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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.

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

France

Fremch farmer protected by principle of "fraternity"

France's Constitutional Court rules that "fraternity" protects a French farmer who was convicted of providing aid to migrants

Spain

San Fermin organisers refuse to cancel fiesta over sexual assault

Spain's famous Running of the Bulls festival opens in Pamplona despite calls for it to be called off over the treatment of the animals and a sexual assault case in 2016

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Thailand

Thai authorities fear many more dead after boat sinks

At least 20 people have died after a boat carrying over a hundred passengers capsized near the island of Phuket in Thailand on Thursday

Japan

Cult members hanged in Japan for gas attack on Tokyo underground

Seven members of a Japanese doomsday cult were hanged for a deadly attack on the Tokyo underground in 1995 that killed 13 people

Spain

Anti-bullfighting protesters say 66 bulls will be killed

Protesters call for an end to bullfighting as Spain's iconic San Fermin festival gets underway in Pamplona

Hungary

Budapest residents evacuated over unexploded bomb

Residents were moved from their homes as authorities in the Hungarian capital dealt with an unexploded World War Two bomb

United Kingdom

British couple poisoned by same nerve agent as former Russin spy

Police say a British couple found unconscious were poisoned by the same nerve agent as a former Russian spy and his daughter in March

Poland

Increasing anger over Poland reforms

Poland's top judge defies a new retirement law as anger grows over government reforms and protests gather pace

France

France lowers speed limit

The French government hopes thousands of lives a year can be saved by lowering the speed limit on secondary roads from 90 to 80km an hour

Yemen

UN says over eight million people are on the verge of famine

Saudi-led coalition attacks on the port city of Hodeida are to be suspended to explore a UN initiative

Spain

Great White shark spotted off Spanish coast

A great white shark has been spotted near Spain's Balearic Islands for the first time in at least 30 years.

USA

Nationalist and anti-fascist groups clash over immigration policy

Fighting broke out in Portland, Oregon as rival groups fought over Donald Trump's immigration policy

Syria

Regime forces bombed rebels into surrender after talks collapsed

The Syrian army has taken back control of much of Deraa province with some towns surrendering and others being bombed into submission

Belgium

After Brussels summit agreement divisions are already being exposed

Despite the agreement on migration reached at the Brussels summit, there are signs of continuing divisions with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Salvini saying that migrants saved by NGO boats will not be allowed into Italy

Thailand

Rescuers do not know if the boys are dead or alive

Rescuers in Thailand are still searching for a group of 12 boys and their football coach who went to explore a cave complex prone to flooding

Belgium

Human chain formed to mark end of World War One

The Waterfront Project organised a human chain along the coast of Belgium to remember those who died in the Great War

Syria

UN warns of a humanitarian disaster unless fighting ends

The UN is warning of a humanitarian disaster as the government continues its offensive to gain control of rebel-held Daraa

USA

Candlelight vigil for victims of Maryland newspaper shooting

A candlelight vigil was held for the five victims shot dead at a newspaper office in Annapolis on Thursday

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