Congo and Rwanda ‘in border clashes’
Troops from Rwanda and DR Congo are clashing on the border after a soldier was kidnapped, the Congolese information minister tells the BBC. BBC News – Africa
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Iraq militants ‘in control of Mosul’
Militants have effectively taken control of Iraq’s second largest city, Mosul, officials say, in the latest in a series of major attacks in recent days. BBC News – Middle East
Tesco enters current account market
The competition to win new banking customers is about to intensify, as the UK’s largest supermarket launches its first current account. BBC News – Business
PM backs drive for ‘British values’
Plans for schools to promote “British values” are likely to have overwhelming support of people in the UK, the prime minister has said. BBC News – UK
Merkel backs Juncker after EU talks
Germany’s Angela Merkel restates support for Jean-Claude Juncker to take over as president of the European Commission at a mini-summit in Sweden. BBC News – Europe
Sao Paulo metro strike suspended
Metro workers in Sao Paulo suspend a strike that has caused traffic chaos, two days before the city is to host the opening match of the World Cup. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean