Top Ukrainian and US officials say they're making progress towards ending Russia's war with Ukraine. The comments come with Kyiv and its Western allies meeting in Geneva to discuss a peace plan. There have been few details shared about discussions over the American peace proposal, which has drawn concern among many European nations that the plan is too conciliatory to Moscow. Jamie Clarke reports:

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says there's been "tremendous" progress in talks to finalise a peace plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Now European counter-proposals to the US-backed peace deal are emerging following a lengthy meeting in Geneva. RTHK's Europe correspondent, Peter Anderson, explained to Carol Musgrave how the European proposal is difference from the one floated by Washington:

The Hong Kong Palace Museum suspended on-site ticket sales for its Egyptian-themed special exhibition for four-and-a-half hours Sunday due to an overwhelming number of visitors. Wallis Wang has the story.

Many of the 18,000 runners who took part in Sunday's Hong Kong Streetathon said they enjoyed the new route, especially a trunk road in Yau Ma Tei which is yet to open officially. Wendy Wong has more.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan says Hong Kong has become a safe haven for global capital, as investors reassess the risks to their asset portfolios and adjust investment strategies amid geopolitical uncertainties. Wallis Wang reports:

The Legislative Council elections will take place on December 7, and candidates across Hong Kong are stepping up their campaigns as polling day draws near. RTHK English News reached out to candidates of all ten geographical constituencies, and asked them to briefly present their election platforms. We start our coverage in the New Territories North where five candidates are running. Let's find out what they have to say.

A health expert says the local influenza outbreak is coming down from the summer flu peak at 12 percent infection rate, but due to the cooler weather, it may take six to eight weeks for the infection rate to return to the baseline level. David Hui, who is a professor of respiratory medicine at the Chinese University, told Henry Siu about influenza vaccination strategies:

The Hospital Authority says it will start charging patients for non-emergency radiology services next year, as it tries to optimise its use of resources and reduce wastage. Under a three-tiered scheme, basic services such as X-ray scans will remain free of charge, while more complex procedures will cost between HK$250 and HK$500. Patients must also settle the payment 14 days ahead, or else the appointment will be cancelled. Elaine Kan, who chairs the Hospital Authority's Coordinating Committee in Radiology, explained to Henry Siu the rationale of the charging scheme:

Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Japan to reflect on and correct its mistakes as soon as possible, rather than "stubbornly clinging to the wrong path". The dispute between China and Japan was triggered by comments by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi earlier this month relating to Taiwan. Wendy Wong reports.

At least 90 people have died and another 12 are missing after days of heavy downpours in Vietnam triggered flash floods and landslides. Wendy Wong reports.

The Group of 20 summit in South Africa has ended with the host country hailing the results as a triumph for multilateralism. That's despite a glaring absence of leaders representing the world's richest and top developing economies. Jamie Clarke has more:

Fifty of the more than 300 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria have escaped captivity and are now with their families. That's according to the local school authority. A total of 253 schoolchildren and 12 teachers are still being held by kidnappers. School kidnappings have come to define insecurity in Africa's most populous nation. This latest incident comes amid a surge of attacks by armed groups, as Jamie Clarke reports:

In football, Arsenal go six points clear at the top of the Premier League after resoundingly beating their bitter north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 thanks to a sensational hat-trick from Eberechi Eze. It was a historic moment for the Englishman, who became the first Gunner in nearly half a century to put three past their rivals on his first north London derby. Todd Harding has more:

Here at home -- North District moved to the top of the Hong Kong Premier League after playing out a two-all draw against Lee Man at Mong Kok Stadium. Holders Tai Po, meanwhile, held on for a 1-0 victory over Eastern District. Our Asia football correspondent, Chris KL Lau, has this report on all the action from this past weekend:

Attending a wedding is fun, but it can also be a stressful experience with so many rules and norms to follow. Now a group of hospitality professionals in India are carving out a new market, by creating parties that have the allure of traditional weddings, but with none of the strings attached. They have been a huge hit among the middle class and those with spending power, and while some welcome the boost to the economy, others feel the fad is not sustainable once it's over. RTHK's South Asia correspondent Kalpana Pradhan filed this report from Kolkata, narrated by Azam Khan.