A majority of lawmakers have expressed support for the government's long-term rehousing plan for those affected by the fire in Tai Po last November. However, some raised concerns over the exclusion of Wang Chi House - the only block in the estate unscathed from the fire - from the acquisition proposal. Hailey Yip has the story:

Home Ownership Scheme building plans for a site in Tai Po have been redrawn with residents affected by the Wang Fuk Court inferno in mind. The government is also talking to homeowners of the only block in the estate not affected by the deadly blaze. Charlie Chun reports.

The new director of the Legal Aid Department has announced a dedicated task force that will offer legal assistance to people affected by the Tai Po fire. Speaking on RTHK's Backchat programme, CM Chan highlighted the support measures his department is rolling out:

The Correctional Services Department, or CSD, said it's adopting measures to ease overcrowding, and boost efficiency at its institutions. Hailey Yip has more.

The Court of Appeal has upheld the convictions and sentences of 12 people jailed for subversion over their participation of an unsanctioned "primary poll" in 2020, which was deemed to be a plot to overthrow the government. A separate appeal by the Department of Justice against the acquittal of barrister Lawrence Lau was also dismissed. Damon Pang reports.

The government says it recorded 32 law enforcement cases involving littering or illegal fires in the city's rural areas as of Sunday. This comes amid reports of overcrowding at some popular rural venues. Charlie Chun has the story.

RTHK is set to strengthen its international presence by pursuing partnerships with broadcasters in Southeast Asia, according to Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau. Hailey Yip has the details.

The Consumer Council says there's been a six percent drop year on year in the number of complaints it received. The decline is the first in four years. Chloe Feng reports.

The Chinese University's dean of medicine Philip Chiu has warned against further cuts in the SAR's budget allocations to educational institutions. He says the university's medical school will find it hard to cope with any more financial clawbacks. Elvis Yu reports.

At least 25 members of Mexico's National Guard have died in retaliatory violence following the killing of a Mexican drug lord. Unrest has erupted across a number of states since the cartel boss nicknamed "El Mencho" died in custody on Sunday - as Jamie Clarke reports:

A powerful blizzard has slammed into northeastern United States, bringing travel to a near standstill for millions of residents. Jamie Clarke has the details:

China has urged the United States to cancel unilateral tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. He announced a 15 percent levy, which is set to take effect tomorrow, after the US Supreme Court ruled that he cannot use an emergency law to impose tariffs. Hailey Yip reports.

President Xi Jinping has congratulated Kim Jong Un on his re-election as head of the ruling party in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. As Azam Khan reports, Xi also called for a new era of friendship between the neighbours:

The United Nations chief has warned that human rights are under assault worldwide. He's cited widespread abuses of international law and devastating civilian suffering in conflicts in Sudan, Gaza and Ukraine - as Jamie Clarke reports:

Oyster reefs are vital to coastal ecosystems across the world, but they've taken a massive hit. Globally, our planet's lost around 85 percent of these shellfish reefs, and many of those once-vast thriving habitats are now largely gone or functionally extinct -- in what environmentalists attribute to a mix of factors like over-harvesting, littering or reclamation. Here in Hong Kong, they are being revived through a range of restoration projects from recycling to introducing live oysters into our waters. To learn more, Raphael Blet spoke to Eddie Game, lead Asia Pacific scientist at the Nature Conservancy.

"One Battle After Another" has won six prizes, at the British Academy Film Awards or Bafta, setting the stage for possibly more honours at the Oscars next month. Azam Khan has the details.

In football... Benjamin Sesko's second-half heroics proved to be the difference in Manchester United's 1-0 win at Everton. As Todd Harding tells us, the victory lifts the Red Devils up to fourth in the Premier League -- as Michael Carrick extended his unbeaten start in charge of the club: