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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 24, 2026

Former British Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson being led away from his home by a police officer in London, Britain, on Feb 23, 2026, in this screen capture from video.
Former British Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson being led away from his home by a police officer in London, Britain, on Feb 23, 2026, in this screen capture from video.

Moreira gets Hong Kong nod at second shot

Court upholds jailing of 12 activists in 'Hong Kong 47' subversion case

Police stand guard outside the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts as twelve pro-democracy activists appeal their convictions and sentences in a landmark national security case, in Hong Kong, China, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Jessie Pang
Police stand guard outside the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts as twelve pro-democracy activists appeal their convictions and sentences in a landmark national security case, in Hong Kong, China, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Jessie Pang

Who are the jailed Hong Kong democrats who challenged their subversion convictions?

Ousted pro-democracy lawmaker Leung Kwok-hung, also known as 'Long Hair' reacts before entering the High Court to hear the sentence for his appeal.
Ousted pro-democracy lawmaker Leung Kwok-hung, also known as 'Long Hair' reacts before entering the High Court to hear the sentence for his appeal.

Hong Kong appeals court upholds jailing of 12 democracy campaigners

The 12 appellants were sentenced to prison in 2024 for organising an unofficial primary election.
The 12 appellants were sentenced to prison in 2024 for organising an unofficial primary election.

Ka Ying Rising makes Hong Kong racing history

Zac Purton and David Hayes celebrating with owner Leung Shek Kong after Ka Ying Rising created history in Hong Kong racing at Sha Tin on Feb 22 as the record bell indicates - 18th win in a row, the longest winning streak since Silent Witness.
Zac Purton and David Hayes celebrating with owner Leung Shek Kong after Ka Ying Rising created history in Hong Kong racing at Sha Tin on Feb 22 as the record bell indicates - 18th win in a row, the longest winning streak since Silent Witness.

Feb 22 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) preview

Ka Ying Rising to hit a new high

Ka Ying Rising
Ka Ying Rising

Hong Kong plans to buy homes devastated in deadly high-rise fire

A flock of egrets fly next to burned buildings of the Wang Fuk Court housing complex after the deadly fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 30, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo
A flock of egrets fly next to burned buildings of the Wang Fuk Court housing complex after the deadly fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 30, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo

Asian economies weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff moves, confusion

Analysts warn that the Supreme Court ruling may offer little relief for the global economy, and that more measures could follow the US president's announcement of the 10 per cent duty on US imports.
Analysts warn that the Supreme Court ruling may offer little relief for the global economy, and that more measures could follow the US president's announcement of the 10 per cent duty on US imports.

Trump's new tariffs underscore Hong Kong's advantages, city official says

The new levy serves to underscore Hong Kong’s “unique trade advantages”.
The new levy serves to underscore Hong Kong’s “unique trade advantages”.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.