Public Health: A survey of 300 Hong Kong parents and teachers found nearly 60% of parents wrongly think invasive meningococcal disease is like a common cold, and 78% of children are not vaccinated—doctors warn it can turn deadly fast. Medical Accountability: Hong Kong’s Medical Council removed a paediatrician from the General Register for nine months after a cerebral palsy case involving a 2009 newborn, saying the doctor failed to act promptly on a suspected seizure. Heat Safety: The Labour Department and Centre for Health Protection issued fresh heat-stress and heat-stroke warnings, urging hydration, lighter clothing, ventilation and rest—especially for outdoor workers, children and the elderly. Finance & Risk: HKMA chief Eddie Yue warned Hong Kong to brace for AI “bubble” risks and the threat of quantum computers targeting encrypted finance, urging stronger bank buffers and risk controls. Local Life & Culture: Watsons marked its 185th anniversary with a vintage-themed concept store in Yau Ma Tei, while a new pet-friendly dining scheme is prompting restaurants to set up partitions, strollers and waste bins for dog diners. China Ties & Defence: Residents toured PLA Navy ships during a Hong Kong open-house linked to the 29th anniversary of the handover. Aviation Incident: Cathay Pacific evacuated passengers after smoke was reported in-cabin on landing in Hong Kong, with the cause preliminarily linked to an overheating air-conditioning system. Sports: Hong Kong rugby’s Nations Cup opener ended in a heavy Samoa defeat (66-19).