Hong Kong police have warned of serious consequences if pro-democracy protesters try to occupy government buildings, as they have threatened to do if the territory’s leader does not resign by today.

Chinese officials have warned of “chaos” and thrown their weight behind Hong Kong’s embattled leader in his face-off with pro-democracy protesters who have threatened to occupy government offices unless he steps down today.

Hong Kong police today arrested a 50-year-old fortune teller accused of forging a will that left him the multibillion-dollar estate of his late lover, the tycoon Nina Wang.

A human rights activist today urged Hong Kong to deport the daughter of Robert Mugabe if it is confirmed she is studying at a local university and the Zimbabwean president is funding her education.

A Briton was held today after unfurling banners condemning China’s human rights record on a major bridge in Hong Kong.

THE GAA is set to spread its wings into the Hong Kong school system. Plans are already at an advanced stage for members of the Irish community to teach the basics of hurling, football and camogie to children.

Hong Kong police today defused a small bomb found at a racecourse where thousands were watching World Cup soccer matches being relayed live.