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蔡天鳳被殺及肢解案在高等法院續審，丈夫譚方駿供稱案發當日約定晚飯後蔡天鳳下午失聯，其後訊息由「單剔」變「雙剔」，共享位置顯示手機最後有訊號位置在大埔。譚方駿到加多利山單位查詢並提出報警，李瑞香當時表示「人地可能想要錢啫，你咁快報咗警」。
Why read this: 丈夫作供公開了通訊紀錄與手機位置，讀者可據此核對蔡天鳳失聯當日的時間線，以及當時在場家人對報警的反應。
Abby Choi's husband Chris Tam testified in the High Court that he had pressed Kwong Kong-kit on his wife's whereabouts that day, and the other party only said Abby Choi had got out of the car near Tai Po Centre, repeatedly failing to give an accurate location. On February 23 he received a police call and learned that police suspected the Kwong family were the suspects; after arrangements were made for Kwong Kong-kit to return to Tai Po Centre, he was arrested.
Why read this: The testimony sets out the course of events from his pressing for his wife's whereabouts to receiving a police call, including his return trip to Tai Po Centre on February 23, which can be compared with the timeline alleged by the prosecution.
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港鐵觀塘綫藍田站昨日和今早先後發生兩宗事故，列車服務受阻，車站已在早上10時前重開。昨日約下午5時半懷疑路軌旁道岔設備絕緣膠短路起火，約6時半恢復；今早約8時許2號月台機房電線過熱冒煙並需疏散。港鐵稱會邀請獨立專家參與調查，並會向政府相關部門匯報。
Why read this: 港鐵交代兩次事故的復修時間與調查方向，並指會邀請獨立專家參與，受影響乘客可對照時段了解服務何時恢復。
MTR said Kwun Tong Line train services were disrupted for about an hour due to smoke from equipment on the platform at Lam Tin Station, during which Lam Tin Station was temporarily closed. MTR arranged free shuttle buses between Kwun Tong Station and Yau Tong Station, and deployed extra staff at Kwun Tong Station to assist passengers. One passenger said their journey was delayed by more than ten minutes, while a Lam Tin resident hoped MTR would investigate the cause of the incident thoroughly.
Why read this: Explains that services were disrupted for about an hour, Lam Tin Station was temporarily closed, and free shuttle buses and other alternative arrangements were provided, allowing affected passengers to check the travel options available at the time.
DAB legislator Tony Yip suggested referring to the cross-harbour taxi stand concept, setting up dedicated taxi stands at some public transport interchanges for passengers travelling to urban areas, to improve the difficulty for New Territories residents in finding taxis. He observed that red taxis refuse passengers in areas such as Yiu On Estate and Kam Ying Estate in Ma On Shan, and suggested that the government should first properly handle the regulation of ride-hailing services, before gradually reviewing the number of licences and specific operations of red taxis, green taxis and Lantau taxis.
In an interview on Four Corners of Politics, Albert Ho suggested that the transition period for school mergers under the "Convergence Upgrade Plan" should be set at about three years, consistent with schools' three-year development cycle. He believes that mergers should only be considered suitable if at least four Primary One or Secondary One classes are opened, and urged the Education Bureau to explain as soon as possible arrangements for school fees, student admission mechanisms, use of school premises and resource allocation.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (October 14) that red flags have been raised at Stanley Main Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island, and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District due to rough sea conditions, indicating that swimming there is dangerous. Members of the public are advised not to swim there.
MTR says equipment on the platform of Lam Tin Station emitted smoke. Kwun Tong Line trains are currently not stopping at Lam Tin Station, and the station is temporarily closed. Free shuttle buses are operating between Kwun Tong and Yau Tong Station, with passengers able to board and alight at Lam Tin Station en route. MTR and Fire Services personnel are handling the situation at the scene.
Why read this: MTR says platform equipment at Lam Tin Station emitted smoke, trains are not stopping at the station, and the shuttle bus routes and boarding and alighting points are set out clearly so passengers can arrange alternative travel.
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海關採取代號「時盾」的特別行動，由上月28日至本月13日打擊跨境轉運冒牌手錶活動，檢獲約7000件懷疑冒牌及侵權貨物，估計市值共約760萬元，行動中一人被捕。檢獲貨物包括手錶、衣服及手機等，海關稍後會交代案情。
MTR says the situation at Lam Tin Station has been handled and Kwun Tong Line train services are gradually returning to normal. The original text did not provide further details.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (October 14 that red flags have been hoisted at Shek O Beach on Hong Kong Island South and Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District due to rough sea conditions, indicating that swimming there is dangerous. The department reminds the public not to swim at the above beaches.
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警方今日（十月十四日）在跑馬地實施賽馬日特別交通措施，直至觀眾離場。黃泥涌道及摩理臣山道多段封路改道，日間中午十二時起、晚間晚上六時起實施，最後一場賽事前約三十五分鐘再加設封路；學車人士禁止駛入堅拿道東等道路，違例停泊車輛會被拖走。
MTR said equipment on the platform at Lam Tin Station was emitting smoke and, to ensure safety, Kwun Tong Line trains are currently not stopping at Lam Tin Station. MTR and Fire Services personnel are handling the situation at the scene.
Why read this: The report clearly identifies that Kwun Tong Line services at Lam Tin Station are affected, allowing passengers on that line to check immediately whether they need to switch to other transport.
MTR said equipment on a platform at Lam Tin Station emitted smoke. Lam Tin Station is temporarily closed with no train services, and Kwun Tong Line trains will not call at Lam Tin Station. MTR and Fire Services personnel are handling the incident at the scene and have arranged free shuttle buses running between Kwun Tong and Yau Tong stations. Passengers are urged to allow ample time for their journeys.
Why read this: Explains the train arrangements and free shuttle bus routes following the smoke incident, allowing readers to adjust their journeys for the day.
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本港新增一宗猴痘確診個案，患者為39歲男子，本月5日起先後在右腳、面部、背部及臀部出現紅疹，現已轉往瑪嘉烈醫院繼續隔離治療，情況穩定。他曾多次到訪旺角上海街「胡同」，衞生防護中心建議該處即日起暫時關閉，並呼籲上月14日或之後曾到訪者致電熱線2125 2373接受健康評估。本港自8月至今錄得22宗猴痘個案，佔今年累計31宗的七成。
Why read this: 載明患者行蹤、處所關閉安排和熱線電話，曾到訪相關處所人士可據此自我評估。
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海關在港珠澳大橋香港口岸偵破一宗利用出境貨車走私案，檢獲約32萬件懷疑藥劑製品，估計市值約1800萬元，並拘捕一名39歲懷疑涉案內地男司機。他被控一項企圖輸出未列艙單貨物罪，明日在西九龍裁判法院提堂。海關根據風險評估截查該輛報稱載有保健品、護膚品及服飾的出境貨車，在貨斗內發現該批貨物。
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啟德德朗邨一名93歲婆婆日前懷疑被外傭多次施襲後失去知覺，送院搶救後不治，涉案52歲女傭被警方暫控一項謀殺罪，明早在觀塘裁判法院提堂。警方檢取錄影片段發現，死者生前曾在短時間內遭外傭間斷性徒手撃打頸、頭及面部約20次。事發在星期日早上8時許，死者被發現倒臥家中無反應。
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警方今日暫控一名五十二歲外籍女子一項謀殺罪。該女子昨日被拘捕，涉嫌與十月十一日在牛頭角發生的一宗謀殺案有關，案中一名九十三歲女子死亡。案件將於明日（十月十四日）上午在觀塘裁判法院提堂。
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香港海關十月十三日在港珠澳大橋香港口岸檢獲約三十二萬件懷疑藥劑製品，估計市值約一千八百萬元。海關截查一輛出境貨車後，拘捕一名三十九歲內地男司機，他被控企圖輸出未列艙單貨物罪，明日在西九龍裁判法院提堂。
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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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「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。
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why read this: The report lists the affected MTR sections and the specific route numbers strengthened by KMB and Citybus, allowing passengers to check their services immediately.
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.
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.
Why read this: The report sets out the affected section and alternative transport arrangements, allowing readers to check immediately whether their routes are affected.
The Environmental Protection Department recorded higher-than-usual air pollution from the afternoon of 13 October, with the health risk level of the Air Quality Health Index at some monitoring stations reaching the serious level. Winds were light and sunshine abundant in the afternoon, and ozone and fine particulates formed rapidly across the Pearl River Delta region. The Observatory forecasts that a fresh easterly airstream will reach the coast of Guangdong later tomorrow, by which time air quality will improve.
Why read this: The Environmental Protection Department explains how light winds and abundant sunshine in the afternoon push up ozone, and gives tomorrow's improvement forecast along with health advice for children, the elderly and outdoor workers.
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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。
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.
Why read this: Lists the affected section, train frequencies and free bus arrangements, allowing passengers to check immediately whether their journeys are affected.
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香港海關昨日（十月十二日）在深圳灣管制站偵破走私未完稅製成煙草案，在一輛入境中型貨車檢獲約八千公斤製成煙草，估計市值約五千三百四十萬元，應課稅值約三千二百零四萬元，一名五十一歲本地男司機被捕。貨車報稱載有塑木地板，車上發現約三百箱未列艙單煙草。案件仍在調查中，海關不排除有更多人被捕。
Voltage dips occurred in parts of Kowloon and New Territories in the afternoon. As of 3pm, the Fire Services Department had received a total of 179 reports of people trapped in lifts and 40 reports of fire alarm activations, and had handled all incidents. CLP Power said a 400,000-volt power supply line between Lai Chi Kok and Tsz Wan Shan recorded a brief voltage dip at about 1:09pm, during which power supply was not interrupted. In the incident, 4 people felt unwell because they were trapped in lifts, of whom 3 were conscious and sent to hospital for treatment.
Why read this: The Fire Services Department updated the number of affected cases, while CLP Power explained that the cause was a brief voltage dip on a 400,000-volt line between Lai Chi Kok and Tsz Wan Shan, and power supply was not interrupted.
The Securities and Futures Commission announced action against a syndicate suspected of manipulating initial public offerings, and suspended trading in Chabaidao shares. The news was released in an SFC press release; the original text provided only the headline, with the effective time of the trading suspension and details of the action not set out. Specific arrangements are subject to the SFC's announcement.
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香港海關昨日在觀塘搗破一個懷疑私煙貯存倉庫，檢獲約43萬支懷疑私煙，市值約一百九十四萬元，並拘捕一名63歲本地女子。該女子已被落案起訴，明日在觀塘裁判法院提堂，海關正追查私煙來源，不排除有更多人被捕。根據《應課稅品條例》（第109章），處理或買賣私煙最高可判罰款二百萬元及監禁七年。
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青途發展社區發展協會聯同市建局、足總及花墟商戶推出港超聯球賽「票尾優惠」，球迷憑旺角大球場5場指定賽事門票，可在花墟40多間店舖享有消費折扣。活動由本月19日至12月31日舉行，涵蓋花店、食肆及中醫診所，配合市建局「洗衣街/花墟道發展計劃」，希望帶動區內人流及生意。
A voltage dip occurred in parts of Kowloon and the New Territories in the afternoon. The Fire Services Department received a total of 178 reports of people trapped in lifts and 39 reports of fire alarm bells ringing, and all rescue and follow-up actions have been completed. CLP said a set of 400,000-volt power lines connecting Lai Chi Kok to Tsz Wan Shan recorded a brief voltage dip at about 1:09pm, during which power supply was not interrupted. Some customers may have seen lights dimming or flickering, and CLP is following up on the incident.
Why read this: The report provides the cause and route of the voltage dip, the time of occurrence and an explanation that power supply was not interrupted, together with specific report figures from the Fire Services Department for verification.
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全港多區下午發生逾百宗被困升降機報告，中電指連接荔枝角至慈雲山的一組40萬伏特供電線路約下午1時09分錄得短暫電壓驟降，供電並無中斷。消防處指九龍及新界部分地區約下午1時10分發生電壓驟降，引發多宗被困升降機及火警鐘鳴響，正進行救援，中電正跟進事件。
Why read this: 中電說明了受影響的供電線路段和電壓驟降時間，市民可對照自己所在區域核實是否同受影響。
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康樂及文化事務署在轄下18區指定體育館設立「活力亞運觀賞站」，播放第五屆亞洲殘疾人運動會賽事。觀賞站本月18日下午5時起開放至晚上8時，其後每日上午10時至下午6時，直至本月24日。專題網頁亦上載一系列運動入門知識影片，由運動員或教練講解運動技巧。