The head of the independent committee investigating November's deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po says the panel will not recommend upgrading the probe by the chief executive to a statutory Commission of Inquiry. Justice David Lok says such a move would lengthen the proceedings and add uncertainty to ongoing prosecutions. Elvis Yu reports.

A resident doctor at Tuen Mun Hospital has been dismissed for conducting an unauthorised medical examination on a patient. The Hospital Authority says he's linked to an intern doctor who was recently terminated for serious misconduct. Hailey Yip reports.

The government has been urged to do more for the next generation of skilled workers. The call came as several chambers of commerce met officials to give their views on Hong Kong's first five-year plan. Janice Lo reports.

Researchers say they've identified a potential treatment for the eye disease, glaucoma. Using the new method, they were able to recover nearly 70 percent of lost vision in animal models. Pioneered by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the drug inhibits the growth hormone-releasing hormone receptor -- also known as GHRHR. Dr Wai Kit-chu, Associate Professor at CU Medicine, spoke to Eugenia Ma.

Up to 100 liver cancer patients are expected to receive subsidies this year for dual immunotherapy. That's a treatment combining two agents to activate immune cells to fight cancer cells. The subsidies for those suffering from intermediate and advanced-stage liver cancer were rolled out by the Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society last year. Dr Lam Ka-on, the society's chairman of cancer education subcommittee, spoke to Matthew Hung.

Six more people have been taken into custody in connection with the robbery of six gold bars at the airport last week, raising to 13 the number of those nabbed. Four of the latest suspects were apprehended on the mainland. Hailey Yip has more.

China has added 10 US companies, including Aveox, to the export control list in accordance with its export-control law and regulations on export control of dual-use items. Melissa Gecolea reports.

British leader Keir Starmer has announced he’s stepping down after months of pressure. Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, is the frontrunner to become the country’s seventh prime minister in a decade. Jamie Clarke has the details.

The United Kingdom will have a new prime minister after Keir Starmer said he would step down, forced out by his own party two years after a landslide election victory. Starmer says he will remain caretaker prime minister until his Labour Party chooses a new leader — with expectations growing that it will be former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. Our Europe correspondent Gavin Grey told Raymond Yeung that Burnham's entry into the leadership race forced Starmer's hand.

Vice President JD Vance said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a good foundation for a final deal as they seek a permanent end to the war. Vance and US officials claimed progress on multiple fronts, including“mechanisms” to ensure the Strait of Hormuz stays open and to address fighting between Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon, where a ceasefire appeared to be holding. Meanwhile, the US Treasury issued a 60-day licence that waives sanctions on Iranian oil as part of the interim agreement. Jamie Clarke has more.

Alan Greenspan, the US Federal Reserve chief who presided over a US economic boom, but was faulted for failing to rein in markets ahead of the 2008 global financial crisis, has died. He was 100. Sean Kennedy has more.

At least 18 people have died in France, including two children left in a hot car, as a heatwave hangs over Europe. As Jamie Clarke reports, temperatures have smashed records in several cities.

Australian police say they have seized a record 2.7 tonnes of cocaine hidden in plastic tubs, buried underground on the outskirts of Sydney. The seizure is the largest in the country so far, and is estimated to have a street value of around US$570 million. Marcus Lum reports.

Colombia’s defeated leftist presidential candidate has called for calm after post-election violence. Demonstrators have clashed with riot police in major cities following the victory of the hard-right candidate who is backed by US President Donald Trump. Jamie Clarke reports.

There's a new all-time leading goal-scorer at the World Cup. Lionel Messi found the net twice in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria to take his career tally at the tournament to 18 goals, powering the defending champions into the knockout stage. Nazvi Careem with more.