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Today’s stories
- Hong Kong minister defends hospital decision to send girl home after mother’s deathHong Kong's welfare minister defended the decision to let a girl return home after her mother's death, as the family faced a tragic double loss.
- 1,000 Hong Kong restaurants get permits to allow dogs starting July 9Hong Kong's government has approved 1,000 restaurants to allow dogs starting July 9, following a law amendment that relaxed a decades-old ban on pet dogs in eateries. The restaurants must pay a fee, display signage, and follow leash regulations for dogs.
- 63-year-old Ocean Park staffer dies after collapsing at workA 63-year-old Ocean Park mechanical technician died after collapsing at work, with police investigating and the Labour Department inspecting safety conditions.
- China detains US citizen suspected of spyingChina detained an American citizen, Min Zin, a political analyst with ties to a Myanmar-focused think tank, on suspicion of espionage, according to the Chinese foreign ministry.
- China warns of ‘spy turtles’ fishing for sea secretsChina's Ministry of State Security warned that foreign spies are using animals and devices to collect marine data, potentially threatening national security.
- 16 arrested over alleged MPF fraud using fake medical certificates
- ‘Speaking truth’: Philippine defence chief defiant after China sanctionsThe Philippine defence minister was sanctioned by China for 'irresponsible remarks' regarding the South China Sea dispute, with his family banned from entering China, Hong Kong, and Macau. He defended his comments as 'speaking truth' and criticized China's actions.
- Natasha dolls: Hong Kong advocates decry ‘dehumanising’ Black baby ‘stress relief’ toy trending in ChinaHong Kong advocates condemn a viral 'Natasha' doll depicting a Black baby as dehumanizing, with reports of it being beaten and abused online. The toy, available on Chinese e-commerce sites, has sparked outrage over racial insensitivity and calls for accountability.
- Hong Kong officials denounce ‘groundless accusations’ against nat. security subsidiary legislationHong Kong officials rejected accusations that a new national security law amendment would expand the definition of national security offenses, stating the legislation clarifies existing provisions without introducing new powers or offenses.
- Hong Kong Customs arrests 6 over HK$156 million haul of counterfeit World Cup goodsHong Kong Customs arrested six men and seized HK$156 million worth of counterfeit World Cup goods, including authentic-looking jerseys, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Thailand condemns 2 Uyghur men to death for 2015 shrine bombingThailand sentenced two Uyghur men to death for the 2015 Erawan shrine bombing that killed 20 people, marking the country's deadliest bombing case. The defendants, who were acquitted of a separate bombing, plan to appeal the verdict.
- Hong Kong transport chief urges ‘caution’ over calls to allow Guangdong cars into rural South Lantau
- Hospital Authority suspends intern doctor and resident physician after alleged misconduct circulates onlineHong Kong's Hospital Authority suspended an intern doctor and a resident physician following alleged misconduct involving unauthorized access to patient records and using medical equipment to X-ray her own knee, with social media posts contributing to the investigation.
- US seizes 13 website domains suspected of Chinese spyingUS authorities seized 13 domains suspected of being used by Chinese agents to obtain classified information from Americans with security clearances, according to the Department of Justice.
- Wang Fuk Court Fire tragedy: Full list of victimsA fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on November 26, 2025, killed 168 people. The victims' names were released on June 10, 2026.