The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (17 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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重陽節三日假期首日，新皇崗口岸迎來首個出入境高峰，臨近中午過境人流增加，現場運作大致暢順。有市民稱使用合作查驗自助通道順利過關，並指新口岸交通便利、較其他口岸節省時間及交通費。海關關長陳子達到口岸視察。
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蘋果最新型號摺疊手機昨晚開售後，據了解警方接獲過百宗懷疑盜用信用卡訂購個案，涉款至少數百萬元。有市民稱未預訂卻被扣數，亦有人預訂一部手機被重複扣帳，部分涉及滙豐銀行信用卡。蘋果稱正盡快識別已提交交易並取消欺詐交易，滙豐稱客戶毋須就重複交易負責。
Why read this: 警方接獲過百宗懷疑盜用信用卡訂購新手機個案，涉款至少數百萬元，並附上蘋果與滙豐對取消欺詐及重複交易的回應。
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警方採取行動打擊三合會活動，拘捕53人，涉嫌干犯販運危險藥物、經營賣淫場所及控制他人賣淫等罪行。行動中檢獲3600克毒品，包括大麻煙及大麻糖，總值近100萬元，被捕人士為25男28女，年齡19至68歲，包括22名本地人、19名內地人及12名外籍人士，行動仍然繼續。
Why read this: 警方交代跨區反三合會行動的拘捕人數、毒品數量與喬裝搜證手法，讀者可核對涉案場所與罪類範圍。
After Apple's latest foldable phone went on sale, members of the public said on social media that they had been charged twice on their credit cards despite not placing a pre-order, while some who had pre-ordered were charged multiple times. An HSBC spokesperson said customers are not liable for duplicate transactions, and the bank will identify and cancel them; unauthorised transactions can be stopped by suspending the credit card through the app or the customer service hotline. Apple said all orders are reviewed before processing, and any fraudulent transactions will be cancelled.
A fire broke out on a moored vessel at Stonecutters Island. Firefighters responded to a report and arrived to fight the blaze, which happened at nearly 10am this morning. The Fire Services Department said that if members of the public are affected by smoke and odour drifting with the wind, they should stay indoors as much as possible, close their doors and windows, and remain calm.
Why read this: A moored vessel caught fire at Stonecutters Island. Firefighters have arrived to put out the blaze and remind the public that if affected by smoke and odour they should stay indoors and close their doors and windows.
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本港昨日共有超過107萬人次經各管制站出入境，其中新皇崗口岸有92619人次，入境39000多人、出境52000多人，八成以上是香港居民。最多人使用的羅湖管制站昨日有超過20萬9千人次出入境。運輸署表示，為配合今日起一連三日重陽節前後的假期及往後人流高峰時段，新皇崗口岸將實施特別交通及公共運輸安排。
Why read this: 公布列出各管制站昨日出入境人次，新皇崗口岸逾9.2萬人次中八成以上為香港居民，可核對各口岸使用情況。
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消防處今日上午九時五十二分接獲報告，指昂船洲有一艘已泊岸船隻發生火警，消防人員正進行滅火行動。當局呼籲如市民受到隨風飄散的煙霧和異味影響，請盡量留在室內及關閉門窗，並保持鎮定。
Why read this: 消防處公布昂船洲泊岸船隻火警的時間和滅火進度，並提示受煙霧影響的市民留在室內及關閉門窗。
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文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩表示，針對「粵艇南下」較高消費的遊艇旅客，旅發局已即時在網頁設置彈出視窗，介紹本港海岸遊玩地方、「世一」酒店及餐廳，據了解香港迪士尼亦會受惠而做多了生意。她指隨着越來越多措施推出，整個特區政府一起努力，將帶動更多消費及更好的經濟增加值。
Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung says the Policy Address proposes enhancing the 999 emergency call service, adding a real-time video function and instantly transmitting report information to the Fire Services Department, so the fire services control centre can talk to the caller and view live footage at the same time. He also says artificial intelligence technology will be used to triage different types of reports, for example handling fire reports by priority, and it is currently estimated the new functions will launch in 2028.
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APEC財長會下星期在本港舉行，保安局局長鄧炳強表示會場附近將有交通改道並設置臨時禁區，會及早通知市民，將時間減到最短及影響範圍減至最小。他指已與內地方面召開多次對接會議，相信多數要員貴賓乘坐飛機，但不會抹殺有領導人或高級官員經香港出入境，已加強保安。新皇崗口岸目前約30萬人在e-道應用程式登記「合作查驗」及「刷臉通關」。
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (17 October) that due to rough seas, red flags have been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District on Hong Kong Island, Tung Wan Beach on Cheung Chau in the Islands District, and Silverstrand 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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文化體育及旅遊局局長羅淑佩表示，今年頭9個月訪港旅客已有4070萬人次，較去年有雙位數增幅，對全年達到5380萬人次好有信心。她指新皇崗口岸星期一啟用，有多一個口岸選擇是好事，當局會觀察稍後大型演唱會，了解旅客使用哪個口岸出境。
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保安局局長鄧炳強表示，新皇崗口岸過去幾個工作日日均約8萬多人次旅客，昨日超過9.2萬人次，較以往皇崗口岸每日約3、4萬人次上升超過1.5倍。他預計一連三日長假高峰日單日人次必然突破10萬，當局會預留充裕人手。旅客等候時間一般少於5分鐘，最多時少於15分鐘。
Why read this: 新皇崗口岸開通後首個長假前的官方數據，列出日均旅客、等候時間與車輛架次，可核對新口岸的實際分流效果。
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循道衛理楊震社會服務處獲社署發出公開籌款許可證，今日（十月十七日）上午七時至下午十二時三十分進行全港賣旗活動。市民如對賣旗活動有所懷疑，請不要捐助，並立即通知警方。
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海關星期四在屯門突擊搜查5個工廈單位，搗破懷疑冒牌硬碟加工工場及儲存倉庫，檢獲約6800件懷疑冒牌硬碟，估計市值約5千萬元，並拘捕5男1女，年齡31至59歲。海關另檢獲約2萬件懷疑待加工的二手硬碟，相信被捕人士買入二手硬碟後移除原有標貼、格式化並貼上各大品牌標貼封裝出售。案件仍在調查中，不排除有更多人被捕。
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香港海關昨日在屯門突擊搜查五個工廈單位，檢獲約六千八百件懷疑冒牌硬碟，估計市值約五千萬元，並拘捕五男一女，年齡介乎三十一至五十九歲。海關另檢獲約二萬件懷疑有待加工的二手硬碟，相信被捕人士以除膠劑移除原有標貼、格式化後貼上各大品牌標貼再封裝出售。案件仍在調查中，不排除有更多人被捕。
The Hong Kong Bar Association welcomes the Chief Executive's acceptance of the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission's recommendation to appoint Lord Neuberger as a non-permanent overseas judge of the Court of Final Appeal. The association believes that non-permanent overseas judges connect Hong Kong with the legal sectors of other common law jurisdictions around the world and help the city develop its unique jurisprudence, making a significant contribution to the rule of law in Hong Kong.
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食安中心公布，兩個批次的「莊記牌純綠豆水晶粉皮」樣本被檢出不符合《食物內防腐劑規例》，分別含百萬分之69和61的脫氫醋酸鈉。中心已指示涉事商戶將受影響批次停售、下架及回收，業界如持有應立即停止使用或出售，市民可致電經銷商熱線3706 5528查詢。
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機電工程署巡查全港由臺日電梯（香港）有限公司安裝的升降機，截至下午2時共巡查39幢樓宇，經抽檢發現這些樓宇均有升降機沒有安裝門框組件。署方指所有樓宇均為私人樓宇，不會公開涉及屋苑及大樓名單，會聯絡物業管理公司跟進。署方亦已巡查其他註冊承辦商的25幢樓宇，全部均有安裝門框組件。
Why read this: 機電署公布巡查進度，指39幢私人樓宇的升降機均未安裝門框組件，並交代不會公開名單及後續跟進安排。
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食物安全中心公布，莊記牌純綠豆水晶粉皮兩個批次樣本分別檢出百萬分之六十九及六十一的脫氫醋酸鈉，不符合《食物內防腐劑規例》，中心已指示商戶停售、下架及回收受影響批次。涉事產品為五百克裝、來源地中國，總經銷商為莊記食品貿易公司，市民可致電3706 5528查詢回收事宜。
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「粵艇南下」正式實施，首批五艘來自深圳、珠海和廣州南沙的遊艇今日抵港，特區政府舉行首航儀式，署理財政司司長黃偉綸、運輸及物流局局長陳美寶、海事處處長王世發擔任主禮嘉賓。黃偉綸稱香港正積極發展成為亞洲遊艇樞紐，政府正推動機場、南丫島、香港仔和紅磡四個全新遊艇會建設，提供合共逾1,100個泊位。海事處6月推出三項便利遊艇訪港措施，同樣適用於海外遊艇。
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三名內地旅客因進口未完稅香煙及另類吸煙產品，今日（十月十六日）在西九龍裁判法院被判監禁六至九個月。海關昨日在香港國際機場截查三人，共檢獲十四萬六千六百支未完稅香煙及六千支另類吸煙產品，估計市值約六十八萬元，應課稅值約四十八萬元。海關對判刑表示歡迎，指監禁判刑具相當阻嚇作用。
The Legislative Council Panel on Transport discusses fare increase applications from 4 bus companies, with multiple lawmakers criticising the increases as too high. The Transport and Logistics Bureau says it will consider residents' overall affordability when approving them and will absolutely not accept the increases wholesale.
Why read this: The Legislative Council Panel on Transport discusses fare increase applications from 4 bus companies, with the Transport and Logistics Bureau stating that it will consider residents' affordability when approving them and will not accept the increases wholesale.
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房屋局表示，隨着觀塘順利邨道和黃大仙竹園道兩個由校舍改建的項目於明年第一季落成，13個簡約公屋項目將全部落成，今日起全部開放接受申請。合資格人士將陸續收到申請表，下月6日或之前交回可獲優先處理，早前已遞交者不用再次提交。局方指約三萬個單位將於明年三月底前落成，截至上月底已收到超過44,900份申請。
Why read this: 房屋局公布13個簡約公屋項目全部開放申請，並列出下月6日或之前交表可獲優先處理的安排，合資格人士可核對自己是否在範圍內。
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食環署今日公布十月份第二批白紋伊蚊誘蚊器指數，涵蓋29個監察地區，其中藍田及秀茂坪第一階段誘蚊器指數達9.4%，為各區最高。署方在沙田區發現一個私人屋苑內有積水，已向物業管理公司負責人發出一張法定通知書，要求在限期內清除積水。食環署呼籲市民每星期最少一次徹底更換花瓶的水及擦洗內壁，並清倒盆栽墊碟的水。
A total of 48 lifts at Tsui Ping North Estate in Kwun Tong and Pok Hong Estate in Sha Tin were found to have only fire-resistant doors installed, without door frame components, with serious deficiencies in the works. Some Pok Hong Estate residents said they were not worried about lift safety problems, while other residents hoped the authorities would disclose more information.
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警方拘捕一名26歲本地男子，涉嫌「猥褻侵犯」及「傷人」。一名28歲女子報案指本月2日在港鐵尖沙咀站內被該男子潑灑不明液體，她嘗試阻止對方離開時手指受傷；警方調查相信他亦曾於1月在尖沙咀站內及一個商場向另外兩名女子潑灑不明液體，翻查閉路電視後昨天在觀塘區將他拘捕。被捕人正被扣留調查，將被暫控三項「猥褻侵犯」罪及一項「傷人」罪，案件明日在西九龍裁判法院提堂。
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赤柱One Stanley一間獨立屋鋼筋配置不符圖則，屋宇署視察及測試後發現地面層橫樑保護層未按批准圖則配置鋼絲網，部分樓板鋼筋配置亦與圖則不符。署方要求發展商建灝地產就涉事洋房、另外8座洋房及第9座公用地方安排詳細調查，並於函件日期起計1個月內提交結果及相關資料。
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屯門富泰邨一名女童早前被途人發現手持兩大袋罐裝啤酒，其父母涉嫌虐兒被捕。社署回覆查詢表示，已安排女童及兩名弟妹入住兒童院舍，接受過渡性住宿照顧服務，社工正與醫護、學校及相關院舍合作，並將召開多專業個案會議制訂福利計劃。
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「粵艇南下」首航儀式今日舉行，標誌着計劃正式實施，五艘廣東籍訪港遊艇獲歡迎。航行範圍達離岸20海里及抗浪能力不少於兩米的廣東籍遊艇均可申請訪港，須於六個指定口岸完成內地離境查驗。海事處已授權兩間內地考試中心及批核七間培訓機構，目前近300人獲取相關資格。
The Development Bureau today gazetted eight subsidiary regulations, proposing four new subsidiary regulations under the Land Titles Ordinance and amending four subsidiary regulations under the Land Registration Ordinance, the High Court Ordinance and the District Court Ordinance, to set out implementation details for the title registration system on new land in the first half of next year. New land means land held under a Government lease granted on or after the day the amended Land Titles Ordinance comes into effect, generally including land granted by way of land sale, private treaty grant and land exchange. The eight subsidiary regulations will be submitted to the Legislative Council next Wednesday for the negative vetting procedure.
