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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Jancie Lo and Ben Tse

2025-12-01
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Tai Po inferno death toll rises to 146  Listenfacebook
Police have said that the death toll for the Tai Po inferno has risen to 146, after officers found more bodies in their search of Wang Fuk Court. As Damon Pang reports, the force said they cannot rule out whether or not there will be more fatalities as more than 40 people are still unaccounted for:
HK continues to mourn victims of Tai Po inferno  Listenfacebook
More people from around Hong Kong travelled to Tai Po over the weekend to pay their respects to those affected by the massive fire at Wang Fuk Court. The queue into the park where mourners laid flowers stretched hundreds of metres at one point yesterday afternoon. Aaron Tam reports:
Government offers full support to fire victims: FS  Listenfacebook
The government said that it has so far received HK$900 million in public donations. Together with an initial injection of HK$300 million from the government, the support fund for Wang Fuk Court residents now has HK$1.2 billion. The money will be used to assist residents rebuild their homes, as well as providing long-term and persistent support. Financial Secretary Paul Chan added authorities will coordinate with financial institutions to offer flexible services and support. Wallis Wang reports:
Govt pledges free housing for Tai Po survivors  Listenfacebook
Home affairs chief Alice Mak has pledged that the government will provide free housing to the survivors of the Tai Po inferno until they're able to get back on their feet. Damon Pang reports:
'More than 1,500 Tai Po fire survivors rehoused'  Listenfacebook
Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong has said that more than 1,500 people who have been left homeless from the deadly fire have now been rehoused free of charge...as Elvis Yu reports:
Industry mulls safer construction after Tai Po fire  Listenfacebook
The construction industry is to consider tougher safety requirements at building sites following the deadly Tai Po fire. As Wallis Wang reports, an industry representative said one of these measures include the spacing out of work sites.
Rubio says 'more work' required after US-Ukraine talks  Listenfacebook
US and Ukrainian officials have completed roughly four hours of talks aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. The US secretary of state says the session was productive, but more work was required in the search for a peace deal. Jamie Clarke has more:
'Still a long way to run' before peace deal materialises  Listenfacebook
RTHK's Washington correspondent, Simon Marks, told me Ben Tse there was a last-minute shake-up of the Ukrainian attendance list to the Florida meeting.
Netanyahu submits pardon request in corruption cases  Listenfacebook
Israel's prime minister is seeking a pardon in his years-long corruption trial. He argues that criminal proceedings are hindering his ability to govern, and that a pardon would be good for Israel – as Jamie Clarke reports:
Toll from Sri Lanka floods, landslides passes 330  Listenfacebook
Authorities in Sri Lanka have declared a state of emergency after at least 334 people were killed and more than 400 others are missing in the aftermath of heavy floods and mudslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah. Aaron Tam reports.
Pope continues overseas trip in Lebanon  Listenfacebook
Pope Leo has taken a message of peace to Lebanon, as the country remains a target of Israeli air-strikes. The pontiff is on the second leg of his first overseas trip as the Catholic leader, as Jamie Clarke reports:
Green groups tackle plastic pollution in Nigerian waters  Listenfacebook
Warmer oceans are threatening marine life by disrupting ecosystems, leading to coral bleaching, loss of species, and the collapse of the food chain. But plastic pollution, discarded fishing nets and coastal development are taking a heavy toll on Nigeria's sea turtles, according to conservationists battling to save them. Lau Hon-ting reports on the efforts of one group of turtle rescuers.
Historic monuments in Iraq at risk of erosion from harsh weather  Listenfacebook
Iraqi officials are sounding the alarm to save monuments of the cradle of civilisation. Thousands of years of history are at risk of disappearing as Iraq's ancient southern cities face erosion due to climate change. Jamie Clarke has more:
10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal  Listenfacebook
In football, Arsenal and Chelsea played to a feisty 1-1 draw in a battle of Premier League heavyweights, with Mikel Merino sparing the Gunners' blushes in the second half at Stamford Bridge. As Todd Harding tells us, the result leaves Arsenal five points clear at the top of the table:

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