Kai Tak Hospital had a bright start when it welcomed patients on day one of its phased opening on Monday. There was effusive praise from the first patients. And as Wallis Wang reports, most of the 350 slots for services at its family medicine centre were snapped up.

Medical sector lawmaker David Lam says the phased opening of Kai Tak Hospital enables an even distribution of major acute hospitals in the Kowloon region. The hospital is expected to serve a population of 1.8 million in Kowloon, and operations were said to be smooth on day one of the phased opening yesterday. Lam told RTHK's Wallis Wang that the new facility will offer more choices for residents.

Kowloon City District Councillor Rizwan Ullah says the phased opening of Kai Tak Hospital has helped to ensure the smooth launch of services. Most patients who visited the new facility yesterday gave their thumbs-up. Speaking on RTHK's Backchat programme on the day of the phased opening, the district councillor said the arrangement also helps people get used to the transport links.

Chief Executive John Lee says the future of the city's young people is one of the central components of Hong Kong's first five-year plan and the Policy Address he announced last month. Altis Wong reports.

The Transport Department says all signage and information systems at the public transport interchange of the new Huanggang port facility are ready. Janice Lo has details.

The Trade Development Council says it will consider scaling up its presence in Central Asia. Wallis Wang reports.

A fertility clinic involved in a mix-up of embryo samples earlier this year, has been allowed to resume all of its licensed treatment services from Tuesday. Authorities say they're satisfied with the remedial measures taken by Heal Fertility. Janice Lo reports.

A senior sports official has urged corporations and major firms to increase long-term support for local athletes. This comes after Hong Kong, China won 11 gold, 19 silver and 24 bronze medals at the Asian Games in Japan. Cheng King-leung, chairman of the Elite Sports Committee, hailed the SAR's best performance at Asia's premier sporting gala. Speaking on RTHK's Backchat programme, he called on the private sector to provide greater backing for the city's athletes.

An owners’ corporation has been fined for violating safety regulations over the deadly fall of a worker who had been pruning a tree. Janice Lo reports.

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner says it's launched a compliance check on gym chain 24/7 Fitness, after hidden pinhole cameras were discovered inside changing rooms at its Sha Tin branch. Sophie Hui reports.

A teenager has lost a hand after picking up a grenade, as students continue to protest in France over education conditions. The days-long demonstrations have erupted into blazes and barricades at some schools, while lessons have been disrupted at hundreds of schools nationwide. Jamie Clarke has the details.

Spain's prime minister has called a snap election for next month, aiming to increase his parliamentary support. As Jamie Clarke reports, the move comes after lawmakers last week rejected proposals to address a housing crisis that's caused nationwide protests.

US and German scientists have won a Nobel Prize for developing a technique that uses light to control individual nerve cells in the brain. Jamie Clarke has the details.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pledged to build a stable relationship with China. Ties between the two countries have been strained over her previous comments on Taiwan. Janice Lo reports.

Vietnamese police have arrested twelve men accused of stealing cats to be slaughtered for food. Jamie Clarke has the details.

France scored four times in the final 13 minutes to come from behind to beat Belgium in a thrilling Nations League encounter in Paris. As Nazvi Careem tells us, the result hands France coach Zinedine Zidane his first home victory since taking charge.