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Hong Kong home prices rise higher in March as rents peak for a fifth month straight

Hong Kong’s lived-in home prices rose 1.4 per cent in March, bringing the first-quarter increase to an accelerated pace of 4.4 per cent, according to the lates…

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Hong Kong adds spared Wang Fuk Court block to resettlement plan as most opt to sell

Hong Kong expands resettlement to include spared Wang Fuk Court block after 75% of owners choose to sell flats to government.

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South Africa: Cape Town Blames Systemic Failures as Violence Persists - South African News Briefs - April 28, 2026

Cape Town officials attribute ongoing violence to systemic failures, not isolated incidents, as community leaders demand urgent reform.

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99 accused in Japan in international crackdown on child sexual abuse material

Japanese authorities charge 99 individuals, including 25 students, in global operation targeting online child sexual abuse material.

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Japan industry group warns of war’s impact on supply of thinners

Japan’s paint thinner supply faces future risk as Middle East conflict drags on, industry group warns

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Brokerage clerk admits helping syndicate defraud employer of HK$31 million

An accounting clerk has admitted to helping a fraud syndicate withdraw HK$31 million (US$4 million) from a Hong Kong brokerage five years ago after being told…

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Barclays cuts back risky lending after £228m hit from UK mortgage firm MFS

Barclays tightens lending after £228m loss from MFS collapse, warns of rising fraud and sets aside £105m for motor finance claims.

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Le previsioni meteo: breve maltempo e calo temperature, ma il Primo Maggio sarà con il sole

Breve perturbazione giovedì 30 aprile, poi sole e temperature in rialzo per il Primo Maggio.

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Pg di Milano: 'Sul caso Minetti attivata con massima urgenza anche l'Interpol'

La procura di Milano attiva l'Interpol per il caso Minetti: 'Accertamenti anche in Italia, andremo fino in fondo'

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Gunman opens fire at two locations in the Greek capital, leaving several people wounded

Armed assailant targets social security office in central Athens, leaving multiple injured in brazen daytime attack.

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La procura: 'Sul caso Minetti fatti gravissimi, attivata anche l'Interpol'

Il sostituto procuratore di Milano annuncia accertamenti anche in Italia e possibili rogatorie; l'azienda ospedaliera di Padova smentisce ogni coinvolgimento.

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Hong Kong’s ICAC charges police superintendent over HK$1 million bribe, misconduct

Hong Kong ICAC charges police superintendent with taking HK$1 million bribe, leaking data, and using brother as speeding ticket scapegoat.