EU referendum: Juncker in ‘out is out’ warning to UK
The UK will not be able to return to the negotiating table if it votes to leave the European Union, top official Jean-Claude Juncker says. BBC News – Europe
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Grieving US father on ‘drugs rescue’ raid
A man who lost his daughter to heroin is arrested driving into New York with a cache of weapons to “rescue” another girl from a drug dealer. BBC News – US & Canada
Moise Katumbi: DR Congo presidential hopeful sentenced to jail
DR Congo opposition politician Moise Katumbi is sentenced in absentia to 36 months in prison, putting his presidential hopes in doubt. BBC News – Africa
UK government borrowing falls slightly in May
Government borrowing fell slightly in May compared with the same month a year ago, according to official figures, but it was still higher than expected. BBC News – Business
Egypt Red Sea islands’ transfer to Saudi Arabia quashed
A court in Egypt quashes President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi’s controversial decision to hand back control of two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia. BBC News – Middle East
Venezuela starts validating recall referendum signatures
More than 70,000 people calling for a referendum to oust President Nicolas Maduro have their signatures checked on the first day of the validation process. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean