World News Digest

Philippines arrests Australian radical over ties to Islamic State
The Philippines on Friday arrested an Australian national with suspected links to foreign Islamist militants after he urged Philippine Muslims on social...
Furious George Clooney rips into Daily Mail, slamming it as ‘worst kind of tabloid’
George Clooney has rejected the Daily Mail’s apology for a story it published about his fiance’s mother, calling the paper “the worst...
Finish line in sight: F1 Grand Prix closer for London
The prospect of an F1 Grand Prix on the streets of London has moved a step closer after the coalition announced new powers for local authorities.
China’s state media thinks iPhones are dangerous to national security
Chinese state media on Friday branded iPhone a threat to national security because of the smartphone’s ability to track and time-stamp user locations.
Two arrested over shocking revenge rape of child in India
Two suspects have been arrested over the rape of an 11-year-old girl which was allegedly ordered by a village leader to punish her brother.
More bloodshed: NGO claims Iraq forces murdered 255 Sunni prisoners
Iraq’s security forces and allied Shiite militias executed at least 255 Sunni prisoners as they fled a lightning jihadist-led advance last month,...
Harry Potter actor found dead in Death Valley
British actor Dave Legeno, who played a villain in three of the Harry Potter films, has died while hiking in California’s Death Valley.
The sequel: Prodigal son LeBron James going home after four years
Four years after leaving his home state to join the Miami Heat, LeBron James announced that he is returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Here are the 10 best players at this World Cup (there’s even a Brazilian!)
Lionel Messi and Neymar are among the 10 players nominated for the award given to the World Cup’s best player.
'More to go': Israeli PM says more than 1,000 targets hit in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday Israel has attacked more than 1,000 targets during a four-day-old offensive against Gaza militants and...
Minor tsunami hits northeastern Japan after strong quake
A minor tsunami hit Miyagi prefecture in Japan early Saturday after a strong 6.8-magnitude quake jolted the country’s northeastern Pacific coast,...
Iraqi Kurds continue land grab, seizing 2 major oil fields
Kurdish security forces took over two major oil fields outside the disputed northern city of Kirkuk before dawn Friday and said they would use some of...
How violinist Vanessa-Mae got to Sochi: Fix was in, Slovenians suspended
Four Slovenian ski officials were suspended Friday for allegedly rigging the results of pop violinist Vanessa-Mae to help her qualify for the Winter Olympics...
The World Cup effect: German, Argentine stocks may feel defeat effects
Alex Edmans, a professor at London Business School and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, has assessed the impact of major sporting...
Angered Ukraine president vows to ‘find and destroy’ missile attackers
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko vowed to “find and destroy” pro-Russian rebels who killed 23 servicemen and wounded nearly 100 in a missile...
Iran readying uranium conversion plant needed for world nuclear agreement
Iran has taken preparatory action to start up a uranium conversion plant it needs to fulfill an interim nuclear agreement reached with six world powers...
Four rhinos killed in Kenya’s worst poaching attack in years
Two armed gangs killed four rhinos for their horns in rural Kenya this week in possibly the worst rhino poaching incident in the country in more than 25...
Apple’s iPhone branded ‘a threat to national security’ by Chinese state media
Chinese state media today branded Apple’s iPhone a threat to national security because of the smartphone’s ability to track and time-stamp...
Why F1 cars may soon be racing between Big Ben and Buckingham Palace
The prospect of an F1 Grand Prix on the streets of London has moved a step closer after the coalition announced new powers for local authorities.
Amazon begs authorities to allow delivery drone test-flights near Seattle HQ
Amazon wants to test its delivery drones near Seattle as part of a rapid expansion of a programme that’s sparked widespread debate over the safety...
Lady in red, leave him alone! Women ‘protective’ when rivals wear colour
When women see a lady in red they become more protective of their boyfriends, new research suggests.
19 Ukraine troops killed in rebel attack on Russian border
Pro-Russian rebels have fired missiles at government troops near the Russian border, killing at least 19 servicemen, Ukraine’s Defence Ministry said,...
Middle East crisis: Israel’s main airport to be targeted by Hamas wing
The armed wing of Hamas has threatened an imminent attack on Israel’s main airport in response to Israeli airstrikes on Gaza that have now reportedly...
Suarez seals $130m move to Barcelona as Liverpool shed disgraced star striker
Liverpool have agreed to sell disgraced Uruguay striker Luis Suarez to Barcelona with great reluctance after trying all they could to keep him, manager...
Indian girl, 10, raped in brutal ‘revenge attack’ ordered by village chief
A 10-year-old girl has reportedly been raped on the orders of a village chief in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, in an incident that again exposes...
First ‘supermoon’ of 2014 set to brighten up the skies this weekend
Skywatchers are in for a treat when the first ‘supermoon’ of the year appears this weekend.
Neymar: I was centimetres away from being left in a wheelchair
World Cup poster boy Neymar has revealed he came within centimetres of being left in a wheelchair.
African Ebola death toll now over 500 after ‘deadliest outbreak ever’
Ebola continues to spread in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea, with a combined 44 new cases and 21 deaths between July 6 and 8, the World Health Organisation...
Even light drinkers should reduce alcohol intake to improve their health
Advice that suggests alcohol could be good for your heart is wrong and should be updated, according to some experts.
Phantom tech firm inexplicably worth billions after shares soar
It has no assets, no revenues and no business plan to speak of. But a company called Cynk Technology has seen its value soar as high as $4.7 billion (£2.7...

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