Police are searching for the boyfriend of a woman, whose body was found concealed yesterday at a Kwun Tong public housing estate. Todd Harding reports.

Hong Kong's 28 retail banks, including digital lenders, will fully launch a new service called 'Money Safe'. As Frank Yung reports, the service is intended to prevent fraud and scam activities:

Alan Au, executive director for banking conduct at the Monetary Authority, likened the service to "a safe within a bank account", saying it plays a key role in warding off fraud and scam activities. He spoke to Chloe Feng.

The government says the assessment methodologies from a World Bank Group pilot report this year might have resulted in "outdated and unfair" comparisons. Chloe Feng has the details.

The government has launched its second action plan to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030, targeting the hundreds of thousands of residents who have the disease. Hailey Yip reports:

District health centres across Hong Kong will give out free hepatitis B rapid tests to eligible participants. Dr Bonnie Wong is a Special Preventive Programme consultant at the Centre for Health Protection's Public Health Services Branch. She spoke to Hailey Yip:

Several specialist outpatient services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital will be the first to relocate to a new medical facility in Kai Tak next year. Frank Yung has the details.

The government has thanked the tourism sector for its understanding over the cancellation of the New Year's fireworks display. As Raymond Yeung reports, the tourism minister acknowledged that the decision would affect some hotels and restaurants.

The Development Bureau says a flexible land premium arrangement for successful bidders of the Hung Shui Kiu pilot area is aimed at easing pressure on develpers' cash flow. The eleven-hectare area includes three residential plots and three sites for "enterprise and technology park" usage. As Hailey Yip reports, the six-month tendering process began Tuesday.

The People's Liberation Army has staged large-scale military live-fire drills for a second day around Taiwan, saying they achieved the desired effects. This came as Foreign Minister Wang Yi denounced the sale of US arms to Taiwan. Priscilla Ng reports.

Relations between Beijing and Seoul are set to improve further in the new year, with a state visit to China by the president of the Republic of Korea. Relations have been warming up in recent months after years of friction. Frank Yung reports.

Train services through the Channel Tunnel linking Britain and continental Europe have resumed, after being suspended for much of Tuesday. High-speed train operator Eurostar, however, has urged people to postpone journeys. Jamie Clarke explains why:

The United Arab Emirates says it is pulling its remaining forces out of Yemen, following a Saudi demand to withdraw. As Jamie Clarke reports - tensions between the two Gulf monarchies have escalated over a sweeping offensive by Abu-Dhabi-backed separatists:

In a flurry of diplomatic activities, US President Donald Trump spoke to the leaders of Ukraine, Russia and Israel over the course of 48 hours, either face-to-face or over the phone. But few details came out of the highly-anticipated talks between Mr Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, triggering concerns that the negotiations are losing momentum. Our Washington correspondent, Simon Marks says the leaders appear to be fighting an uphill battle:

Thieves have used the quiet Christmas period to drill into a German bank vault and make off with millions, in a robbery that's been compared to a Hollywood film – Jamie Clarke has the details:

Worshippers in Brazil have honoured Yemanja, an Afro-Brazilian sea goddess. It's a tradition where the faithful of Rio de Janeiro seek prosperity from the deity ahead of a new year. Wendy Wong reports:

In sports and football, where Arsenal have ended Aston Villa's 11-game winning streak in ruthless fashion, with a 4-1 demolition of Unai Emery's men at the Emirates, to open up a five-point lead in the English Premier League. Cecil Wong has details:

For our final story of the year, why don't we look at how to let out stress and start with a clean slate for 2026? Some people break a sweat by going for a run, while others treat themselves to good food or simply listen to soothing music. If you run out of ideas, why not take a page from a group of people in the US city of Chicago, who have taken a rather vocal approach. Natale Ching has the story.