

Hong Kong Today
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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Carol Musgrave and Ben Tse2025-02-14
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Ukraine would be involved in peace talks: Moscow
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Russia has said that Ukraine would "of course" be involved in talks to end the war between the two nations, but that Moscow would negotiate with the United States separately. That's after presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump spoke over the phone and announced their intention to meet face-to-face. Since then, Ukrainian president Vlodomyr Zelensky has warned world leaders against trusting Mr Putin's claims that he's ready to end the war. Jamie Clarke reports.
'Trump moving at dizzying pace to throw opponents off guard'
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Our Washington correspondent, Simon Marks, says that the US President made a calculated decision to get involved in the Ukraine war now, even though he is already dealing with a lot of other policies. He also told Carol Musgrave that he believes Donald Trump's flurry of moves in recent weeks is meant to throw his opponents off guard.
Macau tourists among four dead in Taichung gas blast
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Two elderly visitors from Macau were reported to be among at least four people killed in a suspected gas explosion at a department store in the central Taiwan city of Taichung on Thursday. Another person from Macau was severely injured. The victims are said to be part of a family of seven visiting the island. The blast injured 23 other people, one of whom is in intensive care. Natale Ching has the story.
Ice Hockey officials to lodge official complaint over Turkmenistan brawl
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The Hong Kong, China Ice Hockey Association says it has filed a complaint to the sport's international body after SAR players were assaulted by their opponents following a match at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin. The men's team returned home on Thursday after losing in the quarter-finals, but their coach pledged that they will be playing for the gold medal one day. Janice Lo reports.
HK athletes performed very well at Winter Games: professor
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Professor Patrick Lau, who chairs the Baptist University's Department of Sport, Physical Education, and Health, is pleased to see Hong Kong athletes getting a chance to fight for a medal at the Asian Winter Games. He also told Ben Tse what the city can do to support winter athletes.
Public opinion agency mulls shutdown
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The Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute says it will suspend all self-funded research activities and surveys indefinitely, and focus on existing commissioned studies. The polling organisation also says it will change its business model or shut down. Frank Yung reports.
Cabbies threaten strike over lack of enforcement against unlicensed competitors
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Taxi drivers have threatened to go on strike next month to press for immediate action against online car-hailing platforms. As Janice Lo reports, they aim to go on strike for at least five days starting on March 5, and only return to work when the government responds with a concrete plan to eradicate unlicensed car platforms.
Fare hike will help retain workers: tram union
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The chair of the union that represents tram workers says higher tram fares will help increase job competitiveness in the industry and retain talent. He was speaking after Hong Kong Tramways proposed to raise fares by 10 percent for adults. Chloe Feng reports.
Want a private meet-and-greet with panda cubs? Pay $1,500
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Panda lovers wishing to catch a glimpse of Ocean Park's new twin cubs can opt for a VIP session each day, with registrations for the private visit now available. Frank Yung reports.
Dozens injured in Munich car attack
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At least 28 people have been injured in Germany after a car drove into a labour union rally in central Munich. Officials believe it was a deliberate attack. Police have arrested the suspect, reported to be an Afghan asylum-seeker. The incident follows a series of attacks involving immigrants in recent months, and puts migration policies under the spotlight ahead of elections later this month. Here's Jamie Clarke.
North Korea demolishes family reunion venue
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Seoul says that North Korea is demolishing a venue that for decades hosted tearful reunions of families separated by the Korean War and the division of the country. As Janice Lo reports, the last reunion was held in 2018.
Robert F Kennedy Jr confirmed at US Secretary
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US Senator have confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr as the country's 26th health secretary. The confirmation leaves the prominent vaccine sceptic in charge of US$1.7 trillion in federal funds. He'll also oversee food safety, as well as health insurance programmes for roughly half the country. Jamie Clarke reports.
16yo makes history in European football
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In sports...Fenerbahce secured a comfortable 3-0 victory at home to Anderlecht in the first leg of their Europa League play-off tie. Meanwhile, 16-year-old Michael Noonan became the youngest-ever scorer in Conference League history, as Irish side Shamrock Rovers held on for a 1-0 win away to Norwegians Molde. More from Sean Kennedy.
Chelsea vs Brighton; Man City vs Newcastle in weekend Premier League action
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Chelsea are in action against Brighton early Saturday morning at 4:00 Hong Kong time, as the two sides prepare to kick off a busy weekend of Premier League football. For a look ahead on that match and all the upcoming action, RTHK's football correspondent, Tim Bredbury, has more.