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An Australian student who was detained in North Korea was freed and safely left the country on Thursday, after Swedish officials helped broker his release.

HONGKONG-EXTRADITION-CHINA/ Britain denies supporting violent Hong Kong protests as China media slam 'Western ideologues'

LONDON/BEIJING (Reuters) - British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said on Thursday that he had not backed violent protests in Hong Kong, after Chinese state media blamed “Western ideologues” for fomenting unrest in the former British colony. U.S.

USA-ABORTION-OHIO/ U.S. judge blocks Ohio 'heartbeat' law to end most abortions

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked Ohio from enforcing a new law that critics said would effectively ban most abortions in the state, starting as early as six weeks into pregnancy. USA-MEXICO-EL-CHAPO/

'El Chapo' loses bid for new trial in U.S. drug trafficking case NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Wednesday rejected Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s bid for a new trial, finding that misconduct by jurors during the Mexican crime lord’s drug trafficking case was not a reason to overturn their guilty verdict.

BUSINESS BMW-DAIMLER-COOPERATION/

BMW and Daimler team up to develop automated driving technology BERLIN (Reuters) - BMW and Daimler have entered into a long-term development partnership for automated driving involving 1,200 technicians from both companies, BMW said on Thursday.

USA-TRADE-CHINA/ China says existing U.S. tariffs must be removed for a trade deal

BEIJING (Reuters) - Existing U.S. tariffs will have to be removed if there is to be a trade deal between Beijing and Washington, China’s commerce ministry said on Thursday. ENTERTAINMENT

SWEDEN-USA-RAPPER/ U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky arrested in Sweden after brawl: prosecutor

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky was arrested early on Wednesday on suspicion of serious assault after a brawl in Sweden’s capital, prosecutors said. SPORTS

SOCCER-WORLDCUP-NLD-SWE-REPORT/ Netherlands reach first World Cup final with extra-time rocket

LYON, France (Reuters) - A long-range strike from Jackie Groenen sent European Champions the Netherlands into their first women’s World Cup final as they edged Sweden 1-0 after extra time in their last-four clash on Wednesday. TENNIS-WIMBLEDON/

Murray relishing prospect of playing with Williams July 4 (Reuters) - Andy Murray has said he might never get another chance to play with Serena Williams at Wimbledon and is excited about teaming up with the American in the mixed doubles at SW19.

UPCOMING POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

CZECH-POLITICS/ (TV) Czech officials in talks to avert coalition collapse over personnel dispute

Czech President Milos Zeman hosts Prime Minister and ANO chairman Andrej Babis and Interior Minister and Social Democratic Party chairman Jan Hamacek in an attempt to prevent the ruling coalition from collapsing. 4 Jul 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

BRITAIN-EU/LEADER-DEBATE (PIX) (TV) Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt take part in Conservative Party leadership hustings

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt take part in Conservative Party leadership hustings in race to become Prime Minister. This debate will take place in York. 4 Jul 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT

CHINA-XINJIANG/ China marks a decade since deadly ethnic riots in Xinjiang's regional capital Urumqi

China marks a decade since the start of deadly ethnic riots in Xinjiang's regional capital Urumqi. Jul 5

VENEZUELA-POLITICS/ (PIX) (TV) Venezuela's Guaido to lead massive opposition march

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on leads a massive opposition rally on Venezuelan independence day, seeking to revive momentum in his effort to force the resignation of socialist President Nicolas Maduro. Jul 5

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS IRELAND-FINMIN/

Irish finance minister speaks at American Chamber Independence Day Lunch 4 Jul 07:30 ET / 11:30 GMT

GLOBAL-ECONOMY/WEEKAHEAD Global Economy Weekahead

A weekly look at key economic events for the global economy in the coming seven days. Jul 5

CANADA-STAMPEDE/ENERGY (PIX) Calgary Stampede is Canadian oil and gas company's time to shine

In Canada's energy heartland, the annual Calgary Stampede rodeo becomes a hub for oil and gas executives and traders to curry favor with customers and suppliers. Jul 5

SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY BULGARIA-EXPEDITION/BOAT

Reed boat to cross Black Sea, Mediterranean to prove journeys An expedition in a boat made of totora reed, crafted with the help of Bolivia's Aymara Indians, is getting ready to make a 3,000-km voayage in an attempt to prove that ancient journeys between Egypt and the Black Sea cost were possible with Egyptian papyrus sailing vessels.

Jul 5 ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT

FASHION-PARIS/HAUTECOUTURE-VALENTINO (PIX) (TV) Valentino show in Paris haute couture fashion week

Valentino show in Paris haute couture fashion week 4 Jul 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT

GAY-PRIDE/SPAIN-HIGH HEELS (PIX) (TV) Madrid holds annual gay pride high heel race

Men in stilettos take part in Madrid gay pride week's annual high heel race. 4 Jul 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT

SPORTS ATHLETICS-DIAMOND-LAUSANNE/ (PIX)

Athletics - Diamond League - Lausanne Lausanne hosts the eighth meeting of the 2019 Diamond League.

Jul 5 RELIGION

POPE-PUTIN/ (PIX) (TV) Russian President Vladimir Putin meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets Pope Francis at the Vatican in an encounter that could help pave the way for an historic papal trip to Russia. 4 Jul 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT