Partial curfews are in place overnight in several French cities, after weekend protests spilled into some of the worst street violence in recent years. The scenes of destruction, stemming from nationwide anti-government demonstrations, have led to mounting pressure on authorities. Jamie Clarke reports:

The world's second-largest economy has posted stronger-than-expected growth in the third quarter. China's economy grew by four-and-a-half percent in the three months ending September, and is on course to meet its full-year growth target. Marcus Lum reports:

An electrical and building services engineer has called on the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department to improve its oversight of lift safety and tighten qualification renewals for engineers. Inspections have revealed that lifts installed at more than 330 buildings by Taizoom Elevator are missing fire-resistant door frame components. Ho Wing-ip, also an adjunct professor at Polytechnic University's Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, says it's right that the department relies on licensed inspectors to carry out examinations, but changes are needed. He spoke to Elvis Yu:

Hundreds of officials from around the world are set to gather in Hong Kong for the Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting, which opens on Tuesday in Wan Chai. Financial Secretary Paul Chan says whatever the visitors are here for, the government's goal is to leave them with a good impression of Hong Kong. Natale Ching reports:

Chief Executive John Lee has expressed hope that Hong Kong and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank could strengthen collaboration. The CE met the bank's president, Zou Jiayi, who's in town for the Apec finance ministers' meeting. Elvis Yu with that story:

The Federation of Trade Unions has proposed setting up a statutory building maintenance management body, as part of efforts to prevent bid-rigging and better protect residents' rights. Under the plan, the new body will have its team of consultants that are also recognised by the Buildings Department, and it will submit works reports regularly to various watchdogs, including the ICAC and Competition Commission, to maintain service quality. FTU lawmaker Bill Tang told Janice Lo that the body will seek to ensure integrity and transparency in handling building maintenance work.

The government is being urged to build more facilities to cater to mainland yachts arriving here. Joe Yuen, committee member of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association, described the Southbound Yacht Travel Scheme that took effect last Friday as a good start. But he also called for more facilities installed alongside the anchorage areas for yacht owners to go onshore. He told Elvis Yu that more owners will come as they gradually adapt to the scheme -- X and this brand new way of visiting the city.

A study by the Chinese University of Hong Kong has found that women with high soy consumption during childhood and adolescence may have lower risks of breast cancer. The study assessed the lifetime soy intake of more than 800 pre-menopausal women aged 35-45 in Hong Kong. It found that women who consumed high amounts of soy consistently in early life had about a 6 percent lower breast density than women who ate very little soy during the same period. Raphael Blet spoke with Professor Suzanne Ho -- who led the study X to learn more:

A study by the University of Hong Kong's medical school found that exposure to Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium known to cause stomach ulcers and gastric cancer, could be associated with about a fifth of colorectal cancer cases globally. To learn more about the study, Marcus Lum earlier spoke with Leung Wai-keung, Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation Professor in Gastroenterology and Chair Professor of Gastrointestinal Medicine from the university's medical school.

An Australian lawmaker hurt in a car attack has undergone surgery overnight but remains in critical condition. Jamie Clarke has the details:

A Kenyan cult leader who told parents to starve their children has been convicted of the deaths of nearly 200 people. Hundreds of bodies have been discovered at the cult's base since 2023, in what became known as the "Shakahola Forest Massacre."Jamie Clarke reports:

At the Asian Para Games in Japan, wheelchair fencer Alison Yu won Hong Kong, China's first medal in Nagoya. She won bronze in the women's foil individual Category A. Elvis Yu has more: