Two people confirmed dead after cargo plane skids off runway
An investigation is now underway Two people have been confirmed dead after a cargo plane skidded off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport. The crash, which occurred at around 3.50am (8.50pm UK time), saw the Boeing 747 cargo aircraft slide off the runway into the sea while landing. The AirACT plane had been travelling to […]
5 months ago
Head of Paris Fashion Week model found in soup pot
Warning: article contains some details readers may find distressing Four people have been arrested over her death Hong Kong police have found the head of influencer and model Abby Choi in one of two big pots containing soup and human remains, days after her grisly murder was discovered. The 28-year-old had been a well-known socialite […]
3 years ago
Crytocurrency founder Tiantian Kullander found dead aged 30
Tiantian Kullander was ‘widely recognised as a pioneer for the industry’ The co-founder of a cryptocurrency has suddenly died at the age of 30. Tiantian Kullander, the co-founder of Hong Kong-based digital asset company Amber Group, died in his sleep on November 23. The company confirmed Tiantian’s passing on its website “with the deepest sadness […]
3 years ago
Mum dies in sleep in front of children and husband on flight back to UK
She was found unresponsive just a few hours into the flight A mum-of-two has tragically died in front of her kids and husband on a flight from China to the UK. Helen Rhodes passed away in her sleep during the journey from Hong Kong on August 5. She had lived in the city for 15 […]
3 years ago
Scientists invent moving slime that could be used in human digestive systems
And they can change its colour! Scientists have developed moving magnetic slime that is capable of self-healing and travelling through narrow spaces. Created by professor Li Zhang from the University of Hong Kong, the magnetic blob is controlled by magnets and makes for a great material to connect electrodes thanks to its electrical conducting capabilities. […]
4 years ago
Hong Kong facilities struggle to store dead bodies as covid deaths climb
Dozens of bodies are awaiting transportation in emergency rooms As covid cases continue to climb in China, facilities storing dead bodies in Hong Kong are struggling to keep up with a record number of deaths. While Europe and the US have largely got on top of Covid, Hong Kong is experiencing a surge, with dozens […]
4 years ago