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1. Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive

   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describes the capture of the strategic fortress as a "decisive shift" in its military campaign against Hezbollah.

2. Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France

   Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.

3. Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'

   Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.

4. Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar

   Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.

5. Colombia votes in presidential election that could redefine relations with US

   The election is held after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump.

6. South Africa made to look like fools over World Cup visa issues, says minister

   After a day of uncertainty, the government confirms the team will depart for Mexico on Monday.

7. Dead whale towed ashore in Denmark ahead of autopsy

   "Timmy" was found dead off the coast of Anholt despite multiple attempts to rescue it.

8. Laos cave survivors help with plan to find last two missing men

   So far, five men have been freed from the narrow, flooded cave but efforts are ongoing to locate two more.

9. Brazil monitors two patients for possible Ebola infection

   If confirmed, they would be the first infection cases outside Africa, since the outbreak began in DR Congo.

10. 'Cancel it', Trump says after artists drop out of US Freedom 250 festival

    Trump suggests holding a "Make America Great Again" rally instead after most headliners drop out of White-House-linked event.