Top Beijing and SAR officials on Sunday paid their final respects at a funeral for the city's first chief executive. Tung Chee hwa had died earlier this month. Reporting on the public memorial for Tung, Xinhua News Agency said he was an outstanding contributor to "one country, two systems," a renowned patriot, and a close friend of the Communist Party of China. As Wendy Wong reports, residents expressed sadness over his passing.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan says Hong Kong would expand its renminbi-denominated bond market. He explained that it's part of efforts to strengthen its role as a safe, reliable offshore platform that fully aligns with international rules. Aaron Tam reports.

Chief Executive John Lee says the Northern Metropolis is the breakthrough Hong Kong needs to power up its economy. Once again here's Wendy Wong.

Legal sector lawmaker Nick Chan says the government’s plan to expand the mediation culture shows that it's making strong efforts to encourage mediation on the global stage. The proposal to include the International Organisation for Mediation, or IOMed, as a dispute-resolution option in international agreements, was unveiled in the latest Policy Address. Chan said resolving disputes through mediation is much cheaper and faster than taking the matter to court. He spoke to Janice Lo.

Saint Francis University’s president Stephen Cheung has suggested the government set up a cross-institutional research fund, to encourage universities in the Northern Metropolis to collaborate with each other. Sophie Hui reports.

A lawmaker is welcoming a new plan to bring in foreign carers, but says they must be qualified and have at least three years' experience. Under the initiative announced in the Policy Address, carers with advanced training in elderly care can come to Hong Kong on a pilot basis, to look after seniors at home. Elaine Chik, the DAB's spokeswoman on welfare policy, says the move could help ease the carer shortage - but authorities must make sure elderly people receive proper care. She spoke to Wendy Wong.

US President Donald Trump said over the weekend that he would form an "artificial intelligence force", or A-I Force, saying the technology represents the next industrial revolution or internet wave. He vowed to appoint an AI affairs chief and attacked those calling for curbs on AI development because of its potential dangers. Our Silicon Valley correspondent Mark Niu tells Ben Tse that Trump feels that the US leads the world in AI and he intends to keep it that way.

Hong Kong, China's karateka Grace Lau got things going for the SAR after taking home a silver medal at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, the first for the territory at the tournament. As Aaron Tam reports, the SAR's swimmers also brought back some silverware.

The leaders of France and Canada have announced closer ties. The pair have met at a time when both countries are experiencing strained relations with the United States, which has led to Ottawa seeking closer relations with the European Union. Jamie Clarke reports.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng have arrived in New York for a meeting aimed at teeing-up potential agreements on A-I, tariffs and critical minerals. Sean Kennedy has more.

Exit polls show the far right and far left have seen more success in German state elections - dealing yet another blow to embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz. However, he’s vowed to stay the course, as Jamie Clarke reports.

The mayor of Moscow says Ukraine has launched the biggest drone attack yet on the Russian capital. That’s as Russians voted on the final day of a parliamentary election - which officials say has been the target of cyber-attacks. Jamie Clarke has the details.

Manchester City have gone top of the English Premier League after a thrilling 5-3 win over Sunderland at the Etihad. It was a different story for rivals Manchester United, though, who settled for a 1-1 draw against Fulham to slip to 12th in the table. Nazvi Careem has more.