Birthday Honours 2018: CBE for Network Rail boss ‘slap in the face’
Mark Carne has been appointed CBE in the same week his firm was criticised for travel disruption. BBC News – UK
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Trump at G7: US president calls for end to tariffs and trade barriers
The US president says he had productive talks with G7 leaders amid tensions over trade at the summit. BBC News – Europe
Maria Bueno: Brazilian star of 1960s women’s tennis dies
Self-taught prodigy Maria Bueno, who took three Wimbledon singles titles, dies aged 78. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Anthony Bourdain: Why his travel shows had global appeal
Fans of his travel shows share appreciation for the humanity he showed when meeting local people. BBC News – US & Canada
Jean-Pierre Bemba: Congo warlord’s conviction overturned
International Criminal Court upholds Jean-Pierre Bemba’s appeal against his war crimes conviction. BBC News – Africa
Israel blames Iran for Gaza border violence
Iran is trying to inflame tensions, Israel says, amid plans for fresh Palestinian protests on Friday. BBC News – Middle East