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Belgian Zoo Evacuated After Lion Escapes Its Cage
A zoo in Belgium has been evacuated after a lion escaped from its cage.
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Tens of Thousands Join Indian Leader for World Yoga Day
Some 50,000 people have gathered with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Himalayan foothills to salute the power of yoga.
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The Latest: Ex-FIFA President Blatter Meets Putin at Kremlin
The Latest on Thursday at the World Cup (all times local):
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LEADING OFF: Pair of Aces Pitching in Bronx, Wacha Gets MRI
A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
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Thousands Watch the Sun Rise Over Stonehenge
Thousands have watched the sun glint over the horizon at Stonehenge, celebrating the summer solstice at the Neolithic stone circle.
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German Court Quashes Far-Right Politician’s Arson Conviction
A German federal court has overturned a far-right politician’s conviction for burning down a building intended as refugee housing, and ordered a retrial.
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Libya’s Coast Guard Rescues 80 African Migrants
Libya’s coast guard says it has rescued some 80 African migrants, including four women and two children, and recovered one body in the Mediterranean Sea east of the capital, Tripoli.
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Voting Machines Raise Worries in Congo Ahead of Elections
Congo’s government is moving forward with plans to use electronic voting machines in this year’s highly anticipated presidential election despite warnings from watchdog groups that transparency and credibility could suffer.
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EU Says Tax on Harleys Aimed to ‘Make Noise’ in Trade Debate
European Union Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom says it has targeted some iconic American imports like Harley-Davidson motorbikes and bourbon for tariffs in hopes that it will 'make noise' in the trade debate and put pressure on U.S. leaders.
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Treasury Chief to Outline UK Plan to Remain a Finance Hub
Britain’s Treasury chief is expected to outline plans to ensure the nation’s financial services industry can thrive after the U.K. leaves the European Union when he delivers a speech to top business executives Thursday night.