Whale Escape | Hollywood's Whale Escape based on true story: Venezuelan teenager survives inside whale's mouth, says it feels like a 'second life'

Venezuelan Adrian Simancas, 23, was capsized into the sea while kayaking off the coast of Patagonia, Chile, in February 2025, and was swallowed into a humpback whale's mouth before being spat out; he described it as feeling like gaining a 'second life'. The Hollywood film Whale Escape is adapted from the novel of the same name published by Daniel Kraus in 2023. Whale experts say the likelihood of a sperm whale swallowing an adult is extremely small, and only an adult male sperm whale of 18 metres or more could possibly do so.

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許靖韻帶貨︱Angela首度直播帶貨 6小時換10套衫辛苦過開騷

許靖韻（Angela）日前首次挑戰社交平台直播帶貨，6小時換10套衫並全程講嘢，她直言籌備到完成比舉行演唱會更具挑戰。直播期間衝上該平台一年一度的Camping榜第三位，更有品牌庫存賣光，需在尾段返場補貨。她從逾千件產品中兩次選品，最終精選約一百件產品上場。

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蔡天鳳前家翁庭上被指曾稱她「生育機器」並企圖侵犯

蔡天鳳（Abby Choi Tin-fung）的伴侶Chris Tam Fong-chun庭上作供，指她的前家翁曾稱她為「生育機器」並企圖侵犯，之後與兩個兒子合謀殺害她。他形容2022年中與前姻親的一場激烈爭執是關係破裂的轉折點。蔡天鳳此前與31歲的Alex Kwong Kong-chi結婚。

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港鐵藍田站路軌旁火警疑絕緣膠短路起火 觀塘綫傍晚約6時半逐步回復正常

港鐵表示，觀塘綫藍田站路軌旁懷疑有道岔設備一件絕緣膠因短路起火，人員召喚消防以滅火器將火種熄滅。期間觀塘站至調景嶺站列車服務暫停，觀塘站至黃埔站維持約4分鐘一班，並安排免費接駁巴士來往觀塘、藍田及油塘站；觀塘綫服務於傍晚約6時半起逐步回復正常。

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衞生防護中心正調查一宗猴痘確診個案 並繼續多管齊下堵截傳播鏈

衞生防護中心正調查一宗39歲男子的猴痘確診個案，因其在潛伏期到訪旺角上海街「胡同」，中心建議該處所由即日起暫時關閉。今年至今本港累計錄得31宗猴痘個案，其中八月至今新增22宗，佔今年個案總數七成。本月初猴痘疫苗接種劑數較上月同期急增逾70%，過去兩星期已為約380名高風險人士接種疫苗。

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私家車司機違泊藏毒獲囚48個月 上訴後停牌5年改判3年

上訴庭裁定一名私家車司機的停牌上訴得直，把原有5年停牌令改為3年。司機2022年在油麻地附近違泊，逃避追捕時撞向兩輛車，警員制服他後檢獲毒品；他承認販運危險藥物及危險駕駛罪，2024年在區域法院被判囚48個月及停牌5年。上訴庭指停牌絕非過重，但考慮他判刑前已被還押約兩年，認為停牌3年已能反映停牌令的實際作用。

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青少年升旗隊代表稱訪京學習到堅持精神 將傳授學校隊員

「向國旗敬禮」港澳青少年升旗隊代表訪京團近千名本港師生上月到北京參訪，獲中共中央政治局常委、國務院副總理丁薛祥及港澳辦主任夏寶龍接見。行政長官李家超與約30名學生代表見面，有學生表示從儀仗司禮大隊學到隊列技巧與堅持精神，將傳授給學校升旗隊新隊員。

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會計文員虧空公款逾千萬元 全數賭輸 判囚6年兼破產

一名女會計文員約5年間竄改公司戶口171張支票，盜竊公司約1003萬元並全數賭輸，案件今日（13日）在高等法院判囚6年，並頒下刑事破產令。法官指被告違反誠信、持續犯案5年且無力作出賠償。

261 new-recruitment postal officers unable to be converted to long-term civil service employment to receive one-off in-service transfer scheme and other arrangements

The Hong Kong Postal Employees' Union said that at the departmental consultative committee meeting in the morning, the Postmaster General announced that 261 new-recruitment postal officers unable to be converted to long-term civil service employment would receive special arrangements including a one-off in-service transfer scheme, with positions including Assistant Clerical Officer or Clerk Assistant. Those who have passed the probationary period will have uninterrupted service upon transfer, changing to a special probationary period of one year, with pay generally not lower than the original salary, and may retain their original pay points.

Fire breaks out at MTR Lam Tin Station; some passengers saw crowds heading for exits and realised something had happened

MTR said the fire beside the tracks near Lam Tin Station had been dealt with and Kwun Tong Line train services were gradually returning to normal. One affected passenger said that at the time they saw crowds heading towards the exits, and only learned online that a fire had broken out inside the station. They also said they had asked staff whether there were shuttle buses, but the reply was unclear. Another passenger's journey was delayed by about 5 to 10 minutes.

[Review] 13 October 2026 News Roundup

Radio Television Hong Kong's News Roundup provides a review of the news for 13 October 2026, with detailed reports on local current affairs, Greater China news and the international situation, keeping close to the latest hot topics. The page also features links to live video news and news briefings.

Police: Average losses in investment scams targeting elderly rise 33% year-on-year to HK$1.08 million

Police revealed that the average loss in investment scams targeting the elderly in 2026 rose by about a third year-on-year to HK$1.08 million (US$137,600). Commissioner of Police Raymond Chow on Tuesday urged the community to heighten vigilance and warned that scams involving people impersonating customer service staff have surged recently, with the number of cases nearly doubling compared with last year.

AAIA Investigates Fatal Cargo Plane Runway Excursion Last Year as Cockpit Controls Moved Forward

Hong Kong's Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIA) has given an update on its investigation into last year's fatal cargo plane runway excursion and crash into the sea during landing, and is working to establish why the cockpit controls moved forward during the landing. The Boeing cargo plane involved belonged to Turkish cargo airline ACT Airlines, and the accident killed 2 security personnel.

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租屋詐騙集團針對港漂及專才騙逾百萬 帶事主睇樓收按金後失蹤 警拘5人包括地產經紀

警方昨日（12日）展開代號「銳擊」行動，搗破一個針對港漂學生及高才通來港專才、專門騙取房屋租金的詐騙集團，5人涉嫌串謀詐騙被捕，當中包括集團主腦及地產經紀。初步調查顯示案件涉及至少9宗騙案，涉款104萬港元。

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海洋公園明年成立50周年 將新設海洋哺乳動物保育中心 新熊貓展館料明年第三季落成

海洋公園明年1月10日成立50周年，以「延續動人未來」為主題，明年1月將原展示太平洋海象、斑海豹的「北極之旅」展館改建為海洋哺乳動物保育中心。新的熊貓展館預計明年第三季落成，重新分配現居海洋公園的熊貓棲息地。

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Hotstone Yoga銅鑼灣分店業主入稟追租5.8萬

Hotstone Yoga銅鑼灣分店業主入稟高等法院，指「岩盤浴瑜伽有限公司 Hotstone Yoga」未有如期繳交租金兼違約，追討5.8萬元租金並要求將單位交吉。Hotstone Yoga已於上月底突宣布全線結業。

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嶺大研究指近4成半受訪者怕被標籤不敢公開照顧者身分 建議設每年7日無薪假

嶺南大學研究團隊早前訪談45名多重照顧者，近4成半受訪者須兼顧工作及照顧家庭，擔心上司視自己為麻煩員工，選擇不在職場透露照顧者身分。嶺大團隊建議政府考慮設每年7日照顧者無薪假，並設照顧者個案經理提供支援。

Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan says traffic operations at the new Huanggang Port overall smooth

The new Huanggang Port officially opened yesterday. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said traffic operations at the port were overall smooth, and the authorities would make good preparations for the Chung Yeung Festival long holiday. Shenzhen General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection said a total of 79,500 passenger trips were made for entry and exit on the opening day, with 8,000 vehicle trips.

Hong Kong actress Angela Yuen details sexual harassment experiences, writer Red Eye apologises

Hong Kong actress Angela Yuen has publicly recounted her experiences of sexual harassment in the entertainment industry over the years, including an unscripted moment when she was kissed on the cheek by a male actor during filming. Cultural editor and writer Wong Wing-leung (pen name "Red Eye") promptly apologised on Tuesday. She has been nominated twice for the Golden Horse Awards, including a nomination for next month's ceremony, and the incident has sparked heated discussion online.

Fire breaks out beside tracks at Lam Tin Station; MTR briefly closes station as train services gradually resume

A fire broke out beside the tracks at MTR Lam Tin Station at around 5pm. Services between Kwun Tong Station and Tiu Keng Leng Station were suspended for a time, while trains between Kwun Tong Station and Whampoa Station ran at intervals of 4 minutes. MTR briefly closed the station, and train services are gradually resuming.

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港鐵近藍田站軌道火警 晚高峰觀塘至調景嶺服務暫停

港鐵一列黃埔方向近藍田站的軌道傍晚發生火警，晚高峰期間觀塘至調景嶺四個車站的服務暫停，乘客被迫滞留月車站大堂。港鐵表示，火勢撲滅後，觀塘綫服務於傍晚約6時40分逐步恢復，受影響車站包括觀塘、藍田、油塘和調景嶺。

EPD: Air Quality Health Index risk at some monitoring stations reaches serious level, expected to improve later tomorrow

The Environmental Protection Department said Hong Kong recorded higher-than-usual air pollution levels this afternoon, with the health risk category of the Air Quality Health Index at some air quality monitoring stations reaching the serious level. Light winds in the afternoon were unfavourable for the dispersion of pollutants, while abundant sunshine promoted photochemical smog activity, causing ozone and fine particulates to form rapidly across the Pearl River Delta region. According to the Observatory's forecast, a fresh easterly airstream will reach the coast of Guangdong later tomorrow, by which time air quality is expected to improve.

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Supper Moment相隔近一年半推廣東歌《直至矛盾瓦解》 任達華首執導MV兼落場演出

Supper Moment推出全新廣東歌《直至矛盾瓦解》，10月13日正式上架並於晚上9點首播，邀得任達華首次執導MV並在其中飾演角色。新歌由Supper Moment作曲、小克填詞，以人生矛盾為主題。樂隊11月澳門演唱會門票開售後已迅速全數售罄，但紅館檔期至今仍未成功獲批。

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九龍供電線電壓驟降 消防接179宗電梯被困個案

中電一條連接荔枝角至慈雲山的400千伏供電線週二下午約1點09分出現電壓驟降，消防截至下午3點接獲179宗電梯被困及39宗誤鳴火警報。其中4名68至71歲女子不適，3人送院；消防處理誤鳴警報最長需49分鐘，電梯被困個案最長約1小時20分鐘。

Firefighters and MTR extinguish track fire at Lam Tin Station; KMB and Citybus increase services to ease passenger flow

A fire beside the tracks at Lam Tin Station on the MTR Kwun Tong Line has been extinguished by firefighters and MTR staff, and safety inspections are under way. Train services between Kwun Tong and Tiu Keng Leng stations are suspended. KMB has redeployed resources to strengthen services on routes 98, 98A, 296A, 600, 601 and 619, while Citybus has increased the frequency of routes E22A, 619X and 798 to ease passenger flow.

MTR Lam Tin Station trackside fire dealt with, Kwun Tong Line train services gradually returning to normal

MTR said the trackside fire near Lam Tin Station has been dealt with, and Kwun Tong Line train services are gradually returning to normal. Related news reported by Radio Television Hong Kong.

Police bust triad-run local scam and money laundering syndicate involving 65 "fake customer service" telephone fraud cases, 44 arrested

The Police Organised Crime and Triad Bureau dismantled a triad-controlled telephone scam centre, while also busting a money laundering centre and related illegal gambling den, arresting 44 people. The syndicate was involved in 65 "fake customer service" telephone fraud cases, and police believe the operation has dealt a heavy blow to the triad syndicate's revenue sources and criminal network.

Fire beside tracks at Lam Tin Station, MTR closes station; trains between Kwun Tong Station and Tiu Keng Leng Station suspended

MTR said a fire broke out beside the tracks at Lam Tin Station and the station was closed, with trains between Kwun Tong Station and Tiu Keng Leng Station suspended. MTR said trains between Kwun Tong Station and Whampoa Station would run every 4 minutes.

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CLP Power網絡電壓驟降 全港接獲179宗電梯困人報告

CLP Power網絡周二出現短暫電壓驟降，觸發各區大廈安全裝置，消防處在下午1時10分至3時接獲179宗電梯困人及40宗火警警鐘報告。九龍和新界的住宅、商業樓宇及醫院受影響，3名長者感到不適後送院。

Fire beside tracks at Lam Tin Station on MTR Kwun Tong Line; Lam Tin Station closed and train services suspended

A fire broke out beside the tracks at Lam Tin Station on the MTR Kwun Tong Line. Services between Kwun Tong Station and Tiu Keng Leng Station are suspended, while trains between Kwun Tong Station and Whampoa Station run every 4 minutes. Lam Tin Station is being closed because there are no train services. MTR said free shuttle buses had arrived to carry passengers among Kwun Tong, Lam Tin and Yau Tong stations.

Judiciary urges vigilance against suspicious emails falsely claiming to be District Court summonses

The Judiciary urges the public to stay alert to suspicious emails and not to open them or follow their instructions. Recently, some members of the public received emails sent from the email domain "@pt.lu" falsely claiming to be issued by the Chief Clerk of the District Court, attached with a fake summons purportedly issued by the Judiciary. The Judiciary said summonses are only served by post or personal service and are not issued electronically. It has reported the incident to the police, and anyone who has provided information to the sender should contact the police immediately.

Fire breaks out beside tracks at MTR Lam Tin Station; trains between Kwun Tong Station and Tiu Keng Leng Station suspended

MTR said a fire broke out beside the tracks at Lam Tin Station, and trains between Kwun Tong Station and Tiu Keng Leng Station were suspended. Trains between Kwun Tong Station and Whampoa Station were running at intervals of 4 minutes.

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海關深圳灣檢獲約8000公斤走私煙草 市值逾5300萬元

香港海關昨日在深圳灣管制站偵破走私煙草案，在一輛入境中型貨車上檢獲約8千公斤未完稅製成煙草，估計市值約5340萬元、應課稅值約3204萬元，一名51歲本地男司機被捕。人員截查該輛報稱載有塑木地板的貨車，發現約300箱未列艙單的煙草。案件仍在調查，海關會追查來源及去向，不排除有更多人被捕。

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海洋公園明年50周年 將推出新保育及教育設施

海洋公園明年迎來50周年，將推出新保育及教育設施，包括海洋哺乳動物保育中心，並展出2023年在西貢擱淺、8米長布氏鯨的整副骨骼標本。照顧6隻大熊貓及其居住的全新展館，預計明年第三季啟用。文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩表示，特區政府會繼續支持海洋公園，並將其打造成為保育研學教育基地。

Fire beside tracks at MTR Lam Tin Station; service suspended between Kwun Tong Station and Tiu Keng Leng Station

A fire broke out beside the tracks at MTR Kwun Tong Line's Lam Tin Station, and service is suspended between Kwun Tong Station and Tiu Keng Leng Station, with trains running every 4 minutes between Kwun Tong Station and Whampoa Station. MTR is arranging free buses between Kwun Tong, Lam Tin and Yau Tong stations, and urges passengers to allow ample travel time and consider using other lines or other means of transport.

Taiwan finance minister Denise Wang to attend APEC finance ministers' meeting in Hong Kong

Taiwan finance minister Denise Wang will travel to Hong Kong next week to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) finance ministers' meeting. Taiwan's Ministry of Finance confirmed in reply to enquiries that Wang will attend the meeting in Hong Kong in accordance with APEC procedures, and said the principle is the same as that applied when Labour Minister Hung Shen-han previously went to Nanjing to attend the APEC human resources development ministers' meeting.

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兩人一年間多次上載影片紀錄非法賽車活動 於清水灣重施故技時被捕

東九龍總區交通部在清水灣大坳門路一帶打擊非法賽車及危險駕駛，拘捕4名司機及扣查7輛車。其中兩名非華裔男子一年間已開始在網上上載危駕影片，警方經8小時埋伏拘捕兩人，並檢獲兩部白色寶馬私家車。

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阿聯酋航空貨機去年在港滑出跑道致兩人墮海身亡 民航意外調查機構：未發現與意外相關機件故障

民航意外調查機構今日（13日）就一架阿聯酋航空貨機去年10月20日凌晨在港北跑道降落後滑出跑道、撞擊巡邏車並致兩名機場保安墮海身亡的意外，發表調查臨時聲明。調查重點之一是第4發動機推力桿向前移動，令飛機在着陸滑行過程中向左偏轉並偏離跑道。機構指截至目前並未發現與意外相關的機件故障。

Abby Choi case continues in High Court; partner Chris Tam testifies that Kwok Kau attempted to assault Abby Choi and mocked her as a "baby-making machine"

The Abby Choi case resumed in the High Court on the 13th, with Abby Choi's partner Chris Tam testifying in court, claiming that former father-in-law Kwok Kau attempted to assault Abby Choi and mocked her as a "baby-making machine". He recounted meeting Abby Choi at a gathering contacted by his former schoolmate Kwok Kwok-chi, and the two developing mutual affection, and also said the Tam family gave Abby Choi nearly $80 million.

CK Asset's George Lui says demolishing 3 towers at Anderson Road first-time buyer housing project is the right choice

CK Asset executive director George Lui said the group's decision to demolish and rebuild 3 towers at the Anderson Road "first-time buyer housing project" in Kwun Tong was the right choice. The Buildings Department said last Thursday that the developer planned to demolish and rebuild 3 towers, after it was revealed that the reinforcement bars in 6 towers of the project did not comply with the plans. Lui said the group made the decision after conducting research on the premise of being most efficient and most economically viable.