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Minibus driver charged over fatal Kowloon City crash, case adjourned to 17th September
4+ hour, 4+ min ago (191+ words) Dimsum Daily 20th May 2026 " (Hong Kong) A 61-year-old minibus driver has appeared in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal collision in Kowloon City. The accident occurred on 19th May along Boundary Street, where a school minibus travelling…...
Voltage dip in Kowloon and New Territories traps 38 in lifts
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (163+ words) 19th May 2026 " (Hong Kong) At least 38 people were reported trapped in lifts across Kowloon and the New Territories on Monday night after a suspected voltage dip affected parts of the power network. The incidents were recorded between 10. 43pm and 10. 59pm, shortly after residents…...
China praises Seychelles for blocking William Lai Ching'te's flight
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (134+ words) Dimsum Daily 18th May 2026 " (Beijing) China has welcomed a decision by the Seychelles authorities to revoke outbound flight clearance for William Lai Ching'te, describing the move as lawful and transparent. Speaking in Beijing on 18th May, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said…...
Messi tipped to outshine Ronaldo as Argentina target back'to'back World Cups
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (508+ words) Dimsum Daily 16th May 2026 " (Buenos Aires) With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, Argentina are viewed as marginal favourites over Portugal in what is widely expected to be Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's final tilt at football's biggest prize. Betting markets…...
Water World reopens on 16th May with HK$2 tickets for over60s and disabled residents
1+ week, 1+ day ago (204+ words) Dimsum Daily 12th May 2026 " (Hong Kong) Ocean Park's Water World will reopen on 16th May for the 2026 summer season, with a special HK$2 admission scheme aimed at seniors and people with disabilities. The park announced a concessionary initiative designed to promote inclusive…...
Four Germans evacuated from cruise ship after Hantavirus scare
1+ week, 2+ day ago (141+ words) Dimsum Daily 11th May 2026 " (Berlin) Four German nationals have been airlifted from the cruise ship MV Hondius following a Hantavirus outbreak, Germany's public broadcaster ARD reported on its Tagesschau website on Monday. The passengers landed in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, on Sunday…...
Greenfield Garden water supply to resume by midday after Tsing Yi pipe burst
1+ week, 5+ day ago (265+ words) Dimsum Daily 8th May 2026 " (Hong Kong) A burst water pipe outside Tsing Yi Police Station on Thursday night led to a temporary suspension of fresh water supply in parts of the district, with full service to one residential estate expected to…...
Emil Chau praised for voice at Beijing show
1+ week, 6+ day ago (242+ words) 7th May 2026 " (Beijing) Veteran Mandopop singer Emil Wakin Chau has sparked discussion online after footage from his recent Beijing concert circulated on social media, with fans praising his enduring vocals while noting visible signs of ageing. In the widely shared clip,…...
Taipei orders citywide disinfection after second hantavirus case
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (265+ words) 6th May 2026 " (Taipei) Taipei authorities have announced a comprehensive citywide cleaning and disinfection campaign following the confirmation of Taiwan's second hantavirus case of the year, while urging the public not to panic. The latest infection was reported in neighbouring New Taipei…...
Minibus hits elderly man on Kam Sheung Road in Pat Heung
2+ week, 1+ day ago (86+ words) Dimsum Daily 5th May 2026 " (Hong Kong) An elderly man was left unconscious after being struck by a minibus in Pat Heung this morning. Emergency services were alerted to the collision at 6. 33am near Wing Ling San Tsuen on Kam Sheung Road. Paramedics…...