The number of mainland tourists who visited Hong Kong over the National Day Golden Week holiday was satisfactory, according to a tourism sector representative. Nearly 1.4 million mainlanders crossed over during the holiday which ended on Wednesday. As Raymond Yeung reports, the catering industry said it recorded a spike in business.

The government's family-office themed flagship event, "Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit", will return next year. Chloe Feng has the details.

Lawmakers have called for more details on a proposed civil service accountability mechanism. This came as they opened a three-day debate on the chief executive's latest policy address. Sophie Hui reports.

A teenage suspect who escaped from Northern District hospital on Monday was recaptured two days later. Charlie Chun has the details.

Nearly 29,000 scam-related cases were recorded in the first eight months of this year, slipping slightly from the same period in 2024. Monetary losses stood at more than HK$5 billion. Hailey Yip reports.

The Head of the National Games Coordination Office in Hong Kong, Yeung Tak-keung, says the three regions co-hosting the event next month are in the final stages of discussions for the torch relay. Charlie Chun reports.

Wednesday was designated "cold dew" day in the lunar calender, which traditionally marks the transition from cool autumn to the chill of winter. Still, Hong Kong logged a top temperature of over 33 degrees Celsius, which turned out to be the hottest "cold dew" day in the city's history. Hailey Yip explains:

US President Donald Trump says that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of a Peace Plan. In a social media post, Mr Trump added that, quote, "all of the hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a strong, durable, and everlasting peace". But Jamie Clarke reports, key parts of the peace plan still haven't been agreed to:

Gold has extended its historic rally to break above US$4000 per ounce for the very first time, continuing its rise as investors seek shelter from mounting geopolitical uncertainty. Jamie Clarke reports:

The International Committee of the Red Cross says nearly 90 percent of surveyed clinics in east Congo are out of medicines. The finding is part of a survey conducted last month of 240 health centres. It's the largest such assessment ICRC has carried out since a lightning advance by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels spurred fighting that has killed thousands. Jamie Clarke has more:

Three scientists won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry for their work in developing a new form of molecular architecture, yielding materials that can help tackle challenges like climate change and a lack of fresh water. Priscilla Ng reports:

Pollution and over-development are sparking concern over the future of a new Unesco site in Albania. In September, Unesco labelled the valley in Albania as one of 26 newly designated Biosphere Reserves. That, it said in a statement, was part of an initiative to "safeguard some of the planet's richest and most fragile ecosystems.” Jamie Clarke reports:

Professional athletes follow strict diets and take all sorts of supplements to boost their fitness levels and help their bodies recover faster. But for a group of footballers in Cyprus, an ingredient found in most kitchens is energizing them and helps them play harder. Drinking olive oil is part of a performance revolution that appears to improve endurance and reduce recovery times. Lau Hon-ting has the story.

A wave of Hong Kong sailing talent is preparing to make its mark at the National Games. The SAR is sending eight athletes to compete in four sailing events in the Guangdong provincial city of Shanwei. Hailey Yip reports.