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Queen's 90th birthday is marked at Trooping the Colour parade 11 June 2016 From the section UK The Queen's official 90th birthday has been marked at the Trooping the Colour parade in central London. More than 1,600 soldiers and 300 horses took part in the event on Horse Guards Parade. The Queen was joined other members of the Royal Family on the Buckingham Palace balcony for an RAF fly-past. A flotilla of historic boats took part in a procession on the River Thames and …

Libyan forces 're-take Sirte port from IS militants' 11 June 2016 From the section Africa Image copyright AFP Image caption Forces loyal to the unity government in Tripoli fought street battles with IS to take Sirte's port back Libyan forces say they have re-taken control of the port in the city of Sirte, after fierce fighting against militants from so-called…

Muhammad Ali funeral: Tens of thousands to say farewell in Louisville 10 June 2016 From the section US & Canada Image copyright AP Image caption Ali's childhood home has been a focal point for those paying respect Tens of thousands of people are set to say a final farewell to boxing legend Muhammad Ali in his home city of Louisville in Kentucky. The heav…

Queen's 90th birthday: St Paul's service marks celebrations 10 June 2016 From the section UK Media captionLive coverage from St Paul's Cathedral in London of the National Service of Thanksgiving celebrating the Queen's 90th birthdayA national service of thanksgiving for the Queen's official 90th birthday is taking place at St Paul's Cathedral. It is being attended by members of the Royal Family, including the Duke of Edinburgh - on his own 95th birthday. PM David Cameron will read from the Bible, while bro…

EU referendum: Labour warns of Brexit emergency budget 10 June 2016 From the section EU Referendum Image copyright AFP Leaving the European Union would lead to an emergency budget, further cuts in public spending and tax rises, senior Labour figures will claim. Party deputy leader Tom Watson and shadow cabinet colleagues will make the warning on Friday. Shadow home secretary Andy Burnham has said the Remain campaign faces the…

France Euro 2016: Hollande warns unions against disrupting tournament 9 June 2016 From the section Europe Image copyright Reuters Image caption Twin challenges for France's authorities: security and strike action French President Francois Hollande has warned against attempts to disrupt Euro 2016 with strike action, on the eve of the football tournament. Fran…

ITV debate: Clash over falsehoods and fear claims 9 June 2016 From the section UK Politics Image copyright Getty Images Politicians have claimed the Remain campaign is "fear-based" and Leave "based on falsehoods" in a ITV debate. Boris Johnson, Gisela Stuart and Andrea Leadsom accused Remain of a "miserable" campaign and getting "personal" while avoiding the key issues. Angela Eagle, Nicola Sturgeon and Amber Rudd accused the…

Obama officially endorses Hillary Clinton 9 June 2016 From the section US & Canada Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Mr Obama has made his endorsement official President Obama has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton as the Democratic Party presidential nominee. His endorsement came after meeting Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders who has been battli…

Italy politics: Silvio Berlusconi to have heart surgery 9 June 2016 From the section Europe Image copyright EPA Image caption Berlusconi was seen in public on Sunday, voting in municipal elections in Rome Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is to have heart surgery after an attack that could have killed him, his doctor says. The 79-year-old will …

Major and Blair make joint EU appeal in Northern Ireland 9 June 2016 From the section EU Referendum Image copyright Getty Images Sir John Major and Tony Blair warned a vote to leave the EU will "jeopardise the unity" of the UK as they campaigned together in Northern Ireland. They suggested a Leave vote may re-open Scotland's independence issue and put Northern Ireland's "future at risk" by threatening its hard-won stability. …

Suspect extradited for people smuggling 'is wrong man' 9 June 2016 From the section Europe Image copyright NCA/Polizia di Stato Image caption Left: An image of the man believed to be Mered Medhanie previously released by the UK National Crime Agency; Right: the man extradited to Italy Friends of a man extradited to Italy on Tuesday on people smuggling charges…

EU referendum: MP Sarah Wollaston swaps sides over 'untrue' Leave claims 9 June 2016 From the section EU Referendum Media captionSarah Wollaston explains why she now supports the government view on the European Union.Tory MP Sarah Wollaston has quit the campaign to leave the EU and will vote for Remain instead, she told the BBC. Dr Wollaston, chairman of the health select committee, said Vote Leave's claim that Brexit would free up £350m a week for the NHS "simply isn't true". She told the BBC she did not f…

EU referendum: MP Sarah Wollaston swaps sides over 'untrue' Leave claims 8 June 2016 From the section EU Referendum Media captionSarah Wollaston explains why she now supports the government view on the European Union.Tory MP Sarah Wollaston has quit the campaign to leave the EU and will vote for Remain instead, she told the BBC. Dr Wollaston, chairman of the health select committee, said Vote Leave's claim that Brexit would free up £350m a week for the NHS "simply isn't true". She told the BBC's Laura Kuen…

Tel Aviv shooting: Three killed in shopping centre attack 8 June 2016 From the section Middle East Image copyright Reuters Three people have been killed in a shooting spree at Israel's largest indoor market, in Tel Aviv, officials say. Police told the BBC that two attackers were in custody, and a third is thought to be on the run. The attack took place at Sarona Market, which is based close to the defence ministry and main ar…