There has been a second wave of blasts across Lebanon that has killed 20 people and injured more than 450 others. The explosions involved Hezbollah walkie-talkies. It is the second day of attacks after 12 people were killed and 3,000 injured when handheld pagers used by Hezbollah fighters exploded. Jamie Clarke reports:

A top US official says China presents the top challenge to the United States in all of its history, surpassing the Cold War. Even though the Biden administration has been explicit that it is not seeking such a war with China, analysts and members of Congress have said the escalating global competition between the two superpowers resembles a new style of cold war. Jamie Clarke reports:

Vice Premier He Lifeng says China is ready to boost economic ties with the United Kingdom. The comment comes after He spoke by phone to Britain's finance minister, as Sean Kennedy reports:

The Foreign Ministry says China will continue to take effective measures to protect the safety of foreign nationals. That follows a stabbing attack on a pupil at a Japanese school in Shenzhen. Charlie Chun reports:

Wednesday was the 93rd anniversary of the September 18 Incident, with activities held in various mainland cities to mark the occasion. During the incident in 1931, Japanese soldiers blew up a section of railway under their control near Shenyang and blamed it on Chinese troops as a pretext to invade China. People were told not to forget history, as Kelly Yu reports:

The Tourism Board is rolling out a number of festivities to mark the October 1 National Day. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. As Kelly Yu reports, events are planned such as a drone show and discounts at Kowloon's Temple Street night market:

After lacklustre takings during the Mid-Autumn festival this week, the tourism and catering trades say they hope the National Day offerings will drive up business. Charlie Chun reports:

This year's Mid-Autumn Festival marks the final year that Hongkongers are able to enjoy the festivities with glow sticks. That is because the six-month grace period for a ban on disposable plastic products ends next month. Leanne Tam, a campaigner from Greenpeace, says the environmental group had long advocated for a ban on glow sticks, as the toxic chemicals inside are not regulated and could leak out of the single-use packaging. She told Ben Tse that the government could put more funding towards educating people about the alternatives now available to single-use plastics:

Australian police say they have infiltrated an encrypted global communications app developed for criminals, named Ghost. The app's alleged administrator, Jay Je Yoon-Jung appeared in a Sydney court on Wednesday on charges, including supporting a criminal organisation and benefiting from the proceeds of crime. Jamie Clarke reports:

RTHK's UK correspondent Peter Anderson says the global operation to dismantle the Ghost messaging platform involved authorities in nine countries and more arrests are expected. He spoke to Carol Musgrave:

Sri Lankans struggling to survive in an economic crisis go to the polls on Saturday to elect a new president. Voters hope a new leader will turn the country's fortunes around. Women are also hoping they'll get a better deal under a new administration. Jacqueline Guico reports:

The US Federal Reserve has cut a key lending rate by half a percentage point. It is the first reduction since the start of the pandemic. It says the move reflects its growing confidence that inflation is moving sustainably towards two percent and it is on track to achieve its employment and inflation goals. Jamie Clarke reports:

Hong Kong Premier League football club, Lee Man, has seen its debut AFC Champions League Two campaign end in frustration. The home team came up short against Vietnamese side Nam Dinh at the Mong Kok Stadium. RTHK's Asia football correspondent, Chris KL Lau, has more on Wednesday night's fixture:

Elephants have been spotted in New York City's concrete jungle. There are 100 of them, and as Jacqueline Guico reports, they are there for a purpose:

Renting a bike is a popular activity in Hong Kong, but what would it be like to ride through our city in the mid to late 19th century? One Australian artist now living in Hong Kong is giving people the chance to do that. Ben Tse and Jacqueline Guico find out more in Broad Strokes, RTHK's weekly arts and culture-inspired podcast:

Clothes won by the stars in the iconic 1990s sitcom "Friends" are already in big demand, even before they go under the hammer. The clothes are among several items that will be auctioned on Monday on the 30th anniversary of the show. Jacqueline Guico reports: