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Domestic Violence Case and Media Shift Spark Public Interest

1/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

A domestic violence case involving Mr. and Mrs. Ho in Hong Kong has attracted public attention, with both charged for wounding each other and yet to hire legal representation.
The District Court observed a significant public presence during the hearings.
Activist Chow Hang-tung lost a judicial review against a rule barring female inmates from wearing shorts, with the court deeming the uniform policy non-discriminatory.
Ming Pao newspaper will cease operations in Canada, marking the end of the last major Hong Kong print publication there.
A UN agency and a charity founded by former leader Leung Chun-ying will enhance collaboration on public health projects.

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Story summary

A domestic violence case involving Mr. and Mrs. Ho in Hong Kong has attracted public attention, with both charged for wounding each other and yet to hire legal representation.
The District Court observed a significant public presence during the hearings.
Activist Chow Hang-tung lost a judicial review against a rule barring female inmates from wearing shorts, with the court deeming the uniform policy non-discriminatory.
Ming Pao newspaper will cease operations in Canada, marking the end of the last major Hong Kong print publication there.
A UN agency and a charity founded by former leader Leung Chun-ying will enhance collaboration on public health projects.