Israeli forces have stepped up their bombardment of Iranian cities, with one strike hitting Iran’s state broadcaster on Monday. Meanwhile, Tehran proved itself capable of piercing Israeli air defences with one of its most successful volleys yet of retaliatory missile strikes. As Jamie Clarke reports, Iran called on US President Donald Trump to force a ceasefire in the four-day-old war:

Leaders from the Group of Seven nations have begun annual talks amid wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. With an escalating Iran-Israel conflict, the summit is seen as a vital moment to restore an air of unity among the G7. But in an early sign that they may struggle to reach agreement on key issues, a US official has said the American president will not sign a draft statement calling for de-escalation of the Iran-Israel conflict. Here's Jamie Clarke again:

The chief secretary says the government’s success in instilling patriotism among the people is helping Hong Kong safeguard national security. In an RTHK interview marking the 28th anniversary of the SAR's establishment, Eric Chan said protecting national security was the government’s top priority, as this was essential for economic development and ensuring people's livelihoods. Damon Pang reports:

The security chief says the public should remain vigilant despite the implementation of the National Security Law in 2020 and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance last year. Janice Lo reports:

An Air India flight bound for New Delhi returned safely to Hong Kong on Monday afternoon after the pilot reportedly decided to circle back over a suspected mechanical problem. Hailey Yip reports:

Tourist figures in Hong Kong continued to impress, with arrivals last month up 20 percent from a year ago to more than four million. Sophie Hui reports:

The Consumer Council has found that some modelling dough or clay toys for children contain preservatives that can cause allergies. Three of 15 types of play dough tested were found to have preservatives exceeding European Union standards. The watchdog says to be safe, children should wash their hands after playing with play dough. Jack Poon, chairman of the council's committee on digital economy and information technology, told Janice Lo about the results of the study:

Two people who were found to have assisted the former husband of murdered socialite Abby Choi in a failed attempt to flee Hong Kong have been convicted of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. Wallis Wang reports:

The Transport Department says technology has enabled officials to charge drivers who will be using a new Kowloon tunnel. Plans were announced last week to charge drivers of all types of vehicles HK$10 for using the Central Kowloon Route when it is fully completed next year. Some lawmakers are unhappy, saying they were not informed of tolls when the project was first mooted. Damon Pang reports:

A dual immunotherapy treatment for liver cancer has received approval from three major health authorities for global use. A study by the University of Hong Kong's Department of Medicine found such treatment was beneficial. Thomas Yau, a clinical associate professor at the Centre of Cancer Medicine, said combining two new drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, significantly improved a patient's survival rate and tumour control. He spoke to Hailey Yip:

President Xi Jinping says China and Kazakhstan should practise true multilateralism and safeguard the common interests of developing countries. He also called on the two nations to promote connectivity, high-tech cooperation and green development. The president's comments came after he arrived in the Kazakh capital, Astana, to take part in a summit on Tuesday between China and its central Asian neighbours. Hailey Yip reports:

Russia marked its National Day holiday on June 12, the anniversary of the declaration of sovereignty following the end of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s. Anatoly Kargapolov, Russia's consul-general in Hong Kong, says the consulate celebrated the anniversary with a large cultural event and dinner reflecting on the vibrant partnership between the SAR and Moscow. He also told Azam Khan that Russia was keen to seize the opportunities arising from the development of the Greater Bay Area:

Israeli fire killed at least 50 people in Gaza, nearly half of them near an aid distribution site, as UN officials again denounced Israeli-backed aid delivery methods. Medics said at least 23 people were killed and 200 others wounded near the distribution site. They are just the latest in daily mass shootings that have killed hundreds of Palestinians trying to reach food, as Jamie Clarke reports:

Retail sales in China last month recorded their fastest spurt in 17 months, while factory output grew at its slowest pace since November last year. The mixed results came as Beijing and Washington continued a temporary truce in their trade war. Chloe Feng reports:

A new exhibition that opens on Wednesday at the Hong Kong Palace Museum highlights the rich cultural connections between Chinese and Islamic civilizations. The show, Wonders of Imperial Carpets, is a collaboration with the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar. The exhibition runs until October 6. Mounia Chekhab-Abudaya, Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs from the Museum of Islamic Art, told Sophie Cheung that the exhibition underscored the importance of cultural exchanges:

The flying-vehicle industry is taking off in China, as the development of the low-altitude economy becomes a new driver for growth. Flying vehicles include electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) as well as autonomous aerial vehicles (AAV). They cover many different areas, from deliveries to agriculture. In this week's episode of our podcast "China Perspectives", Huang Hai-long, an assistant professor at the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, told Chloe Feng how these state-of-the-art devices are transforming the country and improving people's lives: