Public Health: A survey by the Hong Kong Early Childhood Educators Association finds nearly 60% of parents wrongly think meningococcal disease is like a common cold, while 78% of children are not vaccinated—doctors warn the infection can turn deadly fast, especially for infants and teens. Local Life & Culture: Watsons marks its 185th anniversary with a vintage-themed concept store on Nathan Road in Yau Ma Tei, complete with retro pharmacy décor and interactive photo spots. City Safety: Labour Department issues a Heat Stress at Work warning, urging employers and outdoor workers to prevent heat stroke with risk checks, shade, ventilation, and timely water and rest. Transport & Travel: Cathay Pacific says a flight from Bengaluru was evacuated after smoke was reported in the cabin on landing; preliminary checks point to an overheating air-conditioning system. Civic-Military Spotlight: Hong Kong residents and students toured PLA Navy ships during a 29th-anniversary open-house visit, with the fleet including destroyer Nanning and frigate Hengyang. Health & Justice: A paediatrician, Dr Sit Sou-chi, received a nine-month removal from the General Register for misconduct in a case that left a boy disabled for life. Regional Politics: Taiwan denounces new China patrols east of the island as undermining the status quo, while Marcos says China’s sanctions on Teodoro are “very unhelpful” and raise tensions. Sports: Manu Samoa crushed Hong Kong China 66-19 in the Nations Cup opener.