US key interest rate highest since 2008
The US Federal Reserve votes to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25%, the second rise this year. BBC News – Business
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London fire: Twelve dead in Grenfell Tower blaze
The blaze was unprecedented in its scale, the fire brigade says, as police warn the death toll will rise. BBC News – UK
Baby death: Parents convicted over vegetable milk diet
Parents receive suspended jail terms after being found guilty of causing his death unintentionally. BBC News – Europe
Gunman dead after attacking congressmen at Virginia baseball field
The attacker shot a top Republican lawmaker and two police officials during a firefight in Virginia. BBC News – US & Canada
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi case: ICC calls for arrest of ex-Libya leader’s son
Saif al-Islam, freed in Libya last week after six years, is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity. BBC News – Africa
UK inflation rate at near four-year high
The rising cost of foreign holidays and computer games helped to push up inflation last month. BBC News – Business