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Healthcare workers have arranged a Christmas party for kids at the Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital at Sandy Bay. Photo: Nora Tam

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Hong Kong hospital throws party for sick children, offering Christmas hope

Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital organises festivities, offering kids and their parents relief and joy from battles with illness.

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Dads jailed in Hong Kong prison cherish Christmas ‘playtime’ with their children

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Call for Hong Kong to subsidise smart trackers for dementia sufferers

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Wild monkey strays onto private housing estate in Hong Kong

Monkey climbs up water pipes at City One Sha Tin, but despite agricultural officers trying to lure it down with fruit, it disappears into the night.

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The drama unfolded at around 10am at City One Sha Tin in the New Territories when the animal was spotted at an external wall of Block 24 of the estate. Photo: SCMP

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Hong Kong cardinal urges empathy over revenge in Christmas message

City’s top Catholic priest Stephen Chow says renewed hope needed despite Hong Kong’s sluggish economy and rise in mental health cases.

23 Dec 2024 - 6:41PM

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Hong Kong watchdog receives 19 complaints over Real Madrid fan meet fiasco

Consumer Council cites organisers as saying they will not be issuing full refunds.

23 Dec 2024 - 8:54PM

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Accidents and personal safety

Man, 70, drowns while swimming at Hong Kong’s Butterfly Beach

Lifeguard calls police after man pulled from the sea on Sunday afternoon.

22 Dec 2024 - 8:33PM

The man had been swimming at Butterfly Beach in Tuen Mun. Photo: Shutterstock

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Relocating to Hengqin: Macau residents tell of the woes, perks of uprooting

The Post visits island in Zhuhai to learn how new settlers are coping as Macau marks 25th anniversary of return to Chinese administration.

22 Dec 2024 - 6:29PM

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Hong Kong Disneyland postcard service adds some magic to charity drive

Resort will donate all proceeds from sales of its ‘Holiday Wishes Charity Postcards’ to Operation Santa Claus.

23 Dec 2024 - 4:59PM

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Hong Kong fossil findings create buzz, but experts cool on ‘dinosaur tourism’ talk

Recent discoveries are significant, but experts say city needs more resources, talent to deal with them.

22 Dec 2024 - 9:00AM

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Real Madrid fans who paid thousands to meet players furious after event goes wrong

Supporters who coughed up HK$7,000 each to meet their heroes left angry and disappointed after being stopped from doing so.

21 Dec 2024 - 10:21PM

A fan takes a selfie photo with former Barcelona player Javier Saviola (left) before the game between FC Barcelona Heroes and Real Madrid Legends at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: EPA-EFE

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30,000 village homes inspected in Hong Kong have illegal structures: minister

Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn says tackling unauthorised additions must be done in stages.

21 Dec 2024 - 7:49PM

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Guangdong fossil find just one of several discoveries by Hong Kong rocks fan

Erik Yip, who found six fossilised dinosaur eggs in Guangdong last month, says he has made similar discoveries in Europe.

21 Dec 2024 - 8:53PM

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Hong Kong’s pandas

Hong Kong public may get to see panda cubs in February, Ocean Park boss says

Ocean Park chairman Paulo Pong says he hopes the twins can be introduced to everyone after Lunar New Year.

21 Dec 2024 - 5:48PM

“Younger Brother” (left) and “Elder Sister” could be introduced to the public early next year. Photo: Ocean Park

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Hong Kong will not restore land-sale scheme axed in 2013, development chief says

Mechanism allowed developers to apply for sites listed by the government and offer a minimum price, triggering a public auction or tender.

21 Dec 2024 - 6:12PM

Hong Kong’s property market has been struggling. Photo: Sam Tsang

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200 gather for 6km Christmas jog as Hong Kong running clubs gain popularity

Local offshoot of Midnight Runners has grown to 1,000 members, reflecting residents’ post-pandemic desire for fitness and connection.

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Bodies of woman, 47, and grandson, 1, found in suspected murder-suicide case

Security guard alerted emergency responders after discovering the bodies in Tai Ping Estate, Sheung Shui.

20 Dec 2024 - 11:47PM

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Xi Jinping urges Macau to increase exchanges with Portuguese-speaking world

Chinese leader calls for city to help China further open up, prompting business group to push for new public body dedicated to the task.

20 Dec 2024 - 6:51PM

Youths play football near the Macau Tower, with the Grand Lisboa casino in the background. Photo: Eugene Lee

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Authorities to investigate concert overrun at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park

Authorities to look into why show featuring Mirror and other bands ran over the scheduled time, forcing axing of performances by final two acts.

21 Dec 2024 - 10:43AM

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Operation Santa Claus: furry monster charity drive at Hong Kong shopping centre

Grand Weaver, Sprinkle, Master Wrap and others are helping to raise funds at ChristmasVille, monster village set up at Pacific Place in Admiralty.

21 Dec 2024 - 4:23PM

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Hong Kong dinosaur fossil show opens on Friday, chance to see experts at work

Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre will host HK$3 million exhibition where experts will be working on 30 rocks that contain dinosaur fossils.

19 Dec 2024 - 9:48PMvideocam

An earlier exhibition showcasing a dinosaur fossil found in Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee

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