Hong Kong News in English

January 8, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 8th January, and here’s your Hong Kong daily news capsule.

Venezuela to transfer up to fifty million barrels of oil to the U.S. at market price.

Russia condemns U.S. and NATO for their unusual focus on a Russian-flagged oil tanker.

UK and France sign a declaration to deploy troops to Ukraine after a potential ceasefire.

New bus safety belt regulations take effect this month, raising concerns about responsibility.

A man found unconscious in Tsim Sha Tsui hotel has been classified as a homicide case.

Government seeks to dissolve the management committee of Hung Fuk Court after a fire incident.

Transport Department to replace on-site license issuance with electronic arrangements starting tomorrow.

Three individuals, including a singer, charged with drug manufacturing and trafficking remain in custody.

A traveler caught with five thousand four hundred illegal cigarettes sentenced to thirty-eight days in prison.

Authorities appeal for information on a missing 47-year-old man last seen in Tseung Kwan O.

Taiwan’s F-16 fighter jet crashes into the sea; pilot reported missing after distress calls.

Severe winter storm causes chaos across Europe, leading to multiple fatalities and flight cancellations.

Forty people have died in a Swiss bar fire, with officials admitting to regulatory oversights.

Hong Kong tennis player Huang Zelin makes history by reaching the men's singles quarterfinals.

West Ham United faces a tenth consecutive match without a win, putting coach's position at risk.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!

This audio and transcript are generated using AI from publicly available news sources.

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