

Hong Kong Today
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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Janice Wong and Ben Tse2025-07-07
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Texas floods leave dozens dead and missing
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The death toll from catastrophic floods in Texas has reached at least 78, including 28 children. The search for girls missing from a summer camp entered a third day amid fears of more flash flooding as rain fell on saturated ground, prompting a fresh round of evacuations. The flooding occurred after a nearby river broke its banks after torrential rain fell in the central Texas area on Friday - the US Independence Day holiday. Sophie Hui reports:
Over 12,000 visitors denied entry to HK this year
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Immigration chief Benson Kwok says more than 12,000 people were denied entry to Hong Kong in the first five months of the year. They were turned away for a variety of reasons, as Damon Pang reports:
Poor transport links could hamper Hung Hom waterfront plant
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The DAB party says the government needs to make Hung Hom more accessible if it wants its landmark waterfront plan there to be a success. Charlie Chun reports:
Southbound car scheme could drive up tourism
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Transport minister Mable Chan is calling on local businesses to prepare for November's Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme, saying it could boost tourism. Hailey Yip reports:
Former leader says car scheme quota is small but significant
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Former Chief Executive CY Leung says the authorities should consider expanding the new cross-boundary travel scheme if it proves successful. Here's Hailey Yip again:
Universal design important for the disabled
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The Hong Kong Physically Handicapped and Able-Bodied Association is calling for "universal design" to be implemented across the city, so products and environments are suitable for everyone. Alvina Chau, the association's executive director, says a survey by various concern groups found that over 45 percent of people with disabilities felt the SAR wasn't an inclusive society. She told Hailey Yip that she hoped stigma against people with disabilities would diminish, allowing society to recognise their abilities and contributions:
PLA battleships prepare to leave after SAR visit
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Thousands of people have seized a final opportunity to board vessels of a People's Liberation Army navy fleet. The boats are leaving Hong Kong on Monday after a five-day visit. Damon Pang reports:
Rare and significant Tang dynasty artefacts on display
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An exhibition featuring Tang dynasty artefacts unearthed in the city and on the mainland has opened its doors to the public. It aims to showcase the inclusiveness, diversity and openness of the prosperous dynasty more than 1,000 years ago, and highlight the region's pivotal role in the Maritime Silk Road. The exhibition was jointly organised by the Development Bureau and the National Cultural Heritage Administration, after the two sides signed a framework agreement to deepen exchange in heritage architecture and archaeology in 2022. The Commissioner for Heritage Conservation, David Leung, spoke to Sophie Cheung:
ETP's provide more choices for investors, says FS
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Financial Secretary Paul Chan says Exchange Traded Products have contributed to the improving performance of the stock market in the first half of the year. He notes that they provide more choices for investors as they are linked to different kinds of assets. Charlie Chun reports:
Brics members condemn attacks on Iran, Gaza, Kashmir
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State leaders from 11 emerging Brics nations, including Premier Li Qiang and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have gathered for discussions in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil on Sunday and Monday. They issued a joint statement to condemn attacks on Iran, Gaza and Kashmir, presenting the bloc as a defender of multilateral diplomacy while indirectly criticising US President Donald Trump’s military and trade policy. Sophie Hui reports:
Eurostar passengers stranded for 11 hours on train
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Now to Europe, where passengers on a Eurostar train complained of being 'slowly boiled alive' after being stranded for hours in northern France. What should have been a two-hour journey to London ended in an 11-hour ordeal for passengers following a power failure. RTHK's UK correspondent Peter Anderson, told Ben Tse that it was a day to forget for the rail operator:
Near threatened flamingo loses African breeding site
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Hong Kong is home to three different species of flamingos. You can find the Caribbean flamingo at Kadoorie Farm in the New Territories and at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens in Central. And you can see the Greater and Lesser flamingos at Kowloon Park in Tsim Sha Tsui. Of the three types, the Lesser flamingo is listed as Near Threatened, due to its declining population and a low number of breeding sites. As Raymond Yeung reports, this flamingo is losing one of only four African breeding sites:
Carlos Alcaraz rallies past Andrey Rublev at Wimbledon
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Now to sports and in tennis, Carlos Alcaraz's Wimbledon title defence remains well on track. The world number two took down Russia's Andrey Rublev in four sets to punch his ticket to the quarter-finals, as his quest for a third consecutive crown at the Championships continues. It was a similar story for women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka, who powered into the quarter-finals with a hard-fought win over Belgium's Elise Mertens. Robert Kemp reports:
From homeless to tour guide for one group of Londoners
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Walking tours are becoming increasingly popular around the world, not just for tourists but also for locals who want to find out more about their neighbourhoods. One charity in the UK is offering travellers an authentic experience and a unique interaction with locals, as well as offering the homeless a chance to build a new career. Raymond Yeung reports: