world news Orlando: 'The first test of the 2016 presidential campaign' This weekend’s mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, denounced by President Obama as an act of terror and hate, has reignited the debate in the US over how best to confront violent Islamist… 13/06/2016
brussels bureau The Brief from Brussels: if Brexit, what happens to EU civil servants from UK? This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of some of the top stories making waves around Europe. 13/06/2016
the global conversation Klaus Regling: 'Politically it will be a big loss for the EU if the UK leaves' The European Stability Pact, designed to ensure a strong euro single currency, has meant austerity and painful belt-tightening for many Europeans. But has it been worth it? Do some member states get t 13/06/2016
France Tank sprayed with red paint as protesters disrupt huge arms fair Dozens of peace campaigners have disrupted the first day of Eurosatory, a major global arms fair in Paris. 13/06/2016
South Africa Oscar Pistorius 'broken' South African court hears A psychologist has said South African athlete Oscar Pistorius is a ‘‘broken’‘ man who should be hospitalised rather than go to jail. 13/06/2016
Sport Euro 2016: Spain edge past Czechs, Italy shine, Zlatan almost scores Piqué saves the day Belgium fail to deliver on big stage Ciaran Clarke own goal earns point Piqué hands Spain hard-fought opening win Defending Champions Spain got their Euro 2016 campaign off t 13/06/2016
world news Canada PM Trudeau condemns 'cold-blooded' killing of hostage in Philippines Canada believes its hostage Robert Hall – held for months by Islamist militants in the Philippines – has been killed by his captors. 13/06/2016
world news "He was an American so he doesn't represent Afghanistan" Afghans respond to news that Orlando nightclub killer Omar Mateen was the son of Afghan immigrants. 13/06/2016
Business Microsoft splashes $26bn to get LinkedIn Microscope has done a deal to buy LinkedIn Corp for $26. 13/06/2016
France Northern Ireland fan named after falling to his death in Nice In the French city of Nice, police have named a Northern Ireland fan who fell to his death as 25-year-old Darren Rogers. 13/06/2016
Business France demands match day booze ban after Marseille mayhem The French government has called on cities hosting Euro 2016 matches to ban the sale of alcohol near venues and fan zones. 13/06/2016
USA Fewer nuclear weapons but a far cry from disarmament The nine “nuclear states” are reducing the number of warheads but there is a new race to modernize the nuclear arsenal. 13/06/2016
France Turkish and Croatian fans start by fighting, end by hugging Turkish and Croatian football fans came face-to-face in Paris’ designated fan zone as their teams yesterday (June 12) went up against each other in 13/06/2016
Iraq Iraqi government forces advance against ISIL on multiple fronts Iraq’s army says it has made further advances into ISIL controlled territory, capturing a strategically important village south of the city of Mosul. 13/06/2016
Business Asian and European shares tumble over Brexit fears Fears that Britain looks set to leave the European Union has sent jitters through the financial Markets. 13/06/2016
USA "I played dead to survive" A survivor of Sunday's nightclub attack in Orlando has given a vivid account of the moment the gunman opened fire on the crowd. 13/06/2016
no comment Poignant vigil held for Florida shooting victims A vigil was held outside the White House to pay tribute to the 50 people killed when a gunman went on a shooting spree at a gay nightclub in Florida. 13/06/2016
no comment Hailstorm causes havoc in China A ferocious hail and rainstorm lashed Harbin City in north-east China, wreaking mayhem on the streets and disrupting traffic. 13/06/2016
Sci-tech New "half-bike" could be next urban Hipster hit In a busy city or when taking public transport, an ordinary bike can take up quite a bit of space. 13/06/2016
USA Hundreds gather to give blood in Orlando Officials say the response has been "overwhelming" - but there is frustration in the gay community as some are prevented from donating 13/06/2016
Cult Tony Awards: stars pay homage to Orlando victims At the Tony Awards in Los Angeles, organisers dedicated the ceremony to the victims of the Orlando shooting. 13/06/2016
USA Mourners call for increased tolerance after Orlando massacre A vigil outside the White House on Sunday night remembered victims of the Orlando massacre. 13/06/2016
USA Profile of Orlando gunman Omar Mateen Omar Mateen aspired to be a police officer and had once applied to join a police academy. 13/06/2016
Mexico Mexico protests over arrest of union leader There have been more clashes between teachers and police over controversial education reforms in Mexico. 13/06/2016
