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Hong Kong Space Museum Opens 3D Dome Show "Explore 3D"
The Hong Kong Space Museum began screening a new 28-minute 3D dome show, "Explore 3D", at its Space Theatre on October 15, 2026, with screenings running until July 14, 2027.
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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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NASA Study Suggests Some Human-Linked Microbes Could Survive Lunar South Pole Shadows
A NASA-led study published Aug. 19, 2026, in Science Advances reports that several microbes commonly found in spaceflight environments and on human skin could survive in shaded areas near the Moon’s South Pole.
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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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NASA Reports Large Greenland Iceberg Drifting South Through Denmark Strait
A large iceberg observed in summer 2026 had drifted more than 1,000 kilometers south from the northeastern Greenland bay where it likely originated, NASA Earth Observatory reported on August 20, 2026.
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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.
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NASA report describes record European heat in summer 2026
A NASA Earth Observatory report published August 21, 2026 said Western Europe endured a fifth heat wave by mid-August 2026, with record June–July temperatures and preliminary estimates linking heat to 10,000 excess deaths.
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Princess Margaret Hospital evacuates about 200 staff after unidentified gas report
About 200 staff at Block G of Princess Margaret Hospital left their workplaces after unidentified gas was reported at the Department of Pathology on 13/F on 16 September 2026; two felt mildly unwell but needed no treatment.
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NASA reports International Space Station crew preparing for Tuesday antenna spacewalk
NASA said Expedition 75 crew members spent Friday, August 21, 2026, preparing for a spacewalk scheduled for Tuesday to install a high-speed antenna on the International Space Station.