World News Digest
European Court of Human Rights upholds French law banning veils
The European Court of Human Rights has upheld a law in France that bans Muslim women from covering their faces with veils while in public places.
Israeli air strikes pound Gaza after missing teenagers’ bodies found
Israeli fighter jets have bombed dozens of sites in the Gaza Strip hours after vowing to take revenge on the killers of three teenagers.
World Cup: Cameroon to investigate match-fixing claims
Cameroon is to investigate claims that seven of its players were involved in match-fixing at the World Cup in Brazil.
I spy: NSA authorised to intercept information from 193 countries
The U.S. National Security Agency has been authorised to intercept information “concerning” all but four countries worldwide, top-secret documents...
U.S. sends more troops as figures show 2,000 killed in violence in Iraq
The U.S. is sending about 200 extra troops to Iraq, along with helicopters and drone aircraft, after militants declared an Islamic state in areas under...
Childhood vaccines not linked to autism, cancer or food allergies
Serious complications related to vaccines are very rare, and there is no evidence that immunizations cause autism, cancer or food allergies, according...
Thousands at rally in Hong Kong as democracy push gathers steam
Around 4,000 police officers have been deployed to the streets of Hong Kong in anticipation of a huge turnout for the annual July 1 pro-democracy rally...
Ex-French president Sarkozy ‘detained for questioning’ in graft probe
In an unprecedented move against a former French President, Nicolas Sarkozy was being held on Tuesday for questioning over suspected influence-peddling,...
Suarez ‘deeply regrets’ biting Chiellini
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has finally apologized for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during a World Cup match and vowed there would never be...
French bank found guilty of aiding terrorists, slapped with $9 billion fine
French bank BNP Paribas pleaded guilty to two criminal charges on Monday and agreed to pay almost $9 billion to resolve allegations it violated U.S.
Diamond in the…ruff? Wedding ring stuck in dog for five years
An American woman who lost her diamond wedding ring five years ago had given up all hope of finding it after searching high and low.
Up to 88 per cent of ocean surfaces sullied by plastic
As much as 88 per cent of the open ocean’s surface contains plastic debris, raising concern about the effect on marine life and the food chain, scientists...
Microsoft on warpath against Middle East cybercrime rings
Microsoft is aiming to crack down on cyber crime by disrupting communications channels between hackers and infected PCs.
Ukrainian president ends unilateral ceasefire with vow to ‘free our land’
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said late Monday he would not extend a truce with pro-Russian rebels in the country’s east, vowing instead to...
Germany beats Algeria 2-1 in extra-time to set up quarterfinal vs France
Andre Schuerrle and Mesut Ozil scored an extra time double to put Germany into the quarter-finals of the World Cup following a real test of their credentials...
On first day back after rehab, Rob Ford admits ‘complete denial’ about drug use
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford said on Monday he had been in “complete denial” about his drinking and drug use, and staff at the rehabilitation clinic...
Tony Blair: ISIL in Iraq and Syria ‘won’t be successful in the end’
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair told Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric on Monday that a ruthless al-Qaida offshoot that just declared an Islamic...
U.S. suffers worst Wimbledon since 1911
For the first time in more than a century, no American singles players reached the round of 16 at Wimbledon.
'Hamas will pay': Discovery of missing teens draws rebuke from Israeli PM
Israeli security forces on Monday found the bodies of three teenagers who went missing in the West Bank earlier this month and confirmed them as the Israeli...
Scientist Stephen Hawking to star in Monty Python reunion shows
Scientist Stephen Hawking is teaming up with Monty Python for their reunion shows.
South Korea football flops pelted with toffees on return from World Cup
Angry football fans in South Korea threw handfuls of toffees at the national team as they arrived home after a disappointing performance in the World Cup.
Stranded above: SeaWorld guests get stuck for hours when ride malfunctions
Forty-six visitors and two park employees were on SeaWorld’s Skytower when it halted more than 200 feet above the San Diego amusement park.
BBC star Rolf Harris found guilty of 12 sex assaults against underage girls
Veteran entertainer Rolf Harris has been found guilty of a string of indecent assaults against underage girls.
Corruption crackdown snares former Chinese general
A former top Chinese military officer has been expelled from the ruling Communist Party, becoming the highest-ranking official to fall in a wide-reaching...
U.S. high court: Some businesses do not have to pay for contraception
The U.S. Supreme justices ruled 5-4 that profit-seeking businesses, such as the Oklahoma City-based retailer Hobby Lobby that sued the government, can...
Pakistan launches ground war against Taliban in Waziristan as 500K flee
Pakistan has launched a ground offensive against Taliban strongholds near the Afghan border after evacuating nearly half a million people from the tribal...
ISIS rebels declare ‘new Islamic state’ and demand Muslim allegiance
The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), has declared the establishment of an Islamic...
Facebook ‘manipulated users’ emotions’ in ‘creepy’ secret study
A study carried out by Facebook and two universities has angered users who have accused the social networking site of manipulating their emotions.
Algeria coach leaves Ramadan fasting ‘up to players’ at World Cup
Algeria’s players are being left to decide whether or not they observe the Ramadan fast during todays’ World Cup knockout game against Germany,...
Pistorius trial restarts after psychiatric report reveals he is not mentally ill
Oscar Pistorius is not mentally ill and is fit to stand trial, a psychiatric report has found.
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