China and the United States say they've held "constructive" trade and economic talks in Paris. Vice Premier He Lifeng led the Chinese delegation in the talks held on Sunday and Monday, as Jamie Clarke reports:

Several US allies have rebuffed US President Donald Trump’s request for support in the Strait of Hormuz, saying they have no immediate plans to send ships to unblock the strait - Jamie Clarke has the details:

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK is working with allies to come up with a "viable" plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid rising oil prices. But he's ruled out a Nato mission, adding the country would not be drawn into the "wider war". RTHK's UK correspondent Peter Anderson says Starmer is essentially walking on a tightrope, as he tries to maintain the relationship with the US, while trying to de-escalate the conflict:

The innovation and technology chief has warned of security concerns linked to OpenClaw, saying all government units have been told to refrain from installing the artificial intelligence agent. Sun Dong also said officials are aware of the potential risks posed by the AI agent. These include excessive permissions, data leakage and system intrusion. Sophie Hui reports.

Experts have echoed warnings over OpenClaw. Lawmaker Ray Wong, a member of the Hong Kong Information Technology Industry Council of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries, and William Gazeley, Co-Founder of IRAI Labs, broke down the risks on RTHK's Backchat programme:

Chief Executive John Lee has expressed confidence that Hong Kong will grasp the opportunities brought about by Beijing’s 15th Five-Year Plan to help both the SAR and the nation become stronger and more prosperous. Elvis Yu reports.

Construction has begun of a plant here in Hong Kong under a top mainland manufacturer of semiconductor equipment. Henan Oriental Materials plans to hire more than 100 top-level talent locally, and aims to start production by the middle of next year. Damon Pang with that story.

People who use gyms have been urged to read the fine print before signing up to join 24-hour fitness centres. The call by the Consumer Council comes after an investigation showed that hidden fees can significantly inflate the cost of membership – especially for short-term users. Hailey Yip has the details.

Kenneth Chan, the vice-chairman of the council's Committee on Sustainability, Public Affairs and Education, warned those considering memberships that are renewed by the month to be cautious about unexpected costs. He spoke to Hailey Yip:

The Consumer Council also tested 13 models of pillows and found that most are designed to provide better back support for larger body types. More on that from Elvis Yu.

Nine people were injured, one seriously, when a car mounted a pavement in Kowloon Bay on Monday afternoon. The 75-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm. Here's Elvis Yu.

The Transport Department says an enhanced online booking system that allows non-local drivers to apply for a test-free driving licence is operating smoothly. Wallis Wang has the story.

China's factory output growth quickened in the first two months of this year while retail sales rebounded, giving the mainland economy a steady start to 2026. But policymakers are keeping an eye on developments following the US-Israeli attack on Iran. Marcus Lum reports.

A Greater China economist from ANZ Bank, Vicky Zhou, noted that the fixed assets investment data came in strong, but she thinks there are still a few downside risks. She spoke to Damon Pang:

Israel says it has begun what it called "limited" ground operations in Lebanon. The Lebanese government says more than one million people have been displaced in the latest conflict, with Israel warning that they won't be able to return until the safety of Israelis living near the border is ensured. Jamie Clarke reports:

In football... Chelsea have been fined a record 10.75 million pounds and handed a one-year transfer ban for historical breaches of the Premier League's regulations. As Todd Harding tells us, the club avoided a costly points deduction after self-reporting more than 47 million pounds of undisclosed payments made under former owner Roman Abramovich:

Hollywood's best and brightest have been honoured with the most coveted awards in the movie industry: the Oscars. The top winner was 'One Battle After Another' which walked away with six awards.. As Azam Khan reports, Michael B Jordan took home the best actor statuette: