Hong Kong Today
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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Janice Lo and Ben Tse2025-06-11
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11 dead as former student goes on shooting spree in Austrian school 
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ListenA former student has killed 11 people at a secondary school in southern Austria, before taking his own life. Police say they assume the shooter had operated alone, while his motive remained unknown. The Austrian Chancellor has called the incident a dark day in the country's history. Jamie Clarke reports:
Public warned not to download seditious app 'disguised as game' Listen
ListenNational security police have warned that the mobile app "Reversed Front: Bonfire" has been deemed to be seditious and those who have downloaded it or provided funds to its developer may be in breach of the National Security Law. Aaron Tam reports:
Free train tickets headline July 1 celebrations Listen
ListenFreebies, discounts and 71,000 free train tickets will headline the July 1st celebrations to mark the 28th anniversary of the SAR. The offers were announced by the chief executive ahead of the weekly Executive Council meeting. Frank Yung reports.
Policy Address pushed forward to September Listen
ListenThe chief executive will deliver his next Policy Address in September, a month earlier than usual. John Lee says the change is because of the Legislative Council elections in December. Here's Frank Yung.
CE tells taxi trade to clean up its act Listen
ListenThe chief executive also said online ride-hailing services are an irreversible global trend. John Lee urged the taxi sector to improve service quality. Frank Yung reports.
Govt acted swiftly over Fanling water quality incident: Lee Listen
ListenThe chief executive says the government acted quickly to improve water quality at two Fanling estates after residents complained about black particles in their tap water. John Lee said he was highly concerned about the matter and issued instructions to various government departments. Wallis Wang reports.
CE confirms push for Aristo Sham concerts Listen
ListenChief Executive John Lee says the government will work hard to arrange for local pianist Aristo Sham to perform in Hong Kong. The musician made headlines after winning a prestigious competition. Wallis Wang reports.
Ombudsman launches investigation into Hospital Authority loan service Listen
ListenThe Office of the Ombudsman says they've launched a probe into the Hospital Authority's assistive device loan service. Sophie Hui reports:
Housing Authority urged to roll out more smart estate management initiatives Listen
ListenThe DAB has urged the government to push ahead with the installation of smart estate management systems at Sham Shui Po public housing estates, after they were introduced at Hoi Ying Estate. The party polled residents in the district from February to April and nearly 95 percent of them want the tech to be installed at other public housing estates. Lawmaker Vincent Cheng spoke to Matthew Hung.
HK completes major LNG bunkering Listen
ListenHong Kong has successfully completed its largest single liquefied natural gas bunkering in an operation which saved time and money. As Sophie Cheung reports, it was a significant milestone with the first-ever ship-to-ship LNG refuelling alongside simultaneous cargo handling.
President Xi speaks on phone with South Korean counterpart Listen
ListenPresident Xi Jinping says China and South Korea should take their strategic cooperative partnership to a higher level. His call came during a phone conversation with South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung. Chloe Feng reports.
Two far-right Israeli ministers sanctioned by UK and four western allies Listen
ListenInternational pressure has increased again on Israel. Five countries say they have imposed sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers for inciting violence against Palestinians. The two individuals will face a travel ban and an asset freeze. Meanwhile, the United States also imposed sanctions on so-called "sham charities" which it said were really supporting the Palestinian group Hamas. Jamie Clarke reports:
Three dead as Russia launches another major drone strike across Ukraine Listen
ListenThree people are dead and around a dozen others wounded across Ukraine following another wave of Russian drone and missile strikes. The air strikes in Kyiv has been described as "one of the biggest" in the capital since the war started three years ago. Also targeted was the southern port city of Odesa. The strikes came despite both sides continuing to exchange prisoners of war. Jamie Clarke has the story:
BTS reunion on the horizon as members complete military service Listen
ListenK-pop megastars RM and V from BTS have been discharged after 18 months of South Korean military service - prompting expectations of a reunion. The band hasn't been able to perform since 2022 while its seven members separately did their military service. Carlos Escueta reports.
HK make giant leap in Asian Cup qualifiers with 1-0 win over India Listen
ListenHong Kong, China have won their Group C match against India in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. The senior men's team came out 1-nil winners and as our Asia football correspondent Chris KL Lau tells us, it was also their first game played at the new Kai Tak Stadium:
Digital tool promises to break down barriers for the deaf Listen
ListenHow would you communicate with a deaf person if you didn't know sign language? You would probably sound out the words so they could try and lip read, or you might write down what you want to say. Or what about using a real-time digital translator that can turn your words into sign language? Raymond Yeung reports on one such project underway in Kenya.
