QWorld: 50 Dead in Orlando Massacre, Thousands Flee Iraq and More
Here’s a quick round-up of the top global news stories of the day.
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Gunman Massacres 50 at Florida Gay Club in Worst US Mass Shooting
A man armed with an assault rifle killed 50 people during a gay pride celebration at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida. This has been one of the deadliest mass shooting incidents in the US history, a rampage President Barack Obama denounced as an act of terror and hate.
Nervous Baltics on War Footing as NATO Tries to Deter Russia
Leaders in the Baltic countries and Poland fear the force NATO plans to deploy on their territory is too small and symbolic to deter an attack by Russia. The 2014 Russian annexation of Crimea is fresh in the memories of the former Soviet-bloc states, making them more wary of their large and assertive neighbour.
Bomb Blast in Central Beirut Aimed at Bank: Minister
A bomb exploded outside the headquarters of Lebanese Blom Bank in central Beirut. The blast caused damage, but no fatalities, the Interior Minister said.
Facing Fewer Checkpoints, Taliban Make Afghan Road Trips More Risky
A series of kidnappings and murders on Afghanistan’s highways had some officials and travellers questioning the NATO-backed strategy that reduced security check posts protecting roads. This step had been taken by NATO to free police and soldiers to go after the Taliban.
Chinese State-Owned Companies Face Greater Scrutiny of EU Deals After Ruling
Chinese state-owned companies seeking to buy European assets are going to face greater regulatory scrutiny following a landmark European Commission decision on a recent deal.
Thousands Flee Falluja Using First Safe Exit Route Secured by Iraqi Army
The Iraqi army said that it has secured the first safe exit route for civilians to leave Islamic State’s besieged stronghold Falluja in Iraq. A Norwegian aid group added that thousands of people have already used it to flee in the first day it was opened.
‘Blade Runner’ Pistorius to Be Sentenced for Murdering Girlfriend
South African Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius will be sentenced for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, ending years of legal twists and turns.
Russia and England Could Be Expelled from Euro 2016 if Violence Persists
European soccer’s governing body warned the English and Russian soccer associations that their teams could be disqualified from Euro 2016 if there was more of the fan violence that has already injured several dozen people.
Scientists Use Climate, Population Changes to Predict Diseases
British scientists said that they have developed a model that can predict outbreaks of zoonotic diseases based on changes in climate. These diseases included those such as Ebola and Zika that jump from animals to humans.
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