Transit operator MTR Corporation has reported that its net profit for the first half of the year exceeded HK$15.7 billion. That's more than double compared with the same period last year. As Chloe Feng reports, the strong gains came as property development offset a flat performance in its rail and commercial operations.

The Competition Commission says it raided 12 premises of building contractors and individuals over alleged bid rigging of maintenance projects at 28 housing estates and buildings. As Wendy Wong reports, the searches, which took place on Wednesday, were part of a new crackdown on anti competitive practices in the trade.

Hong Kong’s largest food festival of the year has kicked off alongside four other trade fairs at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. One visitor even started queueing a few days ago to ensure he got to try his hand at a game that offers free abalone. Elvis Yu has details.

The DAB has proposed that the government should upgrade its Major Sports Events Committee so that more large-scale international competitions can be held here. The proposal was among nearly 60 others which the party has submitted for the SAR’s first five-year plan. Lawmaker Vincent Cheng said boosting the committee to the level of a task force could foster more collaboration with various bureaus on hosting mega sports events. He spoke to Janice Lo.

Around 1,000 civil servants have taken part in a stress-test at the new Huanggang Port public transport interchange. Elvis Yu reports.

The Environmental Protection Department says it's not expecting street level shops in a part of Tsuen Wan to face a heavier workload when a food waste recycling pilot scheme begins. Janice Lo reports.

City University researchers are calling for a more comprehensive cross-border care plan as an increasing number of Hongkongers choose to retire in the Greater Bay Area. Professor Wang Xiaohu said government data showed that the number of elderly Hong Kong residents living in Guangdong exceeded 110,000 last year – a jump of nearly 50 percent from a decade ago. He told Belle Yip that the lower cost of living is a key factor.

A recent study by a local mental health advocacy has found young people are lacking self-esteem. Nearly 70 percent of Gen Z respondents said they regularly edited and retouched their photos before sharing them on social media. Speaking on RTHK's Backchat programme, May Lam, founder and president of the Hong Kong Mental Wellness Association, suggested ways to overcome the issue.

There's been a call for any medication containing ibuprofen and dihydrocodeine to be sold only in pharmacies, with the vendor required to make sure that the purchase is for legitimate purposes. This comes days after health authorities seized about 100 boxes of suspected unregistered medication that claims to be a painkiller. Phoebe Chan, Associate Director of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Hong Kong's Drug Education Resources Centre, said purchasing registered pharmaceutical products can ensure quality and safety. She was speaking on RTHK's Backchat programme.

The Ministry of Ecology and Environment says the nation's air and water quality continued to improve in the first seven months of this year. This came amid stronger efforts to curb air pollution and protect water resources. Marcus Lum reports.

Israeli forces have reportedly moved against rogue settlers laying siege to Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The move comes after unusually strong criticism from the United States ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee. Israel, meanwhile, reopened an emblematic settlement elsewhere in the West Bank. Jamie Clarke reports.

Rescuers in Colombia have been making a last-ditch effort to locate earthquake survivors. The critical seventy-two-hour window for finding survivors has drawn to a close. More than 370 people are still missing after Monday’s quake. It's already claimed at least 273 lives. Jamie Clarke has more.

In the United States, civil rights groups and Democrats have denounced a plan by immigration authorities to equip officers with gloves that emit painful electric shocks. Azam Khan reports.

It's a second gold medal for Britain's Amy Hunt at this year's European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, this time in the 200 metre sprint.The home favourite completed a season-best time to finish ahead of rival Dina Asher-Smith, who settled for bronze. Nazvi Careem has more.