A private pay-trend survey that the government refers to when deciding on civil service salary increases has suggested a pay rise of 4.12 percent for senior civil servants. It also suggests a 2.64 percent raise for middle-ranking staff, and 1.17 percent for junior workers. The survey covered about 155,000 employees from 104 private companies. Janice Lo has the details.

Lawmaker Rock Chen says the airport's Terminal Two will make flying in and out of Hong Kong more stress-free. T2 opened on Wednesday amid fanfare, and is expected to handle eight million passengers in its first year. Chen, who is a board member of the Airport Authority, was on RTHK's Backchat programme to talk about the new facilities.

China's Shenzhou-21 astronauts will return to Earth in the coming days after handing over the Tiangong space station to the crew of the Shenzhou-23. Aaron Tam reports.

Hong Kong has been hit by scorching weather over the past week, with temperatures rising as high as 37 degrees Celsius in parts of the New Territories. A three-year “Beat the Heat” project launched by four local institutions has helped more than 1,500 elderly people in the Yau Tsim Mong and Kwun Tong districts cope. Eric Lai, co-principal investigator of the project from the Chinese University spoke to Henry Siu about the threat to health.

The principal of a school in Tuen Mun who allegedly verbally abused a security guard during a school trip to Singapore has tendered his resignation. Elvis Yu reports.

The Fire Services Department is looking to expand the use of the Internet of Things fire detection system to about 3,600 buildings around town, following satisfactory results in a pilot scheme. The IoT system would serve as an alternative to the current fire hose reel and manual fire alarm system, which is subject to structural and space constraints. Henry Siu tells us more.

A study has found a severe mismatch between supply and demand in the job market in the Greater Bay Area last year. Chloe Feng reports.

The government says it will fully support the establishment of the Hong Kong International Commercial Court, which will further enhance the city's competitiveness on the global stage. It will also strengthen the development of the SAR's legal and dispute resolution services. Charlie Chun has the details.

Schools have been urged to intervene early to stop students from dropping out. The call comes after a poll by the Hong Kong Christian Service, a non-governmental organisation, found that possibly one in 12 students is at risk of so-called hidden disengagement. Such students go to school but are withdrawn or display passive behaviour, and are particularly vulnerable to dropping out. The NGO's service head of children and youth service, Susanne Choi, spoke to Matthew Hung.

Two industrial trade bodies that will be travelling to Central Asia as part of a delegation led by Chief Executive John Lee say they see similarities between the region's rapid development and China's opening up four decades ago. Raymond Yeung reports.

US officials say the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to extend their ceasefire, with US sources saying it still needs President Donald Trump's approval. Contrary reports, though, by Iranian state media says a deal has not been finalised. It comes after Washington and Tehran accused each other of violating the current ceasefire. Jamie Clarke has more.

Israel’s prime minister has directed Israeli forces to take even more control of Gaza. Israeli troops effectively control 64 percent of the territory at present. The announcement came on the same day Israel said it was freezing out the head of the United Nations. Jamie Clarke again.

The UK is facing the risk of a ‘lost generation’. According to a new government-commissioned report, young people are facing greater mental health issues while job and career opportunities shrink. One in six young people in Britain are set to be out of work, education or training in five years unless action is taken. The report concludes the education, health and welfare systems are no longer fit for purpose in preparing young people for adult life. Our UK correspondent Gavin Grey spoke to Nazvi Careem.

Europe continues to struggle with a heatwave, with temperatures soaring across the continent. Italy issued a red alert for Rome on Thursday, while Portugal saw its hottest May day ever. Jamie Clarke has more.