Hong Kong bus driver escapes death as metal pole pierces windscreen, hits chest
A Hong Kong double-decker bus driver narrowly escaped death on Monday when a metal pole suddenly pierced the windscreen of his vehicle and hit his chest, causing only minor injuries.
The about 1.5-metre-long (4.2-foot-long) pole pierced the windscreen and struck the left side of the driver’s chest at about 5.40pm, just after the packed vehicle passed an interchange near Tai Lam Tunnel’s northbound exit.
The bus was part of the services for the Citybus route 967, going from Admiralty to Tin Shui…
Woman describes having underage sex with Hong Kong district councillor
A Hong Kong district councillor accused of sexually assaulting an underage girl more than a decade ago told her that couples should “bare their naked bodies to one another”, the alleged victim told a court on Monday.
Yuen Long district councillor Sei Chun-hing, 37, has denied indecently assaulting the woman, now 28, and having unlawful sexual intercourse with her in his home when she was underage.
Sei, a personal assistant to cultural and sports lawmaker Ma Fung-kwok, was arrested last April…
TD launches electronic driving licence to offer additional option of mobile phone display (with photo)
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Bitcoin dips below $115,000, Ripple and Ethereum lead altcoin correction
15th September 2025 – (New York) Bitcoin’s upward momentum paused last week as it fell below $115,000 on Monday, causing a ripple effect across the cryptocurrency market. Ethereum and Ripple led the altcoin correction following Bitcoin’s pullback. Institutional interest in Bitcoin stabilised in the US, with Bitcoin ETFs seeing steady inflows. SoSoValue data revealed that […]
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Iron rod pierces bus windshield, narrowly misses driver’s heart on Tsing Long Highway
15th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) A horrific incident unfolded on Tsing Long Highway today at 5.46pm, involving a Citybus on Route 967. As the bus travelled from Tai Lam Tunnel to Pat Heung exit, a nearly 2-meter-long iron rod suddenly flew through the right windshield, penetrating towards the bus driver, Mr. Law (aged 65). […]
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Hong Kong security guard defrauded of HK$1.4 million in online scam
15th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) In recent days, a sixty-year-old man engaged in the security industry in Hong Kong received enticing WhatsApp messages from an individual claiming to be a jewellery designer. The person proposed an investment in their online store, promising the man commissions on product sales after he deposited the cost of […]
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Former Hong Kong leader CY Leung honoured for healthcare contributions
Former Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying has received a top honour from Cambodian officials in recognition of his contributions to the country’s healthcare system.
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Neth Savoeun on Monday awarded Leung the Knight Grand Officer class of the Royal Order of Monisaraphon.
The title is primarily awarded to individuals who have made outstanding achievements and contributions in education, arts, science, literacy or social work.
Leung currently serves as a vice-chairman of…
53-year-old woman apprehended for alleged theft of broccoli and eggs in Sceneway Plaza, Lam Tin
15th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) This afternoon at 3.52pm today, a staff member at a chain supermarket in Sceneway Plaza, Lam Tin, grew suspicious of a middle-aged woman and began discreetly monitoring her movements. When she attempted to leave without making a payment, the staff member promptly intercepted her, questioned her, and discovered suspected […]
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58-year-old KMB bus driver arrested for causing death of newlywed motorcyclist in Ngau Chi Wan
15th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) A fatal incident occurred last night in Ngau Chi Wan, where a 27-year-old Pakistani man riding a motorbike collided with a Kowloon Motor Bus driven by Mr. Leung (aged 56) as he travelled along Kwun Tong Road towards Ping Shek Estate. The motorcyclist was thrown off his bike upon […]
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Meta explores future with AI-powered smart glasses at Meta Connect Conference
15th September 2025 – (Menlo Park) Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently made a bold statement during the social media giant’s earnings call in July, suggesting that individuals without smart glasses might face a significant cognitive disadvantage compared to users of such technology. This vision for the company’s future may materialise during the upcoming Meta Connect […]
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