After days of debate and delay, US president Donald Trump's sweeping tax- and spending-cut package has cleared the final hurdle in Congress. The White House said Trump will sign it into law later today. In voting against the bill, Democrats blasted it as a giveaway to the wealthy that would leave millions uninsured. The party's dismay was headlined by a mammoth speech by the top Democrat in the House of Representatives. Jamie Clarke reports:

People across the territory have given a big welcome to a People's Liberation Army naval fleet that sailed into town yesterday. Fans turned up at various spots to try to get the best vantage point to get a glimpse of the fleet - which is led by the aircraft carrier Shandong. The vessel was accompanied by missile destroyers Yan'an and Zhan-jiang, as well as the missile frigate Yun-cheng. Charlie Chun reports:

Chief Executive John Lee described the occasion as uplifting, saying the vessels instil a sense of national pride among SAR residents. Natale Ching reports.

An officer of the visiting PLA Navy fleet says he felt a surge of excitement over how nice and friendly locals were in welcoming the arrival of the vessels. Damon Pang has the story.

The government plans to tighten prison rules governing visits with inmates and people remanded in custody. As Damon Pang reports, it's part of efforts to safeguard national security and prison security.

Lawmakers have voiced strong opposition to a government proposal for legal recognition for same-sex partnerships. As Hailey Yip reports, some legislators urged authorities to extend a public consultation.

DAB lawmakers say the government should improve its population policy by introducing more targeted measures to ensure society's sustainability. One of the party's lawmakers, Nixie Lam, told Matthew Hung about the possible reasons why people are putting off marriage and having babies.

The transport chief says there's been positive feedback over the launch of a scheme allowing cars from Guangdong to drive to urban areas in Hong Kong. Mable Chan also dismissed concerns that the initiative might lead to more accidents on the road. Chloe Feng reports.

Lawmaker Chan Siu-hung says that the government's plan to allow cars from Guangdong province to drive into the SAR could boost the local economy. Speaking on an RTHK programme, Chan also noted the southbound travel scheme still faces some challenges, such as a lack of parking spaces and EV charging facilities. But he told Chloe Feng that the current quota of 100 per day is sensible:

The Legislative Council has drafted a new code of conduct for members who will serve in the next term to enhance their self-discipline and oversight. As Hailey Yip reports, the measures will include a formal sanctions mechanism with penalties ranging from warnings to suspension for misconduct.

Demand for sports arbitration in Hong Kong is expected to grow. That's according to deputy justice minister Horace Cheung, who says there's an increasing number of disagreements between local athletes and commercial brands. Raymond Yeung reports:

The West Kowloon Cultural District, also known as West-K, says its first major event outside Hong Kong has been an immense success. Its Shanghai Week last month drew over 300,000 participants. Many attended the events in person while others streamed them. Sophie Cheung reports.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told his American counterpart that Moscow won’t back down from its goals in Ukraine. That's according to a Kremlin aide, speaking after a phone call between the two leaders. As well as Ukraine, the pair spoke about Iran and other issues, in their sixth publicly disclosed chat since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January. Trump later told reporters that he made 'no progress' during his phone call with the Russian leader. Jamie Clarke has more:

A United Nations expert has called on dozens of multinational companies to stop doing business with Israel, warning them they risk being complicit in war crimes in Gaza and the occupied West bank. The remarks came on the same day 94 Palestinians were killed by Israeli airstrikes and shooting. About half of them lost their lives attempting to get humanitarian aid. Hundreds of others in the West Bank were forced to flee a refugee camp after receiving Israeli demolition orders. They join the tens of thousands of people to be displaced by open-ended military offensive in the area. Jamie Clarke reports: