Chief Executive John Lee will deliver this fourth Policy Address at the legislature on Wednesday morning, as many await his plans for Hong Kong. One thing that has been on his mind is fast-tracking the development of the Northern Metropolis mega infrastructure project. Frank Yung takes a look at what may be featured at the latest policy blueprint:

On education, the CE is being urged to place a stronger emphasis on AI. The Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers has called for data education to start in primary schools. Natasha Ho with that story.

Chief Executive John Lee has stressed that the judicial, executive and legislative branches have very properly fulfilled their functions as required under the Basic Law in handling the issue of same-sex partnerships in Hong Kong. Wendy Wong has the details.

The chief executive also says the quality of education and interests of students at Hong Kong International School should not be affected by an ongoing legal dispute. The Education Bureau is closely monitoring the situation. Here's Wendy Wong:

Cinemas will offer half-price tickets, and rides on trams and several ferries will be free on October 1. There will also be discounts at restaurants and malls as part of National Day celebrations announced by the chief executive. Elvis Yu reports.

The hospitality industry has expressed optimism for the upcoming National Day Golden Week holiday, as it coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival and other signature events in the city. The Travel Industry Council is expecting nearly 1.5 million mainland tourists during the eight-day holiday, up 10 percent from last year. Caspar Tsui, executive director of the Federation of Hong Kong Hotel Owners, said booking momentum is strong. He told Hailey Yip that visitors are no longer focusing just on food and shopping when booking hotels:

Customs officers have arrested four people suspected of laundering about HK$2.6 billion over some 18 months from August 2023. Officers said, based on intelligence, they arrested three men and a woman in recent weeks. Damon Pang reports.

A woman who recently travelled to Jiangmen in Guangdong province is the latest patient of chikungunya fever here in Hong Kong. Elvis Yu tells us more.

Several brides and grooms-to-be are furious and worried that their wedding plans may go up in smoke after the apparent sudden closure of the restaurant they booked for their banquets. Charlie Chun has the story.

Transport chief Mable Chan has urged the Airport Authority to further diversify services and expand its network to mark the centenary of Hong Kong's airport development. Chloe Feng reports.

Israel says 'Gaza is burning' as it unleashed a long-threatened ground assault on Gaza City. Palestinians there have described the most intense bombardment they've faced in two years of war. The intensifying offensive comes as a United Nations inquiry has concluded that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza. It is the latest expression of international alarm over Israel's actions in the enclave. Jamie Clarke reports:

A United Nations report has cited huge government corruption in South Sudan, as its food crisis worsens. As Jamie Clarke reports, the UN commission says billions of US dollars in public funds have been stolen over the past decade:

Mainland authorities have rolled out a package of measures to boost service consumption, as part of broader efforts to spur domestic demand and unleash consumption potential. Lau Hon-ting has more.

In football, the new Champions League season has officially begun. English giants Arsenal opened their campaign on a high note, winning 2-0 away at Athletic Bilbao to kick off the first of eight group matches. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe scored twice to earn 15-time winners Real Madrid all three points against French side Marseille. Todd Harding has more on the action:

An Australian innovation is promising faster and safer landmine clearance. Unlike traditional devices, this one doesn't use a metal detector to find unexploded ordnance. Azam Khan reports: