Pope Francis praises Mexicans for welcoming migrants
Pope Francis has complimented the people of Mexico during his weekly audience, praising them for being “so welcoming to migrants. God bless you”.
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Democrats begin debates for right to duel for White House with Donald Trump
Ten presidential candidates, led by Senator Elizabeth Warren, will converge on the stage on the first night of Democratic debates to offer their pitches to voters and attempt a defining moment for their campaigns.
Denmark’s Social Democrats win backing from partners to form new government
Three left-wing parties in Denmark are backing the centre-left Social Democrats to form a one-party minority government.
Rome doctors warn of health hazards amid waste emergency
Doctors in Rome have warned of possible health hazards caused by overflowing rubbish bins in city streets as the Italian capital struggles with a renewed waste emergency aggravated by the summer heat.
North Korea and US ‘in talks to set up third Trump-Kim summit’
North Korean and US officials are holding behind-the-scenes talks to set up a third summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un on the fate of the North’s expanding nuclear arsenal, according to South Korea’s president.
San Francisco becomes first major US city to ban e-cigarette sales
San Francisco has become the first major US city to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes after officials gave the measure its second and final vote.
US border official resigns amid uproar over migrant children
The acting head of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has resigned amid an uproar over the discovery of migrant children being held in pitiful conditions at one of the agency’s stations in Texas.
Robert Mueller agrees to give evidence to congressional committees
Robert Mueller has agreed to give evidence publicly before Congress on July 17 after Democrats issued subpoenas to compel him to appear, the chairmen of two House committees have announced.
Brazil’s top court denies petition to release ex-president
Brazil’s Supreme Court has denied a petition to release former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva who is serving a sentence for corruption.
Video shows rescue of baby from plastic bag in woods
Dramatic footage showing the rescue of a newborn baby found alive inside a plastic bag in the woods has been released.
Melania Trump’s spokeswoman named as new White House press secretary
Melania Trump has announced that her long-time spokeswoman and confidante will succeed Sarah Sanders as White House press secretary.