Israel has closed crossings into northern Gaza, severing the most direct route for aid to reach hundreds of thousands of people at risk of famine. Israeli officials say deliveries have been temporarily suspended to allow the military time to devise a new aid distribution plan, and prevent Hamas from stealing supplies. The move comes as at least 18 people have been killed following a drone strike in the city of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza. Jamie Clarke reports:

Public hospital workers could face the sack if they're found to be responsible for medical incidents that harm the safety of patients. As Damon Pang reports, that's one of the ways the Hospital Authority plans to improve the accountability of its staff.

Health authorities have said they are not ruling out the possibility of recruiting experts from outside Hong Kong to strengthen a regulatory body that will approve medications. That group is expected to independently begin operations by the end of next year. They also said Hong Kong will start reviewing and approving new drugs independently in phases from 2026. The aim is to implement primary evaluation gradually over five years, with the establishment of the Hong Kong Centre for Medical Products Regulation, or CMPR. Frank Yung reports:

Police have continued to search a Tuen Mun landfill as part of a murder inquiry over a missing Vietnamese woman. As Frank Yung reports, the woman's family reported her missing last Saturday.

Attracting investments and talent is just as crucial as building infrastructure when it comes to the development of the Hetao tech zone. That's according to innovation and technology chief Sun Dong, who stressed the need to put the necessary software in place for the cross-border project. Raymond Yeung has more.

A new study suggests that the majority of people in Hong Kong have had some form of Adverse Childhood Experience, or ACE. This can range from abuse to neglect, to witnessing domestic violence. Researchers say this kind of trauma can leave psychological scars that can make it more likely for victims to engage in deviant, or even criminal behaviour. The study conducted by the Harmony House JC Project Stride, found 53 percent of respondents had adverse childhood experiences - substantially higher than the global rate of around 39 percent. Professor Carrie Li, a social work and social administration expert at HKU, spoke with Matthew Hung.

The third Hong Kong Shopping Festival is returning for the third straight year. It's part of efforts to help the city's ailing retail sector, as Todd Harding reports:

Severe floods in southwest China have claimed six lives and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. As Chloe Feng reports, water levels in Guizhou and Guangxi rose sharply after the provinces were hit by heavy rain.

China's defence minister has called for efforts to work within multilateral frameworks to counter what he called hegemony and bullying. Dong Jun's comments came as he addressed a meeting of defence ministers from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisations in the coastal city of Qingdao. Azam Khan reports:

Kenya's interior minister has accused protesters of attempting to overthrow the government during a day of deadly demonstrations. The death toll from Wednesday's nationwide protests over police brutality and bad governance has risen to 16. Rights group Amnesty Kenya said the deaths were all a result of gunshots, allegedly fired by police. As Jamie Clarke reports, opposition groups say the minister's remarks are an attempt to deflect attention from their demands.

Human rights group, Amnesty International, says Cambodia is enabling a brutal scam industry. The group has accused the country's government of "deliberately ignoring" abuses by cyber-crime gangs that have trafficked people from across the world into slavery at scam compounds. Jamie Clarke has this report:

Hong Kong's foreign trade grew by more than expected last month despite sweeping US tariffs. As Chloe Feng reports, a rise in shipments to Asia helped offset a drop in trade with the United States.

Local home prices have risen for the second straight month, albeit at a smaller pace. That prompted analysts to believe prices are likely to stay stable following a recent decline in interest rates. Here's Chloe Feng.

Animal mummies, monumental coffins and colossal statues of two ancient Egyptian pharaohs will be coming to a local museum later this year. The aim is to share the richness, mystery and enduring legacy of ancient Egypt with the SAR. Aaron Tam reports.

In sports, Manchester City have maintained their perfect record at the Club World Cup in the United States. The Premier League giants secured an emphatic 5-2 win over Juventus to seal top spot in their group, and a place in the knockout stage of the tournament. Raymond Yeung reports:

The Enhanced Games have set their inaugural competition for May 2026 in Las Vegas. The pro-doping competition will initially feature swimming, athletics and weightlifting, for athletes using substances that are banned in official competitions. Tom McAlinden reports: