

Hong Kong Today
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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Ben Tse and Todd Harding2026-07-20
Monday
Now playing: Shau Kei Wan experiences water supply cuts
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Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup
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Spain have won the World Cup for the second time in their history, beating defending champions Argentina 1-nil in a roller-coaster final at the Met Life Stadium in New Jersey. Peter Koveos has more on the match:
Shau Kei Wan experiences water supply cuts
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Water supplies were cut in Shau Kei Wan on Sunday, affecting up to 10,000 households, as well as businesses in the area. Authorities were quick to identify the leak and as Hailey Yip reports, measures were taken to ensure residents had access to clean water.
Beijing tour a learning opportunity: Starry Lee
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Legislative Council President Starry Lee has described as "historic" a Beijing study tour for the entire legislature that would enable lawmakers to learn about the latest national developments. Wallis Wang with that story:
URA could step in early in maintenance projects: Linn
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Development Secretary Bernadette Linn says the government is looking into whether the Urban Renewal Authority should play an earlier role in building maintenance projects. It comes as there are more calls for authorities to do more following the deadly Wang Fuk Court inferno. As Hailey Yip reports, authorities are also mulling the possibility of taking up a more active role in advising owners on how to evaluate contractors.
AI to empower all Hong Kong industries: FS
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Financial Secretary Paul Chan says Hong Kong's AI development has moved from individual initiatives to a systematic approach. He says the goal is to empower all sectors with artificial intelligence. Wallis Wang reports:
'World Cup a boost to local nightlife'
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Hong Kong's nightlife scene has experienced a remarkable resurgence during the World Cup despite early morning match kick-offs. Lan Kwai Fong Group Chairman Allan Zeman reported that restaurants and bars saw business spike by as much as 50 percent. He told Hailey Yip that the SAR's successful capitalisation on the event underscores its potential as a premier events hub:
Damages demanded over British steel nationalisation
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Jingye Steel has demanded compensation and threatened the UK government with legal action after London took control of British Steel from the mainland firm. Raymond Yeung reports:
US military launches a ninth night of strikes on Iran
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The US military says it's beginning a new wave of strikes on Iran for the ninth consecutive night to degrade Iranian military capabilities "used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz". Meanwhile, America's allies in the region have reported more Iranian attacks on their territories. The trade of fire comes after two US soldiers were killed in Jordan. The US military says a third died on Saturday in Iraq. Jamie Clarke reports:
At least 66 missing in Guyana boat capsize
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Sixty-six people are reportedly still missing after an ageing ferry capsized off the coast of Guyana. Sixty-seven have been saved, 15 children among them. Jamie Clarke reports:
At least six killed in Peru quake
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At least six people have been killed after two earthquakes struck a mountainous region of Peru. The tremors injured a further 32 people and destroyed dozens of homes. Jamie Clarke reports:
World Cup winners to get championship rings
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Newly-crowned World Cup champions Spain are set to receive championship rings in addition to the trophy and gold medals. Football s world governing body Fifa said 30 bespoke rings would be presented to the winning team following the final at New York New Jersey Stadium. Hailey Yip reports:









