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In the case of Choi Tin-fung, the prosecution is represented by an externally hired senior barrister, Charlotte Draycott (photo), who read the opening statement in court yesterday, directly pointing out that the case appears to have been motivated by money. (file photo)

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In the case of Choi Tin-fong, defendants Kwong Hong-kit, Kwong Kau, and Kwong Hong-chi are each charged with one count of murder and one count of preventing the lawful burial of a body. Yesterday, they were transferred from prison vehicles to the High Court for trial. (Photo by Chung Lam-chi)

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The prosecution mentioned yesterday that Kwong Kau first rented an isolated village house, namely the village house in Long Mei Village, Tai Po involved in the case (pictured); the three planned to kill Choi Tin-fung and then take the body to the village house to dismember it. (File photo)

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For this academic year, Lam Tai Fai College, a Direct Subsidy Scheme school, has increased local Form One students' tuition fees by over HK$9,000 (20%), making it HK$54,000 per year. The picture shows a corner of the school's campus. (Photo by Wong Chi-tung)

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PolyU provides training that teaches elderly people to keep their chin tucked, rotate their body, land on their hips, and then use their forearms and palms to make broad contact with the ground and pat it to dissipate force when falling. The actions of the man in the black shirt in the picture can reduce the risk of serious injury. (Photo by Lam Hang-yin)

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Secretary for Labour and Welfare Sun Yuhan (photographed by Zeng Xianzong)

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The founder of the online media 'Boom News - Afro' Deng Haorong (center) was arrested yesterday morning around 7 a.m. in Jordan. The National Security Department of the police, in relation to someone mourning the '8.31 Incident' outside Prince Edward MTR Station this year, arrested eight people successively on suspicion of 'acts with seditious intent committed with seditious intention.' It is reported that one of them is Deng Haorong.

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According to the Barristers' Register, Mark Richard Charlton Sutherland (left) is no longer a practicing barrister. (File photo)

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The Central Kowloon Route (Kowloon Bay section) mainly involves tunnel construction. The infrastructure work is largely completed, and the system is currently being tested. The picture shows the Transport and Logistics Bureau team inspecting the progress of the project earlier. (Transport and Logistics Bureau blog)

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Hong Kong football fan organization 'Bo Tai Chi Sin Lou' was approved yesterday to bring flags and banners with phrases such as 'Hong Kong Spirit' and 'Bo Tai Chi Sin Lou' into the Kai Tak main stadium to cheer for Hong Kong football. (Photo by Tang Zonghong)

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The Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival held at Victoria Park has received a strong response. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department had previously extended the exhibition period from the original September 27 to October 4, and yesterday announced a further extension until next Wednesday (the 7th), which is the last day of Mainland China's National Day Golden Week holiday. Last night, the lantern exhibition was still crowded. According to on-site announcements, citizens waiting to enter the 'World Lantern Street' needed to queue for more than 120 minutes. (Photo by Chung Lam-chi)

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About two hundred people evacuated on their own during yesterday morning's fire alarm, and a male resident took a leopard tortoise down the stairs to the ground floor. (Photo by Cai Fangshan)

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Chief Detective Inspector Cheng Shanwen of the Second Team of the Tai Po Police District Anti-Triad Action Unit described a two-day operation targeting illegal gambling activities controlled by gangs, during which gambling machines, cash, and points cards were seized as evidence.

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The police raided an online scam center that had been operating for two days, arresting 8 people and seizing scripts impersonating payment customer service, including lines such as 'Withdrawal cards and credit cards are also covered' and 'Don't cancel automatic deductions.' (Photo by Wu Pufeng)

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The police busted a fake customer service scam center in Mong Kok, arresting a total of eight men and women. One of the men was taken to the station for questioning with his head covered by a black cloth by the officers. (Photo by Ng Po-fung)

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The chestnut-backed weaver that appeared in Kowloon Walled City Park builds its nest with leaves or grass with excellent skill. The nest is oval-shaped and hangs upside down on a tree. (Photo by Lin Aichun)

