EU wants ‘fair’ US action over BNP
One of the European Union’s top officials, Michel Barnier, intervenes in the controversy over a potential huge US fine on BNP Paribas bank. BBC News – Business
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Bank hints at rate rise this year
The Bank of England’s governor hints that interest rates may rise earlier than expected, while the Chancellor George Osborne says he will give the Bank new powers to cap mortgages. BBC News – UK
Ukrainian anger at ‘Russia tanks’
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko tells President Putin that reports of three Russian tanks moving into Ukrainian territory are unacceptable. BBC News – Europe
Colourful ceremony opens World Cup
The 2014 Fifa World Cup opens with an extravagant ceremony before hosts Brazil beat Croatia 3-1 in the first match. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Obama: All options open on Iraq
President Obama says his government is looking at “all options” to help fight Islamist militants in Iraq, including military action. BBC News – US & Canada
US fury at Sudan over South Kordofan
Samantha Power, the US ambassador to the UN, accuses Sudan of stepping up its attacks on civilians in South Kordofan and Blue Nile states. BBC News – Africa