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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Janice Wong and Ben Tse2025-09-15
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China, US begin fresh trade talks in Spain
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The Chinese and US delegations have wrapped-up their first day of talks in Madrid over economic and trade issues. Priscilla Ng reports:
Qatar PM urges world to 'hold Israel accountable'
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A summit of Arab-Islamic leaders in Doha on Monday is expected to rally support for Qatar in the wake of last week's Israeli strikes on the Gulf state. The attack targeted members of Hamas. As Jamie Clarke reports, ahead of the meeting, Qatar's prime minister has denounced Israel:
'People are exhausted': Kirk's death a bitter pill to swallow for many Americans
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People in the United States are trying to move forward emotionally in the wake of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was gunned down on a college campus in Utah last week. While the assassination was condemned by both sides of the aisle, it has further divided society. Many are searching for answers as to why political violence seems to be rearing its head again in America. RTHK's US correspondent Mark Niu told Ben Tse that Kirk was a hugely popular figure among young adults:
Nepal's new PM to hand over power within six months
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Nepal's newly appointed interim prime minister has vowed to work with protesters to end corruption. She took office on Sunday, putting an end to a week of political turmoil in the Himalayan country. Authorities have raised the death toll from last week's unrest to 72. While, as Jamie Clarke reports, the latest data shows that more than 2,000 people were injured in the violence:
North Korea calls joint military drills 'reckless'
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Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has condemned upcoming joint military drills by South Korea, the United States and Japan as a "reckless show of strength" that would bring "bad results". Lau Hon-ting has this report:
50 couples celebrate love at Denmark's Golden Days Festival
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Fifty couples from across the globe have tied the knot at iconic cultural landmarks across Denmark, during the annual Golden Days Festival. The theme for this year's festival was "love". It incorporated 10 venues across the country and, instead of traditional registrars, prominent cultural figures served as masters of ceremony - each creating their own personal take on a modern love ritual. Jamie Clarke reports:
CE to wear green tie for Policy Address
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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said he and his team will wear green ties and scarves when he delivers his fourth Policy Address on Wednesday. As Charlie Chun reports, he said the designs highlight the SAR's vitality and prosperity:
FS proposes impact investment ecosystem in HK
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Financial Secretary Paul Chan said Hong Kong can build a thriving impact investment ecosystem to contribute to the global sustainable development. Wallis Wang reports:
Govt to strengthen monitoring of ride-hailing
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Secretary for Transport Mable Chan said the government will strengthen its oversight towards ride-hailing services to ensure quality. Charlie Chun reports:
Woman, 46, becomes HK's latest imported chikungunya fever case
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Hong Kong has recorded a new imported case of chikungunya fever, involving a 46-year-old woman who lives in Tung Chung and visited Guangdong recently. Wallis Wang reports:
Char Siu for Muslims? Halal meets Cantonese
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In a city where char siu and siu mai are culinary staples, Muslim diners in Hong Kong have often had to pass on those iconic dishes. But that's starting to change. A growing number of restaurants are rethinking their menus - offering halal versions of local favourites and opening the door to a more inclusive food scene. Hailey Yip has the story:
City crush United as Liverpool maintain perfect start
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Sports and in football, Erling Haaland scored twice to lead Manchester City over Manchester United 3-0 at the Etihad, handing their cross-town rivals their second loss in four matches this Premier League season. Meanwhile, reigning champions Liverpool maintained their 100 percent start after defeating Burnley 1-0 away. Todd Harding reports:
Coleman Wong leads HK to Davis Cup win over Uzbekistan
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Meanwhile, local star Coleman Wong led Hong Kong, China to stun fifth-seeded Uzbekistan 3-1 at the Davis Cup, much to the delight of the capacity home crowd at Victoria Park. Priscilla Ng has more on the action:
Over 16,000 volunteers to assist in National Games
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Over 16,000 volunteers have signed up to help out at the 15th National Games and 9th National Special Games this November and December, according to Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law. As Wallis Wang reports, Ms Law said they will serve as ambassadors for Hong Kong:
British boxing legend Ricky Hatton dies aged 46
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Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton has died at the age of 46. As Sachin Katvi reports, British police say they're not treating the case as suspicious:
11,000-year-old artefacts tell story of Turkey's prehistoric myth making
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Tiny carved animals found in Turkey are telling the story of prehistoric myth making. Unearthed late last year in southeastern Turkey, the artefacts are now on display for the first time in the country's capital. As Jamie Clarke reports, the figures date back some 11,500 years: