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Tiny Homes Face the Ax in Hong Kong, Leaving Many Families Worried

The government says the city’s smallest apartments need more regulation. For some of Hong Kong’s poorest, that could mean higher rents or even eviction.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Hong Kong stocks fall as China’s stimulus package disappoints

Hang Seng index down 1.5% after Beijing unveils $1.4tn plan to restructure local government debt but no consumer support

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Nintendo unveils Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World in Japan

Nintendo's famous game designer Shigeru Miyamoto showed off the Donkey Kong Country area at Super Nintendo World.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 11

Hong Kong’s Trophy Homes Are Selling at Fire Sale Prices

China’s economic downturn has not been kind to the ultrarich who made their wealth on its rise. In their haste to cough up cash, Hong Kong’s luxury property market has had some fire sales.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

Hong Kong still awaits payback from new Spacs regime

Corporate bosses warn tough standards deter blank-cheque companies from listing

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

This $110 Donkey Kong Lego Set Is Only $58 At Walmart

Diddy Kong's Mine Cart Ride Lego Set $58 (was ...

Tech - GameSpot - 22 hours ago

Dozens of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leaders Sentenced in Mass Trial

The 45 defendants, including Joshua Wong, were at the forefront of the opposition movement crushed by Beijing. Many had already been in jail for years.

World - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

Hong Kong Court Sentences Dozens in Case That Crushed Pro-Democracy Camp

Defendants include politicians and activists who had hoped to win control of legislature, a plan Beijing found subversive.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 19 hours ago

Hong Kong sentences 45 activists to prison in landmark security trial

Legal scholar Benny Tai receives 10-year penalty as authorities stamp out dissent in Chinese territory

World - Financial Times - 19 hours ago

Foreign governments criticize Hong Kong's sentencing of 45 activists. Beijing defends it

Forty-five prominent activists in Hong Kong have been sentenced to up to 10 years in jail, sparking criticism from foreign governments and rights groups

World - ABC News - 1 hour ago

International outrage over sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong

Human rights groups concerned after handing down of sentences of up to 10 years. Governments and human rights groups have expressed concern and outrage at the sentencing of 45 pro-democracy ...

World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago

The Guardian view on a showtrial in Hong Kong: a new authoritarian low | Editorial

The jailing of 45 pro-democracy activists testifies to the ruthless suppression of a once-vibrant civil society. Defending Beijing’s draconian crackdown on political freedoms in Hong Kong, ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

Killer's 'unduly lenient' jail sentence increased

John Paul Whitla was previously handed a minimum 15-year prison sentence for killing Nathan Gibson.

Hammer attack murderer jailed for at least 37 years

A judge calls Jack Crawley, who murdered Paul Taylor, a "highly dangerous man".

Abuser in 'UK's largest catfishing case' jailed for life

A 12-year-old girl in the US took her own life as she was being abused by a man from Northern Ireland.

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