Chief Executive John Lee says the government will strictly enforce the law on any violations over suspected improper steel reinforcement works, on a house at a luxury residential development in Stanley. As Janice Lo reports, it comes after the Development Bureau launched a probe over media reports alleging the house at One Stanley was built with fewer steel bars than approved.

The Immigration Department says travellers can register for the “collaborative inspection” automated channels at the new Huanggang port -- either on site or through its mobile app. Wallis Wang has the story.

The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority says its deficit widened to HK$998 million for the 2025-26 financial year, mainly because of preparatory work for the West-K Performing Arts Centre. Wallis Wang reports.

John Lee has urged residents to tune in to the debates on Hong Kong's first five-year plan and the 2026 policy address that start on Wednesday. The discussions at the Legislative Council will last three days. Elvis Yu reports.

The Global University Presidents and Leaders Summit will be staged in Wan Chai on October the 27th and 28th. The host -- the Hong Kong Association for External Friendship -- says this time the two-day event will primarily focus on the Northern Metropolis University Town. Leaders from over 50 renowned universities globally will attend the summit. The association's founding president and CEO, Priscilla Leung, says she believes it can help institutions gain a better understanding about the university town project. She spoke to Janice Lo.

The iFX Expo Asia 2026 returns to the city on Wednesday. The two-day event at the Convention and Exhibition Centre will bring together more than 5,000 delegates, including leading brokers, proprietary trading firms, fintech companies and more than 150 exhibitors. Speaking on RTHK's Backchat programme, Clarice Borges, the event's chief operating officer, said it helps businesses make connections and unlock new opportunities.

Dion Chen, the vice chairman of the Hong Kong Direct Subsidy Scheme Schools Council, says the fee hikes for some Direct Subsidy Scheme schools are needed because of growing operating costs and teaching requirements. About 50 DSS schools raised fees by between 1.9 percent and 25 percent in the new academic year. He was speaking on RTHK's Backchat programme.

Chief Executive John Lee says the government will work to deliver a high-quality experience for all participants at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Finance Ministers' Meeting. The meeting will be held in Hong Kong between October the 20th and 21st. Here's Aaron Tam.

The SAR government is looking to step up training and manpower planning for nurses to meet the rising demand in Hong Kong driven by an ageing population. Elvis Yu reports.

The government is set to implement reforms and push for accountability as soon as possible, in the wake of last November's deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court. As Aaron Tam reports, Chief Executive John Lee said this will be done once the independent committee submits its report on the Tai Po disaster.

Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Algernon Yau, says RTHK will make greater use of new media platforms and AI technology, enhancing the dissemination of government messages and policy promotion. Altis Wong reports.

A Belgian physicist has won the Nobel physics prize. As Jamie Clarke reports, the secretary general of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences told a news conference “This year's prize is about ghostly messengers from space”.

In the United States, protests are growing over the way Cornell University, one of the nation’s most respected colleges, has handled accusations relating to the alleged rape of a student by several members of a fraternity. The incident occurred two years ago, but has become front-page news after the alleged victim filed a civil lawsuit accusing the university of covering up the attack. The Governor of New York has now appointed a special prosecutor to look into the case, which has inflamed opinions from coast to coast. Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.

A quarter of a million demonstrators have taken to the streets across France. Unions and teachers have joined high school students demanding better learning conditions. The protests descended into sporadic clashes with security forces, as Jamie Clarke reports.

Russian authorities have denied that they're imposing anti-plague measures. That's after a laboratory technician reportedly died of the disease. Washington has called on Moscow to be “transparent” about the situation, as Jamie Clarke reports.

Spain have ended the international break on a high note by beating Croatia 2-1 to remain perfect in the Nations League. Harry Kane, meanwhile, scored twice against the Czech Republic in his record-equalling 125th international cap for England. Nazvi Careem with more: