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Forest fires kill 24 in central Portugal 18 June 2017 From the section Europe Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionIt is not yet known what caused the fireThe death toll in forest fires in central Portugal has risen to 24, says Prime Minister Antonio Costa. The majority died while trying to flee the Pedrogao Grande area, 50 km (30 miles) south-east of Coimbra, in their cars, according to the governmen…

Seven US Navy crew missing after collision off Japan 17 June 2017 From the section Asia Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionUSS Fitzgerald damaged by the crashSeven US Navy crew members are missing after their ship collided with a merchant vessel off the coast of Japan. A number of people are also reportedly hurt, with one evacuated by helicopter. The crash involving the Navy destroyer USS Fitzgeral…

Amazon to buy Whole Foods for $13.7bn 16 June 2017 From the section Business Image copyright Reuters Online retail giant Amazon is buying Whole Foods in a $13.7bn (£10.7bn) deal that marks its biggest push into traditional retailing yet. Amazon, which has been experimenting with grocery offerings, will buy the upscale supermarket for $42 a share. Founded in 1978 in Texas, Who…

General election 2017: Last push for votes in election campaign 7 June 2017 From the section Election 2017 Image copyright EPA/AFP Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn are returning to their core themes as they tour the country in a last push for general election votes. On the final day of campaigning before voters go the polls, the PM is promising Brexit will lead to more jobs, home…

Trump-Russia inquiry: President's 'possible obstruction' 15 June 2017 From the section US & Canada Image copyright Reuters Image caption Robert Mueller is overseeing the investigation into Russia's alleged meddling and any Trump links US President Donald Trump is being investigated by special counsel Robe…

'Top Republican hit' in multiple shooting 14 June 2017 From the section US & Canada Image copyright Reuters Image caption House Majority Whip Steve Scalise A US Republican politician and aides have been shot during baseball practice in Virginia, US reports say. Police in the upmarket Washington DC suburb…

Diane Abbott reveals she has type 2 diabetes 13 June 2017 From the section Election 2017 Image copyright PA Diane Abbott has revealed she has Type 2 diabetes and that the condition is what forced her to take a break from the election campaign. The shadow home secretary told the Guardian she was diagnosed with the condition two years ago and it was "out of control" during the c…

Trump travel ban suffers new court defeat 12 June 2017 From the section US & Canada Image copyright AFP/Getty Image caption Mr Trump's travel ban has led to protests A US appeals court has upheld a decision blocking President Trump's revised "travel ban" on people from six mainly Muslim nations. A lower …

May tells MPs: I got us into this mess and I will get us out 12 June 2017 From the section Election 2017 Image copyright PA Theresa May has apologised to Tory MPs for the party's election performance, telling them "I got us into this mess I'll get us out of it." Addressing a meeting of backbenchers, the PM reportedly said she would serve as "long as you want me to do". One se…

General election 2017: May to face Tory backbench critics 12 June 2017 From the section UK Politics Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionMrs May will be meeting the committee a day after announcing her cabinet.Theresa May is likely to face questions about the Conservatives' election campaign when she meets the party's backbenchers later. The 1922 committee is also expected to raise concerns about her…

General election 2017: May to face Tory backbench critics 12 June 2017 From the section UK Politics Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionMrs May will be meeting the committee a day after announcing her cabinet.Theresa May is likely to face questions about the Conservatives' election campaign when she meets the party's backbenchers later. The 1922 committee is also expected to raise concerns about her…

Macron party set for big win in France 11 June 2017 From the section Europe The centrist party of French President Emmanuel Macron looks on course to win a landslide victory following the first round of parliamentary elections. As polls closed, projections showed La Republique en Marche (Republic on the Move) set to win more than 400 seats in the 577-seat National Assembly. Mr Macron's party was established just over a y…

Theresa May carries out Cabinet reshuffle 11 June 2017 From the section UK Politics Image copyright Getty Images Damian Green has been appointed first secretary of state as Theresa May reshuffles her Cabinet. The job is effectively second-in-command to the prime minister. Former Justice Secretary Liz Truss is now chief secretary to the Treasury, while David Gauke, who previou…

Theresa May carries out Cabinet reshuffle 11 June 2017 From the section UK Politics Image copyright Getty Images Damian Green has been appointed first secretary of state as Theresa May reshuffles her Cabinet. The job is effectively second-in-command to the prime minister. Former Justice Secretary Liz Truss is now chief secretary to the Treasury, while David Gauke, who previou…