The government says upgrades are being made to help boost rural tourism at the Northern Metropolis. Development Minister Bernadette Linn says improvement works for sewerage systems are under way at villages, but stressed that officials needed to prioritise projects to ensure maximum efficiency. Officials propose a HK$200 million fund to encourage non-governmental organisations to take forward rural tourism projects. Elvis Yu reports.

Secretary for Justice Paul Lam has said Hong Kong's legal system is in a better place than it was four years ago, and that the SAR must continue to discharge its constitutional duty of safeguarding national security by refining or adding laws as necessary. Raymond Yeung reports.

Paul Lam, who's currently the Acting Chief Executive, has reaffirmed that innovation is a cornerstone of Hong Kong’s long-term strategy for sustainability. As Hailey Yip reports, innovation takes centre stage in the city’s inaugural five-year plan.

The minister in charge of tourism has expressed confidence that the sector can meet the government’s target in accounting for about five percent of Hong Kong's gross domestic product by 2029. Last year, tourism contributed around three percent of the city's GDP. Janice Lo reports.

It's that time of year again -- and a treat for book lovers. This year's Book Fair will begin on July 15, featuring more than 770 exhibitors from around the world. The theme will be "Reading the World: Cultural Legacy, Joyful Journeys". Jenny Koo, deputy executive director of the Trade Development Council which organises the book fair, spoke to Eugenia Ma.

An educator has said that teachers should have continuous training to keep pace with advances in technology. This comes after the government introduced a blueprint to enhance digital literacy, with teachers undergoing 30 hours of digital training over three years. Dion Chen, chairman of the Hong Kong Director School Subsidy Scheme Council and principal of Ying Wa College gave his views on the blueprint on RTHK's Backchat Programme.

An expert says the foreign policy white paper unveiled by Foreign Minister Wang Yi is a timely call to action in upholding international law. The State Council document outlines China's principles, proposals and actions on global governance. It called for an adherence to the UN Charter to counter power politics, unilateralism, and "the law of the jungle". Hussein Askary, Vice President of the Belt and Road Institute in Sweden, was on RTHK's Backchat programme to comment on the white paper.

Teachers have been urged to strengthen their understanding of generative artificial intelligence, or gen AI, and integrate the technology into their syllabuses. The call from the Education University came after it polled nearly 1,900 primary, secondary and special school principals and teachers between May and June this year. Professor Kong Siu-cheung, director of the university's artificial intelligence and digital education centre, said the education sector and schools generally take a positive attitude towards AI and are eager to explore the application of gen AI in teaching and learning. He spoke to Matthew Hung.

Chief Executive John Lee says transport links between Hong Kong and Fujian will be boosted through more flights and high-speed rail services, As Charlie Chun reports, the two governments agreed to expand cultural and tourism exchanges.

The leader of Lebanese group Hezbollah has a demanded a scheduled withdrawal of Israeli troops from south Lebanon. That’s as authorities say Israeli gunfire has killed two people there, despite a recent lull in fighting. Jamie Clarke has more.

The United States and Iran continue to spar over nuclear checks after the first round of talks under a peace deal on ending more than three months of war. US President Donald Trump says Iran has "fully and completely agreed" to allow nuclear inspectors to return to the country after Tehran said the issue was not discussed. Jamie Clarke reports.

United Nations investigators have accused Israel of deliberately targeting children in Gaza. Israel labelled the report as defamatory. Tony Sabine has details.

Forty people have drowned in France over recent days as a heatwave grips Europe. Britain, Italy, Switzerland and Spain are also sweltering in extreme heat, with record temperatures in some areas disrupting schools and transport networks. Jamie Clarke with more.

Google is investing US$75 million in the movie studio A24. It is one of the most successful studios in recent years, responsible for Academy Award Best Picture winner "Everything, Everywhere All At Once" and blockbusters such as "Marty Supreme" and "Backrooms". So what's this deal all about? Our Silicon Valley correspondent Mark Niu spoke to Ben Tse.

Democratic People's Republic of Korea leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to speed up his country's military build-up, citing military modernisation efforts by Seoul and the United States. Hailey Yip reports.

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player to score in six different World Cup campaigns. The Portugal superstar silenced critics by scoring twice in his side's 5-0 crushing of Uzbekistan, putting them on the verge of advancing to the knockout rounds. Nazvi Careem has more.