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

   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls the capture of the strategic fortress a "decisive shift" in Israel's campaign against Hezbollah, as European governments criticise the escalation.

2. Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival

   Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.

3. Trump seeking edits to US-Iran deal, US media report

   The requested changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US media.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Dead whale towed ashore in Denmark ahead of autopsy

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

9. Nicaraguan indigenous leader dies after three years in prison

   Rights groups condemn the death of Brooklyn Rivera, 73, following his long arbitrary detention by the governing regime.

10. 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.