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Hong Kong

Top of Hong Kong’s glitzy new skyscraper offers Instagrammable cocktails

At Peridot, hundreds of small lights are perfectly aligned from floor to ceiling.
At Peridot, hundreds of small lights are perfectly aligned from floor to ceiling.

Hong Kong high-speed rail to expand mainland China links with 16 new destinations

The new destinations will connect Hong Kong with popular tourist cities, including Nanjing and Wuxi in Jiangsu province, and Hefei in Anhui province.
The new destinations will connect Hong Kong with popular tourist cities, including Nanjing and Wuxi in Jiangsu province, and Hefei in Anhui province.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s health in focus at mitigation hearing

The Hong Kong court has yet to announce a date for media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s sentencing.
The Hong Kong court has yet to announce a date for media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s sentencing.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 12, 2026

A screengrab from social media showing smoke rising as protesters gather amid anti-government unrest in Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan province, Iran.
A screengrab from social media showing smoke rising as protesters gather amid anti-government unrest in Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan province, Iran.

Hong Kong court to hear sentencing arguments for Jimmy Lai

Police leading Jimmy Lai (centre) away from his home after he was arrested under the new national security law in Hong kong on Aug 10, 2020.
Police leading Jimmy Lai (centre) away from his home after he was arrested under the new national security law in Hong kong on Aug 10, 2020.

Bublik beats Musetti to win Hong Kong Open title

Sabalenka returns to Brisbane final, faces Kostyuk for title

Tennis - Brisbane International Tennis Tournament - Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, Australia - January 10, 2026 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka reacts during her semi final match against Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova REUTERS/Dan Peled
Tennis - Brisbane International Tennis Tournament - Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, Australia - January 10, 2026 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka reacts during her semi final match against Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova REUTERS/Dan Peled

Jan 11 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) preview

Little Paradise one to follow

Little Paradise
Little Paradise

Estate in deadly Hong Kong fire won’t be reused as housing, minister tells broadcaster RTHK

The estate, where 161 died and dozens were injured in the Nov 26 fire, may be used for community facilities instead.
The estate, where 161 died and dozens were injured in the Nov 26 fire, may be used for community facilities instead.

Jan 10 Paddock Stakes form analysis

Two-up for Double Grand Slam

Double Grand Slam - Top jockey Richard Fourie celebrating Double Grand Slam's win in the 2025 Grade 1 Paddock Stakes (1,800m) at Kenilworth on Jan 4, 2025. The nine-time winner is favoured to live up to her name in this year's Paddock Stakes on Jan 10.  The Vercingetorix mare's name is a nod to his part-owner, retired golf legend Gary Player's rare sporting achievement.
Double Grand Slam - Top jockey Richard Fourie celebrating Double Grand Slam's win in the 2025 Grade 1 Paddock Stakes (1,800m) at Kenilworth on Jan 4, 2025. The nine-time winner is favoured to live up to her name in this year's Paddock Stakes on Jan 10.  The Vercingetorix mare's name is a nod to his part-owner, retired golf legend Gary Player's rare sporting achievement.

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