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Lucidi, known as 'Remi Enigma' on social media, had reached the 68th floor of the 721ft Tregunter Tower, a residential block in Hong Kong's upscale Mid-Levels area before his fatal fall, reports the Daily Mail. 

The leaders will mainly discuss threats posed by North Korea's evolving nuclear and missile programs, according to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.

As part of its dismantling of the country's zero-Covid policy last month, China's government also lifted quarantine and other border restrictions, The Guardian reported . It prompted a wave of interest in overseas travel, particularly for the upcoming lunar new year holiday later this month.

With the city's workforce shrinking by about 140,000 people over the last two years, Chief Executive John Lee announced the "Top Talent Pass Scheme" this month, which includes incentives for high earners and top university graduates. The scheme grants a two-year visa to individuals who earn no less than HK$2.5 million (US$318,000) annually, and graduates of the world's top 100 universities with at least three years' working experience over the past five years.

The city will start putting electronic bracelets on those who test positive for the virus from July 15, Health Secretary Lo Chung-mau said during a press briefing, RFA reported. In China, red codes banning movement in public places have already been used to target people for political reasons that have little to do with their health, the report said.

Steve Ho Chun-Yin said he tested negative on Thursday when he attended the photo session during the celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China, CNN reported. The pro-Beijing lawmaker stood one row behind Xi, handout photos of the day showed. The border between Hong Kong and mainland China remains largely sealed because of the virus.

The 2020 law followed massive pro-democracy protests in 2019, which included violent clashes between demonstrators and police. Now, observers say, there is a slim hope for a more democratic political system and they fear that the character of the city has fundamentally changed, with Beijing in full control.

He won a total of 1,416 votes, surpassing the threshold of 750 votes to win the election held earlier in the day, reports Xinhua news agency. The 64-year-old made a short speech after the announcement of the election results, expressing gratitude to members of the Election Committee who turned out to vote and to the Hong Kong residents.

“In the eyes of some people in Canada, similar protests and demonstrations should be referred to differently in different places. In Hong Kong, they are 'human rights movement,' but in Canada they are 'a threat to democracy.' Such stark double standard is unacceptable," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said.

Evergrande has more than $300 billion of debt and is scrambling to raise cash by selling assets and shares to repay suppliers and creditors.