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Hong Kong hoists red flags at six beaches over big waves
On September 13, 2026, Hong Kong's Leisure and Cultural Services Department hoisted red flags at six beaches due to big waves, advising beachgoers not to swim there.
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Miliband, on first Ukraine visit as UK foreign secretary, announces £54m winter package and new sanctions
During an 8 October 2026 visit to Ukraine, UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced £54m in winter energy and humanitarian funding and sanctions covering over 90% of Russia's total oil producing capacity, the FCDO said.
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Hong Kong reports severe paediatric influenza A case; eight severe child cases this season
Hong Kong's Centre for Health Protection reported on August 11 an 18-month-old boy in serious condition with influenza A complicated by encephalopathy and septic shock, and said eight severe paediatric influenza cases had been recorded since late June.
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Independent review finds mental distress rising among young people in England
An independent review, chaired by Professor Peter Fonagy, found mental distress has increased substantially among children and young people, with ADHD and autism prevalence broadly stable. The government pledged earlier, needs-led support in England.
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Hong Kong CHP reports severe paediatric flu case as vaccination programmes near launch
Hong Kong's Centre for Health Protection recorded a severe paediatric influenza case involving a 17-year-old boy on September 14, 2026, as flu activity stayed high and 2026/27 vaccination programmes were set to begin September 17.
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Hong Kong reports severe paediatric influenza A case, urges vaccination
As of August 12, 2026, Hong Kong's Centre for Health Protection recorded a 17-month-old girl critically ill with influenza A complicated by severe pneumonia and septic shock, bringing the season's severe paediatric total to nine cases.
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Hong Kong raises red flag at Trio Beach over Grade 4 water quality
On September 15, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department said the Environmental Protection Department rated Trio Beach in Sai Kung District Grade 4, meaning the water was not suitable for swimming and a red flag was hoisted.
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Somerset resilience day planned to spotlight young people in emergency planning
A 9 October 2026 Environment Agency report said Somerset Prepared's annual Community Resilience Day, planned for 21 October at Millfield School in Street, would focus on young people's role in emergency planning.
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Hong Kong emergency hospital in the Loop to pause services for enhancement works from October 20
The Hospital Authority said the Central Government-Aided Emergency Hospital in the Loop would suspend services during facilities enhancement works planned to begin October 20 and finish in the first quarter of 2027.
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Nine ICC member states criticize planned US sanctions on the court
Foreign ministers of nine Rome Statute states said on 9 October 2026 they disagreed with announced US sanctions on the International Criminal Court and warned of impacts on its work and staff.
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Princess Margaret Hospital reports unidentified gas on three floors; emergency service unaffected
Hong Kong's Hospital Authority said staff and visitors were moved from floors 12 to 14 in block G of Princess Margaret Hospital on September 16 after unidentified gas was reported in a Pathology Department work area.
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UK PM and Ukraine's Zelenskyy discuss sanctions and energy ceasefire in October 2026 call
In a call on 10 October 2026, the UK Prime Minister reaffirmed solidarity with Ukraine and said the UK would strengthen sanctions on Russia and press for an immediate energy ceasefire.