myopia-control-lenses-for-children</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-09T17:24:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-09T17:24:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ PolyU, HOYA launch new myopia control lenses for children ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-09T17:18:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mandelson appointment as US envoy 'disastrous' for UK: committee ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-09T17:11:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ NWD’s Pavilia Rosa launches five units for sale next Monday ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-09T17:09:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-09T17:09:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing sees 25.6pc profit leap in nine months ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-09T16:59:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index fell 169 points to 24,030 at market close, Zhipu AI up 11 pc ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/336814/CK-Assets-21-Borrett-Road-Phase-2-sells-four-bedroom-unit-for-HK157-mln</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-09T16:54:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-09T16:54:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CK Asset’s 21 Borrett Road Phase 2 sells four-bedroom unit for HK$157 mln ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/336813/Asia-seeks-strategic-flexibility-amid-US-China-rivalry</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-09T16:49:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-09T16:49:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Asia seeks strategic flexibility amid US-China rivalry ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336812/Eight-UGC-funded-universities-admit-319-students-under-nomination-scheme</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-09T16:39:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-09T16:39:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Eight UGC-funded universities admit 319 students under nomination scheme ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/336811/Hong-Kong-banks-ramp-up-cash-rebate-to-up-to-15pc-amid-intensified-mortgage-war</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-09T16:38:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-09T16:38:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong banks ramp up cash rebate to up to 1.5pc amid intensified mortgage war ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336810/Zhipu-AI-and-other-major-tech-firms-raise-68-billion-in-share-placement</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-09T16:33:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Zhipu AI and other major tech firms raise $68 billion in share placement ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-09T16:27:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Taiwan central bank chief warns of AI bubble risk ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336808/ICAC-charges-three-over-13m-community-care-voucher-fruad</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-09T16:26:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-09T16:26:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ ICAC charges three over $1.3m community care voucher fruad ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336807/Photo-stalls-and-cruise-touts-blamed-for-obstructing-pedestrian-flow-along-Tsim-Sha-Tsui-waterfront</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-09T16:25:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fight for freedom of speech, Salman Rushdie urges as he's honoured in London ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's Xiaomi unveils SUV series dubbed Sky Nomad ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-09T14:23:04+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-09T13:58:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump wants to leave the Iran war behind. That won't happen soon ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-09T13:43:33+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-09T13:41:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-09T13:41:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Furry companions get half-rolled welcome mat as pet permits land in eateries ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-09T13:40:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lawmakers urge public museums to launch night rentals to plug $510m deficit ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336782/Protecting-the-protectors-racing-to-save-Philippine-mangroves</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-09T13:38:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ VNL HK opens at Kai Tak Arena as China fall to Canada in five-set thriller ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ The Odyssey sets sail as Nolan’s next IMAX epic ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ MTR steps up escalator safety drive after 233 incidents in first half of 2026 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pedal towards unity: HKers invited to cycle for 30th handover anniversary ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump team tests anti-communist message for midterms as rhetoric intensifies ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-08T18:05:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cathay Pacific to cut passenger fuel surcharges by 17pc next week ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-08T17:57:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump's Board of Peace planning pilot 'humanitarian zone' in south Gaza: official ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Zhipu AI explores custom chips tailored for its GLM models  ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Former OpenAI technical researcher Tian Yonglong joins Tencent's LLM team ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ OpenAI,Tian Yonglong,Tencent,LLM,Yao Shunyu ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-08T17:43:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-08T17:43:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump says interim accord to end war is 'over' after Iranian strikes ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-08T17:41:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-08T17:41:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ LCH accepts offshore yuan-denominated Chinese Government Bonds as eligible collateral ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ China,LSEG,Chinese Government Bond,offshore yuan,LCH,collateral ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-08T17:37:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-08T17:37:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Government seeks operators for 26 cultural venues under new business model ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Leisure and Cultural Services Department,Rosanna Law,West Kowloon Cultural District Authority ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-08T17:23:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-08T17:23:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CKH to sell Marionnaud with BEHN as contemplated purchaser ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-08T17:21:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-08T17:21:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sa Sa Q1 turnover jumps 23pc, plans 6 to 7 new HK stores ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Sa Sa,turnover,sales ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-08T17:16:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-08T17:16:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Catastrophic storms to test China's resilience in 2026, scientists warn ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-08T17:11:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-08T17:11:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index once surged 800 points, closing at 24,199, Alibaba rose 12 percent ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-08T17:09:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China car sales fall again, exports stay strong ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336688/With-SpaceX-Starship-Japans-ispace-provides-ride-share-to-the-moon</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-08T16:52:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ With SpaceX Starship, Japan's ispace provides ride-share to the moon ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-08T16:43:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ LEAP East HK debut highlights city’s global tech role, says tech chief ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-08T16:29:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-08T16:29:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ AI boom drives intangible investment to record level: UN ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/336694/Rescuers-search-for-missing-in-China-storms-after-100000-flee</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-08T16:25:40+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-08T16:25:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rescuers search for missing in China storms after 100,000 flee ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/leisure/article/336693/Citys-biggest-Ani-Com-Games-fair-opens-this-month</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-08T16:20:27+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-08T16:20:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ City’s biggest Ani-Com & Games fair opens this month ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ ACGHK,Ani-Com & Games,Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ IA announces authorization of two new captive insurers in HK ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Thai beer dynasty mother drops 'ungrateful child' case against son ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China urges Netherlands to keep chip supply chain stable ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-08T15:02:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-08T13:55:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ OpenAI set to launch most capable GPT model after delayed rollout ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-08T12:38:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-08T12:30:44+00:00</lastmod>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336666/Flunked-US-soccer-seeks-answers-as-World-Cup-dream-shattered</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-08T12:04:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mbappe fires back at Paraguayan senator's racist attack after France victory ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Caspar Fownes enters final stretch with fifth trainers' title in sight ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Swiss refiner MKS PAMP marks inagural trades on Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-07T21:37:15+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-07T21:34:34+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-07T21:09:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US trade deficit widens sharply in May as capital goods imports hit record high ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police investigation launched as fertility clinic suspends services over major embryo biopsy sample mix-up ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-07T20:41:42+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T20:41:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong’s new central gold clearing system built on three pillars ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T20:40:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336610/Local-groups-protest-at-Japanese-Consulate-to-mark-89th-anniversary-of-Marco-Polo-Bridge-incident</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T20:28:35+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T20:28:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Local groups protest at Japanese Consulate to mark 89th anniversary of Marco Polo Bridge incident ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336609/China-based-Apple-supplier-Luxshare-sets-Hong-Kong-listing-at-top-of-range-raises-over-HK24-billion</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T20:25:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T20:25:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China-based Apple supplier Luxshare sets Hong Kong listing at top of range, raises over HK$24 billion ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Luxshare Precision Industry,list ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/336608/Chinas-DeepSeek-developing-its-own-AI-chip-sources-say</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T20:16:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T20:16:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's DeepSeek developing its own AI chip, sources say ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ DeepSeek,chip,AI,China ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/336607/Lai-Sun-applies-to-relax-building-height-limit-for-Kotewall-Road-project</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T20:09:26+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>2026-07-07T20:09:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lai Sun applies to relax building height limit for Kotewall Road project  ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Lai Sun Development,Kotewall Road ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336606/HK-launches-public-consultation-to-target-loopholes-in-sexual-offence-law</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T20:01:07+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>2026-07-07T20:01:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK launches public consultation to target loopholes in sexual offence law ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336595/South-Korean-law-targeting-false-online-information-takes-effect</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T19:36:28+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>2026-07-07T19:36:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korean law targeting false online information takes effect ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ South Korea,law,online,disinformation ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336605/HKO-warns-of-continued-unstable-weather-and-heavy-rain-on-Wed</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T19:32:59+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>2026-07-07T19:32:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKO warns of continued unstable weather and heavy rain on Wed ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/336604/Hong-Kongs-private-home-completions-drops-60pc-to-809-units-in-May</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T19:28:04+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>2026-07-07T19:28:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong's private home completions drops 60pc to 809 units in May ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/336603/Connext-releases-price-list-for-21-units-on-Tuesday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T19:17:06+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T19:17:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Connext releases price list for 21 units on Tuesday ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Connext,Wang On Properties ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336602/Octopus-taxi-transactions-double-as-passengers-tap-into-convenience</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T18:49:42+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>2026-07-07T18:49:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Octopus taxi transactions double as passengers tap into convenience ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ taxi,Octopus,e-payment ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336601/HKUST-Business-School-unveils-new-Admiralty-center-as-flexible-learning-hub</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T18:48:03+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>2026-07-07T18:48:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKUST Business School unveils new Admiralty center as flexible learning hub ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HKUST Business School ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/health/article/336600/Proton-therapy-cuts-breast-cancer-treatment-time-and-heart-radiation-exposure-studies-show</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T18:47:02+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>2026-07-07T18:47:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Proton therapy cuts breast cancer treatment time and heart radiation exposure, studies show ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HKSH,Breast Cancer ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336599/Problematic-bookstores-barred-as-book-fair-safeguard-secure-reading-environment</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T18:43:00+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>2026-07-07T18:43:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Problematic bookstores barred as book fair safeguard secure reading environment ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336593/Pokemon-airport-opens-to-help-Japanese-quake-hit-region</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T18:31:17+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>2026-07-07T18:31:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Pokemon airport' opens to help Japanese quake-hit region ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Pokemon airport,Japan,quake-hit ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336598/Only-13pc-of-Hongkongers-feel-financially-secure-amid-soaring-costs-survey</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T17:56:02+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>2026-07-07T17:56:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Only 13pc of Hongkongers feel financially secure amid soaring costs: survey ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Sun Life,MPF,Roger Lau ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336596/Hong-Kong-expands-womens-health-support-through-Wellness-Satellites</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T17:52:47+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>2026-07-07T17:52:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong expands women’s health support through Wellness Satellites ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336594/Hong-Kong-records-87-new-listings-in-1H-2026-up-98-percent-from-last-year</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T17:37:28+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>2026-07-07T17:37:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong records 87 new listings in 1H 2026, up 98 percent from last year ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hong Kong,IPO,1H2026 ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336592/Hong-Kong-doctor-accused-of-improperly-issuing-over-1000-vaccine-exemption-certificates</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T17:28:34+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>2026-07-07T17:28:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong doctor accused of improperly issuing over 1,000 vaccine exemption certificates ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hong Kong ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK home prices forecast to rise near 10pc amid stable 2H: Cushman & Wakefield  ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pavilia Rosa sells two-bedroom unit for over HK$19 mln ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ship hit in Hormuz as millions march for ayatollah; Iran says no talks unless Trump halts threats ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336583/Hong-Kong-shares-close-shy-Kuaishou-drops-12-percent-while-Tencent-rallies</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T16:38:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong shares close shy, Kuaishou drops 12 percent while Tencent rallies ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336589/Super-Happy-Pupil-charms-netizens-with-pure-joy-over-Wah-Yan-College-Kowloon-allocation</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T16:37:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Super Happy: Pupil charms netizens with pure joy over Wah Yan College, Kowloon allocation ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336582/HSBC-to-expand-gold-storage-capabilities-to-200-tons-in-Hong-Kong-CEO</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T16:32:59+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T16:32:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSBC to expand gold storage capabilities to 200 tons in Hong Kong: CEO ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336581/HK-drops-to-fourth-most-expensive-city-for-luxury-spending</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T16:28:08+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T16:28:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK drops to fourth most expensive city for luxury spending ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336580/Chinas-central-bank-bought-gold-for-20th-month</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T16:26:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T16:26:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's central bank bought gold for 20th month ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/336579/Wheelock-Properties-retains-Top-10-Real-Estate-Developers-at-the-Hubexo-Asia-Awards-2026</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T16:19:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T16:19:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wheelock Properties retains Top 10 Real Estate Developers at the Hubexo Asia Awards 2026 ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336578/Worker-trapped-on-30-meter-high-gantry-in-Kwai-Chung</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T16:15:47+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T16:15:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Worker trapped on 30-meter-high gantry in Kwai Chung ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hong Kong ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336576/Chinas-forex-reserves-fall-more-than-expected-in-June</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T16:10:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T16:10:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's forex reserves fall more than expected in June ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-07T15:50:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T15:50:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fixed income is key to Hong Kong's next chapter as IFC, SFC says ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336566/Indonesia-India-sign-BrahMos-missile-deal</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T15:44:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Indonesia, India sign BrahMos missile deal ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336574/Long-delayed-Pak-Shek-Kok-MTR-Station-project-heads-for-discussion-on-Fri</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T15:35:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Long delayed Pak Shek Kok MTR Station project heads for discussion on Fri ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336573/HKs-SFC-names-three-priorities-in-developing-fixed-income-currency-markets</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T15:33:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK's SFC names three priorities in developing fixed income, currency markets ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336572/HKEX-signs-MOU-with-CIPS-to-strengthen-Hong-Kongs-offshore-yuan-settlement-infrastructure</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T15:33:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T15:33:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKEX signs MOU with CIPS to strengthen Hong Kong's offshore yuan settlement infrastructure ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336557/As-South-Korean-Buddhism-woos-Gen-Z-how-hip-is-too-hip</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T15:27:47+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T15:27:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ As South Korean Buddhism woos Gen Z, how hip is too hip? ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/336570/HK-luxury-home-sales-above-HK50-mln-hit-record-high-in-first-half-Midland-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T15:02:33+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>2026-07-07T15:02:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK luxury home sales above HK$50 mln hit record high in first half, Midland says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ property,luxury property,primary residential market,new home sales ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan's Nikkei falls as Samsung-led chip selloff weighs on regional tech stocks ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index fell on market open, Kuaishou drops 6 percent, and Tencent rose 1.5 percent ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump's fireworks made Washington world's most polluted city ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China undercuts luxury delicacies from the West ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-07T09:23:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump says a resolution to Ukraine war is 'getting closer' after talks with Putin and Zelenskiy ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-07T08:34:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Portugal coach Roberto Martinez confirms departure after loss ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-07T08:30:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T08:30:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Truck explodes on Inner Mongolia highway after collision, 2 dead ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-07T08:24:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ronaldo says his last World Cup is over but Portugal decision can wait ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-07T08:16:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T08:16:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Heavy rain, squally thunderstorms expected; Yuen Long faces severe rainstorm ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/336531/Last-gasp-Merino-strike-gives-Spain-1-0-win-over-Portugal-in-World-Cup-last-16</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T05:09:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T05:09:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Last-gasp Merino strike gives Spain 1-0 win over Portugal in World Cup last 16 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-07T04:54:42+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T04:54:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cheung Chau residents spot funnel cloud, Observatory says cannot confirm if waterspout ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336529/Woman-22-dies-after-falling-from-Lok-Wah-North-Estate</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T04:48:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T04:48:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Woman, 22, dies after falling from Lok Wah North Estate ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-07T04:39:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T04:39:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The blueprint for a financial powerhouse: breaking down Hong Kong’s next-phase yuan ambitions ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-07T04:36:46+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ The quiet art of blending two Chinese teas | Lifestyle Renaissance | Dixtionary / @dix.tionary ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ The discipline of evaluation | Human Reinvented | Frank Ng & Ryan Ng ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-07T04:29:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ The biggest evidence of HK’s shift to prosperity | High-flier | Jeffrey Lam ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336524/SP-500-Nasdaq-close-sharply-higher-as-Broadcom-rallies</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ S&P 500, Nasdaq close sharply higher as Broadcom rallies ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Impeachment trial of Philippine VP Sara Duterte opens in fractious Senate ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336521/20-arrested-in-Sham-Shui-Po-cross-department-anti-crime-operation</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T04:05:21+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 20 arrested in Sham Shui Po cross-department anti-crime operation ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336520/FIFA-rejects-Belgium-challenge-over-Balogun-eligibility-Trump-calls-red-card-U-turn-brilliant</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T04:01:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ FIFA rejects Belgium challenge over Balogun eligibility, Trump calls red card U-turn 'brilliant' ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336519/Trump-targets-late-September-for-potential-Xi-Jinping-summit-in-the-US</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T03:53:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T03:53:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump targets late September for potential Xi Jinping summit in the U.S. ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336518/Elderly-woman-found-floating-off-Sai-Wan-Ho-unconscious-in-hospital</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T01:40:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T01:40:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Elderly woman found floating off Sai Wan Ho, unconscious in hospital ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Sai Wan Ho, sea rescue, elderly woman ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-07T01:27:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ UK says aircraft carrier approached by Russian plane in Norwegian Sea ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HMS Prince of Wales ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336516/John-Lee-meets-PBOC-governor-to-discuss-financial-collaboration</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T01:16:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T01:16:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ John Lee meets PBOC governor to discuss financial collaboration ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ John Lee, PBOC, financial collaboration ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336515/Belt-and-Road-Office-discusses-financial-connectivity-strategy-with-HKEX-chairman</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T00:11:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Belt and Road Office discusses financial connectivity strategy with HKEX chairman ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336514/HK-businesses-prioritise-resilience-regional-expansion-amid-uncertainty-UOB-study-finds</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-07T00:00:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-07T00:00:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK businesses prioritise resilience, regional expansion amid uncertainty, UOB study finds ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ UOB Business Outlook, Hong Kong businesses, regional expansion ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336513/Trump-says-he-asked-FIFA-chief-to-review-red-card-foul</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T22:58:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-06T22:58:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump says he asked FIFA chief to review red card foul ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/336512/Tencents-Hunyuan-releases-Hy3-available-on-WorkBuddy-and-more</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T22:52:08+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>2026-07-06T22:52:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tencent’s Hunyuan releases Hy3, available on WorkBuddy and more ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336511/UEFA-says-FIFA-crossed-a-red-line-with-Balogun-red-card-U-turn-Belgium-to-challenge-his-eligibility</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T22:38:17+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-06T22:38:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ UEFA says FIFA 'crossed a red line' with Balogun red card U-turn, Belgium to challenge his eligibility ]]></news:title>
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336510/Sri-Lanka-prison-riot-kills-26-wounds-more-than-100</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T22:24:30+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>2026-07-06T22:24:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sri Lanka prison riot kills 26, wounds more than 100 ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Sri Lanka,prison,riot ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/3f953ec754fcf4808369905ff2e31c26/2026-07/AFP__20260706__B9CV8LR__v1__HighRes__SriLankaPrisonRiot.jpg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/336507/Tencent-unit-seeks-up-to-US155-billion-from-Kuaishou-share-sale-term-sheet-shows</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T22:15:51+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>2026-07-06T22:15:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tencent unit seeks up to US$1.55 billion from Kuaishou share sale, term sheet shows ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336509/Synagistics-appoints-founder-Olive-Tai-as-chairman-John-Wu-as-CEO-and-executive-director</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T22:15:02+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-06T22:15:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Synagistics appoints founder Olive Tai as chairman, John Wu as CEO and executive director ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336508/Red-Rainstorm-Warning-issued-as-HK-braces-for-downpours</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T21:56:01+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>2026-07-06T21:56:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Red Rainstorm Warning issued as HK braces for downpours ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336506/Wall-St-opens-higher-as-chip-shares-recover</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T21:45:23+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-06T21:45:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall St opens higher as chip shares recover ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Wall Street,Dow Jones Industrial Average,S&P 500,Nasdaq Composite ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/336505/Hong-Kongsnew-home-registrationshit-a-22-year-high-up-34-percent-Citi</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T21:41:16+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>2026-07-06T21:41:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong's new home registrations hit a 22-year high, up 34 percent: Citi ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hong Kong,new home,registration,Citi,China,Outbound Direct Investment,Swire Properties,Sun Hung Kai Properties,CK Asset,Link REIT ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/d3fe1ebb90e95f3f3e6a1727ef3f9eec/2026-01/WhatsApp_Image_2025-11-10_at_15_07_58_0.jpeg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336504/Decade-old-JD-Vance-article-resurfaces-once-called-Trump-as-cultural-heroin-and-Americas-Hitler</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T21:38:45+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-06T21:38:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Decade-old JD Vance article resurfaces, once called Trump as 'cultural heroin' and 'America's Hitler' ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Vance,Trump,heroin,America's Hitler ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336498/HK-records-seven-new-sporadic-Legionnaires-disease-cases-with-no-linked-sources</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T21:20:45+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-06T21:20:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK records seven new sporadic Legionnaires' disease cases with no linked sources ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336503/Donald-Trump-sparks-controversy-with-AI-image-of-Obamas</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T21:09:04+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ MPF equity fund logs nearly 20pc return in past 12 months, top gainer hits 150pc ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-06T18:35:16+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Taiwan police arrest alleged ticket-scalping ringleader ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Two investors lost over $550k in fake Futu Securities phishing attack ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-06T14:57:54+00:00</lastmod>
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    <url>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ At least 63 HK students secure perfect scores as IB results released ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-06T14:44:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-06T14:44:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK student says she belongs nowhere after four years in the UK ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-06T13:49:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-06T13:49:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ KMB bus hits roadside tree in Sheung Shui, showering passengers with glass ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336465/Tenders-for-Northern-Metropolis-University-Town-to-open-within-two-months</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T13:32:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-06T13:32:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tenders for Northern Metropolis University Town to open within two months ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336463/AFCD-stamps-trust-on-local-produce-with-HK-Harvest-label-livestock-next-in-line</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T13:16:16+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ AFCD stamps trust on local produce with 'HK Harvest' label, livestock next in line ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336462/Tokyo-to-introduce-3pc-accommodation-tax-from-April-2027</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T13:15:10+00:00</lastmod>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/336460/Bellingham-powers-10-man-England-past-Mexico-into-World-Cup-quarters</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T13:00:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bellingham powers 10-man England past Mexico, into World Cup quarters ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336461/PLA-Navy-vessels-Nanning-Hengyang-wraps-up-five-day-visit-in-HK</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T12:17:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-06T12:17:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ PLA Navy vessels Nanning, Hengyang wraps up five-day visit in HK ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336459/Hang-Seng-Index-edges-up-in-midday-rising-nearly-200-points</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T12:17:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index edges up in midday, rising nearly 200 points ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/336458/South-Koreas-Lee-urges-speed-in-launching-mega-chip-projects</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T12:02:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea's Lee urges speed in launching mega chip projects ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/335815/Macau-Consumer-Council-tests-20-wine-samples-All-pass-safety-standards-for-heavy-metals-and-preservatives</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T12:00:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Macau Consumer Council tests 20 wine samples: All pass safety standards for heavy metals and preservatives ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/335849/Preventing-dementia-Harvard-study-shows-one-belief-can-rejuvenate-the-body-by-20-years</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T12:00:23+00:00</lastmod>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/336457/NWD-secures-Northern-Metropolis-project-planning-approval-targets-7000-homes-in-2027</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T11:57:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-06T11:57:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/336456/South-Koreas-SK-Hynix-to-launch-28-billion-US-listing-to-ride-global-AI-wave</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T11:38:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-06T11:38:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Alibaba receives a temporary exemption from the lobbying ban related to the DoD blacklist ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-06T11:01:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Samsung likely to post 18-fold jump in profit on surging AI demand for memory ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-06T10:54:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Far East to sell Yau Ma Tei student accommodation to JD.com for $750 million ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336451/Oil-slips-after-OPEC-agrees-to-raise-output-targets</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T10:45:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Oil slips after OPEC+ agrees to raise output targets ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336450/Hang-Seng-Index-rises-as-chip-stocks-gain-PetroChina-drags-on-oil-production-hike</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T10:17:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-06T10:17:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index rises as chip stocks gain, PetroChina drags on oil production hike ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hong Kong,Hang Seng Index,HSI ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/336449/Relaxed-Ronaldo-admits-time-is-up-ahead-of-Spain-clash</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T09:08:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-06T09:08:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Relaxed Ronaldo admits time is up ahead of Spain clash ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ world cup 2026,Cristiano Ronaldo ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336448/Jewellery-worth-millions-stolen-in-French-museum-burglary</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T08:32:19+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-06T08:32:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Jewellery worth millions stolen in French museum burglary ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ burglary,Lalique ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/336447/Mexico-v-England-World-Cup-last-16-match-delayed-one-hour</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T08:14:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-06T08:14:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mexico v England World Cup last-16 match delayed one hour ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-06T08:00:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-06T08:00:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Conglomerate executives praise CUHK graduates skills after QS rankings' employer reputation metric surge ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336446/11-historic-Buddha-statues-stolen-from-Japanese-temple-in-Gifu</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T07:50:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-06T07:50:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 11 historic Buddha statues stolen from Japanese temple in Gifu ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Japan, temple theft, Buddha statues ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/336444/Mother-and-son-swept-away-in-Xinjiang-flash-flood-found-dead-after-8-day-search</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T07:08:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-06T07:08:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mother and son swept away in Xinjiang flash flood found dead after 8-day search ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Xinjiang, flash flood, tourist deaths ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-06T06:42:42+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>2026-07-06T06:42:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police arrest 13 in World Cup drink-driving crackdown in East Kowloon ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336442/Heavy-showers-intense-gusts-expected-in-next-few-hours-HKO-warns</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T06:37:41+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-06T06:37:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Heavy showers, intense gusts expected in next few hours, HKO warns ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[  heavy rain, intense gusts, weather warning ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/336441/Haaland-knocks-Brazil-out-of-World-Cup-as-Norway-reach-quarters</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T06:28:06+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>2026-07-06T06:28:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Haaland knocks Brazil out of World Cup as Norway reach quarters ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ world cup 2026,Norway,Brazil,Haaland ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/leisure/article/336421/Recentering-Central-Asia-in-the-worlds-largest-Islamic-museum</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T06:00:53+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>2026-07-06T06:00:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Recentering Central Asia in the world's largest Islamic museum ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Tashkent,Uzbekistan,Islamic museum ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/people/article/336418/Unveiling-Egypt-in-Hong-Kong</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T06:00:33+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-06T06:00:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Unveiling Egypt in Hong Kong ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Egypt,Consul General,Baher Sheweikhi,museum,HKPM,Grand Egyptian Museum ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336440/Lightning-strike-on-Florida-beach-kills-man-injures-3-family-members</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T05:18:20+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>2026-07-06T05:18:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lightning strike on Florida beach kills man, injures 3 family members ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ lightning strike, Florida beach, Fourth of July weekend ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/336439/China-sends-first-batch-of-emergency-earthquake-relief-supplies-to-Venezuela</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T04:25:26+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>2026-07-06T04:25:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China sends first batch of emergency earthquake relief supplies to Venezuela ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ China, Venezuela, earthquake relief ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336438/Euphoric-homecoming-for-Cape-Verde-after-heroic-World-Cup-run-ends</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T04:21:31+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>2026-07-06T04:21:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Euphoric homecoming for Cape Verde after heroic World Cup run ends ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Cape Verde,World Cup 2026 ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336437/Driver-arrested-for-drug-driving-in-Kowloon-Bay-anti-drink-driving-operation</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T04:14:56+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>2026-07-06T04:14:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Driver arrested for drug-driving in Kowloon Bay anti-drink-driving operation ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336436/Woman-rescued-after-falling-into-sea-off-Siu-Sai-Wan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-06T04:11:36+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>2026-07-06T04:11:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Woman rescued after falling into sea off Siu Sai Wan ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Siu Sai Wan, sea rescue, fall ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Master puppeteer of the S&P 500: the US-Iran conflict or AI enthusiasm? | Cash Call | Andrew Wong ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ IB results: Victoria Shanghai Academy, St Stephen’s College post best-ever scores ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man attacked by group with wooden sticks in Kowloon City, knocked unconscious ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ (Video) Tai Po Road crash victim, 21, was devoted son who worked multiple jobs to support sick father ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/336405/Clock-is-ticking-for-Republicans-to-win-back-voters-Trump-lost-American-Lens-Michael-Chugani</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Clock is ticking for Republicans to win back voters Trump lost | American Lens | Michael Chugani ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ American Lens,Michael Chugani,column ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-05T22:40:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese AI startups Zhipu, MiniMax face pressure as $50b lock-ups expire this week ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-05T21:46:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-05T21:46:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK’s environmental push yields results as recycling up, air pollution down: Tse Chin-wan ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-05T21:26:46+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Title race stalls as young guns steal the show at Sha Tin ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-05T21:24:50+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-05T21:24:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ England keen to write new Azteca history in crunch clash with Mexico ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336414/Moral-victory-Cape-Verde-jersey-running-hot-despite-World-Cup-exit</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-05T21:20:59+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>2026-07-05T21:20:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Moral victory: Cape Verde jersey running hot despite World Cup exit ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/sports-updates/article/336413/Deschamps-feared-Mbappe-would-be-chopped-down</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-05T21:20:10+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-05T21:20:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Deschamps feared Mbappe would be ‘chopped down’ ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/sports-updates/article/336412/Make-your-own-path-brave-Eala-tells-young-fans</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-05T21:15:08+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-05T21:15:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Make your own path, brave Eala tells young fans ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-05T20:36:35+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>2026-07-05T20:36:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Woman arrested after passerby injured by falling signboard in Central ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336409/Two-HK-schools-crowned-champions-in-AIA-healthiest-schools-contest-win-US100000</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-05T20:33:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-05T20:33:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Two HK schools crowned champions in AIA healthiest schools contest, win US$100,000 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-05T19:27:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-05T19:27:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Domestic helpers' union seeks $6,670 minimum wage ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336408/Light-in-the-dark-HK-aurora-chasing-tour-group-plucks-two-lost-divers-from-Tasmania-waters</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-05T19:03:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Light in the dark: HK aurora-chasing tour group plucks two lost divers from Tasmania waters ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336404/New-Territories-to-hit-38-degrees-Celsius-as-Typhoon-Bavi-approaches-Taiwan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-05T18:37:16+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>2026-07-05T18:37:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ New Territories to hit 38 degrees Celsius as Typhoon Bavi approaches Taiwan ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ weather ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336403/Survey-reveals-worrying-gap-in-parents-meningitis-knowledge-as-60pc-mistake-it-for-a-cold</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-05T18:27:50+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>2026-07-05T18:27:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Survey reveals worrying gap in parents’ meningitis knowledge as 60pc mistake it for a cold ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ meningococcal infection,Hong Kong Early Childhood Education Association ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336402/PLA-warships-draw-proud-fans-who-dream-of-more-fleets-to-dock</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-05T18:24:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-05T18:24:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ PLA warships draw proud fans who dream of more fleets to dock ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336420/HK-to-host-space-to-earth-dialogue-with-astronaut-Lai-Ka-ying-this-year-Kevin-Choi</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-05T18:24:08+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-05T18:24:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK to host space-to-earth dialogue with astronaut Lai Ka-ying this year: Kevin Choi  ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336401/Hong-Kong-to-step-up-efforts-to-boost-offshore-yuan-usage-Paul-Chan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-05T18:20:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding celebration to light up New York ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Alibaba to ban employees from using Anthropic's coding tool, source says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ William Wong resigns as lawmaker following arrest in university campus car crash ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong shares close higher, Zijin Mining surges 9pc ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-03T16:11:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-03T16:11:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ How drug gangs use social media to recruit Thai air crew as couriers ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-03T15:54:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong June home sales value rises 24pc ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-03T15:25:23+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>2026-07-03T15:25:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ AI race weakens climate pledges at Google, Amazon ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-03T15:18:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China to cut domestic retail gasoline, diesel prices from July 4 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-03T15:10:32+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-03T15:10:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ iCITY phase II to unveil new price list next week, with 3 to 6pc price hike ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-03T15:06:19+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-03T15:06:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ World's biggest domain seller fears India's fake site crackdown could damage internet ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-03T15:00:57+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-03T15:00:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Return of Jedi Spurs as promising youngster eyes back-to-back wins ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Jensen Huang's leather jacket up for auction at Sotheby's for US$60,000 at most, matching Nvidia Blackwell AI chip price ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-03T14:27:10+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Grandfather, 82, jailed for two years for indecent assault on young granddaughter ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-03T14:16:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ AI romance scam impersonating Dubai prince ensnares victims ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-03T14:07:27+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ TREASURE to return to HK for another concert this September ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-03T14:00:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Prince Harry hopes to bring his children to UK next week for first time in years ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-03T13:55:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Teachers need confidence through AI practice, says education chief ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-03T13:45:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Supreme leader's body arrives at Tehran religious complex for funeral ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:07:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lok Ma Chau emergency hospital provides shorter wait times for non-urgent cases ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-03T12:06:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Portugal survive late drama to beat Croatia and reach World Cup last 16 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-03T12:06:21+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:06:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index rises over 350 points by midday close ]]></news:title>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japanese beauty expert shares 3 tips to lift sagging cheeks and reduce puffiness ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ El Nino set to be strong, UN warns ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ex-US Olympian faces 10 years for alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kuaishou shares jump after Kling AI secures up to US$3b funding ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meta's Zuckerberg says AI agent tech progressing slower than expected ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Air Force to investigate officer who called for Trump impeachment ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:26:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Eight To Glory': Jockey Club reveals charity twist for World Cup Race ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-03T10:22:46+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-03T10:20:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan finance minister says ready to respond on yen, in contact with US authorities ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-03T10:13:16+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>2026-07-03T10:13:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump administration and Anthropic have not discussed the government taking a stake in it, source says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-02T16:57:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Gus' the T. rex presented in New York ahead of auction ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ In One Above sells two-bedroom unit for over $19 mn ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ A new, inexpensive Chinese AI model is catching up with Anthropic, OpenAI on their home turf ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ PwC predicts possible total $400 bn of fundraising in 2026 HK IPO offerings ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK assets under management hit record-high $42.2 trillion, up 20pc ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Final round of Wang Fuk Court fire inquiry hearings to be held from July 15 to 17 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lawmaker William Wong’s repeated drink-driving incident raises integrity concerns ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ OpenAI proposes handing Trump administration 5pc stake, FT reports ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-02T14:07:55+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea says US House panel report on Coupang not based on facts ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ New One-Way Permit rules will eliminate loopholes and speed up vetting, says lawmaker ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ How a free charm bracelet conquered the World Cup ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/336168/19-year-olds-security-guard-job-sparks-debate-as-workers-say-pay-can-top-30000</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-02T13:31:09+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Foreigners dump Asia stocks at record pace as AI winners get crowded ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Budding chefs cook up new career at China's BBQ academy ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ SoftBank renews talks for US$10 billion loan against OpenAI stake, adds concessions, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-02T10:35:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fed's Warsh vows to 'disappoint' anyone who thinks he will tolerate inflation above 2pc ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-02T10:29:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meta building cloud business to sell excess AI capacity, Bloomberg News reports ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-02T10:22:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korean shops turn to robots, self-service to escape labour woes ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-02T10:17:04+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-02T10:17:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fed's Warsh says any balance sheet policy change won't be a surprise ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Relocating 6 million Singapore bees and counting, one nest at a time ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tokyo woman 'forcibly dragged into taxi' in Shibuya sparks abduction fears ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sun Life marks ancient Chinese traditions with festive events ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-02T05:30:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tropical depression expected to intensify, Observatory to issue No 1 signal at 7.40am ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-02T05:20:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Reunification Raceday draws record 9,300 tourists, $1.65b turnover second highest ever ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-02T05:06:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-02T05:06:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rosanna Law: HK steadily advancing from stability to prosperity, Kai Tak ticket sales rank first in Asia ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-02T04:56:21+00:00</lastmod>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336127/Indian-driver-arrested-for-drink-driving-after-erratic-driving-in-Tai-Koo-Shing</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-02T04:48:09+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Indian driver arrested for drink-driving after erratic driving in Tai Koo Shing ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-02T04:40:04+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Dismantling the shadow pitch: how Hong Kong can eradicate illegal betting beyond the World Cup ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/336125/Threads-of-compassion-the-spirit-of-solidarity-in-the-Arab-world-Arabic-Window-Amjad-Refai</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-02T04:33:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:33:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Threads of compassion: the spirit of solidarity in the Arab world | Arabic Window | Amjad Refai ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-02T04:13:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall Street ends lower as tech shares slip ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-02T04:10:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Customs seizes $4m cannabis buds at airport, 2 passengers arrested ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-02T04:06:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man arrested for assaulting wife, stepson with coat hanger in Tsuen Wan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-02T04:00:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 4 dead as huge crowds celebrate Mexico's World Cup win ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-02T03:55:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Harry Kane lifts England over DR Congo, into World Cup quarterfinals ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336119/Taiwan-court-acquits-HK-civil-servant-over-draft-evasion</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-02T02:02:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Taiwan court acquits HK civil servant over draft evasion ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hong Kong civil servant, Taiwan military service, acquittal ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-02T01:53:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China urges US to handle Taiwan issue 'with utmost caution' ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-02T01:47:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-02T01:47:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Naked man’s death in Mong Kok flat sparks murder probe; police seize Viagra and drugs ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336116/Kai-Tak-Sports-Parks-Yu-Tat-chung-honored-with-Chief-Executives-Commendation-for-Community-Service</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-02T00:45:56+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Two people die from suffocation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Gold lingers near 7-month low on firm Treasury yields, rate hike bets ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kazakhstan's railway company, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, files for Hong Kong IPO ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T19:44:09+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T19:34:35+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-01T19:34:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Geely June sales see 2 pc rise; Li Auto drops 14.8pc from last year ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T19:33:59+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-01T19:33:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ WuXi AppTec names Kitty Yeung as company secretary, replacing Cheung Yuet-fan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T19:21:13+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-01T19:21:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ EU says it held 'constructive' talks with Apple CEO Cook after Siri AI clash ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T19:09:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-01T19:09:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ UN report sees enormous potential benefits and big risks from AI ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T18:53:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ CUHK president Dennis Lo awarded Gold Bauhinia Star after Cambridge honor ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T18:46:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Singapore police say AI chip fraud suspects face additional fraud and money laundering charges ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T18:29:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-01T18:29:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Counterfeit frames, questionable lenses: cheap Shenzhen glasses may come with hidden costs ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T18:24:20+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T18:23:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-01T18:23:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Despite some big losses, Supreme Court rewards Trump's power play ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T18:02:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-01T18:02:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese firm sells hyper-real, 'always loyal' humanoid robots ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T17:57:07+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-01T17:57:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Free admission to M+ and HKPM draws nearly 7,000 visitors as of noon ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/336096/Chinas-BYD-nears-decision-on-second-European-plant-adviser-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-07-01T17:55:58+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>2026-07-01T17:55:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's BYD nears decision on second European plant, adviser says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T17:52:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shanghai stocks rise on robust factory activity data, Xi's speech; blue-chips slip ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T17:52:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Xi vows to strengthen China's military, stamp out corruption ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T16:36:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ubtech launches million-dollar bionic humanoid robots, 13,000 units reserved ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T16:27:45+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T16:26:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Uncle of Derek Cheung sells Happy Valley home for HK$36.88 mln  ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T16:06:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan plans sovereign AI model, 10 million AI robots ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T16:04:24+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T15:43:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Myanmar set to restart contentious $3.6 billion dam project backed by China ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T15:38:53+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T15:36:45+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T15:24:54+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T15:23:46+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T15:10:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Consortium including Visa, Mastercard jointly launch new global stablecoin ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T15:04:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ T1 signal to be hoisted on Thursday morning: HKO ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Veteran TVB executive Virginia Lok celebrates 67th birthday with star-studded party ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-01T14:10:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Russia approved secret China military training at top level, sources say ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Oman Air targets tourists on new Singapore route, eyes North Asia expansion ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's Xi urges ruling Communist Party to be adaptable, safeguard advances ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T13:54:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK flag flies high in space as city's first astronaut sends wishes on HKSAR establishment day ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ National Games gold medalists Ceci Lee and Ryan Choi awarded Medal of Honour ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Off to the races: Conghua Racecourse set to usher in new era for horse industry ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T13:35:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'My dream is broken': Japan visa rules push out foreign residents ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T13:21:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ No corn dogs? Trump's 'Great American State Fair' threatens to be a flop ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ NASA vows to send ball to the Moon if US wins World Cup ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cambodian businessman Leak Yim, wrongfully accused in Thailand, seeks redress in U.S. court ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T12:20:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Australia weighs break-up of Big Four accounting firms after scandals ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T11:30:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ After 250 years, the 'American dream' is tarnished but alive ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ North Korea's Kim vows to deepen ties with China in message to Xi ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T10:46:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ EU slaps €3 fee on cheap ecommerce parcels in blow to Shein, Temu, AliExpress ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran says it won't meet with U.S. envoys, clouding prospects for peace deal ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US govt lifts restrictions on powerful AI models, Anthropic says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump reports over $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T09:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-01T09:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pixar, Marvel and local touches shape Hong Kong Disneyland’s next chapter ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T08:01:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-01T08:01:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mbappe uncorks France as Sweden are swept aside in Champagne World Cup show ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T05:22:52+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-01T05:22:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 14 children killed in Pakistan when tutoring centre roof collapses ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T05:01:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-01T05:01:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Supreme Court spurns Trump on birthright citizenship, allows transgender sports bans ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T04:56:10+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-01T04:56:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ S Korea parliament confirms Han Seong-sook as prime minister ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ South Korea, Han Seong-sook, prime minister ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T04:48:31+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-01T04:48:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Uncertainty over Qatar diplomacy clouds prospects for US-Iran deal ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T04:43:11+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-01T04:43:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ S&P 500, Nasdaq post best quarter since 2020 despite Iran war ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T04:40:36+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>2026-07-01T04:40:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tour bus driver dies after collapsing at wheel in Ting Kau; passengers halt runaway vehicle ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T04:24:29+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-01T04:24:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ LeBron James leaving Lakers, to play with another team ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T04:20:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-01T04:20:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 13 disciplined services and ICAC officers awarded Distinguished Service Medals in 2026 Honours List ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T04:06:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wild boar killed after being hit by taxi on Tai Po Road in Sham Shui Po ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T04:01:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-01T04:01:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Haaland the hero again as Norway edge Ivory Coast to advance at World Cup ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-07-01T02:38:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-01T02:38:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Firefighter Ho Wai-ho posthumously awarded Gold Medal for Bravery for Wang Fuk Court blaze heroism ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-30T22:25:08+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-30T22:03:40+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-30T21:51:40+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ T.O.P partners with 9GAG for a potato-powered summer celebration ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-30T21:48:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T21:48:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Treasury's Bessent urges gas retailers to drop prices for US 250th birthday, says "we're watching" ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-30T21:42:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T21:42:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall St subdued at open on final trading day of strong quarter ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336017/Promoting-hatred-to-youth-with-suicide-agenda-PIC-of-Hunter-Bookstore-under-inquiry</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T21:37:27+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T21:37:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Promoting hatred to youth with suicide agenda, PIC of Hunter Bookstore under inquiry ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-30T21:24:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T21:24:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US working on ban targeting Chinese energy inverters, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-30T21:22:18+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T21:22:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-30T21:18:11+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T21:18:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hop On strives to convene owners' meeting in July; 80 pc of Wang Chi House owners have agreed to sell ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336013/Police-hunt-driver-of-mainland-plated-vehicle-after-dangerous-turn-in-Central-Video</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T20:11:52+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T20:11:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police hunt driver of mainland-plated vehicle after dangerous turn in Central (Video) ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336004/Trumps-Freedom-Trucks-celebrate-US-250th-anniversary-with-gift-from-God-message</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T20:08:23+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>2026-06-30T20:08:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump's 'Freedom Trucks' celebrate US 250th anniversary with 'gift from God' message ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/arts-and-culture/article/336011/CUHK-Fine-Arts-Masters-students-unveil-summer-exhibition-series</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T19:45:33+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>2026-06-30T19:45:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CUHK Fine Arts Master’s students unveil summer exhibition series ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336002/Strait-of-Hormuz-strategic-chokepoint-in-shadow-of-geopolitics</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T19:01:32+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T19:01:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Strait of Hormuz: strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopolitics ]]></news:title>
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        <image:image>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-30T18:38:21+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T18:38:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police highly concerned over suspected scam targeting In-Home Expo vendor with fake CCTV interview ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336008/Total-wealth-of-Chinas-wealthy-households-hits-145-trillion-yuan-report</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T18:30:19+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>2026-06-30T18:30:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Total wealth of China’s wealthy households hits 145 trillion yuan: report ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-30T18:27:11+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T18:27:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Parents in ‘Save Lily’ case plan to re-enter workforce to prove stability for children ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336006/Hong-Kong-marks-six-years-of-National-Security-Law-with-394-arrests</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T18:21:37+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T18:21:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong marks six years of National Security Law with 394 arrests ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ National Security Law  ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/336000/Japan-police-investigate-another-suspected-fatal-bear-attack</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T18:15:06+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>2026-06-30T18:15:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan police investigate another suspected fatal bear attack ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Japan,police,investigation,fatal,bear attack ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336005/Hong-Kong-ranks-fourth-globally-in-wealth-per-adult-UBS-report</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T18:14:54+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T18:14:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong ranks fourth globally in wealth per adult: UBS report ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/336003/Observatory-raises-weekend-wind-forecast-tropical-cyclone-may-bring-Force-7-winds-to-high-ground-on-July-4</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T18:08:07+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>2026-06-30T18:08:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Observatory raises weekend wind forecast; tropical cyclone may bring Force 7 winds to high ground on July 4 ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hong Kong,weather ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/336001/HKEX-to-standardise-board-lot-units-to-eight-options-and-cut-board-lot-value-floor-guidance-to-1000</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T17:53:38+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKEX to standardise board lot units to eight options and cut board lot value floor guidance to $1,000 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Exchange Fund assets rise by $36.7b; April-May fiscal deficit at $30.3b ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wasted education: IT Master turns local food delivery guy, security guard ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T16:58:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Israel-Lebanon deal may entrench stalemate rather than end war, analysts say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-30T16:57:12+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T16:57:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ LegCo chief Starry Lee releases video marking eighth legislature’s first six months ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-30T16:51:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T16:51:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's Meituan says new AI model trained on domestic chips ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-30T16:46:37+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T16:46:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Safety remains top priority amid relaxed rural guesthouse applications: HYAB ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/335991/HSI-closes-below-23000-point-mark</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T16:32:13+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T16:32:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HSI closes below 23,000-point mark ]]></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/entertainment/article/335990/VanNess-Wus-mystery-bride-revealed-as-Japanese-singer-and-UCL-graduate-Emi-Aramaki</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T16:10:54+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T16:10:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ VanNess Wu's mystery bride revealed as Japanese singer and UCL graduate Emi Aramaki ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ VanNess Wu ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/335997/Samsung-SK-Hynix-mega-South-Korea-chips-gamble-tests-optimism-of-AI-cycle</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T15:55:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T15:55:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Samsung, SK Hynix mega South Korea chips gamble tests optimism of AI cycle ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Samsung,SK Hynix,South Korea,chips,gamble,AI cycle ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/335989/HK-millionaires-need-112-mln-for-GBA-retirement-survey</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T15:52:42+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T15:52:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK millionaires need $11.2 mln for GBA retirement: survey ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ millionaires,GBA,retirement ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/335977/New-Oxford-academic-centre-symbolises-UKs-big-donor-era</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T15:35:23+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>2026-06-30T15:35:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ New Oxford academic centre symbolises UK's big-donor era ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Oxford,academic centre,UK,big-donor era ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/335992/China-says-not-root-cause-of-EU-woes-following-talks</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T15:33:25+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>2026-06-30T15:33:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China says not 'root cause' of EU woes following talks ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/335988/Govt-seeks-to-curb-complaints-with-cooling-off-period-for-beauty-and-fitness-deals</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T15:27:47+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T15:27:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Govt seeks to curb complaints with cooling-off period for beauty and fitness deals ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ prepaid beauty and fitness contracts,cooling-off period ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/335987/Kai-Tak-Sports-Park-emerges-as-mega-event-economy-driver-says-tourism-chief</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T14:54:13+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T14:54:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kai Tak Sports Park emerges as mega-event economy driver, says tourism chief ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Rosanna Law Shuk-pui,Kai Tak Sports Park,mega-event economy ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/335995/South-Korea-Ukraine-hold-constructive-talks-about-North-Korean-POWs</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T14:49:17+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>2026-06-30T14:49:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea, Ukraine hold 'constructive' talks about North Korean POWs ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ South Korea,Ukraine,talks,North Korea,POWs ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/335976/Rights-groups-file-complaint-against-Ghana-over-Trump-deportations</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T14:43:31+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T14:43:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rights groups file complaint against Ghana over Trump deportations ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Rights groups,complaints,Ghana,Trump,deportations ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/335985/Fairwood-profit-up-17pc-to-416m</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T14:43:10+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>2026-06-30T14:43:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fairwood profit up 17pc to $41.6m ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Fairwood,fast food,restaurant ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/335986/Ralph-Lauren-wins-China-superfans-by-selling-the-American-Dream-at-the-right-price</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T14:39:28+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T14:39:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ralph Lauren wins China superfans by selling the American Dream - at the right price ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Ralph Lauren,China,superfans,American Dream ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-30T14:17:27+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>2026-06-30T14:17:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Frederick Ma says HKTDC supports five-year development blueprints ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/335984/Thai-opposition-leader-goes-on-trial-over-royal-insult-law</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T13:36:04+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>2026-06-30T13:36:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Thai opposition leader goes on trial over royal insult law ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Thailand,opposition leader,trial,royal insult,law ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/335974/NASA-robot-mission-aiming-to-rescue-space-telescope</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T13:33:04+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-30T13:33:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ NASA robot mission aiming to rescue space telescope ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ NASA,robot,rescue mission,space telescope ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/335983/Chinas-Meituan-says-new-AI-model-trained-on-domestic-chips</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-30T13:32:52+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>2026-06-30T13:32:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-29T20:31:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Five Chinese tech firms kick off $10.2 bln HK IPO ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-29T11:34:54+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-29T10:13:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Baidu's AI chip unit Kunlunxin targets US$50 billion Hong Kong IPO, The Information reports ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-29T10:07:56+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T10:07:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China central bank debuts overnight reverse repos, injects 300 billion yuan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-29T10:00:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korean president to unveil massive AI and chip investment drive ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-29T09:53:52+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T09:53:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Higher tech stocks lift HSI at the opening ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/food-and-wine/article/335825/A-new-Tiffany-Blue-hued-dining-destination</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-29T09:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T09:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ A new Tiffany Blue-hued dining destination ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Tiffany & Co.,Blue Box Café,Lee Gardens,Agustin Balbi ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-06-29T08:05:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ AI companies' greatest risk isn't AI, says Calvin Lo ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-29T08:02:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T08:02:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Venezuela quake death toll reaches 1,450 as rescue work goes on ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/arts-and-culture/article/335883/Sing-Tao-Group-to-show-1200-titles-at-Book-Fair</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-29T07:14:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T07:14:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sing Tao Group to show 1,200 titles at Book Fair ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-29T06:38:04+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T06:38:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks, Axios reports ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/335816/Around-120-student-innovations-spotlighted-at-HK-science-fair</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-29T06:30:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T06:30:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Around 120 student innovations spotlighted at HK science fair ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-29T06:02:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T06:02:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK Science Fair draws record participation, judges praise projects with real-world potential ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/335808/Govt-satisfaction-rate-at-677pc-ahead-of-year-5-Sing-Tao-survey</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-29T06:00:13+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T06:00:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Gov't satisfaction rate at 67.7pc ahead of year 5: Sing Tao survey ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Sing Tao Survey,poll,satisfaction,government,John Lee ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/335792/Hong-Kong-bridges-Canada-and-Asia-Pacific</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-29T06:00:04+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>2026-06-29T06:00:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong bridges Canada and Asia-Pacific ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/335835/S-Korea-coach-quits-after-early-World-Cup-exit</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-29T05:45:54+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>2026-06-29T05:45:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ S Korea coach quits after early World Cup exit ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ World cup 2026,South Korea,Hong Myung-bo ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-06-29T05:40:46+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>2026-06-29T05:40:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Canada earn first knockout win on stoppage-time goal vs. South Africa ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-29T05:32:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T05:32:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKU student magazine Undergrad folds after 74 years following decades of political storms ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-29T05:03:09+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T05:03:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China unveils 'bare' DF-26 missile ahead of Rocket Force anniversary ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-29T04:47:35+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T04:47:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CSD leads young rehabilitated persons on GBA exchange tour ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Correctional Services, Greater Bay Area, rehabilitated persons ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-06-29T04:35:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T04:35:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/335829/Heavy-rain-expected-to-hit-HK-in-next-few-hours-Observatory-warns</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-29T04:25:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T04:25:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Heavy rain expected to hit HK in next few hours, Observatory warns ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US-Iran MoU cannot erase decades of hostility | Cash Call | Andrew Wong ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-29T01:04:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 3 firefighters killed in Colorado-Utah wildfires, 2 injured as blazes intensify ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-29T01:01:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes near Gao County, Sichuan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-29T00:52:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T00:52:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Teenager, 17, arrested for drug trafficking after collapsing in Wong Tai Sin ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-29T00:47:27+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Joe Ma’s son Xiang packs on PDA with actress girlfriend Shakila in steamy 28th birthday bash ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-29T00:17:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-29T00:17:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ FEHD inspector killed in fatal Kowloon City minibus crash; driver held ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-28T23:01:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T23:01:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Skydiving plane crash kills 11 in France ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ skydiving,plane,Tomblaine ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-06-28T20:23:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T20:23:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ DAB welcomes French interns in new work experience program ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/335805/Tencents-TenPayGo-launches-on-App-Store-targeting-overseas-travelers-payments-in-mainland</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-28T19:53:26+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T19:53:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tencent's "TenPayGo" launches on App Store, targeting overseas travelers' payments in mainland ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-28T19:34:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T19:34:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Jockey Club SCENES Building opens at Tai Tam, boosting green initiatives for scouts ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-28T19:22:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T19:22:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Destiny written in the stars: Eric Fok rumoured to tie the knot with actress Narána Erdynéyeva ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[  Eric Fok Kai-shan,Narána Erdynéyeva ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/335801/Security-chief-urges-rehab-offenders-to-bounce-back-until-the-final-whistle-with-Cape-Verde-as-inspiration</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-28T19:13:40+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>2026-06-28T19:13:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Security chief urges rehab offenders to 'bounce back until the final whistle' with Cape Verde as inspiration ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Chris Tang Ping-keung,rehabilitated persons ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/335800/Hong-Kong-retail-billionaire-in-talks-to-sell-Harvey-Nichols-FT-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-28T19:02:44+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T19:02:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong retail billionaire in talks to sell Harvey Nichols, FT reports ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Dickson Poon,Harvey Nichols ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/335799/Three-arrested-after-police-seize-180m-suspected-cocaine-from-Aberdeen-yacht</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-28T19:02:09+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T19:02:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Three arrested after police seize $180m suspected cocaine from Aberdeen yacht ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/335798/Horace-Cheung-highlights-complementary-strengths-of-the-mainland-and-HK-legal-sectors</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-28T18:55:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Horace Cheung highlights complementary strengths of the mainland and HK legal sectors  ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/335797/Video-One-dead-19-injured-as-red-minibus-crashes-near-Kowloon-City-Magistrates-Courts-Building</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-28T18:52:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ (Video) One dead, 19 injured as red minibus crashes near Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts Building ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-28T18:14:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T18:14:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Credit card 'teleportation': Tseung Kwan O resident sounds alarm after stolen card swiped in Japan within 30 minutes ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Tseung Kwan O,pickpocketing ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/335795/Google-limits-Metas-use-of-its-Gemini-AI-models-FT-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-28T18:03:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T18:03:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Google limits Meta’s use of its Gemini AI models, FT reports ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/335794/SpaceX-set-to-join-Nasdaq-100-paving-way-for-wave-of-passive-buying</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-28T17:45:27+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hot off the space oven: HK astronaut enjoys freshly baked pumpkin with Shenzhou-23 crew ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T15:32:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T15:12:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Out of line? Chinese hearing-impaired influencer apologizes as Paris flag stunt backfires ]]></news:title>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T14:15:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Southbound travel scheme oversubscribed threefold ahead of expansion: Mable Chan ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T13:21:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK will press on with reforms to reach new peak: John Lee ]]></news:title>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-28T11:50:27+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Colombia and Portugal through to World Cup last 32 after thrilling draw ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-28T11:36:15+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-26T14:49:21+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-26T14:39:15+00:00</lastmod>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/335638/Iraq-warns-it-might-leave-OPEC-if-oil-quota-not-raised-sources-say</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T20:21:32+00:00</lastmod>
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    <url>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wang Fuk Court blaze deemed a 'systemic failure' driven by architectural flaws and regulatory loopholes ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/335630/Reflecting-Pool-now-under-surveillance-as-Trump-blames-vandals-for-green-algae</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T19:21:23+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Reflecting Pool now under surveillance as Trump blames 'vandals' for green algae ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/335635/PBOC-leads-regulators-to-curb-concentrated-AAA-bond-ratings-Bloomberg-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T18:44:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ PBOC leads regulators to curb concentrated AAA bond ratings, Bloomberg reports ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/335634/Vitasoy-International-sees-profit-rise-1694pc-from-last-year</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T18:43:57+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:43:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Vitasoy International sees profit rise 16.94pc from last year ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/335607/As-Europe-roasts-in-a-heat-wave-Asias-air-con-makers-grab-some-cool-cash</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T18:43:35+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>2026-06-25T18:43:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ As Europe roasts in a heat wave, Asia's air-con makers grab some cool cash ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/335622/Dubai-enlists-businesses-to-help-secure-hub-status-after-Iran-war-shock</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T18:41:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:41:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Dubai enlists businesses to help secure hub status after Iran war shock ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/335633/Government-to-resume-71-private-lots-in-Hung-Shui-Kiu-and-Ha-Tsuen-development-area</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T18:38:56+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>2026-06-25T18:38:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Government to resume 71 private lots in Hung Shui Kiu and Ha Tsuen development area ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/335624/CUHK-head-Dennis-Lo-awarded-honorary-medical-science-doctorate-by-University-of-Cambridge-first-in-HK</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T18:28:44+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:28:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CUHK head Dennis Lo awarded honorary medical science doctorate by University of Cambridge, first in HK ]]></news:title>
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/335632/Suspected-WWII-bomb-in-Quarry-Bay-turns-out-to-be-just-a-large-stone</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T18:25:38+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>2026-06-25T18:25:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Suspected WWII bomb in Quarry Bay turns out to be just a large stone ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/335628/Chinas-carmakers-rush-to-Canada-as-a-practice-run-for-US-sales</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T18:16:52+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>2026-06-25T18:16:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's carmakers rush to Canada as a 'practice run' for US sales ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/335626/Custody-battle-Intensifies-for-Hong-Kong-girl-in-Sweden-as-local-court-moves-to-transfer-rights-to-foster-arents</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T18:08:10+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T18:08:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Custody battle Intensifies for Hong Kong girl in Sweden as local court moves to transfer rights to foster arents ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/335627/Kai-Tak-Sports-Park-to-host-first-flag-raising-ceremony-for-July-1-handover</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T18:02:51+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>2026-06-25T18:02:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kai Tak Sports Park to host first flag-raising ceremony for July 1 handover ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/335625/Northumbrian-Water-by-CK-receives-top-industry-accolades-in-UK</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T17:55:29+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>2026-06-25T17:55:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Northumbrian Water by CK  receives top industry accolades in UK ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/analysis/article/335621/INSIDE-TRACK-Hong-Kong-racings-beautiful-dilemma</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T17:42:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T17:42:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ INSIDE TRACK: Hong Kong racing's beautiful dilemma ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/335619/Hong-Kong-exports-climb-by-408pc-in-May-on-sustained-AI-demand</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T17:31:50+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T17:31:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong exports climb by 40.8pc in May on sustained AI demand ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/education/article/335618/Comprehensive-AI-education-initiative-for-HKs-youth-in-new-digital-push</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T17:29:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T17:29:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Comprehensive AI education initiative for HK’s youth in new digital push ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ AI,Education ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/335620/Rubio-in-Middle-East-tour-says-any-Iran-deal-will-ensure-security-of-Gulf-allies</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T17:28:35+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>2026-06-25T17:28:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rubio in Middle East tour says any Iran deal will ensure security of Gulf allies ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/335606/Mothers-search-men-weep-amid-debris-of-Venezuela-quakes</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T17:27:38+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T17:27:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mothers search, men weep amid debris of Venezuela quakes ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/335617/CK-Asset-sets-price-record-with-a-HK380-mln-unit-sale-at-21-Borrett-Road-phase-2</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T17:27:38+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T17:27:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CK Asset sets price record with a HK$380 mln unit sale at 21 Borrett Road phase 2 ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/335616/Mother-and-son-arrested-after-primary-school-altercation-and-disciplinary-kicks-in-To-Kwa-Wan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T17:24:07+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T17:24:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mother and son arrested after primary school altercation and disciplinary kicks in To Kwa Wan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T12:56:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong racing tips and early analysis: Sha Tin, Saturday, June 27 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:41:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T12:41:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ ICC judges sue Trump over 'draconian' sanctions ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:25:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T12:25:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index plunges to near 23,000 points at noon on Thursday, Trip.com loses 10pc ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/health/article/335317/Infant-undergoes-spinal-tap-after-fever-Doctor-explains-why-its-a-critical-procedure-for-meningitis-diagnosis</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:00:42+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>2026-06-25T12:00:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Infant undergoes spinal tap after fever: Doctor explains why it's a critical procedure for meningitis diagnosis ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/335204/Bladeless-VS-traditional-fans-Experts-explains-differences-and-provides-cleaning-tips</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:00:26+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>2026-06-25T12:00:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bladeless VS traditional fans: Experts explains differences and provides cleaning tips ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:00:06+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T12:00:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ What are other causes for diabetes? 