Seven people and two companies have been charged by police and the Independent Commission Against Corruption with 25 offences linked to last year’s deadly fire in Wang Fuk Court. Hailey Yip reports.

Civil service chief Ingrid Yeung says a pay trend survey that the government refers to in deciding a final pay rise for public workers is crucial in its decision-making process. Her remarks came after the Executive Council's latest proposal fell short of the indicators for some staff. A blanket two percent pay rise will be backdated to April 1 if the Legislative Council gives the green light. Eugenia Ma reports.

More vehicle inspection centres will be set up in Guangdong to ensure all cars set to arrive in Hong Kong via a soon-to-be-expanded scheme are roadworthy. Elvis Yu reports.

A new drug has shown major promise on its ability to suppress advanced lung cancer into a manageable chronic disease, according to researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Medicine. Eugenia Ma reports.

A global test of a new drug for lung cancer has found that 55 percent of patients achieved seven years of progression-free survival, or PFS. The Chinese University's Faculty of Medicine says this is the longest PFS ever reported among targeted therapies. Professor Tony Mok, chairman of the Department of Clinical Oncology at CU Medicine, spoke to Eugenia Ma about the study.

Chief Secretary Eric Chan says the government will transform Hong Kong into a world-class tourist destination on the back of solid growth for inbound tourism this year. Chloe Feng with details.

A government proposal to convert parts of Sharp Island into a marine park has been welcomed by an environmentalist. The move follows overcrowding at the tourist attraction during the Golden Week holiday last month. Yau Wing-kwong, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Association, told RTHK's Backchat programme that a marine park will better protect wildlife and coral reefs.

The mainland's Producer Price Index rose for a third straight month in May, recording its fastest pace since July 2022. This came on the back of higher energy prices caused by the Middle East conflict, and the disruption to oil and gas supplies. Consumer prices also climbed last month, with a rise in the cost of non-food items offsetting a plunge in pork prices. Raymond Yeung reports.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan says legitimate capital flows to the SAR from the mainland are still encouraged, despite the latest regulatory actions by Beijing to tighten cross-border capital outflows. Chloe Feng has the details.

President Xi Jinping departed from Pyongyang on Tuesday, after wrapping up a two-day visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. During the visit, President Xi vowed to maintain bilateral relations with the DPRK. Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Government Innovation told RTHK's Backchat programme that, contrary to what some mainstream western outlets have reported, the visit prioritised economic opportunities and cultural exchanges over military cooperation.

The United Christian Hospital has introduced a new non-invasive treatment for patients with nerve pain. Clinically known as Scrambler therapy, the treatment retrains how the brain processes pain signals, which can bring prolonged relief to patients suffering from long-term neuropathic pain. Dr Charmaine Chu, chief of service of the Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine at the hospital, said patients receiving the treatment have experienced an immediate reduction in nerve pain intensity by around 80 percent. She told Matthew Hung how the Scrambler therapy works.

The United States has launched fresh air strikes against Iran, with explosions reported in multiple cities near the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran's top military command announced the closure of the vital waterway, saying any vessel that attempts passage will be shot at. US President Donald Trump had vowed to hit Iran hard after accusing Tehran’s negotiators of “playing us for suckers.” Jamie Clarke reports.

A second night of violent anti-immigration protests has erupted in Northern Ireland after a Sudanese asylum seeker was charged with a brutal knife attack, which occurred on Monday night. Forty-four-year-old Stephen Ogilvy lost his left eye and suffered injuries to his right eye, neck and back in the attack. The suspect, 30-year-old Hadi Alodid, has made a brief court appearance to face attempted murder and other charges. Our Europe correspondent Gavin Grey told Todd Harding that a motive had yet to be established.

Police battled protesters in a second night of violence in Northern Ireland after a brutal stabbing on Monday night. Police fired water cannons as anti-immigrant protesters lit fires and hurled objects. Authorities say disorder is being stoked by far-right activists on social media. Earlier, a Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder and other offences after a stabbing in which a man lost his right eye and suffered injuries to his neck and back. Jamie Clarke reports.

Enthusiasm over the World Cup is gathering pace, as football's most prestigious tournament prepares to kick off early tomorrow morning, Hong Kong time. The first match will be played in Mexico City. Raymond Yeung reports.