Booking Clash Prompts Hong Kong Pride Parade Committee to Cancel Central Market Indoor Rainbow Market

The Hong Kong Pride Parade Committee announced the cancellation of the indoor rainbow market originally scheduled to be held at Central Market on 14 November, with the venue notifying that it could no longer host the event due to an "administrative error" and a booking overlap. The committee had confirmed the booking and paid the deposit in early June; Central Market is managed by Chinachem Group under Sun Hung Kai Properties.

Hong Kong Pride Rainbow Market Cancelled Over 'Duplicate Booking' as Venue Pulled for Second Consecutive Time

The Hong Kong Pride Committee's Rainbow Market was originally scheduled to be held at Central Market on 14 November, but the venue booking was cancelled due to an administrative error causing a duplicate booking, marking the second consecutive time that the committee has had a venue pulled after announcing an event. Chinachem Group responded that it was unable to provide the venue due to a 'duplicate booking', and said it had arranged a full refund and apologised. The committee's event originally planned at the Kwun Tong Promenade last year was also cancelled at short notice.

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蔡天鳳案高等法院續審 譚方駿同意無見聞鄺港智威脅或施暴

蔡天鳳被殺及肢解案在高等法院續審，蔡天鳳丈夫譚方駿接受代表鄺港智一方大律師盤問，同意沒有親眼見到和聽聞鄺港智威脅蔡天鳳或向她使用暴力。他憶述2022年鄺球與蔡天鳳衝突時鄺港傑曾試分開兩人，鄺港智事後仍與他們維持良好關係，至2022年底前不時一起打麻雀。

Lingnan University Scraps Graduation English Proficiency Test in Favour of On-Campus Language Courses

Lingnan University has scrapped the requirement for undergraduates to pass an English proficiency examination before graduation, replacing it with on-campus language courses. The university's special adviser to the president on communications affairs, Lau Chi-pang, confirmed on Thursday that the university had decided there was no longer a need for a graduation examination, but the change has been questioned by some observers as a way to accommodate students whose English proficiency does not meet international standards.

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一名入境旅客進口未完稅香煙罪成判囚

一名入境男旅客因進口未完稅香煙及未有申報，今日在西九龍裁判法院被判監禁九個月及罰款二千元。海關昨日在香港國際機場截查一名三十歲從柬埔寨金邊飛抵的內地男旅客，檢獲約八萬二千四百支未完稅香煙，市值約三十七萬一千元。海關提醒，一經定罪最高可判罰款二百萬元及監禁七年。

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警方搗破「沉香樹投資」騙局 至少21人損失1400萬元 6人被捕包括主謀

警方搗破一個涉「沉香樹投資」的跨國詐騙集團，至少21名市民合共損失1400萬元，6人被捕包括主謀。涉案投資計劃由好好好集團（香港）有限公司（BBB）推出，涵蓋沉香樹種植、加密貨幣及自動洗車場，有事主早於2017年已受騙。證監會昨日（14日）已將涉案公司列入可疑投資產品警示名單。

Pakistani Man Cleared of Assaulting Police Officer After Altercation at Kwai Chung Plaza

Magistrate Ada Chu Suet-yu ruled that the Pakistani man had not committed the offence of assaulting a police officer, noting that the footage in question did not capture the moment the officer claimed he was touched by the defendant, and that the officer's testimony contained inconsistencies. He had earlier pleaded guilty to acting in a disorderly manner in a public place and was fined $3,000, while the defence's application for costs on the acquitted charge was refused.

Lingnan University Updates Undergraduate English Graduation Requirements, Effective Immediately

Lingnan University has updated its undergraduate English graduation requirements, effective immediately. All students must complete and pass the university's compulsory on-campus English courses and can no longer meet the requirement solely through external examination results. The university said the Centre for English and Additional Languages has newly established English enhancement courses, grouped according to English proficiency at admission, covering university English courses, English electives and professional communication courses, to make better use of teaching resources.

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蔡天鳳案續審 辯方指譚方駿與鄺港智過從甚密 譚方駿否認

蔡天鳳案在高院續審，蔡天鳳伴侶譚方駿繼續作供。辯方質疑譚方駿與鄺港智過從甚密、欲發展性關係，譚方駿答「絕對不同意」；他亦解釋未還500萬賭債是因「太陽城」已結業，並確認蔡天鳳曾用投資資金購買加多利山單位及出資協助鄺港智炒賣手錶。

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蔡天鳳案高等法院續審 辯方質疑譚方駿與鄺港智曾為戀人遭否認

蔡天鳳被殺及肢解案在高等法院續審，其丈夫譚方駿繼續接受辯方盤問。辯方質疑他與前夫鄺港智曾發展為戀人，他稱絕對不同意；辯方又指他向警方錄口供所述4000萬元與庭上所指金額不一，他解釋連同其他支票總計達7000至8000萬元。

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油麗邨單位疑風扇燈短路起火 女住戶吸入濃煙不適

油塘油麗邨秀麗樓一單位上午10時許懷疑風扇燈短路起火，住戶報稱與兒子被困屋內，一名女子吸入濃煙不適。消防動用一條喉及一隊煙帽隊撲救，約30分鐘將火救熄。該名女子一度昏迷，其後回復清醒。

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22歲大專生藉網上遊戲及交友程式侵犯未成年女童 認12罪下周判刑 官：受害女童多達9人

22歲大專生經網絡遊戲及交友程式引誑4名14至15歲女童，被控企圖強姦等罪並認下12項控罪，高等法院15日處理判刑。案件因其中一名女童自殺身亡揭發，法官陳慶偉指受害女童可能多達9人。精神科及心理報告顯示被告毫無悔意、重犯機會高，判刑押後至10月22日。

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內地男疑因欠債來港販毒 尖沙嘴落網

警方毒品調查科昨日（14日）突擊搜查尖沙嘴山林道一住宅單位並制服一名男子，在單位內一批家品電器中檢獲約119包、重約15公斤的氯胺酮，市值約600萬元。警方懷疑該男子因欠債來港販毒。

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陳子達稱香港海關將繼續加強亞太區內成員協作 應對環球挑戰

海關關長陳子達在第36屆世界海關組織亞太區地區聯繫會議開幕式上致辭，稱香港海關在新一屆兩年任期內將在領導層面加強與區內成員、地區機構和國際夥伴的協作，攜手應對環球挑戰。會議本月13日起於澳門舉行、為期三日今日結束，匯聚逾80名代表參與。

Chris Tang Gets Another Scam Call, Scammers Personally Welcomed at Government Headquarters

Chris Tang received another scam call, with the scammers even arranging to meet at Government Headquarters, where they were ultimately personally welcomed by Government Headquarters staff, exposing the scam. This is the second time Chris Tang has been targeted by a scam call, after a similar incident previously.

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警方搗破涉及沉香樹投資詐騙集團 騙款1400萬元拘6人

警方搗破涉及沉香樹投資詐騙的跨國集團，拘捕6人，涉及投資金額達1400萬港元，21名受害人損失由3萬元至190萬元，大部分為長者。涉案公司「好好好集團」自2017年起推出至少4項投資計劃，其中自家虛擬貨幣已貶值超過99%。商業罪案調查科指集團主腦相信是一名持外國護照人士。

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警方行動瓦解油麻地跨境賣淫集團 拘29人

警方過去兩日採取代號「滄浪」行動，打擊油麻地「企街」賣淫活動，並瓦解一個跨境賣淫集團，共拘捕29人，包括8名集團骨幹成員及21名性工作者。警方估計該集團每年犯罪得益約1200萬元。

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蔡天鳳案審訊追蹤：辯方指譚方駿與鄺港智欲發展性關係，譚方駿稱絕對不同意

蔡天鳳案今日在高院續審，死者伴侶譚方駿繼續作供。辯方指譚方駿與鄺港智過從甚密、曾不止一次到內地探訪，質疑二人欲發展性關係，譚方駿答絕對不同意。他並確認在港沒有物業、未還500萬賭債，解釋因「太陽城」已結業。

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蔡天鳳伴侶出庭否認曾與前夫發展性關係

蔡天鳳的伴侶周四在庭上作證，否認年輕時曾尋求與前夫發展浪漫及性關係，對辯方律師的提問直答不同意。他表示仍與前夫保持聯絡，是因為兩人的孩子同一母親。

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蔡天鳳案高院續審 譚方駿否認與鄺港智有性關係

蔡天鳳案15日在高院續審，蔡天鳳伴侶譚方駿作供，辯方指他與鄺港智有性關係，他答「絕對不同意」。譚方駿稱蔡天鳳與鄺家爭執後才坦承動用投資資金購買加多利山單位，並出資協助鄺港智炒賣手錶，又解釋未還的500萬賭債與「太陽城」已結業有關。

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百度Apollo下週在東涌開展本港首個大規模自動駕汽車公開試驗 邀逾千居民參與

百度自動駕駛平台 Apollo 將於10月21日至11月3日在東涌開展香港首個大規模自動駕汽車公開試驗，邀請逾1,000名居民參與。百度智能駕駛集團高級項目及業務發展經理 Iris Wong Man-hei 形容這次試驗對香港是一個「里程碑」。

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同志遊行「彩虹市集」取消 籌委會：中環街市臨時未能租場 稱涉行政出錯

香港同志遊行2026活動籌委會今日（15日）公布，原定下月14日在中環街市舉行的「彩虹市集活動」取消，原因是場地方臨時未能提供場地。籌委會表示將盡最大努力繼續籌辦，並適時於社交媒體公布最新安排。

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蔡天鳳案高院續審 譚方駿稱蔡坦承用投資資金買加多利山單位

蔡天鳳案15日在高院續審，其伴侶譚方駿作供稱，蔡天鳳與鄺家爭執後才坦承將投資資金用於購買加多利山單位，並出資協助鄺港智炒賣手錶。辯方問鄺港傑是否無理由傷害蔡天鳳，譚方駿稱「當時係」，但現時回想認為「一切都好恐怖」。

Secretary for Security Chris Tang Receives Scam Call Impersonating Security Bureau, Urges Public Not to Be Deceived

Secretary for Security Chris Tang posted a video on social media revealing that he received a suspected scam call in which the caller claimed to be a Security Bureau staff member and asked him to go to the 10th floor of Government Headquarters to verify his identity and assist in an investigation. He asked which team the caller belonged to and said he was already on the 10th floor, telling the caller to come find him. He also reminded the public that the Security Bureau would not telephone citizens to ask for assistance with investigations or to hand over money or make transfers, and urged people to stay calm and verify repeatedly if they receive suspicious calls.

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一隻貓被困北角大廈外牆冷氣機頂 消防到場把貓救起送回主人

消防處昨日接報到北角一幢大廈，救出一隻被困在外牆冷氣機頂的貓，貓隻並無受傷，已送回主人。消防處呼籲，如發現動物被困在危險地方，應盡快聯絡消防處或相關部門求助。

Sasa Ladies' Purse Day 2026 | Charlene Choi Returns as Ambassador, First Artist Appointed Twice

Sasa Ladies' Purse Day 2026 will be held at Sha Tin Racecourse on 8 November (Sunday), with the theme continuing "Fashion on the Turf". Charlene Choi (Ah Sa) has once again been appointed as ambassador, making her the first artist in the event's history to serve as ambassador twice. She revealed that one of her "old besties" will be a guest at the opening ceremony that day, while the "Ladies' Purse Race" has a history of 180 years.

MTR Lam Tin Station Suffers Two Service Disruptions Within 15 Hours; Experts Say They May Be Linked

MTR's Lam Tin Station experienced two rush-hour service disruptions within about 15 hours. Engineering experts said the incidents may be linked if both involved the same power supply circuit or reflected inadequate procedures. The first occurred on Tuesday evening, when an insulating rubber component of a track point caught fire, disrupting service for about one hour. A Legislative Council member has called on MTR to provide more targeted compensation to affected passengers.

Consumer Council's Choice Monthly to Stop Print from December, Switch to Mobile App for Distribution

The Consumer Council announced that the current issue of Choice Monthly, its 600th issue, will be the final print edition. A launch ceremony will be held on December 6 to introduce the 'Choice Info' mobile app. In addition to displaying test reports and articles from Choice Monthly, the app will include new features such as personalised content push and 'My Bookshelf'.

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百度下周辦自動車試乘活動 實測車程平穩 遇障礙物急切線避開

百度「蘿蔔快跑」下周三（21日）起至11月3日在東涌舉辦全港首個自動駕駛車輛公眾免費試乘活動，路線由逸東邨一號停車場前往世茂喜來登酒店折返，全程約5.1公里。記者實測車程整體平穩，車輛遇到約1米闊橫額阻礙時，在距離約一個車位處往左切線避開。

Dozens of Hong Kong Christian Groups Petition Against HKTB's 'Halloween Month' Campaign

Dozens of Hong Kong Christian groups have petitioned against the Hong Kong Tourism Board's first-ever 'Halloween Month' promotional campaign, questioning the government's use of public funds to celebrate a Western ghost festival in such a high-profile manner. Christian group 'Yeshua Families Built in Love' submitted an online petition to the Legislative Council and the government, signed by 70 people, calling on the authorities to halt the campaign. Legislative Council member Junius Ho, meanwhile, argued that Halloween celebrations should be confined to a single day on 31 October and should not be expanded into a 14-day city-wide revelry.

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香港太空館推出全新立體球幕電影《尋星探宇3D》

香港太空館天象廳今日（十月十五日）起推出全新立體球幕電影《尋星探宇3D》。節目片長28分鐘，放映日期至二○二七年七月十四日，票價HK$30（前座）和HK$40（後座），門票現於太空館票房和城市售票網（www.urbtix.hk）發售。

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跑馬地菜檔花貓「蒜頭」疑被偷走

跑馬地集祥街6號一間菜檔職員今（15日）上午9時許報案，指店內飼養的花貓懷疑被人偷去。警方到場調查，將案件列作盜竊案處理。

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六旬婦貼「驅逐大陸垃圾保安」紙張被控煽動 西九龍裁判法院押後明日裁決

一名六旬退休婦涉嫌在住所大門牆上張貼「驅逐大陸垃圾保安，光復香港」等字句被控煽動，案件今日在西九龍裁判法院續審。被告自辯稱只因不滿樓下內地新移民保安員的工作表現，投訴時反遭襲擊。主任裁判官蘇文隆將案件押後至明天（16日）裁決。

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譚方駿庭上稱鄺港傑與蔡天鳳未曾大爭執 事後回想一切都好恐怖

蔡天鳳案15日在高院續審，其伴侶譚方駿作供，同意鄺港傑與蔡天鳳未曾有大爭執，辯方問鄺港傑是否無理由傷害蔡天鳳，他指當時係但事後回想一切都好恐怖。代表鄺港傑的大律師Trevor Beel展示合照，包括2022年7月15日鄺港傑在加多利山單位為蔡天鳳慶祝生日，蛋糕插有「18」蠟燭，至2023年1月17日二人仍有合照。

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油麗邨單位起火冒煙 一名女子一度昏迷

上午10時許，油塘油麗邨秀麗樓一單位發生火警，住戶報案指與兒子被困屋內無法逃生，消防動用一條喉及一隊煙帽隊，約30分鐘將火救熄。一名女子一度昏迷，其後回復清醒送院，火警起因仍在調查中。

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粵艇南下明日首航 海事處已批准5艘內地遊艇來港

粵港澳遊艇自由行「粵艇南下」明日（16日）首航，海事處長王世發表示，已透過電子業務系統接收5艘內地遊艇進入香港水域的申請並獲批准，有關遊艇完成離開內地關口手續後便可來港。截至本周初，已有23個單位在該系統開立戶口登記，約300名內地船長通過考試或培訓。

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19歲男認向女遊客兩度潑硫酸 月底判刑

一名19歲散工在高等法院承認「意圖造成身體嚴重傷害而淋潑腐蝕性液體」罪，涉於去年在灣仔The Hennessy對出街道，向一名新加坡女遊客兩度潑硫酸。受害者手腳多處二度燒傷，留院61日並接受多次手術。法官陳慶偉押後判刑至10月29日，以索取被告背景報告。

Hong Kong Spirit Award: Cantonese Opera Master Leung Sum-yee Stays Committed to Passing on the Art for Over 30 Years

Cantonese opera master Leung Sum-yee has become a Hong Kong Spirit Award recipient through more than 30 years of teaching Cantonese opera and promoting its culture. She founded a Cantonese opera organisation and stressed that the goal is not to train stars or idols, but to let more people know about Cantonese opera and increase the audience. She said that even if students cannot become performers, it is equally worthwhile if they leave knowing how to distinguish good Cantonese opera from bad.

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收訂金後才加收樓梯費 海外搬屋延誤無通知 消委會促業界提升透明度

消委會促搬屋業界提高服務透明度，列明各項費用、可能出現的變動及賠償安排。消委會每年接獲逾30宗有關投訴，包括報價不詳盡、服務延誤、財物損壞後未能達成賠償共識。消委會並提醒消費者仔細核對各項條款及物品狀況。

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9月訪港旅客約403萬 首9個月訪港旅客約4070萬 按年增12%

旅發局公布9月初步訪港旅客人次約403萬，較去年同期增加22%。今年首九個月累計訪港旅客約4070萬人次，按年增加12%。旅發局認為這反映香港旅遊業持續保持增長動力。