9 y/o girl loses 7kg when diabetes got mistaken for gastroenteritis ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/335583/Chinese-women-throng-Germany-trials-of-driving-school-rape-network</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T11:59:35+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:59:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese women throng Germany trials of 'driving school' rape network ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/335570/Qualcomm-forecasts-US15-billion-data-center-chip-sales-by-2029-shares-soar</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T11:57:38+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:57:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Qualcomm forecasts US$15 billion data center chip sales by 2029, shares soar ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-25T11:41:32+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:41:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US SEC probes popular type of private equity fund as it steps up industry scrutiny, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-25T11:37:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump marks nation's 250th birthday with campaign-style rally ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-25T11:26:11+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump mocks trans athlete yet again during factory speech, stoking online anger ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/335567/South-Korean-chip-shares-surge-after-Micron-flags-strong-AI-related-demand</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-25T11:26:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-25T11:26:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korean chip shares surge after Micron flags strong AI-related demand ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-24T16:48:21+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-24T16:38:55+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-24T16:36:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Apple supplier Luxshare Precision Industry passes hearing for HKEX listing  ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-24T16:36:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese brokerages curb cross-border swaps for domestic funds, sources say ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK-based hedge fund firm Ovata shuts down operations with team joining US company Exoduspoint: Bloomberg ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rubio kicks off Middle East trip as allies seek answers on Iran ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Airbus to inspect 16 A380s after cracks found on plane wings ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-24T15:19:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-24T15:19:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Penny, illiquid stocks more susceptible to manipulation due to social media: Hui ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-24T15:17:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Talk of a bubble is 'blasphemy against AI' says SoftBank's Son ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-24T15:15:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-24T15:15:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China says it has a right to target people overseas with new ethnic unity law ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-24T15:07:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-24T15:07:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Non-fire-rated scaffolding mesh 'fuels' deadly Wang Fuk Court fire, inquiry hears ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Wang Fuk Court,Richard Yuen Kwok-kit,safety nets,canvases ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-06-24T15:06:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-24T15:06:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Qualcomm in talks to provide custom chip-design services to ByteDance, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-24T14:59:04+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>2026-06-24T14:59:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Standard Chartered explores sale of Bahrain wealth and retail unit ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-24T14:54:59+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>2026-06-24T14:54:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Construction worker in coma after being struck by steel cable in Wong Tai Sin ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/335480/Zhipu-AI-mulls-several-billion-US-dollar-share-sale-in-Hong-Kong-Bloomberg</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-24T14:53:51+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>2026-06-24T14:53:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Zhipu AI mulls several billion US dollar share sale in Hong Kong: Bloomberg ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Zhipu AI,AI,share sale ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/335478/Park-Silicon-to-release-sales-brochure-as-early-as-this-week</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-24T14:51:30+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>2026-06-24T14:51:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Park Silicon to release sales brochure as early as this week ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Park Silicon,Kwu Tung,Wheelock Properties ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/335476/Mark-Zuckerberg-directed-Meta-to-create-a-prediction-markets-app-NYT-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-24T14:43:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-24T14:43:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mark Zuckerberg directed Meta to create a prediction markets app, NYT reports ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Mark Zuckerberg,meta,prediction,market ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-06-24T14:36:43+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-24T14:36:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China approval for Eli Lilly GLP-1 pill to come as soon as 2026, executive says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-24T14:31:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-24T14:31:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections, frozen assets in deal to end war ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-24T14:25:21+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>2026-06-24T14:25:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ INSIDE TRACK: How Royal Ascot needs Ka Ying Rising more than he needs it ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-24T14:21:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-24T14:21:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China detains two Japanese nationals suspected of smuggling banned goods ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-24T14:20:33+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-24T14:20:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Pragmatists' vs 'hardliners': Is Iran split over US deal? ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/335471/ByteDance-seeks-US20-billion-in-its-largest-ever-offshore-loan-Bloomberg-News-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-24T14:17:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-24T14:17:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ ByteDance seeks US$20 billion in its largest-ever offshore loan, Bloomberg News reports ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fans in China put politics aside to cheer Japan at World Cup ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ North Korea should build two warships a year in next five years, Kim says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ "China premier urges AI governance to avoid 'losing control'" ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/335454/Chinas-emergence-in-frontier-technologies-not-due-to-subsidies-premier-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-24T12:19:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's emergence in frontier technologies not due to subsidies, premier says ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/335457/Trapped-on-Everest-for-days-Nepali-survivor-recounts-escape</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-24T12:06:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trapped on Everest for days, Nepali survivor recounts escape ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/335448/Samsung-Electronics-plans-US59-bln-share-buyback-Yonhap-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-24T12:01:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Samsung Electronics plans US$59 bln share buyback, Yonhap reports ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/health/article/334644/Canadian-World-Cup-winger-Jayden-Nelson-survived-rare-cancer-as-an-infant</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-24T12:00:16+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-24T12:00:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Canadian World Cup winger Jayden Nelson survived rare cancer as an infant ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-24T12:00:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-24T12:00:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Macau Consumer Council tests 15 chocolate products - All pass safety standard ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-24T12:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 4 kitchen appliances that should be unplugged immediately after use ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-24T11:46:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ SpaceX’s US$25b notes offering for debt repayment, AI faces greater skepticism ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-24T11:35:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ EU hosts Taliban officials in Brussels for first time ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Abbisko Therapeutics enters potential US$1.9 billion R&D deal with Eli Lilly ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-24T11:22:56+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kenya's China loan revamp sparks wider interest in yuan switch, AidData says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-24T11:08:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US Commerce Secretary signals possible action on Chinese robots after review, Politico reports ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/335456/Slimy-beans-Japanese-natto-disgusts-and-delights-the-world</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-24T11:02:16+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Slimy beans: Japanese natto disgusts and delights the world ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-23T20:40:23+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-23T20:31:25+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-23T19:56:31+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-23T19:51:33+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-23T15:53:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Undoing the 'tangled nest' of Iran sanctions won't be easy or quick ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-23T15:42:51+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-23T15:39:01+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-23T15:31:25+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-23T15:25:17+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-23T15:13:45+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-23T15:06:42+00:00</lastmod>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/335257/Britains-pound-gilt-prices-hold-lower-after-Starmer-steps-down</loc>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-22T13:26:21+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Celebration with home flavors: HK astronaut sends festival blessings with Shenzhou-23 crew ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK capable of replicating SpaceX model to drive commercial aerospace development, CY Leung says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ PLA HK Garrison barracks draws Father's Day crowds with rare equipment model display ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sun Dong departs for Australia and New Zealand to boost bilateral I&T ties ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ John Lee puts icing on Father’s Day with sweet gratitude to family ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ In 'Trump Heights', Israelis not abandoned US president despite Iran deal ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Peeling paint adds to woes of Trump's pool project ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Motorcyclist killed in fatal collision with bus near Shun Lee Disciplined Services Quarters ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Archaeologists discover 'never before seen' pre-Hispanic ruins in Mexico ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-20T11:45:54+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-19T19:18:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Uncertainty hangs over timing of US-Iran peace talks as Switzerland meeting scrapped ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Govt launches public consultation for historic first five-year plan to shape future growth ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ AI museum brings sights, sounds and smells of the rainforest ]]></news:title>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:19:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ How late King of Gambling Stanley Ho secured TVB career for niece Luisa Maria Leitão ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-19T15:02:41+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:02:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Good samaritan knocked unconscious trying to break up bar fight in Wan Chai ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-19T14:45:56+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fire breaks out at Tokyo primary school, injuring at least one ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:44:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Double tragedy revealed as daughter discovers elderly mother dead, stepfather hanging on festival visit ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-19T13:57:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-19T13:57:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shock ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-19T13:52:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Beijing calls UK jailing of Chinese-Britons for spying 'a farce' ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-19T13:28:09+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hongkongers head north for Dragon Boat Festival holiday, seeking affordable getaways ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-19T13:18:42+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Century-old dragon boat races draw enthusiastic crowds to Aberdeen Promenade ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-19T12:04:37+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan to impose anti-dumping tolls on stainless steel from China, Taiwan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-19T12:03:46+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:03:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meta lobbies Congress for protection from child-harm lawsuits ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-19T12:00:40+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:00:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ World Cup 2026: Beer belly isn't just about too much food or drink ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:00:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Carbon plate running shoes save energy but may not be safer: Physical therapist warns 3 groups of runners at high risk ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ UN nuclear watchdog chief welcomes Iran-US peace deal, says technical work starts now ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Traditional rice dumpling shops battle weaker sales and higher costs ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Govt exploring flexible minimum trip quotas for ride-hailing vehicles, Mabel Chan says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-18T18:10:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Towngas to raise basic tariff by 4.4 percent to 1.25 HK cents/MJ from August 1 ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/335035/China-says-welcomes-Iran-US-signing-deal-to-end-Mideast-war</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-18T17:55:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China says 'welcomes' Iran-US signing deal to end Mideast war ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/335044/Rain-and-World-Cup-fever-may-dampen-Dragon-Boat-holiday-travel</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-18T17:30:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rain and World Cup fever may dampen Dragon Boat holiday travel ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/335043/LKF-Groups-new-day-to-night-Sanya-waterside-resort-plans-grand-opening-in-2028</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-18T17:28:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-18T17:28:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ LKF Group’s new day-to-night Sanya waterside resort plans grand opening in 2028 ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Lan Kwai Fong Group,LKF Sanya,waterside resort ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/335042/Over-60pc-of-Hongkongers-back-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-survey</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-18T17:25:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-18T17:25:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Over 60pc of Hongkongers back social media ban for under-16s: survey ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/335036/Trump-says-Apple-to-partner-with-Intel-on-US-chip-design-production</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-18T17:20:38+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-18T17:20:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump says Apple to partner with Intel on US chip design, production ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-18T17:08:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea launches company to manage $350 billion US investment pledge ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-18T17:02:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-18T17:02:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ UAE sets minimum social media age at 15, mandates age checks ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/335037/Torrential-rain-triggers-severe-flooding-across-New-Territories</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-18T17:01:37+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-18T17:01:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Torrential rain triggers severe flooding across New Territories ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/335034/Shaanxi-Micot-Pharmaceutical-Technologys-retail-tranche-oversubscribed-1182-times-on-Thursday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-18T16:54:45+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:54:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shaanxi Micot Pharmaceutical Technology’s retail tranche oversubscribed 1,182 times on Thursday ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/335032/Lawmakers-voice-concerns-over-lack-of-legislative-oversight-in-setting-ride-hailing-trip-quotas</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-18T16:46:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:46:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lawmakers voice concerns over lack of legislative oversight in setting ride-hailing trip quotas ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-18T16:42:06+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:42:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shenzhen HQVT Technology rose over 2 times in the gray market ahead of its Monday debut ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Shenzhen HQVT Technology,gray market ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-06-18T16:33:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:33:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China announces measures to promote AI integration with consumption ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-18T16:26:23+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:26:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong stocks close lower as Hang Seng drops 387 points, healthcare stocks lead the gain ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/335040/IEAs-Birol-says-Strait-of-Hormuz-must-reopen-without-conditions</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-18T16:06:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:06:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ IEA's Birol says Strait of Hormuz must reopen without conditions ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/335027/JPMorgan-blocks-Anthropic-AI-access-for-Hong-Kong-staff-FT-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-18T16:00:46+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-18T16:00:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ JPMorgan blocks Anthropic AI access for Hong Kong staff, FT reports ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/335024/South-Korean-leader-books-golf-with-Trump-after-pinky-promise</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-18T16:00:34+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>2026-06-18T16:00:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korean leader books golf with Trump after 'pinky promise' ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ South Korean leader,golf,Trump,'pinky promise' ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sports For All Day 2026: Public facilities to open free for two days to rally support for Hong Kong’s Asian Games athletes ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ New blueprint to prevent AI over-reliance among students ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kai Tak Sports Park launches Asian Games cheering installation for Hong Kong athletes ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-18T13:34:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ North Korea recalls its ambassador to Britain after sanctions on children's camp, report says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-18T12:41:01+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-18T12:04:50+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-18T03:48:01+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-17T19:53:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Redeveloped Huanggang Port opening in sight as construction completed: Chris Tang ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Northern Metropolis bill heads to Legco next week: Development chief ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ CK Asset's 21 Borrett Road phase 1 sells two units for over HK$270 mln ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Antitrust watchdog accepts Keeta’s commitment following concerns over restrictive restaurant contracts ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan boat operator gets 5 years for deadly accident ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Deloitte maintains full-year forecast of 160 new Hong Kong IPO, raising $300 billion ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-17T17:47:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ G7 leaders demand ceasefire in Lebanon, welcome Iran deal ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-17T17:44:16+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Uzbek president pledges continued reforms, tax-free zone at Tashkent forum ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-17T17:21:43+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-17T17:18:53+00:00</lastmod>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334918/Six-firms-seek-to-raise-up-to-198-billion-in-Hong-Kong-offerings</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-17T17:07:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Six firms seek to raise up to $19.8 billion in Hong Kong offerings ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chester II to release sale brochure as early as next week ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK to lower age threshold for commercial drivers’ medical checks to 65 ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334913/IEA-sees-gradual-Hormuz-recovery-tipping-into-significant-2027-surplus</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-17T16:46:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:46:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ IEA sees gradual Hormuz recovery tipping into significant 2027 surplus ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334912/Hong-Kong-stocks-closed-shy-on-Wednesday-Kuaishou-rallies-7-percent</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-17T16:41:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:41:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong stocks closed shy on Wednesday, Kuaishou rallies 7 percent ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hong Kong,Hang Seng Index ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/334893/Putin-hosts-ASEAN-leaders-amid-G7-pressure-on-Ukraine-war</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-17T16:40:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:40:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Putin hosts ASEAN leaders amid G7 pressure on Ukraine war ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334911/Asian-emerging-markets-to-outperform-US-in-H2-on-weak-dollar-AI-boom-Invesco</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-17T16:36:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:36:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Asian emerging markets to outperform US in H2 on weak dollar, AI boom: Invesco ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334910/Chinas-FX-deposits-hit-record-high-despite-yuan-strength</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-17T16:30:05+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:30:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's FX deposits hit record high despite yuan strength ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ foreign exchange deposits,China,yuan ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334909/Xiaohongshu-plans-for-Hong-Kong-IPO-by-year-end-targets-US70b-valuation-WSJ-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-17T16:25:39+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>2026-06-17T16:25:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Xiaohongshu plans for Hong Kong IPO by year-end, targets US$70b valuation, WSJ reports ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Xiaohongshu,Red Note,Hong Kong,IPO ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/334891/Stuffed-toys-and-surfboards-Japan-used-goods-market-booms-overseas</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-17T16:17:07+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:17:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Stuffed toys and surfboards: Japan used goods market booms overseas ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Stuffed toys,surfboards,Japan,used goods,market booms,overseas ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/334904/DeepSeek-valued-at-more-than-50-bn-after-funding-round-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-17T15:57:05+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:57:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ DeepSeek valued at more than $50 bn after funding round: reports ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ DeepSeek,value,$50 bn,funding ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/334902/Kuaishous-Kling-AI-seeks-US2-billion-in-first-round-funding-Bloomberg</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-17T15:45:24+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:45:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kuaishou's Kling AI seeks US$2 billion in first round funding: Bloomberg ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Kuaishou,Kling AI,General Atlantic ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/334901/Henderson-Land-redevelops-Champagne-Court-to-shed-its-prostitution-gambling-and-drug-offenses-stigma</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-17T15:39:52+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:39:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Henderson Land redevelops Champagne Court to shed its prostitution, gambling, and drug offenses stigma ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Henderson Land Development,Champagne Court,Tsim Sha Tsui,redevelop ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/334890/Economists-cut-Singapore-2026-growth-forecast-expect-policy-hold-in-July-cbank-survey-shows</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-17T15:12:40+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:12:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Economists cut Singapore 2026 growth forecast, expect policy hold in July, c.bank survey shows ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Economists,Singapore,2026,growth forecast,policy hold,July,c.bank survey ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/334878/Macron-winds-up-G7-with-AI-Trump-dinner</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-17T15:05:44+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:05:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Macron winds up G7 with AI, Trump dinner ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Macron,G7,AI,Trump,dinner ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/334900/Xia-Baolong-wraps-up-HK-inspection-with-visits-to-New-Huanggang-Port-and-Kwai-Chung-terminal</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-17T14:57:08+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:57:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Xia Baolong wraps up HK inspection with visits to New Huanggang Port and Kwai Chung terminal ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Xia Baolong,Hong Kong ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334899/China-securities-regulator-supports-eligible-Hong-Kong-listed-firms-for-mainland-listings</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-17T14:51:45+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:51:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China securities regulator supports eligible Hong Kong-listed firms for mainland listings ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ China,Hong Kong,IPO ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/334877/New-Asian-pop-and-folk-categories-announced-by-musics-Grammy-Awards</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-17T14:46:21+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:46:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ New Asian pop and folk categories announced by music's Grammy Awards ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Asian pop,folk,new categories,music,Grammy Awards ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/334898/Magical-Messi-equals-World-Cup-goals-record-as-Argentina-win</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-17T14:44:34+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:44:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Magical Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina win ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ World Cup,Argentina,Messi,record,goal ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/334897/New-digital-education-blueprint-to-introduce-AI-literacy-framework-and-mandate-teacher-training</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-17T14:39:47+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:39:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ New digital education blueprint to introduce AI literacy framework and mandate teacher training ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Education Bureau,AI,literacy,framework ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-06-17T14:36:26+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:36:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China makes new push to take yuan global, vows vigilance against financial risks ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ PBOC,yuan,liquidity,QDII ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world-racing/article/334895/Chris-Waller-The-Queen-and-the-corgis-at-his-feet</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-17T14:15:09+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:15:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chris Waller, The Queen and the corgis at his feet ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/334888/Iran-deal-includes-300-billion-fund-more-than-half-of-which-already-committed-source-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-17T14:09:14+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:09:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK film producer Raymond Wong begins 5-month prison term after voluntarily revoking bail ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Norway's Haaland sparkles on World Cup debut with two goals for 4-1 victory over Iraq ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Man robbed of $30,000 in Tuen Mun car park attack ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Swamp Thing: Algae mess with Trump's pool project ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Unstable' Tasmanian devil found after 15 days on the run ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Elderly suicide in Hong Kong: 472 cases in 2024 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Gym equipment can be dirtier than a toilet: Dumbbells harbour 362 times more bacteria ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Expert names 3 vegetables not suitable for refrigeration ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Citi launches eVouchers on Citi Mobile App, enhances digital banking experience ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-17T11:31:29+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-17T11:16:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trap, neuter, release: Jakarta battles cat-astrophic stray numbers ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Elon Musk's AI tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran: US govt ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index rose 1 point at market open on Wednesday ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Signal fault near Lo Wu station disrupts East Rail Line services ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mbappe double fires France to impressive win over Senegal ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-17T07:27:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 3 men arrested in Wong Tai Sin industrial building drug bust ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-17T07:16:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ G7 leaders express optimism for peace after Trump's 'very good' Zelenskiy meeting ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/334855/Father-75-arrested-for-stabbing-son-over-stool-dispute-in-Tuen-Mun</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-17T05:06:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Father, 75, arrested for stabbing son over stool dispute in Tuen Mun ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-17T05:02:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T05:02:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tehran can immediately sell oil upon signing US-Iran deal, US official says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-17T04:52:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:52:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The Strait of Hormuz: a reopening, not a smooth passage as warring states chart a course for peace ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-17T04:50:58+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:50:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Dear You moves beyond language and to Thailand | Cultural Exchange | Bernard Charnwut Chan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-17T04:44:44+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nasdaq and S&P 500 slip while Dow hits record high ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-17T04:41:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:41:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ FBI says it thwarted plot to use drones, snipers to attack White House UFC event ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-17T04:23:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:23:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Israeli Air Force chief confirms major strike on Iran called off one hour before departure ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-17T04:12:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US-Iran deal to be signed in Switzerland on Friday: Bern ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-17T03:58:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Brooklyn Beckham slammed over DoorDash ad mocking family rift, parents 'heartbroken' ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/334845/Police-raid-underground-poker-den-in-Cheung-Sha-Wan-72-arrested</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ KeDaLi unveils landmark 120-meter Shenzhen HQ designed by Ole Scheeren ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-16T22:35:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T22:35:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ KTSP kicks off summer football frenzy with free World Cup screenings ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-16T22:10:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T22:10:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Binance set to lose EU licence bid, permission to offer services in the bloc, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-16T21:46:26+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:46:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Dow touches record high as oil slides further ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-16T21:39:11+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:39:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meta's Threads reaches 500 million monthly users, rolls out new features ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/334837/DR-Congo-Ebola-outbreak-yet-to-peak-could-last-a-year-Red-Cross</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T21:38:36+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:38:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ DR Congo Ebola outbreak yet to peak, could last a year: Red Cross ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/arts-and-culture/article/334835/Contemporary-art-exhibition-Beyond-Boundaries-returns-to-HK-for-its-second-edition</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T21:29:40+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>2026-06-16T21:29:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Contemporary art exhibition ‘Beyond Boundaries’ returns to HK for its second edition  ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-16T21:23:12+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:23:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US import prices increase more than expected in May ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/334833/HKUST-campuses-partner-for-cross-city-digital-art-exhibition-blending-AI-and-mixed-reality</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T21:18:34+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:18:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKUST campuses partner for cross-city digital art exhibition blending AI and mixed reality ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/334832/How-Lionel-Messi-defies-age-The-extreme-discipline-behind-the-38-year-old-legends-longevity</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T21:10:22+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:10:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ How Lionel Messi defies age: The extreme discipline behind the 38-year-old legend's longevity ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Messi,discipline,food,age,longevity ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/334831/Kee-Wah-Bakery-hit-by-ransomware-attack-customer-and-staff-data-compromised</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T21:00:50+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T21:00:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kee Wah Bakery hit by ransomware attack; customer and staff data compromised ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334830/Singapore-Hong-Kong-Switzerland-among-most-attractive-places-for-mobile-wealth-report</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T20:55:15+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T20:55:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Singapore, Hong Kong, Switzerland among most attractive places for mobile wealth: report ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Singapore,Switzerland,wealth,Hong Kong,report ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-16T20:48:55+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T20:48:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKTDC celebrates 60th anniversary, reaffirming HK's role as a global superconnector ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ HKTDC,Next 60 Forum,Frederick Ma ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/334829/From-kickbacks-to-manslaughter-The-dark-web-of-corruption-behind-the-Wang-Fuk-Court-fire</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T20:48:12+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T20:48:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ From kickbacks to manslaughter: The dark web of corruption behind the Wang Fuk Court fire ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334828/Chinese-social-media-firm-Xiaohongshu-taps-Goldman-CICC-to-work-on-Hong-Kong-IPO-sources-say</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T20:43:19+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>2026-06-16T20:43:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese social media firm Xiaohongshu taps Goldman, CICC to work on Hong Kong IPO, sources say ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Xiaohongshu,RedNote,IPO ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334827/SpaceX-locks-in-US60-billion-Cursor-deal-to-power-AI-coding-push</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T20:42:18+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T20:42:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SpaceX locks in US$60 billion Cursor deal to power AI coding push ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ SpaceX,Cursor,AI coding ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334826/Yum-Brands-to-sell-Pizza-Hut-for-US27-billion</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T20:35:50+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T20:35:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Yum Brands to sell Pizza Hut for US$2.7 billion ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Yum Brands,Pizza Hut,LongRange Capital ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334825/AI-optical-parts-maker-Zhongji-Innolight-eyes-up-to-US7-billion-Hong-Kong-listing-source-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T20:34:02+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T20:34:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ AI optical parts maker Zhongji Innolight eyes up to US$7 billion Hong Kong listing, source says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Zhongji Innolight,IPO,AI optical part ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/334809/Gaza-tailor-turns-waste-fabrics-into-dresses-for-girls</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T20:04:04+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>2026-06-16T20:04:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Gaza tailor turns waste fabrics into dresses for girls ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Gaza tailor,waste fabrics,dresses for girls ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/334822/CityUHK-leaps-to-47th-globally-in-US-News-World-Report-Best-Global-Universities-Ranking</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T19:49:34+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:49:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CityUHK leaps to 47th globally in U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Ranking ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ CityUHK ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police bust $320m World Cup gambling syndicate, arrest 150 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Golden jubilee dragon boat races invigorate Victoria Harbour with three generations sharing paddle tales ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong eyes deeper ties with Hainan to showcase unique cultural charm, says Warner Cheuk ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKBU launches pioneering EMBA program at Shenzhen leaders' dinner ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ The U.S. is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the Gulf ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-16T17:31:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Business Environment Council showcases green retrofits on 30th anniversary ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-16T17:21:46+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T15:00:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T14:41:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
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            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Deepseek,AI ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T14:34:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CK Asset's 21 Borrett Road phase 2 sells two units for over HK$300 mln ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T14:30:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-16T14:13:19+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T14:13:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ North Korea's push for dry-field rice reflects drought concerns: experts ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-16T14:08:52+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Strait of Hormuz transit will take ‘weeks’ to resume, largest tanker operator tells FT ]]></news:title>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:23:38+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ex-CUHK Medical Centre rehab head charged over service fee fraud ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/334770/Wandering-dog-triggers-five-car-pile-up-on-West-Kowloon-Corridor-no-injuries-reported</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T13:22:17+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:22:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wandering dog triggers five-car pile-up on West Kowloon Corridor, no injuries reported ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/334763/Why-are-some-people-mosquito-magnets-Clues-are-emerging</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T13:11:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:11:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Why are some people mosquito magnets? Clues are emerging ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/334773/Mainland-expects-22m-daily-border-crossings-during-Dragon-Boat-Festival</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T13:01:11+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:01:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mainland expects 2.2m daily border crossings during Dragon Boat Festival ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/334761/Scientist-confronting-the-rising-global-threat-of-mosquitoes</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T12:59:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:59:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Scientist confronting the rising global threat of mosquitoes ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/334767/Jobless-HK-father-says-he-was-rejected-for-20000-jobs-for-being-overqualified</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T12:40:51+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:40:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Jobless HK father says he was rejected for $20,000 jobs for being overqualified ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/334755/North-Korea-touts-industrial-miracles-as-output-exceeds-targets-state-media-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T12:35:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:35:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ North Korea touts industrial "miracles" as output exceeds targets, state media says ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/334766/Woman-injured-after-alleged-attack-by-ex-boyfriend-in-Yau-Ma-Tei</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T12:25:13+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:25:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Woman injured after alleged attack by ex-boyfriend in Yau Ma Tei ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/334765/Chinas-Xi-backs-Myanmars-president-as-two-leaders-meet-in-Beijing</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T12:17:59+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>2026-06-16T12:17:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's Xi backs Myanmar's president as two leaders meet in Beijing ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ China,Myanmar,president,former junta chief,legitimacy ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334762/Hang-Seng-Index-edges-lower-at-midday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T12:06:02+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>2026-06-16T12:06:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index edges lower at midday ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/334234/Exposure-to-sunlight-may-be-the-key-to-better-sleep-Research-shows-offices-workers-without-windows-sleep-worse</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T12:00:56+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>2026-06-16T12:00:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Exposure to sunlight may be the key to better sleep: Research shows offices workers without windows sleep worse ]]></news:title>
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/93c71cadc43d9152a34667834f23f529/2026-06/bruce-mars-wBuPCQiweuA-unsplash.jpg</image:loc>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/333999/Tech-workers-eyesight-permanently-damaged-by-retinopathy-after-years-of-takeout-diet</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T12:00:45+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>2026-06-16T12:00:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tech worker's eyesight permanently damaged by retinopathy after years of takeout diet ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/334354/Linen-clothing-care-guide-How-to-wash-without-shrinking-or-wrinkles</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T12:00:42+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>2026-06-16T12:00:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Linen clothing care guide: How to wash without shrinking or wrinkles ]]></news:title>
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/973d05c2c44056f9e929ee1d2f9b9ecf/2026-06/Screenshot_2026-06-11_at_10_35_47_AM.png</image:loc>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/334760/Toxic-time-bomb-threatens-Mekong-river-basin</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T11:54:35+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:54:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Toxic 'time bomb' threatens Mekong river basin ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Toxic,time bomb,Mekong,river basin ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/92672bb4508339d5f6ee59f43f8144ee/2026-06/x_7.jpg</image:loc>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334749/IMF-says-Kazakhstan-should-keep-monetary-stance-tight-to-bring-inflation-to-target</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T11:53:41+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>2026-06-16T11:53:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ IMF says Kazakhstan should keep monetary stance tight to bring inflation to target ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ International Monetary Fund,Kazakhstan,monetary policy,inflation ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334756/Chinas-May-retail-sales-fall-for-first-time-in-over-three-years</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T11:41:48+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:41:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's May retail sales fall for first time in over three years ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/334757/Indigenous-Taiwanese-to-paddle-to-the-Philippines-reconnecting-long-lost-route</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T11:38:26+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:38:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Indigenous Taiwanese to paddle to the Philippines reconnecting long-lost route ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Indigenous Taiwanese,paddle,Philippines,reconnecting,long-lost route ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334754/BOJ-raises-interest-rates-to-31-year-high-in-widely-expected-move</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T11:34:41+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:34:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ BOJ raises interest rates to 31-year high in widely expected move ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Bank Of Japan ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/334753/Newsom-accuses-Trump-of-directing-politically-motivated-investigation</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T11:32:21+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:32:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Newsom accuses Trump of directing politically motivated investigation ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334747/Citi-names-JianXun-Toh-corporate-banking-head-for-Japan-Asia-North-and-Australia</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T11:24:29+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>2026-06-16T11:24:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Citi names JianXun Toh corporate banking head for Japan, Asia North and Australia ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/334744/SoftBank-Vision-Fund-CFO-is-leaving-company-memo-shows</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T11:00:50+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:00:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Almost all of world's children exposed to climate hazards, UN agency says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nepal's foreign minister visits China after first calling on regional rival India ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ma Ning leads China's return to the World Cup ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T09:21:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iranian Americans wave protest flags as Iran play World Cup opener ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T08:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Five reasons CAVALLUNA is set to charm Hong Kong ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-16T07:45:35+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T07:35:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-16T07:28:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T07:28:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Deadly Philippines earthquake raised seabed by up to 2 metres, exposing coral and killing marine life ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-16T07:09:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T07:09:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California; 8-member crew presumed dead ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/334736/Veteran-Vozinha-the-Cape-Verde-hero-as-keeper-shuts-out-Spain</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T05:20:46+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Veteran Vozinha the Cape Verde hero as keeper shuts out Spain ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-16T05:12:40+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T05:12:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cape Verde frustrate Spain on stunning World Cup debut as Vozinha stars ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-16T04:27:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T04:27:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wall Street rallies, Dow ends with record on US-Iran deal, oil price slide ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-16T04:22:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T04:22:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pakistani police mistakenly shoot Australian family, killing nine-year-old girl ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/334731/High-speed-rail-services-cancelled-due-to-bad-weather-in-mainland</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T04:13:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ High-speed rail services cancelled due to bad weather in mainland ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/334730/Hardware-shop-fire-in-Mong-Kok-forces-evacuation-of-20-residents</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-16T04:06:34+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-15T21:20:11+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-15T20:51:34+00:00</lastmod>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/arts-and-culture/article/334702/CUHK-exhibition-showcases-Qianlong-Emperors-legacy-through-150-artefacts</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T20:45:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ CUHK exhibition showcases Qianlong Emperor's legacy through 150 artefacts ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334705/Mag-7-MANGOS-SpaceX-forces-name-rethink-on-Wall-Streets-tech-stock-moniker</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mag 7? MANGOS? SpaceX forces name rethink on Wall Street's tech-stock moniker ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334704/Evergrande-files-against-1b-SFC-PwC-agreement-over-authority-issues</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T20:36:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Evergrande files against $1b SFC-PwC agreement over authority issues ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/334703/HK-welcomes-446m-visitors-in-May-as-Tourism-Board-unveils-summer-promotions</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T20:32:50+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:32:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK welcomes 4.46m visitors in May as Tourism Board unveils summer promotions ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334700/Hong-Kong-attracts-124-strategic-enterprises-with-HK73-billion-investment</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T20:10:10+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-15T20:10:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong attracts 124 strategic enterprises with HK$73 billion investment ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ OASES,key enterprises,MiniMax ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/334699/Heung-Yee-Kuk-to-host-inaugural-Northern-Metropolises-Marathon-on-Nov-1</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T19:54:45+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:54:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Heung Yee Kuk to host inaugural Northern Metropolises Marathon on Nov 1 ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334698/Xiaohongshu-to-file-for-confidential-Hong-Kong-IPO-in-June-Bloomberg</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T19:40:39+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>2026-06-15T19:40:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Xiaohongshu to file for confidential Hong Kong IPO in June: Bloomberg ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Xiaohongshu,Red Note,Hong Kong,IPO ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/334696/Torrential-rain-disrupts-22-Hong-Kong-Guangdong-high-speed-rail-services</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T19:02:59+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>2026-06-15T19:02:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Torrential rain disrupts 22 Hong Kong-Guangdong high-speed rail services ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/334695/HKO-issues-landslide-alert-for-Eastern-Sai-Kung-amid-heavy-downpours</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T19:02:41+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-15T19:02:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKO issues landslide alert for Eastern Sai Kung amid heavy downpours ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ weather ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334694/Warshs-debut-Fed-press-conference-may-reveal-his-strategy-for-inflation-rates</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T18:41:37+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>2026-06-15T18:41:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Warsh's debut Fed press conference may reveal his strategy for inflation, rates ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Kevin Warsh,Fed,inflation,interest rate ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/334693/A-mega-bet-Vivian-Kong-eyes-horse-racing-and-mega-events-to-fill-tourism-gaps</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T18:41:16+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:41:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ A mega bet: Vivian Kong eyes horse racing and mega events to fill tourism gaps ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Vivian Kong Man-wai,Horse racing,mega-event economy ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/sports-updates/article/334692/Curacao-have-nothing-to-be-ashamed-about-says-Advocaat</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T18:15:17+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:15:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Curacao have nothing to be ashamed about, says Advocaat ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/334691/Magnitude-66-quake-strikes-southern-Philippines-no-damage-expected</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T18:09:26+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>2026-06-15T18:09:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Magnitude 6.6 quake strikes southern Philippines, no damage expected  ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ philippines,quake,earthquake ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/334690/Court-orders-dance-studio-to-pay-629m-employee-compensation-to-injured-MIRROR-dancer-Mo-Li</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T18:00:33+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>2026-06-15T18:00:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Court orders dance studio to pay $6.29m employee compensation to injured MIRROR dancer Mo Li ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ MIRROR,Mo Li ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334689/LME-clearing-house-increases-amount-of-offshore-yuan-that-can-be-held-as-collateral</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T17:51:46+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-15T17:51:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ LME clearing house increases amount of offshore yuan that can be held as collateral ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ LME,offshore yuan,collateral ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/334688/Violent-street-brawl-erupts-near-taxi-at-Sha-Tins-Sha-Kok-Estate</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T17:43:55+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>2026-06-15T17:43:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Violent street brawl erupts near taxi at Sha Tin’s Sha Kok Estate ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334687/Zhejiang-HK-a-golden-combination-in-venturing-into-global-market-Hui-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T17:25:33+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-15T17:25:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Zhejiang, HK a 'golden combination' in venturing into global market, Hui says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Zhejiang,Hang zhou,Hong Kong,Christopher Hui ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334686/Foreign-investors-buy-Chinas-onshore-yuan-bonds-in-May-first-time-in-over-a-year</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T17:19:00+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>2026-06-15T17:19:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Foreign investors buy China's onshore yuan bonds in May, first time in over a year ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ offshore yuan,bond ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/334685/Wheelock-Properties-Kwu-Tung-project-to-launch-as-soon-as-July-offering-781-units</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T17:11:42+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>2026-06-15T17:11:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Wheelock Properties' Kwu Tung project to launch as soon as July, offering 781 units ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Wheelock Properties,Kwu Tung ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334684/Kaifeng-Millennium-City-Park-submits-Hong-Kong-IPO-application</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T17:11:41+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>2026-06-15T17:11:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kaifeng Millennium City Park submits Hong Kong IPO application ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Kaifeng Millennium City Park,Along the River During the Qingming Festival ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334683/Liuliumei-surges-nearly-two-times-at-market-close-on-its-trading-debut</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T16:48:39+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>2026-06-15T16:48:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Liuliumei surges nearly two times at market close on its trading debut ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Liuliumei  ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334682/Hang-Seng-Index-falls-below-25000-points-at-market-close</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T16:31:07+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>2026-06-15T16:31:07+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index falls below 25,000 points at market close ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hong Kong,Hang Seng Index ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/334681/China-bonds-emerge-as-surprise-haven-as-Iran-war-reshapes-portfolios</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T16:26:29+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>2026-06-15T16:26:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China bonds emerge as surprise haven as Iran war reshapes portfolios ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Chinese government bond,Iran war ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 42-year-old man found dead at Kwai Chung Container Terminals ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Harvard doctor shares simple 2-second trick to stop mosquito bite itching ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Why ear-picking is addictive and dangerous: ENT doctor explains the vicious cycle of itch and damage ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-15T12:00:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Top 6 natural lutein-rich foods for eye health ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-15T11:28:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-15T11:28:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ ByteDance in talks with China's Iluvatar CoreX to purchase AI chips, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-15T11:18:24+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japanese stocks surge, government bond yields tumble as US, Iran reach peace deal ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-15T11:06:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's top coal region to expand coal-to-oil output in energy security push ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-15T11:00:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-15T11:00:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lai Sun Development launches exchange offer for US$493 million 5pc notes, easing short-term liquidity pressure ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-15T10:48:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Expert urges vaccination after eight-year-old girl with cold symptoms dies ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-15T10:35:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Singapore to establish OTC gold clearing system, introduce central bank gold-vaulting services ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-15T10:17:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Oil slips 4pc as US, Iran reach peace deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-15T10:04:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index sees above 25,000 points on Monday's open ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-15T07:20:56+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US, Iran reach deal to end war, signing set for Friday ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/334634/Japan-battle-back-to-draw-2-2-with-Netherlands-in-Texas-thriller</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T07:15:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan battle back to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Texas thriller ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-06-15T07:02:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Students uncover HK's hidden tourist gems in contest ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/334605/Share-your-views-to-win-Dyson-purifier-as-Sing-Tao-launches-poll-on-govt-satisfaction</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-06-15T07:00:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-15T07:00:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Share your views to win Dyson purifier as Sing Tao launches poll on govt satisfaction ]]></news:title>
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