Foreign minister Wang Yi will arrive in Hong Kong today ahead of a signing ceremony of the convention on the establishment of a mediation body in the city. The justice secretary Paul Lam says the upcoming International Organisation for Mediation underlines the confidence by the country and the international community in using mediation as a means to settle disputes. Paul Lam also welcomed all parties and states to be part of the body. Frank Yung reports:

The minister in charge of economic development says it's crucial to make it appealing for Hong Kong's elderly population to spend locally, as the government unveiled efforts to develop the so-called silver economy. Janice Lo reports:

A representative from the catering sector says he expects business to grow by up to 10 percent under the government's "Friends and Flavours" campaign to offer meal options available to the elderly. The plan is among the 30 measures that authorities have announced to promote the silver economy. Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants and Related Trades president Simon Wong told Janice Lo that soft meals are already available at some restaurants, and it's popular among older consumers.

A lawmaker has questioned the need to shut down the entire MTR's Tseung Kwan O line last Thursday, when power and signalling failures halted services for five hours spanning the evening rush hour. Aaron Tam reports:

Lawmakers have passed a bill to raise the air passenger departure tax from the current $120 to $200. As Aaron Tam reports, the new levy kicks in from October.

It's a moment motorists have been longing for years, as tolls will finally come down at the Tai Lam Tunnel from Saturday. But as Elvis Yu reports, drivers are told to take note of temporary disruptions overnight as the government takes control of the infrastructure.

The government is looking into ways to enhance protection and rights of food delivery platform workers. As Vanessa Cheng reports, authorities aim to come up with a proposal this year:

Environment chief Tse Chin-wan says the public has become more aware of the importance of recycling since the shelving of a planned "pay-as-you-throw" system last year. Damon Pang reports:

The Our Hong Kong Foundation has described the 30 measures unveiled by the government to promote the silver economy as a good and comprehensive start. Among these initiatives, a key focus is on expanding the household use of gerontechnology products for elderly people. Gerontechnology refers to the use of technology to enhance the quality of life for older adults by preventing or delaying age-related cognitive and physical decline. The think tank's vice president, Kenny Shui is a leading figure in gerontechnology research and advocacy. He spoke to Elvis Yu.

The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups has called for authorities to launch rural festivals and cultural programmes to encourage participation of conservation efforts by young people. The push follows a survey by the federation's researchers, which covered 534 people aged 15 to 34. The poll revealed support for preserving rural areas, with more than 90 percent of respondents agreeing that countryside conservation is key to sustainable urban-rural development. John Poon, deputy convenor of youth development and engagement group, spoke to Hailey Yip:

Russia's foreign minister has proposed a date for the next round of direct talks with Ukraine, with a view to achieving what he called sustainable peace. There's been no immediate reaction from Kyiv. The news follows an earlier announcement by Germany's new chancellor who's promised to help Ukraine produce long-range missiles to defend itself from Russian attacks. As Jamie Clarke reports, he says his government wouldn't impose range limits on the weapon.

Beijing has called on Washington to safeguard the rights of foreign students, after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered embassies to stop scheduling appointments for all student visas. The Trump administration is also preparing to expand social media vetting of international students wishing to study in the US down the line. It's a dramatic escalation that follows a stand-off between US president Donald Trump and Harvard University. Azam Khan reports:

A retired French surgeon who sexually abused hundreds of young patients has received a 20-year jail sentence. This was France's worst-ever child abuse case to go to trial. Details of the proceedings have gripped the country and raised uncomfortable questions for its publicly run healthcare system. As Jamie Clarke reports, many are left wondering how the surgeon was allowed to abuse so many patients, for so long.

Israel says it has killed a senior Hamas leader during its recent air strike in the Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mentioned the killing of Mohammed Sinwar in a speech before parliament, in which he listed the names of other top Hamas leaders killed during the war. The news comes amid mounting international pressure on Israel over its war on Gaza, while Palestinians in the enclave are becoming increasingly desperate for food. Jamie Clarke reports:

Britain's biggest water supplier, Thames Water, has been hit with a record fine equivalent to US$165 million, over pollution and improper dividend payments. The company was privatised in 1989 and, along with other British water companies, has repeatedly come under fire for allowing the discharge of large quantities of sewage into rivers and the sea. Our UK correspondent Peter Anderson explained why the Water Services Regulation Authority, or Ofwat, decided to impose such a hefty penalty this time. He spoke to Carol Musgrave:

Hong Kong's lived-in home prices have gone up in April, reversing a four-month decline. Chloe Feng reports.

The Shenzhou-20 crew on board China's orbiting space station have extended greetings to children in celebration of International Children's Day on Sunday. They've been on board the Tiangong for more than a month. Raymond Yeung reports: