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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 90 Hung To Road in Kwun Tong offered for sale and available for student hostel use ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Six enterprises jointly awarded tender for Hung Shui Kiu pilot area for $1 billion ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T17:34:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ IBK defrauded of over 83 billion won by mainland loan platform: Yonhap ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T17:26:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Capillaries can transform into arteries to repair damaged hearts, CUHK study finds ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-24T17:26:22+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T17:26:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong serves as the premier springboard for mainland startups and unicorns: John Lee ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-24T17:02:56+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T17:02:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Alibaba launches Wan3.0 AI video model after US$10 billion share sale ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-24T16:55:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T16:55:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng Index drops nearly 500 points on Monday, Alibaba slumps 8pc ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-24T16:51:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T16:51:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Eric Tsang responds to Michelle Wai's injury, says he has yet to visit ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-24T16:45:50+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T16:45:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Apple supplier Q Tech net profit drops 10.5pc to 276 million yuan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-24T16:41:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Alibaba shares slide after $80b AI share sale offered at sharp discount ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-24T16:35:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ SHKP leases two and a half floors of IGC to AXA under agreement ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-24T16:31:52+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T16:31:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mech-Mind Robotics Technologies kicks off $2.35 bln Hong Kong IPO ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-24T16:05:16+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shein’s acquisition of American clothing retailer Everlane is under US authorities’ review, Bloomberg reports ]]></news:title>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-24T15:52:52+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kerry profit drops 9 pc to HK$782 mn in first six months of 2026 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-24T15:39:53+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T15:39:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hongkongers can now receive monthly annuity payments in yuan in mainland: HKMCA ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/340753/Xiaomi-launches-new-Xring-chip-partners-with-TSMC-for-production-sources-say</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-24T14:37:40+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T14:37:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Xiaomi launches new Xring chip, partners with TSMC for production, sources say ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fast fashion giant Shein to raise $13.86 billion in Hong Kong IPO ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/340732/Surge-in-bond-yields-raises-new-black-swan-risk-Cash-Call-Andrew-Wong</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Surge in bond yields raises new 'black swan' risk | Cash Call | Andrew Wong ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/340731/108-metre-tall-Guangxi-graduate-lands-Shenzhen-job-after-height-rejections</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-24T04:09:58+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 1.08-metre-tall Guangxi graduate lands Shenzhen job after height rejections ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/340730/Rain-triggered-landslide-in-Yunnan-leaves-2-dead-4-missing</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-24T04:00:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T04:00:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rain-triggered landslide in Yunnan leaves 2 dead, 4 missing ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/340729/Late-Gvardiol-strike-earns-Maresca-winning-start-and-Brighton-hammer-Villa</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-24T03:54:56+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T03:54:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Late Gvardiol strike earns Maresca winning start and Brighton hammer Villa ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Manchester City,Bournemouth,Premier League ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/340728/Liverpool-snatch-late-draw-with-Newcastle-as-Iraola-era-begins</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-24T03:46:24+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T03:46:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Liverpool snatch late draw with Newcastle as Iraola era begins ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Liverpool,Newcastle, Premier League ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340727/Landslide-at-Guinea-landfill-kills-30-government-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-24T03:43:27+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T03:43:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Landslide at Guinea landfill kills 30, government says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Landslide,Guinea ]]></news:keywords>
            
        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340726/Clear-Eyes-eye-drops-hit-by-US-recall-of-40000-bottles-over-sterility-fears</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-24T03:39:50+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T03:39:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Clear Eyes eye drops hit by US recall of 40,000 bottles over sterility fears ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340725/Burglars-steal-over-200000-in-cash-jewellery-from-Sha-Tin-flat</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-24T03:34:31+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T03:34:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Burglars steal over $200,000 in cash, jewellery from Sha Tin flat ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ burglary, Sha Tin, stolen jewellery ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340724/Zelensky-rejects-wartime-elections-says-would-split-Ukraine</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-24T03:30:30+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T03:30:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Zelensky rejects wartime elections, says would 'split' Ukraine ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Zelensky,Russia-Ukraine War ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340723/Iran-says-it-discovered-over-75-trillion-cubic-feet-of-gas</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-24T03:22:52+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T03:22:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran says it discovered over 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340722/Singapore-will-investigate-any-tariff-evasion-but-must-be-realistic-given-volume-of-trade-PM-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-24T03:15:58+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T03:15:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Singapore will investigate any tariff evasion, but must be realistic given volume of trade, PM says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Singapore,tariff evasion,Lawrence Wong ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/9ce60ea8e9fed71114ad300347bed4af/2026-08/B7NUD7MXFVJQXOXSNMGEHEKQYI.jpg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340721/Elderly-couple-found-dead-in-Kwai-Chung-estate-in-suspected-murder-suicide</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-24T03:09:02+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T03:09:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Elderly couple found dead in Kwai Chung estate in suspected murder-suicide ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ double death, Kwai Chung, murder-suicide ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340719/Sydney-marathon-unveils-medal-with-wrong-stadium</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-24T00:01:57+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T00:01:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Sydney marathon unveils medal with wrong stadium ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Sydney Marathon,medal,Allianz Stadium,Sydney,Allianz Arena,Munich ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/340718/Change-7-launch-will-not-proceed-in-planned-window-this-year</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-23T23:42:19+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-23T23:42:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chang'e-7 launch will not proceed in planned window this year ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340717/Robot-competition-wows-Hong-Kong-crowd</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-23T23:16:47+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-23T23:16:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Robot competition wows Hong Kong crowd ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340716/Magnitude-59-earthquake-strikes-Hokkaido-Japan-EMSC-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-23T22:12:09+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-23T22:12:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Hokkaido, Japan, EMSC says ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340715/Japanese-figure-skating-champions-Miura-Kihara-who-won-hearts-with-grit-and-tears-to-wed</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-23T20:24:33+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-23T20:24:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japanese figure skating champions Miura, Kihara, who won hearts with grit and tears, to wed ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Riku-Ryu,wed,Riku Miura,Ryuichi Kihara,ice-skating,figure skating ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340714/Fulum-to-expand-restaurant-brands-into-Singapore-as-early-as-next-year</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-23T20:16:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-23T20:16:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fulum to expand restaurant brands into Singapore as early as next year ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Fulum,Singapore ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340713/Yuan-rises-as-a-global-climate-finance-rival-to-the-US-dollar-and-Euro-record-GSS-bonds-issuance</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-23T20:15:21+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-23T20:15:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Yuan rises as a global climate-finance rival to the US dollar and Euro, record GSS+ bonds issuance ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[  GSS+ bond,yuan,climate finance,sustainability,Panda bond,Dim Sum bond,Free Trade Zone bond,US dollar,euro,China ]]></news:keywords>
            
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            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/e31f21399b0586da1fdb64b7ddc9681a/2026-08/2026-03-14T092143Z_1460463291_RC284KAJ4SYD_RTRMADP_3_JAPAN-SOUTHKOREA-CURRENCY_0_0.jpg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340711/HKs-first-interactive-circular-design-center-showcases-eco-tourism-potential</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-23T19:34:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-23T19:34:28+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK's first interactive circular design center showcases eco-tourism potential ]]></news:title>
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        <image:image>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/gossip/article/340710/Tony-Leung-drives-Carina-Lau-after-workout-mystery-car-sparks-buzz</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-23T19:31:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-23T19:31:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tony Leung drives Carina Lau after workout, mystery car sparks buzz ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340708/Kai-Tak-green-transit-system-set-to-cut-costs-by-40pc-with-simple-fare-mechanism-Mable-Chan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-23T19:23:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-23T19:23:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kai Tak green transit system set to cut costs by 40pc with simple fare mechanism: Mable Chan ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-21T12:28:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan’s Core inflation accelerates in July, bolstering case for BOJ rate hike ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Maradona trial on hold over possible medical evidence mix-up ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US teen drops lawsuit against Meta, Google and Snap ahead of trial ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-21T09:42:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ex-Google engineer's conviction for stealing AI secrets partially overturned ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T05:05:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Father arrested over child abuse after allegedly punching 14-year-old son in Cheung Sha Wan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-21T04:21:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:21:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fisherman falls into sea at Pok Fu Lam, rescued unconscious ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-21T04:14:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US designates American held by China as wrongfully detained ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T20:00:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Over 90pc of Wang Fuk Court owners return buyout offer letters as deadline looms ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mid Autumn Lantern Carnival to light up Victoria Park in Sep ]]></news:title>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T19:41:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ International Schools Fair to tackle AI, career pathways, and student wellbeing in free expert panel ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-20T19:34:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Computer Festival returns this Fri with full slate of tech treats ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea to send its first container ship through Arctic ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-20T19:07:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ CALC and HAECO partner to set up aircraft engine quick-turn maintenance center in Hong Kong ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-20T19:05:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ What property giant Evergrande's sentence means for China's economy ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Alibaba's adjusted net profit falls 38pc, misses market estimates ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-20T18:55:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan, from property tycoon to life in jail ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cathay Pacific to launch direct flights to Almaty in Jan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-20T18:43:42+00:00</lastmod>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-20T18:35:47+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Court of Appeal rejects man's appeal over KK Park trafficking ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world-racing/article/340520/Asfoora-returns-to-York-to-defend-Nunthorpe-Stakes-crown</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Asfoora returns to York to defend Nunthorpe Stakes crown ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340518/NetEase-profit-down-66pc-to-177b-yuan-in-H1</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T18:19:21+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:19:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ NetEase profit down 6.6pc to 17.7b yuan in H1 ]]></news:title>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:15:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Four local institutions did not violate privacy laws in Canvas hack, privacy watchdog rules ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340516/Ping-An-Insurances-first-half-profit-jumps-36pc-on-asset-management-boost</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T18:10:46+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:10:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ping An Insurance's first-half profit jumps 36pc on asset management boost ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340515/Domestic-helper-arrested-for-child-abuse-after-toddler-suffers-second-degree-burns-in-Yuen-Long</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T18:07:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:07:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Domestic helper arrested for child abuse after toddler suffers second-degree burns in Yuen Long ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340503/As-election-looms-Netanyahu-puts-Turkey-in-Israels-crosshairs</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T18:01:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:01:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ As election looms, Netanyahu puts Turkey in Israel's crosshairs ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/340500/How-a-low-budget-fever-dream-sparked-a-Chinese-box-office-revolt</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T17:50:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:50:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ How a low-budget fever dream sparked a Chinese box office revolt ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340512/Hong-Kong-July-CPI-rose-17pc-year-on-year-with-persistently-high-fuel-related-inflation</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T17:47:44+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:47:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong July CPI rose 1.7pc year on year with persistently high fuel-related inflation ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340498/Epstein-linked-chair-of-Malaysian-port-operator-was-picked-for-his-expertise-parent-firm-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T17:46:51+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:46:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Epstein-linked chair of Malaysian port operator was picked for his expertise, parent firm says ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340511/Police-arrest-four-seize-14m-in-drugs-in-bust-on-syndicate-recruiting-minors</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T17:41:13+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:41:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Police arrest four, seize $1.4m in drugs in bust on syndicate recruiting minors ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340519/Girl-with-a-Pearl-Earring-in-Japan-perhaps-for-the-last-time</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T17:29:31+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:29:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' in Japan, perhaps for the last time ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Girl with a Pearl Earring,Japan,last time ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340508/CES-Asia-Unveiled-lands-in-HK-with-golden-shot-at-CES-2027</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T17:28:04+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:28:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ ‘CES Asia Unveiled’ lands in HK with golden shot at CES 2027 ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ CES 2027,Consumer Technology Association,Hong Kong Electronics Fair Autumn Edition ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340507/China-Telecom-interim-profit-down-15pc-slashes-dividend-by-11pc</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T17:27:52+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:27:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China Telecom interim profit down 15pc, slashes dividend by 11pc ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ China Telecom,profit,dividend,telecom ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340505/Popmart-net-profit-rises-101pc-to-504-billion-yuan-in-first-half-of-2026</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T17:17:04+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:17:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Popmart net profit rises 10.1pc to 5.04 billion yuan in first half of 2026 ]]></news:title>
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340502/IA-warns-on-premium-financing-risks-as-new-business-contributions-hit-36pc-in-H1-2026</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T17:03:56+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:03:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ IA warns on premium financing risks as new business contributions hit 36pc in H1 2026 ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Insurance Authority,premium financing,new business premium,insurance,Hong Kong,risk ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340513/Trump-the-builder-carves-his-legacy-in-stone-as-pressures-mount</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T16:57:12+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T16:57:12+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump the builder carves his legacy in stone as pressures mount ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Trump,builder,legacy,in stone,pressures mount ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/340499/Kowloon-Developments-33-Clear-Water-Bay-project-to-receive-pre-sale-consent-soon</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T16:53:18+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T16:53:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kowloon Development's 33 Clear Water Bay project to receive pre-sale consent soon ]]></news:title>
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340497/Chery-Automobile-net-profit-drops-117-pc-to-857-billion-yuan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T16:34:08+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T16:34:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chery Automobile net profit drops 11.7 pc to 8.57 billion yuan ]]></news:title>
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/b095da297cdb63b80b3b77522844cb7d/2026-08/Cherry_Russia_REUTERS.jpeg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340488/Australian-prosecutors-demand-life-in-prison-for-mushroom-killer</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T16:32:11+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T16:32:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Australian prosecutors demand life in prison for mushroom killer ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Australia,prosecutors,life in prison,mushroom killer ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/92b05dbe2b5157f62244beb2418a8952/2026-08/y_7.jpg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340496/Hang-Seng-climbs-nearly-1-percent-as-pharma-and-gold-stocks-surge</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T16:28:56+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T16:28:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hang Seng climbs nearly 1 percent as pharma and gold stocks surge ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hong Kong,Hang Seng Index,HSI,tech,SSE,SZSE ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340553/Mexico-pitches-land-corridor-as-an-alternative-to-Panama-Canal-disruptions</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T16:06:00+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T16:06:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mexico pitches land corridor as an alternative to Panama Canal disruptions ]]></news:title>
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340495/Growing-mainland-demand-in-HK-amid-Chinas-20pc-levy-on-offshore-insurance-income-AIA-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T15:52:11+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-20T15:35:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Global humanoid robot shipments surge 300pc in H1, led by Agibot ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340493/CSPC-Pharmaceutical-net-profit-rises-139-pc-to-609-bn-yuan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T15:34:40+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T15:34:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CSPC Pharmaceutical net profit rises 139 pc to 6.09 bn yuan ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340486/Four-workers-hit-and-killed-by-train-in-Japan</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T15:24:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T15:24:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Four workers hit and killed by train in Japan ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340492/Dozens-secure-college-placements-following-JUPAS-reconsideration-results</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T15:12:41+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T15:12:41+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Dozens secure college placements following JUPAS reconsideration results ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/340491/Niu-Lai-handmade-charms-used-in-free-giveaway-scam</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T15:12:13+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T15:12:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ ‘Niu Lai’ handmade charms used in free giveaway scam ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340474/Vietnam-proposes-ending-death-penalty-for-six-offences</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T15:10:52+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T15:10:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Vietnam proposes ending death penalty for six offences ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Vietnam,death penalty,six offences ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/340472/Robots-poised-for-ChatGPT-moment-Unitree-CEO-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T14:50:40+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T14:50:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Robots poised for 'ChatGPT moment,' Unitree CEO says ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340490/Samsung-Electroncis-to-announce-more-than-US72-billion-shareholder-return-programme-media-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T14:48:55+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>2026-08-20T14:48:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Samsung Electroncis to announce more than US$72 billion shareholder return programme, media reports ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Samsung Electronics,returns,chip ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/340487/Chinas-Shanghai-eases-housing-policies-to-spur-demand</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T14:40:46+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T14:40:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's Shanghai eases housing policies to spur demand ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ China,property,home,Shanghai ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340468/South-Korea-estimates-North-Korea-has-up-to-120-nuclear-warheads-far-above-Trumps-figure</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T14:39:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T14:39:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea estimates North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads, far above Trump's figure ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ South Korea,North Korea,nuclear warheads,Trump ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/340485/Robots-poised-for-ChatGPT-moment-Unitree-CEO-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T14:33:08+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T14:33:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Robots poised for 'ChatGPT moment,' Unitree CEO says ]]></news:title>
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340483/SK-Hynix-to-pay-60pc-of-employee-bonuses-in-stock-under-preliminary-deal-source-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T14:22:44+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T14:22:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SK Hynix to pay 60pc of employee bonuses in stock under preliminary deal, source says ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ SK Hynix,bonuse,South Korea,chip ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340482/First-HKMU-student-hostel-converted-from-hotel-to-provide-430-places</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T14:09:54+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T14:09:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ First HKMU student hostel converted from hotel to provide 430 places ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Hong Kong Metropolitan University ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/0b662bfe854db4597d3b2a28da0bfe66/2026-08/Photo_7.jpg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340481/ChatGPT-restores-service-after-login-and-loading-outage</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T14:07:36+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T14:07:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ ChatGPT restores service after login and loading outage ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340480/Think-tank-urges-targeted-talent-strategy-amid-aging-population-concerns</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T14:06:40+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T14:06:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Think tank urges targeted talent strategy amid aging population concerns ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340479/Training-not-euthanasia-alone-urged-for-Larry-the-mastiff-in-Yuen-Long-case</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T14:04:44+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T14:04:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Training, not euthanasia alone, urged for Larry the mastiff in Yuen Long case ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340478/TD-deploys-AI-to-fast-track-license-renewals-and-cross-border-permits</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T13:57:29+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T13:57:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ TD deploys AI to fast-track license renewals and cross-border permits ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Transport Department,Artificial Intelligence ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340477/Mirae-Asset-Global-launches-HKs-first-high-dividend-yield-enhanced-income-ETF</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T13:49:37+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T13:49:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mirae Asset Global launches HK’s first high dividend yield enhanced income ETF  ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ ETF ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/340469/Southwest-China-megacity-Chongqing-names-new-mayor-after-predecessors-ouster</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T13:43:26+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T13:43:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Southwest China megacity Chongqing names new mayor after predecessor's ouster ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Southwest China,megacity,Chongqing,new mayor,predecessor,ouster ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340467/Australia-races-to-shield-little-penguins-from-H5N1-bird-flu</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T13:31:34+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T13:31:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Australia races to shield little penguins from H5N1 bird flu ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Australia,penguins,H5N1,bird flu ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/90793fb521fd8770010858ba818d748d/2026-08/g_8.jpg</image:loc>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340475/Owner-of-large-dog-granted-bail-over-fatal-Yuen-Long-attacks</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T13:15:05+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T13:15:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Owner of large dog granted bail over fatal Yuen Long attacks ]]></news:title>
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        </news:news>
        
        <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://image.hkstandard.com.hk/f/1024p0/0x0/100/none/1e89114f6ced1c3f7e4c03eb2ef95fa9/2026-08/WhatsApp_Image_2026-08-20_at_1_14_42_PM.jpeg</image:loc>
        </image:image>
        
    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340484/Baby-Shark-boy-returns-to-stage-as-a-K-pop-singer</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-20T13:13:43+00:00</lastmod>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-20T13:13:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Baby Shark' boy returns to stage as a K-pop singer ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Baby Shark,boy,K-pop singer ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-08-20T10:19:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ CK Hutchison seeks US$1.5 bln from Panama for 'destruction' of its Central American investments ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-20T10:13:20+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump's devoted 'human printer' in media glare ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-20T10:03:48+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340429/Ambulance-sinks-into-pavement-at-Sai-Ying-Pun-waterfront-park</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kingsoft Corporation’s net profit in the first half of 2026 surges 101 percent to 1.64 bln yuan ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Moderna’s personalized mRNA cancer therapy reduces melanoma recurrence risk in late-stage trial ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T20:34:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Weibo H1 net profit plunges 56pc to US$102m ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-19T19:59:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:59:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hengan to prioritize brand power and product upgrades over market share as H1 profit falls ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-19T19:57:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chris Tang and Shenzhen officials inspect new Huanggang Port ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-19T19:12:50+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-19T19:00:09+00:00</lastmod>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-19T18:52:48+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-19T11:10:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Unitree Robotics' Shanghai IPO debut jumps 629 percent, valuing the company at 61 bln yuan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-19T10:50:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T10:50:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340333/US-sanctions-ICC-president-senior-trial-lawyer-in-latest-attack-on-court</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-19T10:36:51+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T10:36:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US sanctions ICC president, senior trial lawyer in latest attack on court ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-19T10:35:47+00:00</lastmod>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/340325/Anthropic-prepares-to-give-CEO-Dario-Amodei-extra-voting-power-ahead-of-IPO-the-Information-reports</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-19T10:21:39+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T10:21:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Anthropic prepares to give CEO Dario Amodei extra voting power ahead of IPO, the Information reports ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/340330/Chinas-LandSpace-lands-rocket-booster-joins-SpaceX-Blue-Origin-with-reusable-tech</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-19T10:17:25+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T10:17:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's LandSpace lands rocket booster; joins SpaceX, Blue Origin with reusable tech ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340324/Hong-Kong-stocks-open-lower-on-Wednesday-Baidu-slumps-12pc-post-earnings</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-19T10:05:44+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T10:05:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong stocks open lower on Wednesday, Baidu slumps 12pc post-earnings ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340337/NASA-images-reveal-crater-left-by-SpaceX-rockets-Moon-crash</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-19T09:47:25+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T09:47:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ NASA images reveal crater left by SpaceX rocket's Moon crash ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-19T09:33:09+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T09:33:09+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Harvard to pay $53 million to settle lawsuits over theft of body parts ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/food-and-wine/article/340310/Hong-Kong-sauce-finds-its-way-onto-a-wider-stage</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-19T07:45:00+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T07:45:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong sauce finds its way onto a wider stage ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/340323/56-magnitude-quake-strikes-Qinghais-Haixi-prefecture-no-casualties-reported</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-19T07:24:42+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T07:24:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 5.6-magnitude quake strikes Qinghai's Haixi prefecture, no casualties reported ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-19T06:15:05+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T06:15:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump says no Iran talks planned, claims Hormuz 'new US territory' ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/editorial/article/340320/The-overstretched-umbrella-how-US-distraction-risks-nuclear-arms-race-in-Asia</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-19T06:09:03+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-19T06:09:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The overstretched umbrella: how US distraction risks nuclear arms race in Asia ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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    <url>
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    <url>
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    <url>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chris Sun confident in Connecting Hearts leadership reshuffle   ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/340266/Why-states-fought-to-present-a-united-case-against-Meta-over-youth-social-media-harms</loc>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340262/Four-hour-parking-meter-debuts-in-Sai-Kung-to-offer-drivers-breathing-room</loc>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/340263/How-US-military-funding-propelled-Chinas-robot-dogs</loc>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/340261/Suspected-Red-Sister-spotted-in-Guangzhou-dressed-in-leopard-print-outfit</loc>
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    <url>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/340259/Wife-battles-to-destroy-IVF-embryos-husband-created-with-mistress-after-using-forged-marriage-certificate</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/340256/The-Sterling-I-first-sales-on-Saturday-prices-from-529m</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-18T17:36:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T17:36:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The Sterling I first sales on Saturday, prices from $5.29m ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340242/Backlash-after-Thailand-frees-85-year-old-drug-trafficker</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-18T17:18:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T17:18:54+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Backlash after Thailand frees 85-year-old drug trafficker ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340254/Hard-sell-hell-No-complaints-lodged-against-Opatra-London-says-Consumer-Conuncil</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-18T17:10:18+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T17:10:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hard-sell hell: No complaints lodged against Opatra London, says Consumer Conuncil ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340257/Why-a-super-El-Niño-leaves-tropical-commodities-acutely-exposed</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-18T17:10:16+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T17:10:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Why a super El Niño leaves tropical commodities acutely exposed ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340251/Towngas-first-half-profit-grows-23-percent-sees-stable-full-year-gas-sales</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-18T17:08:49+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T17:08:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Towngas first-half profit grows 23 percent, sees stable full-year gas sales ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/340248/What-the-heat-warning-controversy-means-for-policymaking-High-flier-Jeffrey-Lam</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-18T17:03:21+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T17:03:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ What the heat warning controversy means for policymaking | High-flier | Jeffrey Lam ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340247/HSI-closes-higher-after-early-sell-offs-Xiaomi-and-Baidu-tick-up-modestly-ahead-of-interim-reports</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340246/Unitree-swings-to-profit-of-274m-yuan-in-H1</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-18T16:30:52+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T16:30:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Unitree swings to profit of 274m yuan in H1 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T15:48:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's Lumos eyes fresh funding, potential listing as factory robot sales grow ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-18T15:45:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T15:45:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T15:44:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ How has the US-South Korea relationship evolved under Trump? ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-18T15:26:48+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T15:26:48+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 57-year-old postman dies after fall from Shau Kei Wan building ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-18T15:20:42+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-18T15:03:40+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-18T14:58:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-18T14:23:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Major Meta trial begins as lawyers spar over witnesses, damages ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-18T14:17:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Can nicotine pouches drive Big Tobacco's future beyond cigarettes? ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-18T14:08:40+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T14:08:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit South Korea from August 19-20 ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-18T13:50:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T13:50:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Consumer Council reports over 2,000 annual electrical appliance complaints ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-18T13:48:36+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T13:48:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Israeli's Ben-Gvir advocates nightly killings of “30-40” Gazans ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-18T13:18:27+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T13:18:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ AFCD identifies owner of off-leash dog involved in fatal Yuen Long dog attack ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-18T13:18:02+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T13:18:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Make it rain: Indonesia chases clouds to stem El Nino fires ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-18T13:14:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T13:14:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China forecasts strongest El Nino event as sea temperatures rise ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-18T12:58:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T12:58:05+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Govt aims to finalize heat-stress warning system optimization by Aug ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Heat Stress at Work Warning ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340220/Owner-mourns-Bichon-Frise-killed-in-Yuen-Long-dog-attack-calls-her-little-angel</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-18T12:57:31+00:00</lastmod>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340209/Philippine-student-live-streamed-fatal-school-shooting-before-taking-own-life-official-say</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-18T10:42:32+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T10:42:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/340207/China-lowers-flag-tightens-security-for-funeral-of-economic-reformer-Zhu-Rongji</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-18T10:34:29+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T10:34:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340204/Japans-10-Year-government-bond-yield-hits-three-decade-high-as-BOJs-inflation-pressures-mount</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-18T10:30:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T10:30:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T10:16:53+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Anthropic revenue run rate hits US$65 billion, source says ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-18T10:02:04+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T10:02:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump envoy says Hamas disarmament could begin within 30 days ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-18T10:00:26+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340211/Thousands-mourn-dead-black-academic-in-London-vigil</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-18T09:53:01+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T09:53:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340202/Hong-Kong-stocks-open-muted-HSI-dropped-84-points</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-18T09:42:56+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-18T09:42:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Extra spring for squash players at Asian Games with a bonus up to HK$300,000 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kevin O'Brien appointed as CEO of Jardine Engineering & Infrastructure ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340138/HK-shines-on-the-mat-with-record-63-medal-haul-at-Asian-Hapkido-Championships</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-17T18:08:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK shines on the mat with record 63-medal haul at Asian Hapkido Championships ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bargain hunters pack Food Expo on final day ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-17T17:47:59+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ferrari's EV Luce Tailor Made sets new auction high ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ JP Morgan chief executive warns UK against raising taxes ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China new home prices stagnant in July as demand stays weak ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK sports sector adds $46b to economy in 2024 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-17T15:25:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Geely Auto's net profit falls 1.79pc to 9.09 bln yuan, H1 sales hit record high ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-17T15:21:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's industrial output slows in July, retail sales miss forecasts ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340120/Ebola-outbreak-in-Democratic-Republic-of-Congo-becomes-deadliest-in-countrys-history</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-17T15:17:16+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country's history ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-17T15:07:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-17T15:07:14+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shein eyes company valuation of around US$25 billion in Hong Kong IPO, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/340118/Jobless-graduates-flock-to-Man-Mo-Temple-dubbed-Offer-God-online</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-17T15:05:49+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-17T15:05:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Jobless graduates flock to Man Mo Temple, dubbed 'Offer God' online ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/340117/21-Borrett-Road-phase-2-sells-a-unit-for-151-mn</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-17T14:58:35+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-17T14:58:35+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 21 Borrett Road phase 2 sells a unit for $151 mn ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340116/From-kangaroos-to-dim-sum-foreign-borrowers-rush-into-Asia-Pacific-bond-markets</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-17T14:27:23+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-17T14:27:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ From kangaroos to dim sum, foreign borrowers rush into Asia-Pacific bond markets ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340115/Alibaba-to-sell-Lingxi-Games-in-more-than-US2-billion-deal-source-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-17T14:22:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-17T14:22:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Alibaba to sell Lingxi Games in more than US$2 billion deal, source says ]]></news:title>
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340114/Four-Antonello-da-Messina-works-stolen-in-Renaissance-painters-hometown</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-17T14:03:52+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-17T14:03:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Four Antonello da Messina works stolen in Renaissance painter's hometown ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340113/Fresh-blood-needed-Two-specialists-plead-for-more-hands-ahead-of-Chinese-Doctors-Day</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-17T14:02:51+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-17T14:02:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fresh blood needed: Two specialists plead for more hands ahead of Chinese Doctor's Day ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/340112/From-coffee-to-hotpot-brands-race-to-grab-a-bite-of-Chinas-growing-burger-market</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-17T13:35:05+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ From coffee to hotpot, brands race to grab a bite of China's growing burger market ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340111/Govt-to-mobilize-10000-civil-servants-for-new-Huanggang-Port-drill-this-Sat</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-17T13:32:58+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-17T13:32:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Govt to mobilize 10,000 civil servants for new Huanggang Port drill this Sat ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-17T13:30:07+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ HKU president Zhang Xiang urges reform of outdated administrative systems ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/340109/Myanmars-leader-heads-to-Russia</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-17T13:24:11+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-17T13:24:11+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Myanmar's leader heads to Russia ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340108/Couple-injured-after-resisting-attempted-watch-robbery-in-Wan-Chai</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-17T13:19:56+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-17T13:19:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Couple injured after resisting attempted watch robbery in Wan Chai ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Graffard strikes again as Rayif lands Le Marois for Aga Khan Studs ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ The Mecca axis: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan redraw Middle East security ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-17T05:06:49+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-17T05:01:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran's 'black widow' faces multiple death sentences for killing at least 10 husbands ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Maid cafe owner arrested over alleged indecent assault of 14-year-old girl ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ S Korea says it fired warning shots after N Korean soldiers crossed demarcation line ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/340065/Low-budget-Chinese-animated-film-Niu-Lai-becomes-viral-box-office-hit</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Xi to address late leader Jiang Zemin's centenary commemoration ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-16T20:19:47+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-16T20:19:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong tax-cut reform for corporate treasury centres sparks inquiries, PwC says ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340061/Chinas-SenseTime-expects-first-post-listing-profit-amid-AI-frenzy</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-16T20:11:15+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-16T20:11:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's SenseTime expects first post-listing profit amid AI frenzy ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/340059/Mainland-buyers-are-40-pc-of-HK-property-markets-purchasing-power-Far-East-chairman</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-16T19:51:51+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Mainland buyers are 40 pc of HK property market's purchasing power: Far East chairman ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340058/Billionaire-investor-Jim-Rogers-warns-of-global-stock-meltdown-as-shares-hit-records</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-16T19:41:21+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-16T19:41:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Billionaire investor Jim Rogers warns of global stock meltdown as shares hit records ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340057/14-year-old-arrested-over-suspected-fatal-abuse-of-classmates-pet-cat</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-16T19:24:04+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-16T19:24:04+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 14-year-old arrested over suspected fatal abuse of classmate's pet cat ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-16T19:12:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-16T19:12:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Christine Fong denies rumors of Macau entry interception, stresses routine check only ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-16T19:09:21+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-16T19:09:21+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Rescue pug Jinny Lu crowned ‘World's Ugliest Dog’  in celebration of lovable quirks ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ World's Ugliest Dog ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    </url>
    
    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/340054/Alibabas-AI-model-Qwen-tops-global-downloads-ahead-of-Meta-Google</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-16T18:48:20+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-16T18:48:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Alibaba's AI model Qwen tops global downloads ahead of Meta, Google ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/340053/Indoor-temperature-hits-30C-for-underprivileged-residents-over-air-con-costs-concern-survey-finds</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-16T18:43:00+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>2026-08-16T18:43:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Indoor temperature hits 30C for underprivileged residents over air-con costs concern, survey finds ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-16T13:55:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Philippine president says he has yet to decide who to back as successor ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tse Sui Luen manager jailed over $10m diamond theft ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Taiwan parliament approves holding of three referendums, including on caning sex criminals ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China to lower retail gasoline and diesel prices from August 15 ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Australia probes three near-misses at Sydney Airport ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ FIFA crisis timeline: From World Cup final to global standoff ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ DeepSeek launches V4 Pro at prices up to 14 times higher than V4 Flash ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-14T14:47:23+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-14T14:47:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 28 flights between Hong Kong and Narita delayed by record rain in Japan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-14T14:25:34+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree powers up for stellar Shanghai debut ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-14T14:21:51+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-14T14:21:51+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese car sales are booming almost everywhere - just not at home ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-14T14:20:15+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-14T14:20:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ BOJ eyeing September rate hike, faster pace of tightening, sources say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-14T14:13:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Air India A320 briefly lost key flight controls during 300-foot drop, Airbus analysis shows ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-14T14:06:56+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'I want to be Eala': Philippine sensation sparks tennis boom at home ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-14T14:04:39+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong emigrants reveal why returning home is no longer a priority ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-14T13:48:02+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-14T13:35:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Oceania confederation welcomes FIFA review, NZ withdraws support for Infantino ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-14T13:15:58+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:15:58+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Apple trains its own AI model for China market with Alibaba's support, sources say ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Consumers beware of food safety risks for online-purchased Alaskan Black Cod ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:49:24+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ After Lebanon scraps death penalty, where does the region stand? ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's yuan heads for 7th weekly gain on strong fixing, waning US rate hike hopes ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Nine days of persistent rain expected as Amber rainstorm warning lifted ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan's record rains strand thousands at Narita airport; kill eight ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-14T10:55:54+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fitch keeps United States at 'AA+', cites economic resilience amid fiscal risks ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-14T10:40:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-14T10:40:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China's Pony.ai, Uber to jointly deploy over 2,000 robotaxis in Europe ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-14T10:36:28+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump administration to impose up to 100pc tariffs on drone imports, White House says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Musk discloses 48.4pc stake in SpaceX in regulatory filing ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ White House says transshipped goods cost US$19 billion to US$26 billion in lost tariffs ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ AMD looks to raise US$4 billion to US$5 billion in debt offering, source says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-14T10:17:32+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-14T10:17:32+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Jared Kushner may visit Israel next week for talks on Gaza, source says ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump's to give speech about foreign interference in 2020 election, MS Now reports ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hacking group claims mass data theft from Shell, Philips, GE, Fiserv and dozens of others ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Review: Two strangers, 800 kilometers and a chance to begin again ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-14T05:33:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-14T05:33:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ukraine offers Russia truce in Black Sea as food supply fears mount, source says ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-14T05:23:57+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-14T05:23:57+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Blast at Rotterdam port energy facility kills one person ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-14T05:14:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-14T05:14:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ World Humanoid Robot Games kicks off in Beijing with 2,056 robots competing ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339911/United-Christian-Hospitals-obstetric-unit-may-relocate-to-TKO-Hospital</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-14T05:05:55+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-14T05:05:55+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ United Christian Hospital's obstetric unit may relocate to TKO Hospital ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339910/SP-500-notches-record-high-close-as-rate-hike-worries-ease</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-14T05:00:36+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-14T05:00:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ S&P 500 notches record-high close as rate-hike worries ease ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339909/Power-outage-hits-2-Belvedere-Garden-blocks-for-3-hours-on-sweltering-night</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-14T04:57:34+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:57:34+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Power outage hits 2 Belvedere Garden blocks for 3 hours on sweltering night ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ power outage, Tsuen Wan, CLP Power ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-08-14T04:51:56+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Woman dies after being pulled from sea off Tsuen Wan ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-14T04:44:29+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:44:29+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Heavy rain soaks eastern Japan, prompting highest-level warning ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/editorial/article/339906/Global-horizons-the-strategic-evolution-of-Hong-Kong-medias-global-outreach</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-14T02:34:49+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:34:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Global horizons: the strategic evolution of Hong Kong media's global outreach ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/food-and-wine/article/339905/Swiss-dreams-are-made-of-these-part-II-The-Stellar-Cellar-Alice-Wong</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-14T02:28:06+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>2026-08-14T02:28:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Swiss dreams (are made of these) – part II | The Stellar Cellar | Alice Wong ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/339904/Beyond-infrastructure-reflections-from-the-Northern-Metropolis-forum-The-Weekly-Reformer-Roden-Tong</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-14T02:27:06+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>2026-08-14T02:27:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Beyond infrastructure: reflections from the Northern Metropolis forum | The Weekly Reformer | Roden Tong ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-14T02:24:26+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>2026-08-14T02:24:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Record rain paralyses Narita airport transport, 4,200 stranded ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-14T02:16:26+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:16:26+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK’s high-speed rail cross-border trips top 20 million this year ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339901/Second-driver-dies-at-wheel-in-2-days-as-truck-crashes-into-Tsing-Yi-barrier</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-14T01:53:50+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-14T01:53:50+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Second driver dies at wheel in 2 days as truck crashes into Tsing Yi barrier ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-14T01:47:36+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-14T01:47:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan PM offers condolences over Zhu Rongji's death ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339899/Hegseth-says-reports-about-poor-conditions-aboard-carrier-are-misrepresented</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-14T01:38:49+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-14T01:38:49+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hegseth says reports about poor conditions aboard carrier are misrepresented ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Pete Hegseth,USS Abraham Lincoln ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339898/Driver-arrested-for-drink-driving-after-Sau-Mau-Ping-crash-test-4-times-over-limit</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-14T01:34:15+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Frasers Group acquires Harvey Nichols as Dickson Concepts says HK stores unaffected ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Six-month food waste recycling scheme for street-level shops to trial in Tsuen Wan ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chubb Life Hong Kong launches critical illness plans ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339891/US-producer-prices-unchanged-in-July-labor-market-stable</loc>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US producer prices unchanged in July; labor market stable ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T20:48:19+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T20:46:17+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T20:46:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ JD.com's second-quarter 2026 profit rose 15.4pc to 7.13 bln yuan, but H1 profit slips ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T20:42:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Over 70 pc of HK employees rely on employer-provided group medical insurance: FWD survey ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Renowned Hong Kong surgeon Kwong Kwok-hung dies in Indonesia accident ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T20:12:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump promised a sex-trafficking crackdown. His Justice Department hasn't delivered ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Trump,sex-trafficking,crackdown,Justice Department ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339873/Smart-cycling-charity-event-kicks-off-at-airport-to-mark-upcoming-30th-handover-anniversary</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T20:08:56+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Smart cycling charity event kicks off at airport to mark upcoming 30th handover anniversary ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/property/article/339875/La-Mirabelle-II-sells-three-units-for-over-HK21m-on-Thursday</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T20:05:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ La Mirabelle II sells three units for over HK$21m on Thursday ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339858/Air-India-expands-drug-testing-to-all-pilots-after-captain-tests-positive-for-marijuana</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T19:59:12+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ China chip designer Kiwimoore plans Hong Kong IPO at US$2 billion valuation, sources say ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ BOC Life collabs with Deloitte Private to support high-net-worth individuals’ wealth management ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Donnie Yen lends martial arts expertise to AAA game Phantom Blade Zero ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Palo Springs records 23 times oversubscribed ahead of Sunday sale ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ 94-year-old veteran actor Bowie Woo looks well after ICU stay ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T19:04:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pavilia Rosa to roll out final three one-bedroom units next Monday ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T18:55:14+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ CUHK awarded $46.3m for research projects on muscle loss and end-of-life care ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339847/Gaza-cancer-patients-face-rising-death-rate-amid-Israeli-curbs-doctors-say</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T18:47:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:47:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Gaza cancer patients face rising death rate amid Israeli curbs, doctors say ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T18:36:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:36:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shrimp burger taken off McDonald's menu after Taiwan recall ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T18:18:31+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:18:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hua Hong Grace net profit jumps 404pc to US$59.5 mn in first half of 2026 ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/gossip/article/339859/76-year-old-actress-Nancy-Sit-draws-concern-after-being-spotted-needing-support</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T18:09:46+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:09:46+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 76-year-old actress Nancy Sit draws concern after being spotted needing support ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/339860/Microsoft-retreats-in-China-but-AI-boom-helps-it-keep-a-window-open</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T18:08:02+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:08:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Microsoft retreats in China, but AI boom helps it keep a window open ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T17:54:45+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T17:54:45+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SMIC profit more than triples on AI-driven chip demand ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T17:48:10+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T17:48:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CK Asset's underlying profit, dividend up 5 percent in first half ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ CK Asset,property,profit,dividend ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T17:42:59+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T17:42:59+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Iran,no progress,peace deal,US ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T17:42:20+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T17:42:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ HK Food Expo showcases city's unique ability to connect brands: Paul Chan ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Food Expo,Paul Chan Mo-po ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T17:41:13+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T17:41:13+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ MTR interim profit surges 106pc, two projects to be tendered ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T17:36:45+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Cityplaza brings F1 action to Hong Kong with live races, simulators and Red Bull exhibits ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339851/China-Mobiles-2026-H2-profit-fell-63pc-year-on-year-interim-dividend-up-03pc</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T17:31:02+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T17:31:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China Mobile's 2026 H2 profit fell 6.3pc year on year, interim dividend up 0.3pc ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T16:42:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Meta says it has taken down 756,000 Australian teen accounts as ban enforcement looms ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T16:24:08+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ UBS: HK home prices flat until 2027 amid rate uncertainty, cross-border investment controls ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T16:22:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T16:22:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hysan Development's underlying profit climbs 7.4pc in first half  ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339842/China-fine-tunes-liquidity-management-with-focus-on-overnight-rate</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T16:12:06+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T16:12:06+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ China fine-tunes liquidity management with focus on overnight rate ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339841/Ex-Observatory-chiefs-unite-in-push-for-WBGT-heat-warnings-for-outdoor-workers</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T16:07:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T16:07:18+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ex-Observatory chiefs unite in push for WBGT heat warnings for outdoor workers ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ Wet Bulb Globe Temperature,Hong Kong Heat Index,Shun Chi-ming,Lee Boon-ying,Heat Stress at Work Warning ]]></news:keywords>
            
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339840/US-Japan-mull-deep-sea-rare-earth-mining-project-to-counter-Chinas-dominance-Bloomberg</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T15:56:23+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T15:56:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ US, Japan mull deep-sea rare earth mining project to counter China's dominance: Bloomberg ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/innovation/article/339839/Lenovo-will-develop-more-powerful-PCs-CEO-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T15:40:37+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T15:40:37+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Lenovo will develop more powerful PCs, CEO says ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339838/Six-people-injured-in-knife-and-shotgun-attack-in-Thailand</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T15:39:52+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T15:39:52+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Six people injured in knife and shotgun attack in Thailand ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339819/Russias-Putin-visits-Japan-claimed-islands-for-first-time-Tokyo-protests</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T15:34:47+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T15:34:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Russia's Putin visits Japan-claimed islands for first time; Tokyo protests ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339837/CPA-Aus-makes-recommendations-to-HK-govt-for-first-Five-Year-Plan-and-PA</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T15:31:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T15:31:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ CPA Aus makes recommendations to HK govt for first Five-Year Plan and PA  ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339827/Ice-cream-makers-bet-consumers-still-want-treats-just-healthier-ones</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T15:23:39+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T15:23:39+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Ice cream makers bet consumers still want treats, just healthier ones ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339836/White-powder-parcel-found-at-Tsim-Sha-Tsui-exchange-shop</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T15:16:47+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T15:16:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ White powder parcel found at Tsim Sha Tsui exchange shop ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/339835/Drill-begins-at-new-Huanggang-Port-as-civil-servants-test-transport-links</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T15:07:27+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T15:07:27+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Drill begins at new Huanggang Port as civil servants test transport links ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T15:05:56+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T15:05:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Bank of Korea held US$250 million stake in US-listed gold ETF as of end-June, SEC filing shows ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/china/article/339834/How-climate-change-and-El-Niño-supercharged-Typhoon-Dolphin</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T15:04:22+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T15:04:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ How climate change and El Niño supercharged Typhoon Dolphin ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339832/Shein-eyes-Hong-Kong-market-debut-on-August-28-source-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T15:00:40+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T15:00:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Shein eyes Hong Kong market debut on August 28, source says ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339829/SGX-to-use-Dow-Jones-coking-coal-index-for-new-contract</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T14:55:42+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T14:55:42+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ SGX to use Dow Jones coking coal index for new contract ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/social-buzz/article/339831/Fake-delivery-scam-texts-try-to-sound-local-but-awkward-Cantonese-gives-them-away</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T14:48:47+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T14:48:47+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Fake delivery scam texts try to sound local but awkward Cantonese gives them away ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T13:37:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ After Trump's Turkey ruse, a look at past secret presidential trips ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T13:20:18+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Messi returns after father's death but Miami knocked out of Leagues Cup ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Pakistani auxiliary police officer acquitted of assaulting wife ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T12:32:35+00:00</lastmod>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T12:15:44+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:15:44+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Outflanked by AI, stars fade for South Korea's blind fortune-tellers ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T12:09:02+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:09:02+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong shares rise by midday close ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T12:01:25+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:01:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ DeepSeek updates V4 Pro model, eyes AI agent development ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/wellness/article/338706/Centre-for-Food-Safety-tests-sodium-levels-in-12-types-of-bread</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T12:00:40+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:00:40+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Centre for Food Safety tests sodium levels in 12 types of bread ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T12:00:22+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:00:22+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Chinese medicine practitioner shares stretching move to improve digestion and and sleep ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T11:55:15+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T11:55:15+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Anthropic in talks to buy Decart AI, source says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T11:28:30+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T11:28:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'If I go, you go, right?': Traveling on the presidential plane - without Trump ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T11:25:10+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T11:25:10+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ South Korea unveils package to boost housing supply, support young buyers ]]></news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339801/MSCI-to-add-ZAI-to-MSCI-China-Index</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T11:08:19+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T11:08:19+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ MSCI to add Z.AI to MSCI China Index ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T11:01:20+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T11:01:20+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump 'low-key' bets on economic pressure against Iran ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T10:55:43+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T10:55:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump's spokesperson Karoline Leavitt to step down ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/339800/Gold-hits-over-two-month-high-as-mild-US-inflation-data-puts-Fed-rate-hike-in-doubt</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T10:45:17+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T10:45:17+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Gold hits over two-month high as mild US inflation data puts Fed rate hike in doubt ]]></news:title>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Total darkness, then sunset as full eclipse wows spectators in Spain ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T10:21:25+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T10:21:25+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Japan's wholesale inflation stays hot, bolstering odds of September BOJ hike ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/artcan/article/339634/Youth-showcase-complex-jazz-subgenre-hard-bop</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T10:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T10:00:00+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Youth showcase complex jazz subgenre 'hard bop' ]]></news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T09:57:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Hong Kong stocks open lower, Tencent falls 3pc ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T09:50:31+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T09:50:31+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 'Imposing ignorance': US climate science under siege ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T09:21:19+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ US immigration agency plans to buy electric shock gloves, raising alarm among rights advocates ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T07:59:33+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T07:59:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ ASEAN Film Festival 2026 kicking off with over 30 free screenings ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Netherlands name Xavi as new coach ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T06:40:33+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T06:40:33+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 80-year-old man arrested over indecent assault of Yan Chai Hospital nurse ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T06:35:01+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T06:35:01+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 82-year-old man dies after drowning at Wu Kai Sha pier ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/football/article/339790/PSG-retain-UEFA-Super-Cup-with-2-1-win-over-Aston-Villa</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T06:29:30+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T06:29:30+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ PSG retain UEFA Super Cup with 2-1 win over Aston Villa ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339789/Total-darkness-then-sunset-as-full-eclipse-wows-spectators-in-Spain</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T06:24:36+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T06:24:36+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Total darkness, then sunset as full eclipse wows spectators in Spain ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T05:54:43+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:name>The Standard</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T05:54:43+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ 2 mainland men jailed for 10 months over 190,000 undeclared cigarettes at HK airport ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T05:48:08+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T05:48:08+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Tesla hits pedestrian after lane changes in Mong Kok ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T05:28:13+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:title><![CDATA[ Trump says press secretary Leavitt to leave job at month's end ]]></news:title>
            <news:keywords><![CDATA[ White House press secretary,Karoline Leavitt ]]></news:keywords>
            
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        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/world/article/339785/Credible-missile-threat-led-to-secret-aircraft-switch-for-Trump-source-says</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T05:23:56+00:00</lastmod>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T05:23:56+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Credible missile threat led to secret aircraft switch for Trump, source says ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T04:52:23+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>2026-08-13T04:52:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ S&P 500 ends higher as CoreWeave results fuel AI optimism ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T04:47:23+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T04:47:23+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ Kowloon City police target learner drivers in 29-ticket operation ]]></news:title>
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        <lastmod>2026-08-13T01:44:03+00:00</lastmod>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-08-13T01:44:03+00:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title><![CDATA[ The pragmatist's legacy: how Zhu Rongji built modern China and what his era teaches us ]]></news:title>
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    <url>
        <loc>https://www.thestandard.com.hk/insights/article/339781/Radiant-beacon-of-Baghdad-the-House-of-Wisdom-Arabic-Window-Amjad-Refai</loc>
        <lastmod>2026-08-13T01:41:00+00:00</lastmod>
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