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Hong Kong weather
Hong Kong cancels T1 signal as Typhoon Danas moves away
Observatory also issued a very hot weather warning at 10.45am, as temperatures across city reached 34 degrees Celsius or above by noon.
6 Jul 2025 - 3:58PM
Fashion
Best places to shop second-hand clothes in Hong Kong from an avid buyer
6 Jul 2025 - 8:15AM
United States
27 dead in Texas flash floods as US rescuers search for survivors
5 Jul 2025 - 11:31PM
War and conflict
Editorial
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More than ever, we need a UN that can tackle global challenges
Restoring UN credibility and effectiveness is only possible if nations work together instead of allowing differences to derail progress.
5 Jul 2025 - 11:15PM
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United States
California wildfire spreads to 70,000 acres, the largest of the year
Southern California had an unusually dry winter and spring, and vegetation is already parched, according to extreme climate events researchers.
5 Jul 2025 - 5:20PM
France
Take the plunge: swimming returns to France’s Seine after over a century
Three outdoor pools set up by Paris authorities will be open from Saturday until August 31.
5 Jul 2025 - 2:20PM
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Japan
‘Coincidence’: latest quake in Japan has no links to manga, weather agency says
A magnitude 5.4 temblor struck off the Tokara island chain on Saturday, the latest in a series of seismic events in the area.
5 Jul 2025 - 12:40PM
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Hong Kong environmental issues
Hong Kong’s feral pigeon population drops 11% in hotspots amid feeding ban
Authorities also say they plan to use AI patrol robots to enhance enforcement.
5 Jul 2025 - 12:00PM
Hong Kong environmental issues
Letters
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Taking stock of 36 years in environmental protection
Readers discuss how to cherish our planet, Malaysia’s whistle-blower protection law, and China’s investors.
5 Jul 2025 - 11:30AM
Nepal
No water, no problem: Nepalese village moves 15km to start over
Climate change forces an entire Nepalese village to relocate after its vital water sources dry up.
5 Jul 2025 - 8:36AM
Extreme weather
At least 24 dead, 20 girl campers missing in Texas flash flood
Videos show houses and trees swept away by floodwaters after the area saw one-third of Kerr County’s average annual rainfall overnight.
5 Jul 2025 - 11:50AM
Poverty
Opinion
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Fallen world must ensure justice for future generations
The current negative cycle can only be addressed if we direct our energies towards promoting social and planetary well-being.
5 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM
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Hong Kong society
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Is Japanese manga ‘megaquake’ possible on July 5 or have Hongkongers lost plot?
Comic book predictions of a massive Japanese earthquake have sparked fear among some Hong Kong residents. The Post debunks the rumours.
4 Jul 2025 - 10:47PM
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South Korea
South Korean officials remove 80 tonnes of hoarded garbage from family home
The family has been sent to local medical facilities for psychological treatment.
4 Jul 2025 - 10:21PM
Architecture and design
How to create a private outdoor paradise right at home this summer
Let nature be the inspiration, whether you’re landscaping or introducing elemental features like fire or water, to create an outside hideaway with help from names like RH and frenchCALIFORNIA.
3 Jul 2025 - 6:00AM
Extreme weather
8 dead in Europe heatwave, as early summer temperatures hit records
The sweltering heat has triggered health alerts and forest fires and forced the closure of a nuclear reactor at a Swiss power plant.
3 Jul 2025 - 5:16AM
Hong Kong environmental issues
Hong Kong’s South Lantau ecotourism plans could harm environment: green groups
Activists call for more public consultations to shape ‘comprehensive vision’ as deadline for developer interest approaches.
2 Jul 2025 - 10:22PM
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France
France shuts schools, top of Eiffel Tower, as heatwave grips Europe
The extreme heat increased the risk of field fires as farmers in France, the EU’s largest grain producer, begin harvesting this year’s crop.
1 Jul 2025 - 6:51PM
Japan
Japan’s hottest June on record sparks climate concerns
The unprecedented temperatures underscore a worrying global trend of extreme weather events and long-term climate shifts.
1 Jul 2025 - 6:16PM
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France
50,000 evacuated from wildfires in Turkey as Europe battles heatwave: ‘it’s awful’
Meanwhile, Spain was on course for the hottest June on record, as health alerts were issued across the continent.
1 Jul 2025 - 12:01AM
Malaysia
Soft soil caused Malaysia’s huge gas pipeline fire: authorities
A high-level special committee will be formed to ensure sufficient measures are in place to prevent the incident from recurring.
30 Jun 2025 - 7:56PM
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Science
China steps up deep-sea science role with UN-backed oceans exploration project
Ocean Decade endorsement for Chinese-led initiative ‘reflects’ increasing leadership role in specialised marine field.
30 Jun 2025 - 4:48PM
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War and conflict
Opinion
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US attack on Iran shakes East Asia’s faith in non-proliferation norms
Amid the bombing of Iran, the region finds itself navigating a contested, multipolar nuclear order fraught with instability.
30 Jun 2025 - 5:30AM
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Indonesia
Indonesia’s US$5.9 bn battery project sparks environmental concerns
The world’s largest nickel producer is trying to capitalise on its vast reserves, with a 2020 export ban spurring a domestic industrial boom.
29 Jun 2025 - 8:30PM
Trail running and hiking
Students swim, hike and clean their way across Hong Kong as part of youth award
Malvern College group tackles 40km section of Argyle Ross Trail, clearing beaches of plastic waste as they go.
29 Jun 2025 - 7:40PM
Indonesia
The rat in the room: understanding Indonesia’s hantavirus cases
Medical experts say there is no cause for alarm as the 8 reported cases of a disease linked to the virus happened at a local level.
28 Jun 2025 - 1:48PM
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Hong Kong environmental issues
Opinion
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No better time than a property slump to ‘future-proof’ urban Hong Kong
Genuine consultation, better communication, and policy with targets and teeth – like Singapore’s – are needed to ensure city’s sustainability.
28 Jun 2025 - 5:30AM
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Pacific nations
The future of climate migration? Tuvalu’s people seek a new home in Australia
About 3,125 Tuvaluans have entered the ballot for a climate visa to live in Australia, but analysts warn of brain drain.
27 Jun 2025 - 4:28PM
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