Police have arrested prominent pro-democracy activists and at least three lawmakers ahead of a banned mass march as the city braces for the 13th straight weekend of anti-government protests.

Wong and fellow pro-democracy figurehead Agnes Chow held on suspicion of unlawful assembly. Independence activist Andy Chan arrested earlier on suspicion of rioting.

Greater Bay Area plan will not curb Hong Kong’s property prices, and the city needs to adopt new policies to address housing crisis, developer says.

As police retreat from protesters wielding metal sticks, one officer slips on wet ground and drops his gun. His colleague immediately fires into night sky to deter the advancing mob.

Human chains stretched across city, pushing for five demands the government has rejected – some used lights and lasers to create a spectacular sight.

Injunction would be similar to one obtained by Airport Authority last week; rail operator admits that protests are getting out of hand. Chinese state media have launched scathing attack on MTR Corp, accusing it of facilitating escape of protesters by laying on free trains to clear stations.

Minister Kevin Yeung says authorities will gather information only to get a picture of how boycotts progress but stresses government is opposed to them.

Police are investigating the beating, which victim believes could be linked to his opposition to tax-dodging practice as well as the extradition bill.

Lantau Yacht Club set to offer 150 slips, including some to superyachts, by next year. But locals feel plan will benefit only the rich, while others point to constraints.

Independent Police Complaints Council received more than 23,000 items of information including photographs, articles, video clips and links.

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office under the State Council, China’s cabinet, expresses ‘extreme anger’ while liaison office fires harsh rebuke.

Reda and Sun Hung Kai Properties release statements urging protesters to stop violence and join dialogue to save city’s economy and core values.

Rail bosses call on police to consider welfare of passengers and staff when mounting operations in MTR network, after police used riot control agent inside station on another night of raging protests.

Health bosses preparing for return of deadly pathogen with screening, isolation, cleaning and laboratory reforms.

Crowds building in Victoria Park, with demonstrators expected to attend other events banned by police. The rally follows clashes on Saturday across seven city districts.

Residents of Wong Tai Sin joined protesters to vent their anger at police late on Saturday after tear gas was fired in densely packed area to disperse crowds.

Clashes flared in Wong Tai Sin after reports that police had arrived to make arrests, with hundreds blocking police vans from leaving.

Ferry companies suspend services while MTR increases frequency of trains to meet demand and deploys extra staff at stations after first T8 of the year, and 718 flights are cancelled or delayed.

Major rescue mission involves at least 41 emergency vehicles to help injured, with five people in serious condition.

Operations were earlier interrupted at several stations, leading to delays and confrontations. MTR officials plead with protesters not to inconvenience passengers.

Federation of Public Housing Estates says new scheme will improve living standards of low-income people by giving them more accommodation choices.

Protesters change strategy to deplete police resources – and appear to change targets from the extradition bill to the Hong Kong government.

Footage was filmed from inside Kwan Yue Elder Nursing Home in Yuen Long, and woman can be heard on video asking why windows aren’t closed as police fire gas at protesters outside on On Lok Road.

Building problems add more uncertainty to multibillion-dollar project long plagued by cost overruns and controversy.

Plot on Caroline Hill Road designated under government plan to incorporate new District Court and commercial zones, but critics are pushing for a less ‘conservative’ idea.

Yuen Long incident in which a mob attacked commuters has further divided city and made some wary of colours worn by rival sides.

Two days after the late-night brutality at MTR station, life in the northern town returns to normal, but residents remain wary.

Roads reopen in Central and Sheung Wan and public transport resumes, and clean up continues as people arrive to start work in city’s business district.