Former media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been convicted of all three national security-related charges he faced. The High Court said he was the “mastermind” behind conspiracies to collude with external forces and to publish seditious materials -- with his sole intent to seek the downfall of the ruling Communist Party. Frank Yung reports.

Beijing's offices in Hong Kong say Jimmy Lai's actions have seriously endangered national security, adding that serious crimes warrant severe punishment. Frank Yung has the details.

The government has welcomed the court ruling on Jimmy Lai. Chief Executive John Lee says the former media tycoon harmed the country's fundamental interests. Elvis Yu has the details.

National security police have welcomed the court judgement on Jimmy Lai. As Altis Wong reports, officers also shrugged off possible international sanctions.

Researchers at the Education University have created the world's first AI-powered smart vest to help children with ADHD improve their focus and classroom behaviour. The team says around 6.4 percent of children and adolescents in Hong Kong live with ADHD, meaning tens of thousands of students struggle daily with attention and behavioural regulation. The vest can reduce hyperactive movements by up to 54 percent, according to principal investigator Fu Hong. She spoke to Hailey Yip:

The Consumer Council has warned that matchmaking services must be chosen with care after it received a record number of complaints. Aaron Tam has the details.

Kenneth Chan, a vice chairman of the Consumer Council's sustainability, public affairs and education committee, told Elvis Yu that many complaints were related to matchmaking operators failing to deliver on their promises.

The Consumer Council says table-top water dispensers which it tested pumped out hot water at uneven temperatures. The difference in one model ranged to more than 10 degrees Celsius. Damon Pang has the story.

The chairwoman of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority, Ayesha Macpherson Lau, is confident of further cuts in administrative fees on the so-called e-MPF platform. The fees could fall to less than 30 basis points next year from the current 37 basis points. The platform was launched last year to streamline efficiency and lower costs. Mrs Lau noted that fee reductions would continue in the coming years. She spoke to Chloe Feng.

HSBC says details of its proposal to privatise Hang Seng Bank have been sent to shareholders of its subsidiary. Two meetings will be held next month for a vote by shareholders, as Chloe Feng reports.

China's value-added industrial output expanded 4.8 percent year on year in November, according to official data released Monday. Tony Sabine has the details.

Australia has vowed stricter gun laws as the country began mourning victims of its worst mass shooting in almost 30 years. Police have accused a father and son of killing 15 people at a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach. As Jamie Clarke reports, the older gunman was killed at the scene, while his son is in a critical condition in hospital:

The son of American filmmaker Rob Reiner and photographer and producer Michele Reiner has been arrested. That's after the couple were found dead in their Los Angeles home over the weekend. Jamie Clarke has the details:

Authorities in Gaza have warned that many war-damaged buildings are at risk of collapse because of heavy rain in the devastated Palestinian enclave. The say the weather is making it hard to recover bodies buried under the rubble. Here's Jamie Clarke:

The 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games have concluded with a closing ceremony in Shenzhen, capping off the first-ever edition of the Games jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau. Hailey Yip reports.

Chief Executive John Lee has commended the city’s delegation for their historic performance at the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games. As Hailey Yip reports, he pledged continued and increased support for disability sports.

In football...Manchester United and Bournemouth kept fans on the edges of their seats with a nail-biting, 4-4 slugfest at Old Trafford, as Ruben Amorim's side squandered a chance to climb up to fifth in the Premier League. The eight-goal thriller instead leaves the Red Devils in sixth, with Eli Junior Kroupi striking late to salvage a point for Bournemouth. Todd Harding has more:

Operation Santa Claus 2025 is under way. One of the organisations we're supporting this year is the Hong Kong Workers Health Centre, which supports injured workers with rehabilitation and psycho-social support, empowering them to return to work. Cruz Macalligan met the centre's Chief Executive, Sabrina Wan, to learn more about the importance of their work.