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Russia

FIFA expresses delight at Russia's readiness for World Cup

FIFA expresses delight at Russia's readiness for World Cup

Russia

Chile play Germany in the Confederations Cup final in St. Petersburg

Chile play Germany in the Confederations Cup final, and thousands have made the long journey to St. Petersburg to watch it.

Germany

At least 10,000 march in Hamburg against G20

Protests begin in Hamburg against the G20 summit

Russia

Deadly bus and truck crash kills 14 in Russia

At least 14 people have died in a collision between a bus and a truck in Tatarstan, Russia.

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Russia

Putin extends sanctions against EU

Russian President Vladimir Putin has exnteded his country's counter-sanctions against the EU.

France

French abortion pioneer Simone Veil dies aged 89

A figurehead of the struggle for women's rights in Europe, French politician and holocaust survivor Simone Veil, has died aged 89.

Japan

Trio on trial over Fukushima nuclear disaster

The trial has begun in Japan of three Tepco executives accused of negligence in Fukushima nuclear disaster

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Demo in Berlin calls on Merkel to stop US derailing climate change policy

A demonstration in Berlin organised by NGO Avaaz is calling on Angela Merkel to prevent the USA from destrtoying the Paris Climate agreement.

Chile

Chile rejoices in Confederations Cup win

Chile beats Portugal in a penalty shootout to reach the final of the Confederations Cup

Iraq

Iraqi army reaches al-Nusri mosque complex in Mosul as last ISIL pocket holds out

Heavy street fighting slows Iraqi army in final push against ISIL in Mosul's Old City

Germany

Germany warns Turkey presidential bodguards named by USA not welcome at G20 summit

Tensions rise between Germany and Turkey as foreign minister says presidential bodyguards involved in May violence in Washington "not welcome" at G20 Hamburg summit

World News

New South Wales to fly Aboriginal flags permanently for first time

Australia's reconciliation process with its Aboriginal community takes another step forwards with NSW deciding to fly indigenous flags permanently

Cinema

Spiderman returns in 175 million dollar reboot

Marvel fans hope for a more satisfying Spiderman as Tom Holland takes over from Tobey Maguire

Syria

Syria reportedly pulls back from launching new chemical attack

The US says Syria has "heeded its warning" and has abandoned preparations for a new chemical attack

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Florida wildfire cuts interstate highway

Firefighters in Florida have been struggling to contain wildfires

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Portuguese artists unite in benefit concert for fire victims

A benefit concert for the victims of the Portuguese wildfires has been held in Lisbon.

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After ISIL, Mosul has an Eid to really celebrate

The Iraqi city of Mosul is celebrating its first Eid festival in three years freed from ISIL occupation.

Greece

Records smashed in latest Mount Olympus race

Olympus Marathon's 14th edition sees male and female runners set new records

Russia

FIFA investigating Russia's entire 2014 World Cup squad for alleged doping

Russia's state-sponsored doping scandal reaches football as FIFA investigates entire 2014 World Cup squad.

Albania

Albania votes in general election with EU membership in mind

Albania is holding parliamentary elections with all major parties set on readying for EU membership

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