Top HSBC manager charged in forex probe
A senior HSBC executive has been charged in the US for his alleged role in a conspiracy to rig international currency markets. BBC News – Business
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Syria conflict: Boy beheaded by rebels ‘was not fighter’
A Palestinian boy who was filmed being beheaded by Syrian rebels on Tuesday was not a fighter, a pro-government Palestinian militia says. BBC News – Middle East
WhatsApp in Brazil back in action after suspension
WhatsApp in Brazil is operating again after it was temporarily suspended for failing to hand over information requested in a criminal investigation. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Turkey coup attempt: Charges laid against 99 generals and admirals
Nearly 100 generals and admirals are charged over the thwarted coup – a significant chunk of Turkey’s military top brass. BBC News – Europe
Brexit: Theresa May meeting Angela Merkel in Berlin
Theresa May is in Berlin for her first talks as PM with Angela Merkel – with Brexit top of the agenda. BBC News – UK
US Election 2016: Trump seals Republican nomination
Donald Trump officially clinches the Republican nomination for president as speakers hammer Hillary Clinton on day two of the convention. BBC News – US & Canada