China says it has reached a deal with the European Union on exports of Chinese-made electric vehicles to the bloc. Priscilla Ng has the details:

US President Donald Trump says he has no knowledge of a Justice Department threat to file criminal charges against Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell. The move is in connection with alleged renovation cost over-runs at the central bank's headquarters in Washington. But Mr Powell says that is just a pretext. RTHK's Washington correspondent, Simon Marks, explained to Ben Tse what may happen next:

There's been a smooth debut for a new online appointment system for non-local drivers applying for a Hong Kong licence, according to the Transport Department. All slots were snapped up within half an hour on the first day of operation. Applicants welcomed the new method, saying it's convenient and fair. Wallis Wang has the details.

Lawmakers Ronick Chan and Junius Ho were elected unopposed as chair and vice chair of Legco's House Committee. The Finance Committee will be headed by Jimmy Ng from the Business and Professionals Alliance, while DAB chairman Gary Chan will be his deputy. The results came after new Legco President Starry Lee announced the setting up of a group coordinating council affairs. The group held its first meeting on Monday, as Damon Pang reports:

A considerable number of residents displaced by the Tai Po fire have expressed their wish to stay in the district, according to a survey by the Federation of Trade Unions. Union president Stanley Ng has relayed their views to the government, while urging authorities to work out resettlement plans as soon as possible. Here's Damon Pang

A number of rehousing options have been proposed to Wang Fuk Court residents under a government survey to gauge their views on the matter. DAB chairman Gary Chan says while the options are comprehensive and geared to meet their needs, speed mattered most. Janice Lo has the details.

The travel industry has welcomed the expansion of the Hong Kong section of the high speed rail. The MTR Corporation said it will introduce 16 new stops starting from January 26, bringing the total number of direct-access destinations to over 100. This comes as China moves to expand its vast railway network by 2030 as part of the nation's Five-Year Plan. Fanny Yeung, Executive Director of the Travel Industry Council, and Alok Jain, CEO and Managing Director of Trans Consult spoke on RTHK's Backchat programme:

The Buildings Department says three homeowners at Redhill Peninsula have been convicted and fined a total of HK$275,000 for knowingly carrying out unauthorised building works. The owners of three detached houses pleaded guilty at the Eastern Magistrates' Courts last Thursday. Natale Ching reports.

A DAB lawmaker says a plan to redevelop the area around the Flower Market in Mong Kok could create new opportunities and boost business for florists. Charlie Chun reports.

Venezuela's government says that more than a hundred prisoners have been released, after rights groups reported repeated delays. The releases come after a week of political turmoil in Caracas following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by the United States, and his appearance in a New York court on drug trafficking charges - as Jamie Clarke reports:

In sport...Liverpool are through to the fourth round of the English FA Cup after a 4-1 crushing of third-tier side Barnsley at home. The result sets up a home tie clash against fellow Premier League club Brighton, who knocked Manchester United out of the domestic competition on Sunday. Todd Harding has more:

Tech giants Apple and Google announced a multi-year partnership that will see Apple's next-generation artificial intelligence features, including its Siri assistant, be powered by Google's Gemini technology. The alliance also bolsters Google parent Alphabet's position in the race against OpenAI. RTHK's Silicon Valley correspondent Mark Niu breaks down Apple's decision to team up with its rival. He spoke to Janice Wong:

Timothee Chalamet was among the big winners as Hollywood’s finest gathered for this year’s Golden Globe Awards. The rising star outshone veterans including Leonardo DiCaprio to claim one of the top honours. Benjamin Fuller reports.