There won't be any fireworks ushering in the New Year. The government has announced the cancellation of the fireworks display as part of the New Year's Eve countdown. Here's Francis Punia with more.

An investigation by the University of Hong Kong has affirmed that a paper by a PhD student contained non-existent references generated by artificial intelligence. The findings prompted social work professor Paul Yip -- who's the corresponding author of the publication -- to step down as associate dean of the faculty of social sciences. Frank Yung has more.

Public consultation is now under way for the upcoming budget. As Damon Pang reports, the Financial Secretary says the SAR's economy will remain resilient despite external uncertainties.

The privacy watchdog has issued an advisory letter to a fitness centre chain following an investigation over the installation of a surveillance camera near a toilet. As Damon Pang reports, the watchdog said the chain's awareness of privacy issues was "on the low side".

Assistant Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data of the Complaints and Criminal Investigation divisions Rebecca Ho told Janice Lo more about the gym's remedial measures.

Chinese University's faculty of medicine has launched what it describes as pioneering technology designed to assess the risk of autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, in children. As Hailey Yip reports, the new tech has the potential to greatly improve early detection of the disorder.

Siew Ng, associate dean of research at CU Medicine, told Hailey Yip that a pilot project in January will offer free testing to 200 eligible kids. She added this non-invasive stool test provides results in two to three weeks, enabling early intervention for at-risk families:

Tuen Ma Line commuters passing through Hung Hom Station will need to switch trains on two Sundays early next year. The MTR Corporation said the temporary inconvenience is needed because the track modification works are too complicated to be carried out overnight. Elvis Yu reports:

Hongkongers are saving a record HK$10,100 per month on average. That's the highest since the Deposit Protection Board’s annual survey began seven years ago. Elvis Yu reports:

A once-in-a-decade celebration in rural New Territories has drawn crowds of locals and visitors alike... and earned the recognition of Guinness World Records. A highlight of the Kam Tin Jiao Festival, a giant bamboo theatre, has recently been named the largest temporary bamboo altar in the world. Frank Yung tells us more:

Nick Reiner has appeared in court in the US city of Los Angeles for the first time after being charged with murdering his parents. Bearded and wearing a blue protective vest, Mr Reiner did not enter a plea, possibly to allow time for a psychiatric evaluation. Jamie Clarke has the details:

Police in Australia have charged alleged Bondi gunman Naveed Akram with terrorism, 15 counts of murder and a litany of other crimes, after the country's deadliest mass shooting in decades. It comes as funerals were held for the Jewish victims of the attack. Hailey Yip reports:

Experts say Australia's new social media ban for under 16s, as well as new planned national registries, will help reduce radicalisation and prevent further tragic incidents. Tony Loughran, Director of security consultancy Zero Risk International, and Eyal Mayroz, Senior Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Studies at The University of Sydney, spoke to Azam Khan and CM Chan on RTHK's backchat Programme. Loughran praised the heroic intervention by a shop owner to disarm one of the gunmen:

Britain has told Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich to give the cash raised from the sale of Chelsea Football Club to Ukraine, or face legal proceedings. Proceeds of the sale are currently frozen in a British bank account - as Jamie Clarke reports:

European lawmakers have voted for a scheme to improve access to abortions. It would enable women from nations restricting abortion to terminate pregnancies in another member state free of charge - Jamie Clarke has more:

Now let's find out about another of this year's Operation Santa Claus beneficiaries - The SPLASH Foundation - who believe everyone should have the chance to learn to swim. It's the only sport that can save your life after all. With this in mind, they run free adult swimming programmes for migrant domestic workers and refugees, as well as programmes for kids from low-income families. Phil Whelan went to one of their fun sessions to meet kids' programme manager Stephanie Ching.

In football... and Manchester City are through to the semi-finals of the English League Cup after cruising past Brentford 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium. Holders Newcastle United, meanwhile, struck late to see off Fulham 2-1 at St James' Park. Todd Harding has the details: