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。

Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Says Government Can Collect Premium Under Land Lease If Anderson Road Developer Fails to Complete on Time

Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn said reinforcement bars at the Anderson Road residential project were not installed in accordance with the Buildings Ordinance, and the Buildings Department has prosecuted the contractor and professionals since last year. If the developer fails to complete the project on time, the government can collect premium under the land lease. She also said efforts are being made to complete the investigation into the lift incident at the new building of Queen Mary Hospital as soon as possible and submit a report to the Chief Executive, while the One Stanley case in Stanley remains under investigation.

HKMA Urges Public to Beware of Scams Involving HSBC and OCBC

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority urges the public to stay alert to fraudulent mobile applications purporting to be The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, as well as fraudulent websites and online banking login screens purporting to OCBC (Hong Kong). The HKMA reminds the public that banks will not direct customers to make transactions through hyperlinks in SMS or emails, nor will they ask for sensitive information such as login passwords. Anyone who has provided personal information or made transactions should contact the relevant bank and report the case to the Information Centre of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Hong Kong Police Force by calling 2860 5012.

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香港海關舉辦Customs YES青年國際交流澳門之旅

香港海關於十月十一日至十二日舉辦「香港海關青年發展計劃」（Customs YES）青年國際交流澳門之旅，二十名會員到訪澳門考察。會員參與第36屆世界海關組織亞太區地區聯繫會議，並在歡迎酒會首度聯同澳門青年代表擔任酒會司儀。考察團又到訪澳門海關海上監察廳、中葡商貿合作服務平台展示館及多處文化地標。

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消委會首九個月接獲3078宗商戶服務投訴 已超2025全年總數

消委會今年1至9月接獲3,078宗針對商戶顧客服務的投訴，已超過2025年全年的2,715宗，2024年全年則為2,173宗。不少投訴涉及企業過度依賴人工智能，令消費者不滿加劇。

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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。

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.

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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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食環署萬聖節期間加強蘭桂坊一帶環境衞生服務

食環署為配合十月十七至三十一日在中環舉行的萬聖節活動，已提升蘭桂坊及附近地區的街道潔淨與公廁清潔服務，並加強巡查執法。人流密集地點每日清洗街道，蘭桂坊公廁在星期五、六及日提供二十四小時廁所事務員服務。署方會打擊非法擺賣、店鋪阻街及亂拋垃圾等違法行為。

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海關與食環署聯合巡查42間大閘蟹零售店 暫未發現違法

香港海關與食環署自十月十二日起對各區大閘蟹零售點展開聯合執法行動，至今已巡查42間零售店，暫時未發現任何違法情況，行動將繼續進行。人員會查核來源證明文件及衛生證明書，海關並以大數據系統分析核實網店是否符合《商品說明條例》。違反《商品說明條例》一經定罪最高可罰款五十萬元及監禁五年，市民可致電海關熱線182 8080或食環署熱線2868 0000舉報。

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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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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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日本進口水產的檢測情況

食安中心由十月十四日中午至十五日中午檢測167個日本進口水產、海鹽及海藻樣本，未有發現輻射水平超出安全標準。食物環境衞生署署長已發出《食物安全命令》，禁止源自東京、福島等10（都）縣的水產、海鹽和海藻食品進口本港，同期漁護署檢測50個本地漁產品樣本，全部合格。

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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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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。

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'.

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。

Consumer Council to Add Service Centre at Tseung Kwan O Government Offices, Expected to Begin Operations in the Second Half of Next Year

In response to increased usage of its "online complaint handling platform", the Consumer Council will establish a diversified new service centre at the Tseung Kwan O Government Offices, expected to begin operations in the second half of next year. Director General Shum Chiu-fai said the centre was selected for its proximity to the community and an MTR station, making it convenient for elderly consumers and those in need to seek help in person. In addition to handling everyday complaints, the centre will also incorporate functions such as consumer education.

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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。

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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廉署2025年民意調查：逾九成九受訪者過去一年沒親身遇過貪污

廉政公署公布2025年周年民意調查，99.2%受訪者表示過去一年內沒有親身遇過貪污，是有調查紀錄以來最高百分比。調查於今年3月至5月以家訪形式訪問約1500名市民，貪污容忍度平均分僅0.3分，反映市民對貪污抱持「零容忍」態度。另有97.9%受訪者認為社會廉潔對香港發展重要。

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四間專營巴士申請加價8.1%至17.7% 運輸局稱審批會考慮市民負擔能力

九巴、城巴、龍運巴士和新大嶼山巴士今年4月向政府申請加價，城巴(市區及新界)申請17.7%、九巴16%、嶼巴9.8%、龍運8.1%。運輸及物流局指審批會考慮營辦商財務狀況和市民負擔能力，強調會做好把關。文件指各公司今年首3個月稅後盈利按年跌兩、三成，嶼巴今個財年首3個月估計跌約129%。

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匡智會時任助理舍監強姦女院友判囚13年 官斥行為極度厭惡

匡智會一名前助理舍監涉在院舍內5度強姦一名女院友，經審訊被裁定5項強姦罪罪成，案件在高等法院判處監禁13年。被告宗培基案發時約40歲，自2024年6月起在大埔院舍任助理舍監，事主X約23歲，被評估為輕度弱智。法官游德康形容被告行為令人極度厭惡、屬有預謀及重複犯案，匡智會表示認同及支持判刑結果，大埔警區總督察譚婧珊歡迎判刑並相信有阻嚇作用。

'Little Newcomers' Programme Helps SEN Pupils Integrate into Primary School; Research Shows Children's Resilience Rises and Parental Stress Falls Sharply

Research on the 'Little Newcomers' programme, run by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service in Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai, shows that participating SEN pupils have made significant improvements in learning, social and emotional adaptation, while parents' parental stress has also dropped markedly. The study conducted from October last year to August this year covered 76 groups of SEN pupils entering primary school and their parents, with parents' parental stress score falling from 54.52 to 50.88.

Abby Choi Trial: Tam Fong-chun Recalls Circumstances of Disappearance, Says Kwok Family Members Reacted Calmly to Police Report

Tam Fong-chun testified in the High Court, recalling details of communications and location data on the day Abby Choi disappeared, and said former mother-in-law Li Ruixiang questioned why a police report was filed so quickly after learning of it, with Kwok family members reacting calmly. He also said Kwok Kong-kit could not say where Abby Choi got out of the vehicle, and police called the next day to remind him to leave the Kwok residence as soon as possible.

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消防處物聯網火警偵測系統擴展至7層或以上樓宇 料覆蓋6000幢 工程費用減達六成

消防處宣布今月起將物聯網火警偵測系統先導計劃擴展至7層或以上目標樓宇，預計覆蓋6,000幢受規管樓宇。工程時間由1至2年縮短至2至4星期，費用由130萬元至260萬元降至50萬元至220萬元。處方已向3,600幢目標樓宇發信並收到逾300份意向書，另推出折衷式花灑系統，料覆蓋約900幢大廈。

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消委會接獲涉客戶服務投訴逐年升 AI客服溝通難 提醒商戶慎用

消委會今年截至9月已接獲3078宗涉及客服的投訴，超越2024年全年2173宗及2025年2715宗的總數。消委會指投訴多涉客服聯絡不到、無禮貌、跟進緩慢，而AI客服未必能完全理解消費者需要。消委會建議商戶提供清晰的AI客服使用指引，並在有需要時轉駁至真人客服。

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消委會促搬屋業界提升透明度 列明樓梯費等各項收費及賠償安排

消委會促搬屋業界提升服務透明度，列明各項收費、可能出現的變動及賠償安排，並提醒消費者核對條款及物品狀況。消委會每年接獲逾30宗相關投訴，涉及報價不詳盡、服務延誤、財物損壞後未能達成賠償共識等。有消費者投訴事前未獲告知加收樓梯費，海外搬屋延誤亦無通知。