Brexit vote: UK must ‘clarify’ stance says European Commission
European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker urges UK to “clarify its position” on Brexit as soon as possible. BBC News – UK
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Turkey ‘sorry for downing Russian jet’
Turkish President Erdogan apologises for downing of Russian jet on the Turkey-Syria border in November, Moscow says BBC News – Europe
Colombia army helicopter crashes in Caldas, killing 17
The Colombian army says 17 members of the security forces were killed when one of its helicopters crashed in central Caldas province. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Strict Texas abortion law struck down
The US Supreme Court strikes down a 2013 Texas abortion law that imposed restrictive regulations on the procedure, in a landmark ruling. BBC News – US & Canada
South Africa’s President Zuma ‘must repay $500,000 in public funds’
South Africa’s treasury recommends President Jacob Zuma pay back $ 509,000 to the government for upgrades made to his private home. BBC News – Africa
Falluja: Iraq PM Haider al-Abadi hails recapture from IS
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi urges all Iraqis to rejoice, after the recapture of the city of Falluja from Islamic State fighters. BBC News – Middle East