Israel hits Hamas targets in Gaza after rocket fire
There has been an escalation of hostilities since the US recognised Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. BBC News – Middle East
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Putin: Trump opponents harm US with ‘invented’ Russia scandal
The US president’s opponents “invented stories” to make his work seem illegitimate, says Vladimir Putin. BBC News – Europe
Colombia’s main gang declares unilateral ceasefire
The Gulf Clan is Colombia’s most powerful criminal gang, smuggling drugs as far as Russia. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Grenfell fire: Families and survivors remember victims at St Paul’s memorial
Members of the Royal Family joined the bereaved to pay tribute to the 71 at the London memorial service. BBC News – UK
Walt Disney buys Murdoch’s Fox for $52bn
The deal ends Rupert Murdoch’s more than half century of media empire building. BBC News – US & Canada
Somalia suicide bomber kills police at Mogadishu academy
At least 18 officers are killed by a bomber wearing a police uniform during a parade in Mogadishu. BBC News – Africa