City firms may lose ‘prized’ EU access, says French Bank chief
London’s big finance firms risk losing their privileged access to the EU, prompting big banks to move operations outside the UK, it is claimed. BBC News – Business
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Syria conflict: Russian air strikes target Aleppo rebels
Russian and Syrian planes pound Syria’s second-city of Aleppo in a night of strikes on the besieged rebel-held areas. BBC News – Middle East
EU referendum: UK’s EU commissioner Lord Hill to resign
The UK’s EU Commissioner Lord Hill announces he is to stand down, saying “what is done cannot be undone” after the UK votes to leave the European Union. BBC News – UK
Brexit referendum: EU ministers press UK for quick exit
EU foreign ministers urge the UK to begin negotiations on leaving the bloc “as soon as possible” after the country voted to end its membership. BBC News – Europe
Wada suspends Rio laboratory just weeks before Olympics
Rio’s anti-doping Laboratory is suspended by Wada just six weeks before the Brazilian city hosts the Olympic Games. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Twenty people die in West Virginia floods
At least 20 people die in devastating flooding in the US state of West Virginia, according to state officials. BBC News – US & Canada