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Hong Kong police have warned football fans that using overseas betting websites could breach local gambling laws even if the platforms claim to be legally…
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UK, France, Germany back direct Ukraine-Russia talks: joint statement
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received the backing of the leaders of the UK, France and Germany in calling for direct ceasefire talks between Russia and…
China adds warheads as nuclear powers ‘walk away’ from disarmament: SIPRI
China expanded its nuclear warhead stockpile over the past year and might have increased the number deployed with operational forces, a Swedish think tank report…
US to send third-country deportees to Central African Republic
Central African Republic has agreed to take in migrants from other countries deported by the United States, two sources with knowledge of the matter said,…
Scammers posing as police cheat 42 mainland students in Hong Kong out of millions
More than 40 mainland students studying in Hong Kong fell victim to scammers impersonating Chinese law enforcement officers in the first quarter of this year,…
Misdiagnosis isn’t misconduct, lawyer for accused doctor tells medical watchdog
The lawyer for a Hong Kong doctor accused of professional misconduct after a boy in his care was left permanently disabled more than 16 years…