Israel says "eliminating" Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is one of its goals as the conflict between the long-time rivals enters a second week. Iranian missiles caused serious damage at four sites in central and southern Israel, including a hospital, while Israeli forces struck a nuclear reactor. In the mean time, the White House says US President Donald Trump needs more time to decide whether to involve the US in the escalating conflict. Jamie Clarke reports:

Hongkongers should avoid making trips to Israel and Iran, the government has warned, raising the outbound travel alert to "black" for both countries. Frank Yung reports:

President Xi Jinping has called for all parties in the Middle East "especially Israel" to stop hostilities. He made the comments during a phone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin. Aaron Tam reports:

The senior Beijing official overseeing Hong Kong affairs has met a number of political leaders and university chiefs as part of his five-day inspection trip to the city. The director also visited Kai Tak Sports Park on Thursday night before travelling to the Peak. Frank Yung reports:

The Hospital Authority may reward outstanding medics in order to motivate staff and enhance service quality at public hospitals. The health chief also vowed to push ahead with ongoing medical reforms and develop Hong Kong into an international medical innovation hub. Raymond Yeung reports:

Lawmaker Ma Fung-kwok says national security laws in Hong Kong protect filmmakers and do not restrict their creativity. Frank Yung reports:

Six local universities have climbed higher in a ranking of the world's best institutions. As Sophie Cheung reports, the latest QS World University rankings features more than 1,500 global universities:

Accounting giant Deloitte has upgraded its forecast for Hong Kong's initial public offering market outlook this year. It comes as the SAR became the top fundraising hub in the world in the first half of 2025. The money raised here has exceeded that of the Nasdaq or the New York Stock Exchange. Edward Au, Southern Region managing partner at Deloitte China, said it forecasts that the city will raise over HK$200 billion from 80 listings this year. He spoke to Chloe Feng:

Hong Kong residents have different spending habits when comparing how they shop locally and how they shop on the mainland. That's the findings by researchers at the Chinese University. Hailey Yip reports:

Management veteran Alaina Shum has been appointed as chief executive of the Consumer Council. She will take up her new post in August, as Sophie Hui reports:

The Ocean Park Conservation Foundation has started using artificial intelligence and drones in the preservation of horseshoe crabs in Ha Pak Nai. The site is the largest horseshoe crab nursing ground in Hong Kong. Judy Wan, the foundation's Conservation and Community Partnerships Manager, says the pilot scheme is being done in collaboration with two local universities. She told Matthew Hung about the limitations of current survey methods of the anthropods' population:

A Chinese student convicted of drugging and raping 10 women in Britain and China has been jailed for life by a court in London, with a chance for parole after 24 years. He was found guilty in March of 28 offences, including 11 counts of rape. Police believe there could be more than 50 other female victims. Jamie Clarke reports:

New Zealand has halted aid to the Cook Islands after the Pacific island nation signed an economic partnership with China. In response, the Foreign Ministry stressed that Beijing's ties with the Cook Islands should not be interfered with. Azam Khan reports:

Gaza health authorities say hundreds of Palestinians have been killed trying to collect aid at US and Israeli-run distribution sites. Since late May, Israel has sidelined the United Nations and other humanitarian aid groups, and tasked assistance operations to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. The UN has rejected this aid delivery system, calling it inadequate, dangerous and a violation of impartiality laws. Palestinians say the deadly sites are the only way to access basic needs. Jamie Clarke reports:

The Trump administration has ordered the resumption of student visa appointments but will significantly tighten its social media vetting. Student visa appointments were suspended in May amid a crackdown by the US president on some of America's most elite universities. Sophie Cheung reports:

A company in Nigeria is planning to make millions of HIV and Malaria test kits, to help fill gaps left by funding cuts to the US donor agency, USAID. The United States, the world’s largest humanitarian aid donor, has cut funding for foreign assistance, half of which it delivers via USAID. As Jamie Clarke reports, this has left nations seeking alternatives:

In football, a signature Lionel Messi free-kick lifted Inter Miami to a shock 2-1 comeback win against Portuguese side Porto in the Club World Cup. Inter Miami are now in a good position to advance to the knockout stage. They are level on four points with Brazilian side Palmeiras, who beat Egyptian champions Al Ahly earlier. Todd Harding reports: