A new boundary-control facility at Huanggang is a step closer to opening. The government has gazetted the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill to implement co-location arrangements there and local legislative work is expected to be completed this month. Elvis Yu reports:

Hong Kong should keep improving its national security laws. That's according to Wang Zhenmin, a law professor from Tsinghua University, who described the legislation as a work in progress and never truly complete. Wallis Wang reports:

Chief Executive John Lee says Hong Kong can serve as a platform for both mainland and overseas companies to expand by connecting markets, capital and standards. Janice Lo has the details:

The number of top-scorers in Hong Kong's university-entrance exams has surpassed the record for a second straight year. A total of 24 students achieved the perfect score in this year's Diploma of Secondary Education exam, eight more than last year. Elvis Yu reports:

A DAB lawmaker has suggested that the government should further boost a plan which encourages subsidy recipients to enter the job market. Charlie Chun reports:

Book-lovers are in for a treat as the annual book fair opens on Wednesday at the Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year, the mega event not only brings together publishers, authors and readers, but also features seminars with renowned authors from around the world, a diverse range of cultural activities and the "World of Art and Culture?zone, all to inspire the public to explore reading the world. Eli Lau from SUP Retail - a major exhibitor at the fair - spoke to Swara Kamble about what visitors can expect this year:

DAB lawmaker Vincent Cheng has called on the government to further develop a so-called "ticket stub economy" as part of efforts to boost growth in the city's sports industry in the coming five years. The term refers to a growing consumer trend where event tickets could be used for discounts at local businesses to maximise economic benefits. The suggestion is part of Cheng's proposals for the city's first five-year plan. The legislator, who's also vice-chairman of the Hong Kong Sports Institute, said officials can also consider rolling out subsidies for residents to take part in sports events. He called for funds to be channelled to small and medium-sized enterprises, or SMEs, specialising in sports. He spoke to Belle Yip.

China's exports jumped 27 percent in June compared with the same month last year. The pace of growth was the fastest in nearly five years, with the expansion driven by strong global demand for artificial intelligence hardware. Chloe Feng reports:

Hainan aims to ban the sale of all combustion-engine cars by 2030, according to a plan for the next five years. This will make the island province the leader in China's transition towards new-energy vehicles, or NEVs. Peter Koveos with that story:

US forces have carried out strikes against Iran for a fourth day in a row and reimposed a naval blockade to prevent ships from sailing to or from the country's ports. The action came after US President Donald Trump backed down on his threat to heavily tax ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Gulf countries had agreed to make major investments in the United States. Sean Kennedy has more:

Warren Buffett has stopped donating to the Gates Foundation, following revelations about interactions between Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Rob Kemp reports:

A Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton nicknamed "Gus" has sold for 50.1 million US dollars at Sotheby's in New York. That makes it the most valuable dinosaur fossil bought at auction. Sean Kennedy has more:

With the World Cup semi-finals underway this week, Fifa officials have been busy ensuring the venues at Dallas and Atlanta are not only ready to receive the tens of thousands of fans, but are also in top condition for the players and coaching staff. Part of that entails ensuring the pitches are in the best state possible in time for kick-off. Tony Sabine takes a look: