Venezuela: Nicolas Maduro says no referendum this year
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro says the opposition will have to wait until next year to hold a referendum to oust him. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Euro 2016: French government calls for alcohol ban in match zones
The French government urges cities hosting Euro 2016 matches to ban alcohol near venues and fan zones, following several days of violent clashes involving England fans in Marseille. BBC News – UK
Orlando gay nightclub shooting ‘an act of terror and hate’
US President Barack Obama condemns the gun attack on an Orlando gay nightclub that left 50 people dead, as IS says it was behind the attack. BBC News – US & Canada
South African mobile phone firm MTN to pay $1.7bn Nigeria fine
South African telecoms firm MTN agrees to pay $ 1.7bn to Nigeria over unregistered Sim cards, after originally being fined $ 5bn. BBC News – Africa
BHS collapse: Sir Philip Green demands ‘biased’ MP Frank Field resigns
Retail tycoon Sir Philip Green demands MP Frank Field resigns as chairman of a Commons inquiry into the collapse of BHS, calling him “biased”. BBC News – Business
Syria: Bombings rock Damascus suburb Sayyida Zeinab
Bomb attacks hit a Damascus suburb which is the site of Syria’s holiest Shia shrine, killing at least 12 people, state media reports. BBC News – Middle East