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The chestnut-black weaver is not a migratory bird and is mainly distributed in West Africa. Recently, a citizen spotted a chestnut-black weaver in Kowloon Walled City Park (photo). (Photo by Lam Oi Chun)

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The chestnut-collared seedeater is more active from early morning to morning. Our reporter visited Kowloon Walled City Park again yesterday evening but did not see the chestnut-collared seedeater. However, its nest, woven from grass, could be seen hanging on a tree branch. (Photo by Tang Zonghong)

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During the National Day holiday, the National Day light shows in four areas of Shenzhen will be held at the same time. (Internet)

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Lin Yutao changed his profile picture yesterday, joking that the photo was 'tricked' into being taken before last year's election but was never published, so this time it shouldn't go to waste. (Lin Yutao Facebook photo)

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The French Science Festival 'Creative Taste on the Plate' exhibition is being held at the Science Museum starting today. Liu Kai-ye, Director of the Science Museum (from left), Acting Deputy Director of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department Ng Chi-wo, and French Deputy Consul General to Hong Kong and Macau Hu Bin visited the exhibits at the opening ceremony yesterday. (Government Information Services)

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New World Development and the Airport Authority reached an agreement yesterday to terminate the contract. According to this, New World will hand over 11 SKIES at the airport to the Airport Authority starting April 1 next year, and together with the termination fee of 2.3 billion HKD, will pay the Airport Authority over 3 billion HKD. In the future, according to the terms, it will operate two entertainment projects within the project. New World also announced its performance ending in June yesterday, and recorded an impairment of over 18.3 billion HKD for the 11 SKIES project, settling the 11 SKIES project in the accounts in one go. (File Photo)

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Maxim's Foods will repurchase the 50% equity currently held by DFI Retail, making the Hong Kong food company under the Wu family the sole shareholder of Maxim’s. (File photo)

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ZhongAn Bank's profit for the first half of the year increased by 43.69% year-on-year, recording an after-tax profit of 70.61 million yuan, continuing to be the most profitable digital bank in Hong Kong. The picture shows an event previously held by ZhongAn Bank at the convention and exhibition center. (ZhongAn Bank Facebook)

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OpenAI CEO Altman launched an 'always-online' AI agent called dots at 'Developer Day.' (AFP)

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North Point Royal Jade, responsible for planning and promotion for New World, sold out 32 units in the second round yesterday, with some major buyers spending 58 million HKD to purchase six units; the project has now sold a total of 188 units, representing nearly 97% of the 194 units, generating over 1.9 billion HKD in cash; the photo shows buyers waiting in the lobby of K11 ATELIER in Quarry Bay yesterday, waiting to enter the sales office.

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The presale period is about 17 months, and Sun Hung Kai Properties' West Sand SIERRA SEA 2C (2) phase is about to launch. Sun Hung Kai's executive director, Chan Hon-lam, said that the project's 4-bedroom large units are planned to be sold later through a tender, and the group is also preparing to announce the prices next week. (Photo by Zeng Xianzhong)

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Tom Cruise is tirelessly promoting 'The Muckrakers' and will attend a press conference in Korea today, while the director will be absent due to certain reasons.

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Tom Cruise, through stunt makeup, plays a greedy and arrogant oil tycoon, delivering a performance praised and expected to impact the Oscars.

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Local film distributors have still not taken down the social media promotional material for 'The Excavator,' but the websites of major cinemas have long stopped presales.

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Studying abroad with a learning mindset, I experienced being a film distributor for the first time. (Photo/Reporter: Zhong Yihong)

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The 'Test for Real' sign has been handed over to 'Little Sweet Potato'.

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Tin Kai-man was injured in a car accident three years ago and recently filed a lawsuit in the High Court to claim compensation from the driver. (File photo)

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Chen Xiaohua takes on one drama after another, thanking the company for giving him the opportunity to try diverse roles and not be typecast. (Photography: Liu Yongrui)

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Chen Xiaohua (left) praised Wei Jiaxiong (right) as a 'stoic comic,' and even more as the core soul that ignites sparks throughout the entire play.

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Lin Kailin (left) highly praises Wei Junsheng (right) for being devoted and faithful, saying he is a good guy. (Photography: Liu Yongrui)

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Lin Kailin (left) and Wei Junsheng (right) have many intimate scenes in the drama.

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Tyson Yoshi has recently become obsessed with running and has lost quite a bit of weight. (Photo: Zhong Weiyin)

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Lu Huimin (left) and Qiu Yantong (right) made a stylish appearance in branded denim. (Photo: Zhong Weiyin)

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Liu Yihao considers himself a coffee enthusiast and has obtained the "Cup Taster" qualification, dreaming of opening a coffee shop. (Photo/Reporter: Zhong Yihong)

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Wen Genying is getting married in July and attended a public event for the first time yesterday, talking extensively about the feelings of being newlywed.

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Boy group & TEAM member K (left) and Fumiya Takahashi (right) facing off in the competition scene, sparking the climax of the film.

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Signature Curves: The Balenciaga Hourglass Avenue handbag comes from the Fall/Winter 2026 collection, combining soft leather with signature curves; the bag is available in colors such as blush red and grape purple, in small size ($20,500, left) and medium size ($23,900, right). (Provided by the brand)

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Different pairings: Isabelle Huppert (from left), Zhou Yutong, and Juyeon of the Korean group THE BOYZ, each paired the bags with different styles, showcasing a look that is both elegant and practical. (Provided by the brand)

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Well-equipped inside and out: The bag is made of Box Calf leather, soft yet maintaining a structured shape, combining an elegant appearance with everyday practicality; the interior features a zip pocket, further enhancing storage functionality. (Provided by the brand)

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Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 four-leaf clover lucky charms, gold, pink enamel, $162,000 (provided by brand)

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Many Van Cleef & Arpels pieces also use enamel craftsmanship for decoration, such as the 1928 cigarette case, the 1966 Capillaire brooch (left), the 1987 Balloon brooch, and more recently the Lady Arpels Jour Enchanté watch (right). (Courtesy of the brand)

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(Top image) Magic Alhambra earrings, 2 four-leaf clover motifs, carved gold, pink enamel, $73,000; (Bottom image) Vintage Alhambra bracelet, 5 four-leaf clover motifs, gold, pink enamel, $43,600 (provided by the brand)

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Orchid Metal Flower Series (Priced Individually) (Provided by the Brand)

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The new Talisman series is themed around constellations, including designs such as pendants and double-sided rings. Starting at $499 (provided by the brand)

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Everyone can get creative and layer the Icon Gemstone, Heishi Gemstone, and the new pieces from the Men's series. Starting from $4280 (provided by the brand)

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History of Haute Couture Development Céline Dion's performance on the Paris stage showcased not only luxurious clothes but also seemed like a living history of the development of haute couture. (From left: Schiaparelli, Dior, Givenchy) (Provided by the brand)

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Local governments have recently been 'celebrating National Day frugally.' In Erqi District, Zhengzhou, Henan, National Day decorations hung up include 436 well-preserved old national flags that were reused, achieving a reuse rate of 82.26%. (Online photo)

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In Shiyan, Hubei, more than 7,300 national flags and colorful flags are hung on main urban roads, overpasses, squares, and park street lamp posts, with priority given to reusing materials collected in previous years. (Online photo)

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Xi Jinping (front left), Li Qiang (front right), Zhang Shengmin (second row, first on right) and other party and state leaders attended a ceremony yesterday at Tiananmen Square to present flower baskets to the People's Heroes. (Reuters)

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The Zhang Chao Memorial Hall was inaugurated yesterday on National Martyrs' Memorial Day in Qingdao, Shandong (left picture). The J-15 carrier-based fighter jet that Zhang Chao piloted during his lifetime (right picture) is being displayed to the public for the first time. (Online pictures)

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An Eastern Airlines flight attendant accidentally hit a passenger with a meal cart, causing a dispute. It was reported that she knelt on both knees several times to apologize. (Video screenshot)

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U.S. President Trump and other senior government officials hosted a banquet at the White House on Tuesday, meeting with tech industry giants including SpaceX AI founder Elon Musk, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei. (Reuters)

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Anti-AI protesters in the United States demonstrated outside the OpenAI developer conference in California on Wednesday, saying that the prospects of AI development will cause a disaster like the 'Titanic.' (AFP)

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On Tuesday outside the OpenAI developers conference in San Francisco, USA, anti-AI protesters dressed up as robots, demonstrating alongside real humanoid robots and robotic dogs. (AFP)

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Convoys of Iraqi police and other security forces drove through the streets of Najaf on Wednesday, celebrating the withdrawal of the U.S.-led coalition that had been stationed in Iraq for more than 23 years. (Reuters)

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A high school in Paris, France was blocked by students on Tuesday, who sealed off the school gates in protest, calling on authorities to improve the teaching environment and increase resources. (AFP)

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Huang Zelin (pictured) easily defeated Japan's Yosuke Menuki, last edition's silver medalist, in straight sets in the men's singles tennis at the Asian Games yesterday. Today, he will compete against Thailand's Samrej to enter the semifinals. (Photo by Liao Kailin)

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Hong Kong team representatives Cheung Wai-fan (left) and Wong Hong-yi (right) easily defeated their opponents yesterday in the women's doubles tennis to advance to the quarterfinals. (Photo by Liao Kailin)

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Two female sprinters from the Hong Kong team, Yeung Chor-yiu (top in light blue) and Ng Sze-wing (bottom in light blue), both crashed in the keirin semifinals yesterday, thus missing out on the final. (Photo by Lam Yan-tak)

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Xu Shuqing (right), who was disqualified in the previous tournament, is competing again this time, but ultimately stopped in the round of 16 in the women's judo 52 kg category. (Photo by Yu Wei)

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Wang Jiaqi (left), making his debut at the Asian Games, is reassured by having his sister Wang Jiali compete on the same day. (Photo by Yu Wei)

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The Hong Kong team members of the e-sports game 'League of Legends' include coach Wong Chun-him (from left), Ling Kai-rong, Tsang Tak-lam, Leung Ka-kit, Chau Shu-tak, Li Sau-nam, and Ng Cheuk-lun. They completed the Nagoya Asian Games yesterday after being stopped in the group stage. (Photo by Yu Wai)

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Although Korea's team rested their star player Faker when facing Hong Kong yesterday, they were still led by last year's World Championship Finals MVP Gumayusi (bottom left), resulting in Hong Kong's team ultimately losing 0-1. (Live broadcast screenshot)

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Hong Kong player Chan Wing-yau (left) and her partner Lau Hiu-wai (right) lost 1-2 in sets yesterday in the second round of the women's doubles of the newly added board tennis event at the Asian Games after a hard-fought 1 hour and 44 minutes. (Photo by Liao Kailin)

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China's 'Dream Team' yesterday relied on Chen Yuwen (right) defending her title in the women's 3-meter springboard and Lian Junjie winning the men's 10-meter platform to sweep all 10 gold medals in this diving event. (China News Service)

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Hong Kong football forward An Yongjia (front) scored in two consecutive matches at the Kai Tak Home Gymnasium. He said the atmosphere was very intense and mentioned that the enthusiasm of the fans reminded him of the passionate stands at the home matches of Premier League team Liverpool. (Photo by Tang Zonghong)

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Three years ago, the Hong Kong football team once defeated the Brunei team 10-0 at their home ground, Mong Kok Stadium, but in yesterday's match, it wasn't until the middle of the second half that Chan Siu Kwan (second from left) broke the deadlock with a header. Head coach Lo Bido frankly expressed his dissatisfaction with the team's performance after the game. (Photo by Tang Zonghong)

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The Premier League announced yesterday that Manchester City was found guilty of all 115 financial rule violations. The picture shows the team holding the Premier League trophy high in 2018. (Getty Images)

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Spain's captain and midfielder Rodikas Schendi (left) held up the World Cup trophy he led the team to win this summer before yesterday's match, receiving congratulations from the home fans; meanwhile, the 'Bullfighters' achieved a 4-1 victory over Croatia for their second consecutive UEFA Nations League win, with star player Ramine Yema (right, left) contributing two goals and one assist. (AFP/Reuters)

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