Jo Cox MP death: Thomas Mair in court on murder charge
Thomas Mair gives his name as “Death to traitors, freedom for Britain” as he appears in court charged with the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox. BBC News – UK
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Belgium arrests 12 in counter-terrorism raids
Police in Belgium make 12 arrests in a huge anti-terrorism operation, nearly three months after deadly bomb attacks on Brussels. BBC News – Europe
Rio state declares ‘public calamity’ over finances
Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state declares a financial emergency, citing a tax shortfall, less than 50 days before the start of the Olympics. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
IS conflict: Iraqi forces ‘retake most’ of Falluja
Iraqi government forces retake most of the city of Falluja from fighters of so-called Islamic State who have held it since 2014, officials say. BBC News – Middle East
US elections: Sanders ‘to work with Clinton’ to beat Trump
Bernie Sanders promises to work with the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton, but stops short of endorsing her. BBC News – US & Canada
South Africa virginity bursaries unlawful, rules gender commission
An official body in South Africa rules that university bursaries offered to proven female virgins are unlawful and should be scrapped. BBC News – Africa