US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending a tariff truce with China by another 90 days, hours before levies in Chinese goods were due to shoot back up to 145 percent. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian earlier issued a statement expressing hopes that the US will work with China to follow a consensus reached during a phone call between the two heads of state, and that Beijing hopes Washington will strive for positive outcomes on the basis of equality, respect and mutual benefit. Jamie Clarke reports:

Police say a 63-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly placing bottles of soft drinks that might have been contaminated with urine in several supermarkets. Officers say the suspect will be charged in connection with administering a noxious substance with intent to injure, aggrieve, or annoy another person. He is due to appear in Kowloon City court on Tuesday. Janice Lo reports.

Ocean Park says it's conducting an investigation after its "Wild Twister" ride experienced a signal failure and came to an abrupt halt on Sunday. Seventeen people were stranded in mid-air for over an hour as a result of the incident. No one was injured. Louis Szeto, past chairman of mechanical, marine, naval architecture and chemical division at the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, said theme park rides are subject to regular, stringent checks. He told Backchat's Raphael Blet what could've happened:

A family doctor says he hopes the government will clarify whether elderly professional drivers who suffer from certain ailments will be allowed to continue working. This comes as authorities consider a proposal to require drivers aged 65 or above to undergo stricter physical exams annually. As Janice Lo reports, the tests could also include detecting for signs of dementia and glaucoma, which is an irreversible eye disease that can lead to blindness.

Power has been restored at a North Point residential block, nearly one day after it was cut because of a water main burst. Wallis Wang has more.

Business improved last month for Hong Kong's small and medium-sized enterprises, or SMEs. But as Chloe Feng reports, the sector itself remains in contraction territory.

Two overseas firms that have already established their presence in Hong Kong said they see the SAR as a gateway for the mainland and Asia-Pacific markets. Wallis Wang has details.

Italian food importer and distributor Bright View Trading says Hong Kong is a gateway for it to enter the mainland and Asian markets. Its general manager, Michele Bernacchia, described Hong Kong as one of the "most popular cities for food in the world", and it's ideal for his business. He spoke to Wallis Wang.

US President Donald Trump seemed to confuse Russia and Alaska twice during a press conference at the White House. Trump announced last week that he would meet Russian President Vladimir Putin this Friday in Alaska where the two leaders are expected to discuss the conflict in Ukraine. The summit comes as Trump has hardened his stance towards Moscow, agreeing to allow additional US weapons to reach Ukraine and threatening tariffs against buyers of Russian oil.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that are no signs that Russia was preparing to put an end to its hostilities in Ukraine. He cited intelligence reports as saying that Russian troops and forces were seemingly being mobilised to launch a new offensive. Zelensky also stressed that the meeting in Alaska between the leaders of Russia and the United States would be meaningless without his participation:

The United Nations has condemned a targeted Israeli attack that killed six journalists in Gaza. The reporters, five of which worked for Al Jazeera, were killed in an Israeli air strike on Sunday, in what the broadcaster has called a "targeted assassination". Al Jazeera said the strike hit a tent for reporters outside the al-Shifa hospital. These latest deaths add to the growing toll of journalists killed during 22 months of Israeli bombardment on Gaza. Jamie Clarke reports:

Football fans in Gaza and the occupied West Bank are furious over the killing of the footballer dubbed the Palestinian Pele. The Palestinian Football Association said Suleiman al-Obeid was hit by an Israeli tank shell as he queued for food in southern Gaza a few days ago. Raymond Yeung reports.

A Colombian senator and presidential hopeful has died after being shot at a political rally two months ago. Having been a senator since 2022, he'd been seeking his party's nominations for Colombia's 2026 presidential election. He was speaking at a rally when he was shot. Jamie Clarke reports:

Japanese authorities have urged millions to evacuate their homes after heavy rains unleashed floods and landslides in the country's southwest, leaving several residents missing. As Sophie Hui reports, surging rivers have swept away vehicles and damaged roads.

China recently unveiled a groundbreaking AI-powered weather system named after the sea goddess in Chinese folklore, Mazu. The cutting-edge system is set to revolutionise weather forecasting in developing Belt and Road nations, helping them stay one step ahead of natural disasters. AI guru Raj Shroff told Backchat's Raphael Blet Mazu could be a game changer:

The fashion industry is often cited as one of the top five most polluting industries globally. It's a significant contributor to carbon emissions, water pollution, and textile waste. But as consumers around the world become increasingly aware about the impact of clothing on the environment, they're starting to demand more ethical fashion choices. It's giving rise to a practice known as regenerative wool farming. But how much of a difference can this make? Azam Khan reports: