Police say they had no other alternatives but to shoot a knife-wielding man in Tuen Mun last night. The 34-year-old died at Tuen Mun Hospital after suffering shots to his chest and right shoulder. As Frank Yung reports, officers said they had to act swiftly to prevent the man from hurting innocent bystanders:

The casualty count for the devastating fire in Tai Po has climbed to 168 following forensic examinations. Authorities said while this is the final death toll for the Wang Fuk Court fire, they will not disclose the information of the victims for the time being. Here's Frank Yung:

The government is hoping that a new system intended to vet firms involved in major renovation projects will remove any bad apples from the industry. Officials also plan to strengthen the role of the Urban Renewal Authority in preventing bid-rigging, by beefing up its 'Smart Tender' platform. Damon Pang reports.

The Construction Industry Council has begun distributing scaffolding nets it sourced from the mainland, as an interim arrangement to help contractors ensure the use of compliant coverings. The government last month ordered the citywide removal of scaffolding nets and set out new requirements on the material following the deadly Tai Po blaze. The council had offered to purchase 50,000 nets for the trade. Executive director Albert Cheng said the first batch of some 3,000 coverings had passed local fire-retardant tests. He spoke to Henry Siu:

Meanwhile, a construction sector representative has voiced support for an upcoming law amendment which would ban smoking at building sites. But he hopes workers who breach the rules will not be summarily fired. Raymond Yeung has the story.

The Labour Department has suspended the use of elevating work platforms by contractors at a construction site in Kai Tak, following the death of a worker there on Wednesday. Elvis Yu reports.

The Government Chinese Medicines Testing Institute is actively seeking closer collaboration with other research institutes across the Greater Bay Area, according to a health official. Elvis Yu has the details.

Samuel Wong, a scientific officer at the Department of Health, says the thousands of Chinese medicine specimens kept at the institute lay the foundation for testing Chinese medicines. He says that besides research and testing, these specimens can also be used for public education. Visitors who sign up for future guided tours will get to see advanced laboratory equipment and a variety of medicinal plants at the institute's new permanent premises in Tseung Kwan O. Wong spoke to Elvis Yu.

The Consumer Council has urged businesses to overhaul their practices to better serve older shoppers. With the demographic emerging as a major consumer force in healthcare, leisure and entertainment, the watchdog said businesses should tap the potential of the silver market. The council's deputy chief executive Francis Ho told Hailey Yip that despite their economic clout, older residents are regularly frustrated by issues such as unfriendly service and confusing technology:

The Consumer Council has urged foot cream manufacturers to review the amount of fragrance allergens in their products and provide appropriate labelling. Natale Ching has the story.

The consumer watchdog says power bank rental platforms lack pricing transparency, with one firm's fee rising by more than 100 percent depending on the location. Damon Pang has the story.

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data has expressed concern over AI chatbot Grok being used to generate indecent or malicious photos and videos. Aaron Tam reports.

European military personnel have landed in Greenland as US president Donald Trump continues to press his claim to the Arctic island. Several European states have deployed small numbers of troops in a so-called reconnaissance mission, while Denmark is pressing on with plans for a larger, and more permanent, Nato presence. Jamie Clarke has the story:

RTHK's Europe correspondent, Gavin Grey, says while the small number of troops is hardly going to deter US President Donald Trump's ambitions to acquire the island, the deployment marked a show of unity from Denmark's European allies:

Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the visit of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is a milestone in bilateral ties and a turning point in the relationships between Beijing and Ottawa. Aaron Tam has the story.

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has fired the leader of the opposition in parliament, citing a criminal conviction. As Francis Punia reports, he's requesting the Workers' Party to nominate a successor.

The United States is withdrawing some personnel from bases in the Middle East following claims that Tehran will target the US military if Washington attacks Iran. This comes after the US threatened military intervention following reports of high casualties among anti-government protesters. Azam Khan has the details.

Logistics companies SF Holding and J&T Express have agreed to invest in each other as part of a strategic cross-shareholding agreement. The move will see SF Holding become the second-largest single shareholder of its rival. Raymond Yeung reports.

A tech pundit says the recent surge in the number of Hong Kong listings by major tech firms fits perfectly with the country's five-year plan. The city's IPO market reclaimed the world's top spot last year in terms of capital raised. Market watchers expect another bustling year of listings, bolstering Hong Kong's status as a connector pairing global capital with new technologies. This also furthers national priorities such as self-reliance in AI and chip development. Joshua Chu, Co-chair of the Hong Kong Web3 Association, spoke on RTHK's Backchat programme: