World News Digest
Revellers soaked in wine as party marks start of Pamplona bull runs
Thousands of revelers doused each other with wine on Monday to celebrate the start of the famed San Fermin running of the bulls festival.
More than a touch of grey: Grateful Dead bid farewell to devoted fans
The Grateful Dead have given what they say will be their last group performance in front of 70,000 fans, some in tears, in Chicago.
‘She believes’: A perfectly unpredictable ending to the Women’s World Cup
Even the Americans themselves couldn’t quite believe what was happening. Mouths were agape and eyes grew big.
Rare she blows: White humpback whale spotted off New Zealand
A rare white humpback whale has been spotted just off the New Zealand coast - one of only four reported in the world.
Now with more than a touch of grey, the Grateful Dead bid farewell - again
The Grateful Dead have given what they say will be their last group performance in front of 70,000 fans, some in tears, in Chicago.
South Korean violinist wants border concert with North Korea
Violinist Won Hyung Joon wants to bring North and South Korean musicians together next month to perform on each side of the world’s most heavily...
Burt Shavitz, the Burt behind Burt’s Bees, dies at 80
The reclusive beekeeper who co-founded Burt’s Bees, and whose face and wild beard appeared on labels for the natural cosmetics, died on Sunday.
Man dies after launching fireworks from his head during Fourth of July celebrations
A 22-year-old man who was drinking and celebrating the U.S. Fourth of July holiday, tried to launch a firework off the top of his head, killing him instantly.
NY prison escapee David Sweat back behind bars after a week in hospital
After spending three weeks on the run and one in the hospital, escaped prisoner David Sweat is back in a maximum security prison.
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis resigns after voters reject bailout
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis, whose forceful denunciations of creditors alienated many of his euro zone colleagues, has resigned, saying Prime...
U.S. triumph caps truly global Women’s World Cup
The United States returned to the pinnacle of women’s soccer with a 5-2 crushing of Japan in Sunday’s Women’s World Cup final at the...
Greeks defy Europe with overwhelming referendum ‘No’
Greeks voted overwhelmingly on Sunday to reject terms of a bailout, risking financial ruin in a show of defiance that could splinter Europe.
Big turnout but it’s too close to call in Greece’s make-or-break referendum
Greeks are turning out in large numbers to vote in a referendum that will have huge implications for their country - and Europe as a whole.
China arrests man for social media suicide post amid stock market rout
A social media user who allegedly spread rumours about people in Beijing jumping off buildings in response to a stock market crash has been arrested.
Pope Francis reaches out to the poorest on return to continent of his birth
The first Latin American pope returns to the continent of his birth for the first time on Sunday, bringing a message of solidarity with the region’s...
Chile beat Argentina in shoot-out to end 99-year wait for Copa America title
Alexis Sanchez’s chipped penalty gave Chile a 4-1 shoot-out victory over Argentina after a goalless draw in the Copa America final.
It’s too close to call as polls open in Greece’s make-or-break referendum
Polls have opened in the Greece bailout referendum, as voters decide whether to accept a deal offered by the country’s creditors.
Leaping sturgeon kills boat trip girl, 5, and injures her mother and brother
A girl of five has been killed by a sturgeon which leaped onto her boat in Florida.
Dog gone: Extreme eating champ chomps through 62 hot dogs to claim title
Matt Stonie shocked the competitive eating world on Saturday by upsetting Joey “Jaws” Chestnut at the Fourth of July hot dog eating contest...
IS video shows 20 government troops killed at historic Syria site
The Islamic State group has released a video showing the killing of some 20 government soldiers in the historic town of Palmyra in central Syria.
Matt Stonie beats Joey “Jaws” Chestnut in annual hot dog eating contest
Matt Stonie shocked the competitive eating world on Saturday by upsetting Joey “Jaws” Chestnut at the Fourth of July hot dog eating contest...
Red, white and blue stars cluster in festive cosmic portrait
A cluster of blue and white stars glows vividly against the red hydrogen gas of their surrounding stellar birthplace in a new cosmic portrait taken at...
US spy agency targeted top Brazilian officials: WikiLeaks
Aside from listening in on Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff’s phone calls, US spies also targeted top political and financial officials, according...
Putin tells Obama U.S.-Russia dialogue ‘key to global stability’
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said relations between Moscow and Washington were key to ensuring global stability and called for dialogue...
IS video shows troops’ deaths in Syria archaeological site
The Islamic State group has released a video showing the killing of some 20 government soldiers in the historic town of Palmyra in central Syria.
Analysts: Greek government’s post-referendum future unsure
Whether Greeks decide in Sunday’s referendum to accept their lenders’ bailout deal or reject it, the government’s hold on power may be...
Despite progress in Iran nuclear talks, dispute over U.N. sanctions persists
Iran and world powers made progress on future sanctions relief for Iran in marathon nuclear talks on Saturday, but remained divided on issues such as lifting...
Tunisia imposes state of emergency after deadly beach attack
Tunisia’s president declared a state of emergency on Saturday in response to a second deadly attack on foreigners in three months, saying the country...
Fresh calls for action after 150 migrants try to storm Channel Tunnel
Fresh calls have been made to solve the crisis in Calais after around 150 migrants tried to storm the Channel Tunnel terminal in northern France in a bid...
Outspoken Greek finance minister accuses creditors of ‘terrorism’
Greece’s creditors have been accused of “terrorism” by the country’s finance minister as Greeks prepare to vote on a possible new...
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