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RTHK - Oct 22, 2026

Top stories for Thursday, Oct 22, 2026 - The independent committee investigating the Wang Fuk Court fire submits its report to the chief executive. - Asian stock markets plunge on a tech sell-off. - Hong Kong is experiencing a prolonged summer flu season.

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Man is found dead near entrance to Disneyland, police say
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Interpol’s Hong Kong meeting to consider ‘silver notice’ targeting criminal assets
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9th Circuit panel questions basis for feds' request to block 20,000 California ballots
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SoCal coast braces for high tides. Here's where the biggest impacts will be
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Peak lighting outcry spotlights the trouble with fast-track governance
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Driver plows into group of 30 bicyclists on Halloween-themed ride, killing 2 before fleeing
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Canada receives first F-35 jets from U.S. as full order still under review
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Trump fails to change economic headwinds facing GOP candidates
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HK Express passenger injured after power bank overheats on flight to Jeju
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Hong Kong to boost Huanggang Port capacity after Halloween, concert congestion
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Hong Kong’s No 2 official has pledged to open extra clearance counters and vehicle lanes at the recently revamped Huanggang Port control point ahead of peak hours, after Halloween crowds...
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