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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. 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.

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

   The country's football association says it is working to resolve the problems that have delayed the team's departure to Mexico.

8. Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warns

   The medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.

9. Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west

   Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.

10. Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80

    The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy.