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Hong Kong Today
Hong Kong Today
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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
Presenter:
Janice Lo and Tse Ben

2026-04-13
Monday

Now playing: Orban loses Hungary election after 16 years at helm
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Trump says navy will start blocking Strait of Hormuz  Listenfacebook
US President Donald Trump says the US Navy will immediately start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. His statement raises the stakes after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war over the weekend - jeopardising a fragile two-week ceasefire. Jamie Clarke has more.
Trump in difficult position after failed peace talks  Listenfacebook
Our Washington correspondent, Simon Marks, tells Janice Lo that US President Donald Trump finds himself in an unusual position after the failed talks in Islamabad.
Israel insists Lebanon not part of ceasefire deal  Listenfacebook
Israel continues to bomb Lebanon. It insists the conflict there is not part of the ceasefire in Iran, even though Tehran says the fighting must stop. Israeli strikes have killed more than 160 children in Lebanon, including an infant girl last week during her father's funeral. Jamie Clarke has the details:
Orban loses Hungary election after 16 years at helm  Listenfacebook
Hungary’s veteran nationalist leader Viktor Orban has conceded defeat in the country’s national election. Upstart opposition Tisza party is on course for a landslide victory, and a crucial two-thirds majority. The result represents a setback for Mr Oban’s allies in Russia and the United States. Jamie Clarke reports.
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of ceasefire breach  Listenfacebook
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaching a 32-hour ceasefire in their four-year war. They reported more than a thousand drone and shelling attacks, just hours after the truce began on Saturday to mark Orthodox Easter, as Jamie Clarke reports.
Dozens feared dead in Haiti stampede  Listenfacebook
At least 30 people are feared to have been killed in a stampede in Haiti on Saturday. The incident occurred at a popular tourist site. Authorities have warned that the death toll could still rise. Jamie Clarke has the details.
Meta unveils new flagship AI model  Listenfacebook
Meta has unveiled a new flagship artificial intelligence model, the first under its revamped AI division that CEO Mark Zuckerberg spent billions to build last year as the Facebook and Instagram parent tries to catch up with Google, OpenAI and other rivals. Called Muse Spark, Meta says the AI model performed significantly better than previous ones in terms of writing and reasoning. Our tech correspondent Mark Niu speaks to Ben Tse.
'Wang Fuk residents allowed more than one return'  Listenfacebook
The government says residents of Wang Fuk Court would be allowed to go back inside the fire-ravaged buildings more than once to retrieve their personal belongings. More than 1,700 households affected by last November's fire can return home in batches at designated times from the 20th of this month. Wendy Wong has more.
Police warn of SMS and messaging apps scams  Listenfacebook
Police say 90 percent of phishing scams in Hong Kong now come via SMS and messaging apps, with scammers impersonating entities from banks to government agencies. Acting Senior Superintendent Rachel Hui from the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau said an anti-phishing campaign tested more than 300 organisations, and found that nearly nine of 10 had at least one employee click a fake link. She spoke to Hailey Yip.
HK pursues national security with rule of law: SJ  Listenfacebook
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam says the government will continue to uphold national security while safeguarding human rights and the rule of law. Wendy Wong reports.
'Comprehensive ban on e-smoking devices needed'  Listenfacebook
The head of the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health says the government should ban the possession of electronic cigarette devices in all settings, including in private places. Henry Siu has the story.
HK must ensure security in development: FS  Listenfacebook
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says Hong Kong must place security at the heart of development amid risks to the financial and energy markets from geopolitics. Wallis Wang has details.
Measures to boost cross-Strait exchanges unveiled  Listenfacebook
Mainland authorities have unveiled a series of measures to boost exchanges and cooperation across the Taiwan Strait. The package was announced as the chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, Cheng Li-wun, wrapped up her six-day visit to the mainland. Henry Siu tells us more
Man City rout Chelsea as Spurs fall to Sunderland  Listenfacebook
Manchester City have cut Arsenal's lead at the top of the English Premier League to just six points after a three-nil win over Chelsea, setting up a tense finish to the title race. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur are ever closer to relegation after a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland. Nazvi Careem has more.
Kitchee beat BC Rangers to claim Premier League title  Listenfacebook
Kitchee have been crowned champions of the Hong Kong Premier League after a 2-0 win over BC Rangers at Tseung Kwan O Stadium. As our Asia football correspondent Chris KL Lau explains, the triumph marks the club's first top-flight victory in three years.

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