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  • Agency says Covid-19 changed the way young adults behave towards each other
  • Highest levels of cyberbullying were experienced by boys in Bulgaria, Lithuania, Moldova and Poland, while the lowest levels were reported in Spain
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  • Fare hike cannot be higher than the year-on-year change in a general household’s median monthly income, officials say
  • New pricing is determined by inflation, the rail operator’s productivity and profitability, and a wage index for transport sector workers
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  • As the battles between Israel-Gaza and Russia-Ukraine rage on, we bring you a collection of novels that describe the brutality of armed combat
  • From Leo Tolstoy’s ‘War and Peace’ to ‘How to Feed a Dictator’ by award-winning Polish author Witold Szabłowski, these books show you the impact of war
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  • Colourful depictions of spots such as The Peak and the Central piers, Star Ferry vessels and buses can be seen at the temporary facade
  • Local artists Elaine Chiu and Zoie Lam produced the illustrations for the project under the theme ‘Realising Central Cityscapes’
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  • Survey indicates contentment fell for the third year in a row; those over 65 hit the hardest
  • Experts say the end of the pandemic did not bring a solution to all problems and things ‘cannot be solved overnight’
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  • Secretary for Education Christine Choi says schools that are unable to attract enough pupils should consider merging
  • Hongkongers would find it unacceptable if the government offered free schooling to those not entitled to local education just to help schools survive, she added
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  • Around 9.5 million of the trips will be land border crossings, while another 1.5 million are expected by air and sea
  • MTR will boost services on most of its lines over the break; company also estimates larger crowds generated by the Art@Harbour initiative
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  • Man in the US state of Colorado suffered multiple seizures and acute respiratory failure after he was attacked by his venomous pet lizard
  • Check out what happens when you are bitten by a Gila monster and why you should avoid them at all costs
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  • Government aims to optimise use of the waterfront, but residents say there should be an entry fee for the attraction, funded by HK$50 million in taxpayer money
  • Visitors are required to book a time to interact with the ‘eggs’, which change colour and make different sounds when touched
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  • Christine Choi says the ‘very pragmatic approach’ will ensure it will take around five years to reach 40 per cent target for non-local students
  • A rise in tuition seems unlikely before the 2025-26 academic year at the earliest
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  • It is the highest figure for the month since records began in 1884; next few days will stay warm
  • Slightly cooler conditions expected on Wednesday, with a southerly airstream replaced by a weak northeast monsoon
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  • Not only were the volunteers immersed in the beauty of the South Asian country, but they also built genuine connections with local people
  • Co-founder of the charity hopes to encourages Hongkongers to give back to local communities in their travel destinations
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  • Immigration departments must make sure information is kept secure and not used improperly, one student writes
  • Tell us what you think about K-pop stars being criticised for drinking Starbucks due to the chain’s alleged pro-Israel stance in the war with Gaza
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  • Covid-19 and anti-government protests hit the city economically, but new measures are making it easier to travel, build businesses across the border
  • More young Hongkongers are willing to work in the mainland than in previous years, and incubation centres have been set up to help entrepreneurs
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