Why read this: The Development Bureau has gazetted eight subsidiary regulations setting out the details for implementing the title registration system on new land in the first half of next year, allowing readers to check the land scope covered by the new system.
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一名居於深水埗區、有長期病患的74歲女子確診感染類鼻疽，上周四離世，死因仍在調查。衞生防護中心指患者本月4日起發燒及咳嗽帶痰，上周三因氣促到明愛醫院急症室求醫，臨床樣本對類鼻疽伯克氏菌呈陽性。截至昨日，本港今年錄得9宗類鼻疽個案，中心呼籲市民保持個人及環境衞生。
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警方拘捕臺日電梯（香港）有限公司一名董事及兩名註冊工程師，涉嫌在觀塘翠屏北邨和沙田博康邨的升降機更換工程中虛報完工，觸犯欺詐罪。三人年齡介乎63至82歲，正被扣留調查，警方到柴灣工業城第一期辦公室檢走多箱證物。機電工程署早前指兩邨共48部升降機只裝耐火門、無裝門框組件，已轉介警方跟進。
Why read this: 警方就觀塘翠屏北邨及沙田博康邨升降機更換工程缺失拘捕三人，讀者可核對涉案屋苑與被捕者身份。
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入境事務處於十月九日至十五日在全港多區展開反非法勞工行動，包括「曙光行動」、「彩虹行動」等，共拘捕十二名懷疑非法勞工、一名涉嫌聘用非法勞工的僱主、一名協助及教唆者及一名逾期逗留人士。被捕懷疑非法勞工為八男四女，年齡介乎二十至五十四歲，其中一人持「行街紙」。入境處指聘用非法勞工最高可罰款五十萬元及監禁十年，有關僱主調查仍在進行，不排除更多人被捕。
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香港海關今日在香港國際機場偵破兩宗入境旅客販毒案件，共檢獲約八點八公斤懷疑大麻花及二百二十支未完稅香煙，估計市值共約一百八十三萬元。首宗案件拘捕一名四十三歲內地女旅客，第二宗案件拘捕一名四十一歲內地男旅客，兩人分別被控販運危險藥物等罪，明日於西九龍裁判法院提堂。
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民政及青年事務局聯同青年發展委員會今日推出二○二七至二八年度民青局青年內地實習資助計劃，邀請合資格非政府機構提交申請。計劃資助非政府機構舉辦青年到內地實習的項目，讓青年體驗內地職場實況，加深了解內地就業市場及職場文化。有興趣機構可於十一月九日或之前透過網上申請系統遞交申請。
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房屋局表示，隨着觀塘順利邨道及黃大仙竹園道兩個校舍改建項目約210個單位於明年第一季落成，13個簡約公屋項目將全部落成，即日起全部開放接受申請。截至上月底已收到超過44900份申請，全數約3萬個單位將於明年3月底前落成。合資格人士今日起陸續收到申請表，下月6日或之前交回可獲優先處理。
Why read this: 房屋局公布簡約公屋13個項目全部開放申請，並交代約3萬個單位明年3月底前落成的時間表，讀者可核對申請資格與截止日期。
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一名29歲中國籍女子因非法進口約52公斤受管制乾魚翅，今日在區域法院被判監禁10個月。她今年3月22日從巴西經埃塞俄比亞抵達香港國際機場時被海關截獲，漁護署以非法進口瀕危物種檢控，法庭以15個月為量刑起點，認罪扣減三分之一。
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房屋局於十月十六日宣布，即日起十三個「簡約公屋」項目全部開放接受申請，最後兩個位於觀塘順利邨道及黃大仙竹園道、由校舍改建的項目合共提供約210個單位，將於明年第一季陸續落成。符合資格人士會陸續收到申請表，於十一月六日或之前交回可獲優先處理，其後仍會繼續開放申請。截至九月底已收到超過44 900份申請，全數約30 000個單位預計於明年三月底前落成。
Why read this: 房屋局公布十三個簡約公屋項目全部開放申請，並列出十一月六日前交表的優先安排及兩個新項目的租金範圍。