The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (19 October) that due to rough seas, a red flag has been hoisted at Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District, indicating that swimming there is dangerous and members of the public are advised not to swim there.
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蘋果公司新款手機開放預購後，懷疑再出現信用卡盜刷潮。警方表示，截至今早9時，共接獲130人懷疑信用卡被盜用於網上購買智能電話的報案，涉及金額約500萬元。案件均暫列「以欺騙手段取得財產」，交由網路安全及科技罪案調查科跟進調查。
Why read this: 警方公布截至早上9時接獲130人報案，涉及約500萬元，讀者可核對案件性質及跟進部門。
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機電工程署巡查發現，再多74幢私人樓宇有由「臺日」安裝的升降機未安裝門框組件，累計增至152幢。立法會議員梁文廣在港台節目《千禧年代》建議機電署增加人手，加強抽查較隱閉組件項目，並檢視房委會內部溝通機制。理大客座教授何永業認為漏裝比率高，相信並非無心之失。
Why read this: 機電署巡查發現漏裝門框組件的私人樓宇增至152幢，議員與學者就承辦商責任及巡查程序提出具體建議。
Chief Executive John Lee met today at Government House with Zou Jiayi, President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, to exchange views on further strengthening regional financial co-operation. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui also attended. Lee said he was pleased that the AIIB will soon set up an office in Hong Kong with both financing and operational functions, and believed it would create more opportunities for the local financial industry. He welcomed the AIIB's continued use of Hong Kong's advantages as a financial hub and its bond market, and looked forward to closer co-operation between the two sides in transition finance, technological innovation and talent training.
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第五屆亞殘運游泳項目早上進行初賽，港隊多名泳手晉身決賽。女子S14級200米自由泳，劉肖儀、陳睿琳和張可盈分別晉級，劉肖儀以總成績第二名入決賽；男子S14級200米自由泳，張浚諾和黃漢彥以總成績第三及第四名晉級。吳卓恩在女子SM9級200米個人混合泳初賽排第9，取得決賽替補資格。
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District on Hong Kong Island, indicating that swimming there is dangerous and members of the public are advised not to swim there.
Radio Television Hong Kong revisits the Newspaper Digest of 19 October 2026, gathering major news from local newspapers daily to keep abreast of social developments.
Radio Television Hong Kong's instant local section revisits the 19 October 2026 Editorials in Brief, bringing together the highlights of editorials and commentaries from major newspapers and presenting views from all sides.
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一名過往健康良好的9歲男童感染侵入性肺炎球菌，出現併發症入院翌日死亡，潛伏期內沒有外遊。港大兒童及青少年科名譽臨床副教授關日華在港台節目《千禧年代》表示，本港自2024年8月起已轉用15價疫苗，個別兒童如有需要可以補種。他指侵入性肺炎球菌經飛沫傳播，呼籲市民勤洗手及戴口罩。
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mabel Chan departs for Shanghai tonight to attend the 2026 North Bund International Shipping Forum tomorrow, where she will take part in the opening ceremony and the International Maritime Main Forum to exchange views on international shipping development and strengthening cooperation. She will then visit a leading port enterprise to learn about its operations, and return to Hong Kong tomorrow evening. During her absence, Deputy Secretary Liu Chun-san will act as Secretary.
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行政長官李家超在禮賓府與亞洲基礎設施投資銀行行長鄒加怡會面，歡迎她率團來港出席2026年亞太經合組織財政部長會議。李家超表示，特區政府全力支持亞投行在港設立辦事處的籌備工作，並歡迎亞投行進一步利用香港債券市場發行債券，引導國際資金投向優質綠色項目。亞太經合組織財長會議明日起一連兩日在香港舉行，是香港首次舉辦。
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入境處數據顯示，昨日重陽節有超過132萬人次經各口岸出入境，其中出境逾69萬人次，入境近63萬人次。新皇崗口岸有約15.2萬人次出入境，是自口岸開通以來最多。最多人經羅湖管制站出入境，近26萬人次，其次是落馬洲支線管制站，有逾20萬人次。
Why read this: 入境處數據顯示重陽節各口岸出入境人次，並列出新皇崗口岸約15.2萬人次為開通以來最多，讀者可核對各口岸的實際流量。
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律政司司長林定國下午啓程前往文萊，出席第十六屆中國—東盟成員國總檢察長會議及相關活動，並以中國代表團成員身分在討論環節就數碼時代保護兒童發表演說。他將向東盟成員國介紹香港保護兒童免受網絡罪行侵害的現行法律框架及應對新興風險的政策方向，周五結束行程返港，離港期間由律政司副司長張國鈞署理職務。
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mabel Chan will depart for Shanghai tonight to attend the 2026 North Bund International Shipping Forum tomorrow, held under the theme "Common Challenges, Common Mission — Jointly Promoting Resilient Development of Global Shipping". She will attend the opening ceremony and the International Maritime Main Forum, and visit a leading port enterprise to learn about its operations and the latest developments in the port logistics industry, returning to Hong Kong tomorrow evening. During her absence, Deputy Secretary Liu Chun-san will act as Secretary.
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國家將嫦娥六號採集的首批月背月壤樣品贈予聯合國，在奧地利維也納辦事處永久展出。理大深空探測研究中心主任容啟亮表示，捐贈有重要象徵意義，代表願意分享珍貴航天成果。他指國家已完成「繞、落、回」三階段，下一步實現載人登月及在月球建設科研站。
Hong Kong stocks are closed today for one day for the Chung Yeung Festival holiday.
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律政司司長林定國今日下午啓程前往文萊，出席第十六屆中國—東盟成員國總檢察長會議，並將就以數碼時代保護兒童為主題發表演說。他會向東盟成員國介紹香港保護兒童免受網絡罪行侵害的現行法律框架及應對新興風險的政策方向。林定國十月二十三日返港，離港期間由副司長張國鈞署理職務。
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亞太經合組織APEC財政部長會議星期二及星期三一連兩日在香港舉行，預計超過500位來自各成員經濟體的財金官員或代表出席，討論區域經濟、數字融資、普惠金融等議題。財政司司長陳茂波稱，香港在一國兩制下擁有「內聯外通」優勢，將藉今次機會向世界展示國際金融中心和「超級聯繫人」角色。會議聚焦四項重點議題，國家財政部部長藍佛安將致開幕辭，星期三閉幕並發表財長聯合聲明。
The Observatory today (October 19) issued a yellow fire danger warning, indicating that fires are likely to occur. The public should be careful with fire, and hikers should also be careful to prevent hill fires.
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文化體育及旅遊局副局長劉震與新任體育專員莊敏婷到日本名古屋出席第五屆亞殘運開幕式，並與中國香港代表團見面，了解運動員住宿和備戰情況。兩人隨後數天將走訪不同場館觀看港隊賽事，市民可透過港台電視31及康文署十八區指定體育館觀賞站直擊賽事。
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機電工程署公布，再多74幢私人樓宇由臺日安裝的升降機沒有安裝門框組件，令總數增至152幢。署方指仍有約180幢由臺日負責的樓宇有待巡查，相信不符要求的數字還會上升，並要求全港註冊承辦商審視過去10年的同類工程。
Why read this: 機電署公布巡查結果，涉及由臺日安裝升降機未裝門框組件的樓宇增至152幢，並說明仍有約180幢待巡查。
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警方昨日在元朗大樹下西路一間村屋外截查一名38歲非華裔男子，在其電單車上檢獲約515克懷疑氯胺酮，其後在屋內再檢獲約10公斤懷疑氯胺酮、約30公斤懷疑可卡因、約47克懷疑「冰」毒、約15000元現金及一批毒品包裝工具，毒品總市值超過2200萬元。該名男子及屋內一名27歲非華裔女子涉嫌販毒被捕，現正被扣查。
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Sun Yuk-han expressed deep condolences over the passing of former Hong Kong deputy to the National People's Congress and former Pui Kiu Middle School principal Ng Hong-man, and offered sympathy to his family. Sun Yuk-han said on a social media page that, as a Pui Kiu Primary School alumnus, he thanked Ng Hong-man for his contributions to Pui Kiu and expressed his highest respect for his commitment to education and his patriotism for the country and Hong Kong.
Radio Television Hong Kong broadcasts a review of News World on 18 October 2026, covering reports on local current affairs, Greater China news and international developments.
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旅發局表示，鑑於近日市民就山頂燈影項目表示關注，局方會繼續與居民及相關持份者保持緊密溝通，進行更廣泛諮詢，檢視項目整體安排及優化細節，並將適時公布最新安排。項目原定於山頂盧吉道及夏力道一帶推出燈影效果，配合「香港繽紛冬日巡禮」全新光影匯演，取代「幻彩詠香江」，原訂試行12個月。
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保安局表示，皇崗口岸今日上午約11時起北上旅客顯著增加，中午12時至下午2時約19,000名旅客經該口岸離境，較皇崗口岸／落馬洲管制站過往同期上升835%。下午1時至2時最高峰時段有9,728人次於一小時內離境，升幅899%。入境事務處開放L5層所有過關通道和櫃位，並與警務處實施人流分流，L2層輪候約30至45分鐘，L5層維持30分鐘內。
Why read this: 保安局公布皇崗口岸中午兩小時約19,000人離境，較過往同期升835%，並列出L2及L5層輪候時間，讀者可核對實際等候情況。
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前港區全國人大代表吳康民辭世，行政長官李家超表示哀悼並向其家人致以慰問。李家超指吳康民自上世紀70年代起擔任全國人大代表超過30年，曾任香港特別行政區籌備委員會委員、港事顧問等職務，為香港回歸及長期繁榮穩定作出重要貢獻。吳康民亦長期出任香港培僑中學校長和校監，1998年獲頒大紫荊勳章。
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前港區人大代表、培僑中學前校長吳康民逝世，享年100歲，行政長官李家超表示哀悼並向家人致以深切慰問。李家超讚揚吳康民自上世紀70年代起擔任全國人大代表超過30年，曾任香港特區籌備委員會委員和港事顧問，為香港回歸和長期繁榮穩定作出重要貢獻。吳康民多年出任培僑中學校長和校監，畢生致力愛國教育，1998年獲頒大紫荊勳章。
Secretary for Education Choi Yuk-Lin, on behalf of the Education Bureau, expressed deep condolences over the death of Ng Hong-Man, former Hong Kong deputy to the National People's Congress and former principal of Pui Kiu Middle School. She said Ng Hong-Man dedicated his life to education, nurturing young people in Hong Kong with a sense of national belonging, made outstanding contributions to patriotic education, and took part in the historical process of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.
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一輛龍運巴士下午在機場航天城總站內懷疑失控，撞毀約10米長的欄杆，無人受傷。警方下午2時許接報，網上圖片可見涉事巴士車頭損毀，零件散落路面，站內欄杆被撞至變形。
The opening ceremony of the Fifth Asian Para Games was held at 5pm Hong Kong time at the Mizuho Park Athletics Stadium in Nagoya, with the Hong Kong, China delegation led in by male taekwondo athlete Yeung Siu-kei and female athletics athlete Wong Wing-hei as flag bearers. Hong Kong is sending about 80 athletes to compete in 10 events including boccia, archery and athletics. Radio Television Hong Kong will broadcast the events free of charge, while the Leisure and Cultural Services Department has set up viewing stations at designated sports centres across all 18 districts.
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一名9歲男童感染肺炎球菌，併發膿胸、敗血性休克及急性腎衰竭，本月15日死亡，衞生防護中心正調查並轉交死因裁判官。男童本月10日起發燒咳嗽，14日到天水圍醫院急症室後轉送屯門醫院兒童深切治療部，胸膜分泌液樣本對肺炎鏈球菌呈陽性。中心指男童潛伏期內無外遊，家居接觸者至今無病徵。
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衞生防護中心正調查一宗侵入性肺炎球菌病死亡個案，病人為一名九歲男童，過往健康良好，十月十日起出現發燒、流鼻水及咳嗽等症狀，十月十五日死亡。其胸膜分泌液樣本對肺炎鏈球菌呈陽性，臨床診斷為肺炎併發膿胸、敗血性休克及急性腎衰竭，個案將轉交死因裁判官調查。中心指過去十年兒童侵入性肺炎球菌病個案中約百分之三為死亡個案，呼籲按香港兒童免疫接種計劃接種疫苗。
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行政長官李家超今日（十月十八日）對前港區全國人大代表吳康民辭世表示哀悼。李家超指吳康民自上世紀七十年代起擔任全國人大代表超過三十年，曾任香港特別行政區籌備委員會委員和港事顧問，並長期出任培僑中學校長及校監，畢生致力愛國教育事業，一九九八年獲頒大紫荊勳章。
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保安局表示，皇崗口岸上午約11時起北上人流顯著增加，中午12時至下午2時約有19000名旅客離境前往內地，較過往同期上升超過8倍。下午1時至2時最高峰時段有9728人次於一小時內離境，較過往同期上升近9倍。L2層分流安排約30至45分鐘，L5層輪候維持30分鐘內，管制措施於下午2時10分取消。
Why read this: 保安局公布皇崗口岸高峰時段輪候與離境數字，讀者可核對各樓層等候時間及管制措施取消時間。
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何文田忠孝街一名40歲外傭涉嫌虐待5個月大女嬰被捕。警方早上近11時接獲女嬰父親報案，初步調查懷疑外傭曾以手襲擊女嬰，遂以涉嫌「對所看管兒童或少年人虐待或忽略」將她拘捕。女嬰清醒送往伊利沙伯醫院檢查，案件交由九龍城警區刑事調查隊跟進。
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米埔合盛圍有5隻唐狗懷疑被人下毒致死，警方列作「殘酷對待動物」案處理，暫時未有人被捕。警方早上11時許接獲途人報案，先在一個魚塘旁發現4隻狗屍，其後在附近另一個魚塘旁再發現多一隻狗屍。案件交由邊界警區刑事調查隊跟進，5隻狗屍已由愛護動物協會撿走。
Ng Hong-mun, former Hong Kong deputy to the National People's Congress and former principal of Pui Kiu Middle School, has died aged 100 years. Leung Chun-ying expressed deep condolences on social media, while Maria Tam described him as a model of patriotism and love for Hong Kong who will forever live on in the history of Pui Kiu and Hong Kong. Ng Hong-mun was born in Shantou in 1926, served as principal of Pui Kiu Middle School from 1958, and in 1975 took part in organising the Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers and served as its founding president.
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保安局今日表示，皇崗口岸上午約十一時起北上旅客人流顯著增加，中午十二時至下午二時約有19000名旅客經該口岸離境，較過往同期上升835%。入境事務處即時開放L5層離境大堂所有過關通道及櫃位，並聯同警務處實施人流分流及管制，至下午約二時起離境高峰期逐漸過去。
Why read this: 保安局公布皇崗口岸上午至下午的離境人流數字及輪候時間，讀者可核對高峰時段與疏導措施。
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33歲男子何霆軒本月2日上午於粉嶺聯興街一帶最後露面後失蹤，家人本月16日向警方報案。他身高約1.8米，肥身材，圓面型，黃皮膚及蓄黑短髮，最後露面時身穿黑色短袖上衣及黑色短褲。警方呼籲市民致電3661 3113或電郵新界北總區失蹤人口調查組提供消息。