Chief Executive John Lee says there are no plans for now to reshuffle his cabinet after Erick Tsang stepped down as secretary for constitutional and mainland affairs for health reasons. Damon Pang has the details.

Legislator Holden Chow says he believes Tsang's resignation will not affect the duties of the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau. Chow expressed appreciation for the work done by Tsang during his tenure. He spoke to Janice Lo:

The chief executive has underscored the importance of improving the executive-led political system and vowed to strengthen his government's sense of ownership over Hong Kong. As Frank Yung reports, John Lee's comments came after a Beijing official spoke on Monday about the SAR's governance.

The chief executive, meanwhile, has acknowledged that a new law requiring seatbelts on buses and minibuses may be inconvenient for some at first. But John Lee said the measure is essential for safety. Natale Ching reports.

DAB members have visited the new Huanggang port to discuss how travellers can get through customs faster. The port will have a co-location clearance system which will shorten waiting time. Lawmaker Nixie Lam said the DAB offered more suggestions when they met mainland authorities. Janice Lo spoke to her about the visit to the new port which is set to open later this year.

The chief executive says about 90 percent of homeowners at Wang Fuk Court have taken part in a government survey on their long-term housing arrangements following the fire at the estate last year. Damon Pang has the story.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan says everything is negotiable when it comes to attracting leading tech and industrial firms to the Northern Metropolis. Chloe Feng has the details.

Hong Kong's annual Chinese New Year night parade will usher in the Year of the Horse with a vibrant display of floats and international performances. The event will begin at 8pm on February the 17th in Tsim Sha Tsui. Twelve floats highlighting unique aspects of the city, and 46 performing troupes from around the world will greet crowds along Canton, Haiphong and Nathan roads. Andrew Yeung, the Tourism Board's general manager of event and product, spoke to Hailey Yip.

A top sports official says future facilities in the Northern Metropolis should be multi-functional, serving top athletes while being available for inter-school competitions. Cheng King-leung, chairman of the Elite Sports Committee, told RTHK's Backchat programme that the planning and design stage is crucial for sports and recreational facilities:

The operator of the Hong Kong stock market is set to step up investment in technology to help investors have better market access as more funds flow to China. Chloe Feng has the details.

President Xi Jinping says China and Europe are partners and not adversaries. In a meeting with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Xi expressed the hope that Helsinki will play a big role in promoting better ties between China and Europe. Charlie Chun reports.

US President Donald Trump promised a "very honourable and honest investigation" into the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, as the backlash grows over the immigration crackdown that's led to the deployment of federal officers on the streets of the United States. But our US correspondent, Simon Marks, told Janice Lo that while some people feel Trump is softening his tone, his position remains consistent:

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, known as Ice, will have a security role during the upcoming Winter Olympics. The news has prompted anger amongst politicians in host country, Italy as Jamie Clarke reports:

Authorities in Spain say they will grant legal status to roughly half a million immigrants living and working in the country without authorisation. Elma Saiz, Spain's Minister of Migration, announced the extraordinary measure following a weekly cabinet meeting. Sachin Katvi reports.

Almost seven million people in Britain are reported to be living in very deep poverty, the highest level in 30 years. More than four million children also struggle with poverty, according to a research paper. Natale Ching reports.

US President Donald Trump is raising tariffs on imports from South Korea after accusing Seoul of not implementing the terms of a trade deal. But South Korea says it will stick to its commitments. Elvis Yu reports.

Atomic scientists have set their "Doomsday Clock" closer than ever to midnight. They've cited aggressive behaviour by nuclear powers, fraying nuclear arms control, conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and AI worries among factors driving risks for global disaster. Jamie Clarke has more:

Lucasfilm, which produced the epic Star Wars franchise, has a new boss. The studio's parent company Disney earlier announced that Dave Filoni will take the role of president and chief creative officer, while Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down after 14 years at the helm of one of the highest-grossing Hollywood franchises in history. Earlier, Azam Khan spoke to Hong Kong-based filmmaker Mike Leeder, who helped with the casting of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. He was asked how Filoni stacks up against his predecessor, Kennedy: