Hip-hop artist Sean "Diddy" Combs has been cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could've put him behind bars for life. But a New York court found him guilty of lesser prostitution-related offences. While the music mogul was denied bail awaiting sentencing, the verdict is an overall win for the former billionaire known for elevating hip-hop in American culture. Jamie Clarke has more:

Cars in Guangdong province will soon be able to drive to Hong Kong, including the urban areas, from November. The Transport Department says the scheme will start with a limited quota of 100 southbound cars per day to gauge its impact on the city's traffic.
Elvis Yu reports.

Retail sales in Hong Kong rebounded in May, rising 2.4 percent from a year ago to end a 14-month losing streak. As Chloe Feng reports, the latest figures marked the first annual increase since February last year, and it's the largest monthly growth seen since December 2023.

The government has proposed allowing same-sex couples to register under a mechanism in order for their partnerships to be legally recognised in Hong Kong. Aaron Tam reports:

Chief Executive John Lee has announced the appointment of Cecilia Fan as the new Under Secretary for Health, succeeding Libby Lee, who will become the Hospital Authority's chief executive in August. Lee will resign as under secretary effective July the 14th, with Fan assuming the role on the same day. Here's Aaron Tam:

Education chief Christine Choi says university applications from non-local students have been flooding in. It comes as Hong Kong tries to attract those whose study plans may have been affected by Washington's shifting policies on US tertiary institutions. Choi also pledged both funding and policy support for the tertiary education sector so the SAR can develop into a global hub for post-secondary studies. Azam Khan reports.

Transport and logistics chief Mable Chan says the government will take the lead on setting up a platform to provide value-added services when promoting the development of a smart port. Charlie Chun reports.

Mainland authorities say they are assisting the family of a Hong Kong teenager who died while climbing a snow-covered mountain in Sichuan. Frank Yung has the details.

A lawmaker has called for additional care places for youngsters subject to suspected abuse. As Frank Yung reports, more cases are expected to come to light when a new law takes effect next year.

The Legislative Council's newly renovated library will create a new experience for locals and tourists. That's according to Chief Secretary Eric Chan, with Legco president Andrew Leung hoping it will attract students and members of the public. As Charlie Chun reports, the legislature's broadcasts will soon have live captions to make them more accessible to the audience.

PricewaterhouseCoopers says Hong Kong is likely to become the world's top venue for fund raising via IPOs in 2025. Total funds raised hit more than HK$107 billion during the period, exceeding the figure reached in 2024. The accounting firm said it expects the momentum to continue in the second half of the year, and forecast 2025's annual figure to surpass HK$200 billion. PWC's Hong Kong capital markets leader, Eddie Wong, spoke with Matthew Hung.

Kyiv has warned that Russia would be encouraged to prolong the war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year, if the United States decides to suspend its shipments of weapons to its ally. The White House said that it'd cut off some weapons deliveries, but the Ukrainian defence ministry says it's not been officially notified of a halt in shipments and is now seeking clarity from its American counterparts. Jamie Clarke reports:

Hamas says it's studying what US President Donald Trump has called a "final" ceasefire proposal for Gaza. The news has raised hopes in Gaza, where health officials said at least 20 people had been killed in Israeli attacks yesterday. On Tuesday, Trump said that Israel had agreed to the conditions needed to finalise a 60-day ceasefire with Hamas after a meeting between his representatives and Israeli officials. Jamie Clarke reports:

North Korea has opened a massive beach resort which can accommodate 20,000 people. According to state media, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hopes the attraction on the east coast will boost tourism, as Azam Khan reports:

One group of people in England have turned their back on the parental advice: 'Don't play with your food'. They've been carving up vegetables and turning them into musical instruments. Azam Khan reports: