Ride-hailing platforms and drivers will be required to apply for licences or permits to operate under a long-awaited proposal to regulate the sector. The government's planned regulatory framework will also include support for the taxi trade. Hailey Yip reports:

Chief Executive John Lee says the government is obliged to draw up an official framework to legally recognise same-sex partnerships in Hong Kong following a landmark ruling by the city's top court. But he says the authorities will respect the legislature's decision on whether to approve or reject the bill on the legal framework. Frank Yung reports:

Chief Executive John Lee says an interdepartmental committee was "absolutely correct" to have made advance preparations for potential severe weather conditions last week. The committee, chaired by Chief Secretary Eric Chan, issued warnings and suspended classes at day-schools on Friday after the Hong Kong Observatory forecast heavy rain and thunderstorms. Lauren Kee reports:

The Consumer Council has urged parents to be extra vigilant when buying raincoats for children. The warning comes after some raincoats were found to contain harmful chemicals exceeding international safety standards. Elvis Yu reports:

The Consumer Council also says a higher battery capacity doesn't signal a longer battery life in portable fans. As the hot weather continues, the council tested 18 models of portable fans. Its chairman of the committee on digital economy and information technology, Jack Poon, told Natasha Ho what people should look for when buying a portable fan:

A record 16 students have achieved a perfect score in this year's Diploma of Secondary Education exams. That's according to Hong Kong's exams body, a day before individual students receive their DSE results. Hailey Yip reports:

The New People's Party has called for more public spaces - including restaurants, malls and public transportation - to adopt pet-friendly policies as this could enhance the local economy. The party surveyed nearly 400 residents to better understand public sentiment regarding inclusive spaces for pets. The findings revealed that many pet owners were worried about restrictions placed on their animals in public areas. Given the city's rising pet population, party member Judy Chan told Lauren Kee that expanding such policies was necessary:

President Xi Jinping says an improvement in relations between China and Australia has benefited people in both countries. His comment came in talks with visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who said dialogue was the key to better ties. Lau Hon-ting reports:

China's economy held steady in the second quarter with gross domestic product expanding 5.2 percent on-year, which was higher than expectations. As Chloe Feng reports, strong exports to markets outside the United States helped offset a slowdown in domestic consumption:

A senior economist says while the headline economic figures from Beijing showed the overall economy upheld resiliently in the first half of the year, challenges remain for authorities to prop up consumption. Wang Dan, China Director at the Eurasia Group, called on authorities to offer cash directly to households and consumers. She spoke to Chloe Feng:

President Xi Jinping has urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to do more to achieve global stability. As Hailey Yip reports, he told the group's foreign ministers that the SCO must remain focused and confident amid a turbulent international landscape:

Ukrainians have welcomed US President Donald Trump's pledge of more American-made weapons in their three-year fight against Russia - though it's unclear what exactly they will get and how quickly. The time-frame for the further arms deliveries, which European countries have agreed to pay for, may be crucial for Ukraine. Russia is making a summer push to break through along the 1,000 km front line. Jamie Clarke reports:

China's Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft has successfully docked with the Tiangong space station. The docking took place a few hours after the cargo craft lifted off from Hainan on Tuesday morning. As Todd Harding reports, the space station crew will enter the vessel and transfer its payload, which includes items ranging from an exercise machine to medicine:

Two men have been jailed for over four years for cutting down Britain's so-called Sycamore Gap tree - a much-loved and well-known global landmark whose dramatic silhouette has featured in a Hollywood movie. The judge presiding over the case rejected the duo's claim of 'drunken stupidity'. Jamie Clarke reports:

Hong Kong's annual book fair opens on Wednesday and this year aims to use food as a cultural bridge. Through a selection of culinary literature, it offers visitors a chance to explore the world and savour life via the dining table. A key feature is the World of Art and Culture zone, hosting the interactive exhibition Book a Table, Food for Thought. The exhibition presents eight distinct tables showcasing global works related to food, healthy living and culture. The zone will also include an interactive device to recommend books to visitors. Eric Ho, the curator of World of Art and Culture spoke to Matthew Hung:

Now, imagine getting stung by a bee, not by mistake, but by choice. That¡¦s the unusual option being taken by a growing number of patients in Kenya who believe that the sting of a bee can help ease their pain. As Jamie Clarke reports, a small wellness centre in central Kenya is attracting people with pain-related conditions to go and try bee sting therapy: