A shaky ceasefire has taken hold between Israel and Iran, under pressure from US President Donald Trump. It raises hopes for an end to the biggest-ever military confrontation between the Middle East arch-foes. Jamie Clarke reports:

Both Iran and Israel sent signals that the 12-day air war had concluded after President Trump scolded them for violating the ceasefire he announced on Tuesday. RTHK's Washington correspondent, Simon Marks, said the ceasefire came as a pleasant surprise for many. He also told Janice Lo that Trump should take credit for the truce, and that he was still very much "hand in glove" with Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu:

The Chief Executive John Lee says 21 Hong Kong residents who were caught up in the Israel-Iran conflict had contacted the Immigration Department. As of Monday, all but one left the two countries safely, as Elvis Yu reports:

A delivery worker has died after falling from the tail lift of a truck in Tai Po. The Labour Department says similar work involving the employer in question has been suspended, as Hailey Yip reports:

Local bakery chain Taipan has stopped operations after 41 years. The firm gained fame for its so-called 'snowy' mooncakes. As Elvis Yu reports, the bakery announced its closure in notices posted at several of its branches:

Chief Executive John Lee has vowed to reform and innovate as part of efforts to drive Hong Kong's development. Damon Pang reports:

Financial Secretary Paul Chan has expressed confidence that the SAR government can get its operating account back in the black as early as the current fiscal year. As Chloe Feng reports, the city's bustling stock market is giving a welcome boost to stamp duty revenue:

The financial secretary says Hong Kong's property market is stable despite a protracted decline in prices, as interest rates are expected to remain low while demand holds. Here's Chloe Feng again:

Organisers of the upcoming Hong Kong Book Fair are hopeful that total visitor numbers this year will surpass the record of 1.04 million that was set in 2018. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council says the annual event will be held from July 16-22 at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Sophia Chong, the council's deputy executive director, told Matthew Hung what to expect:

President Xi Jinping will review the troops and deliver a speech at a grand military parade in Beijing in September. The event will also showcase improved domestically-made weapons. The parade in Tiananmen Square is to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Chloe Feng reports:

China and Singapore have pledged to strengthen ties as they marked the 35th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. President Xi Jinping and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong also agreed on fair trade. Raymond Yeung reports:

Multiple rivers have burst their banks after days of heavy rain in Guizhou province, prompting the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents. Natale Ching reports:

Nato leaders have arrived in The Hague for a summit aimed at finalising new defence spending. The gathering has been hailed by the chancellor of Germany as historic. As Jamie Clarke reports, it could either unite the leaders around a new defence spending pledge or simply widen divisions among the 32 member countries of the security alliance:

In sports news, the third and final day of qualifying round action for the snooker 2025 Wuhan Open has wrapped in the English city of Leicester. Hong Kong, China's Marco Fu will be in action on Wednesday against six-time ranking event winner Stephen Maguire, as he aims to qualify for September's British Open. He made it into round 64 after staging an impressive 5-3 victory over world number 16 Chris Wakelin. But it was a different story for the SAR's three-time world women’s champion Ng On-yee, who lost to Chinese youngster Lei Peifan 5-3. Todd Harding reports:

The small Australian town of Morwell has recently become the host of a sensational murder trial, after a woman was accused of killing three elderly relatives with a meal laced with toxic mushrooms. The presiding judge has begun his first day of instructions to the jury after which they will retire to consider their verdict. As Jamie Clarke reports, the case catapulted the town onto the front pages and unexpectedly brought with it a boost for local business: