2018-07-07

Thailand

'Today is D-Day' for Thai boys, says rescue operation chief

The twelve teenagers and their football coach have been trapped inside the Tham Luang cave complex for more than two weeks.

07/07/2018

Russia

Russian fans sad but proud after World Cup exit

Russians have expressed pride that their team - the lowest ranked in the tournament - had made it so far.

07/07/2018

World News

N. Korea shreds Trump's boastful assurance of diplomatic success

Analysis by Andrea Mitchell: The regime's harsh statement illustrates the risk in putting so much stock into last month's ceremonial Singapore summit.

07/07/2018

World News

Monsoon rains threaten window for Thai soccer team rescue

Steady rain began falling on Saturday evening in Chiang Rai, but the downpours looming in the forecast have yet to materialize.

07/07/2018

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London mayor Sadiq Khan opens Pride parade

Tens of thousands join LGBTQI festival

07/07/2018

Belgium

Brussels protesters demonstrate against Trump visit

At least 2,000 people gathered in Brussels to protest against a visit President Trump

07/07/2018

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Tens of thousands parade at Prague Harley-Davidson festival

Czech capital is home to oldest Harley-Davidson club in the world

07/07/2018

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Five injured in Pamplona bull run

Slippery conditions hamper traditional event

07/07/2018

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Rescue operations continue in western Japan after severe flooding

Many are missing and others still stranded in their homes

07/07/2018

Sport

Debutant wins Tour de France first stage

Colombia's Gaviria takes opener for Quickstep

07/07/2018

Sport

Croatia beat Russia on penalties, qualifies for World Cup semi-finals

Croatia beat Russias, qualify for World Cup semi-finals. They will play England on Wednesday.

07/07/2018

North Korea

N Korea accuses US of 'bad attitude" in nuclear talks

North Korea has claimed the US has a regrettable attitude in talks over denuclearisation.

07/07/2018

Somalia

Suicide attack on Somalian Presidential palace

Two explosions in Mogadishu

07/07/2018

France

EgyptAir 2016 crash caused by fire, say French investigators

Egyptian authorities however say the crash, in which 66 passengers and crew died, was the result of a "malicious act."

07/07/2018

World News

Here's what future Mars and lunar space colonies could look like

The habitats feature inflatable pods and modules covered in Martian or lunar "cement" to protect them from radiation and asteroid strikes.

07/07/2018

World News

One person gored on opening day of Spain's annual running of the bulls

Saturdays are statistically the most dangerous day of the week-long San Fermin festival

07/07/2018

Thailand

Oxygen level is getting lower as new rains approach

As the 12 Thai boys trapped in a cave send emotional letters to their parents the Thai authorities say that rains threaten further flooding in the coming weeks

07/07/2018

France

French protests continue over police shooting

Fourth night of violence in western city of Nantes

07/07/2018

World News

China deploys army of farmers in tit-for-tat trade war with U.S.

Beijing is the biggest buyer of U.S. soybeans, importing some $14 billion last year — or about two-thirds of American farm exports to China.

07/07/2018

World News

U.K. PM May wins support from divided government on Brexit plan

The "business-friendly" proposal for a future free-trade deal with the European Union is aimed at spurring stalled Brexit talks.

07/07/2018

United Kingdom

Trump to meet Queen and UK PM outside London to avoid protest

Trump will travel to the UK for a working visit on July 12-13 and protests have been organised to follow him wherever he goes.

07/07/2018

Japan

At least 88 killed in floods across Japan

At least 88 killed in torrential rain and landslides across Japan with dozens still missing after more than 2,000 are temporarily stranded in the city of Kurashiki.

07/07/2018

Thailand

Thailand cave boys write letters to their families: 'I love you'

The 12 boys and their football coach have written letters to their parents in their first communication since being trapped by flood waters on June 23.

07/07/2018

World News

Coach: sorry for bringing boys to Thai cave

"I'm doing fine, but the air is a little cold but don't worry. Although, don't forget to set up my birthday party," one boy writes.

07/07/2018

World News

Pompeo, North Korean official express need to 'clarify' their positions

North Korea's former spy chief Kim Yong Chol asked Pompeo if he slept well after their first day of 'serious discussion.'

07/07/2018

Belgium

Belgium knock five-time winners Brazil out of World Cup

Belgium produced a stunning performance on Friday to win 2-1 against Brazil and go through to the semi-final against France

07/07/2018

World News

Divers eye the skies as pressure is on to rescue Thai soccer team

In light of the diver's death on Friday, the mood was somber at the impromptu camp that has formed at the entrance to Tham Luang cave.

07/07/2018