The Latest Breaking News from Hong Kong

Mastermind of foiled Hong Kong bomb plot to target police is jailed for nearly 24 years

A Hong Kong court on Thursday sentenced the mastermind of a failed bomb plot during anti-government protests in December 2019 to nearly 24 years in jail

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024

Hong Kong closes schools and businesses as Typhoon Toraji triggers third-highest warning

Evening school classes were cancelled on Wednesday and city’s education bureau announced schools would stay closed on Thursday

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024

Airlines Around Asia Ground Bali Flights After Volcano Erupts

Airlines in Australia, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia and Singapore cancelled flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Wednesday, after a nearby volcano catapulted an ash tower miles into the sky.

International Business Times · Nov 13, 2024

'Our happy daughter wouldn’t have killed herself,' say parents of Hong Kong maid allegedly murdered by Briton

Mevi Novitasari, 25, was found dead in Hong Kong’s Waterfall Bay Park on Monday with head wounds.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024

The surprise city break holiday perfect for foodies

Despite a tumultuous few years, there’s a bright future ahead, says Damon Smith

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024

‘It wasn’t sexual in any way!’ 50 years of streaking – by the people who dared to bare all

In 1974, it became a craze, and has been happening ever since. While some streakers do it for a cause and others for a laugh, all agree the adrenaline rush is unbeatable. So do they have any regrets?

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2024

‘Empty tank’: Katie Boulter outgunned by Diana Shnaider in Hong Kong final

Katie Boulter’s strong run in Hong Kong came to a brutal end after losing the final to Diana Shnaider in straight sets

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2024

Katie Boulter climbs into world’s top 25 despite thumping Hong Kong final defeat

Boulter was beaten in straight sets by Diana Shnaider but will climb to a career-high world No 23 on Monday

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2024

Dr. Jensen Huang — Nvidia CEO to receive an Honorary PhD in engineering from a Hong Kong university

A university in Hong Kong has announced to award Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang with an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering.

Tom’s Hardware · Nov 2, 2024

Out of office: What the Wallpaper* editors have been doing this week

The Wallpaper* editors are a busy bunch. From tingling their tastebuds in London, Speyside and Hong Kong to watching obscure Estonian animations, here's how they've been spending their time

Wallpaper · Nov 1, 2024