China businessman ‘hacked US firms’
US officials charge a Chinese businessman with hacking into the systems of Boeing and other large defence contractors to steal military data. BBC News – US & Canada
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Rival rebels clash at Libya airport
At least seven people die in fierce clashes between rival militias at the international airport in the Libyan capital, Tripoli. BBC News – Africa
Israel and Gaza trade fresh fire
Israel and militants in the Gaza Strip continue to trade fire after Israel vows to press on with its offensive to stop rocket attacks. BBC News – Middle East
Burberry investors reject boss’s pay
Investors have delivered a blow to fashion house Burberry, by voting against the chief executive’s pay package at the annual general meeting in London. BBC News – Business
Rio ramps up security for Cup final
Rio de Janeiro’s largest ever security operation – involving 25,000 security personnel – is being planned for the World Cup final on Sunday, officials say. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
US labs ‘mishandled deadly germs’
US government infectious disease labs mishandled dangerous pathogens five times in the last decade, according to a health agency report. BBC News – US & Canada