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The crew on a giant Iranian oil tanker detained in Gibraltar are being interviewed as witnesses, not criminal suspects, in an effort to establish the nature of the cargo and its ultimate destination, a spokesman for the British territory said.

HONGKONG-EXTRADITION-STUDENTS/ Hong Kong leader seeks meeting with students after mass protests

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has asked to meet students in the Chinese-ruled city as she tries to fend off pressure from a month of protests over a proposed law that would allow extradition to mainland China. U.S.

CALIFORNIA-QUAKE/ More quakes could hit California as residents mop up

RIDGECREST, California (Reuters) - Residents were assessing the damage and cleaning up the mess on Friday left by the strongest earthquake to hit Southern California in 25 years, with quaking felt by more than 20 million people from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. USA-JULYFOURTH-TRUMP/

Defying critics, Trump salutes military in pomp-filled July 4 celebration WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With U.S. fighter jets flying overhead, President Donald Trump praised the military and reveled in a show of pomp and patriotism on Thursday in a celebration of Independence Day that critics accused him of turning into a political event.

BUSINESS USA-ECONOMY/

U.S. job growth seen accelerating, rate cut still expected WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. job growth likely rebounded in June, with wage gains expected to pick up, but that would probably not be enough to discourage the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates this month amid growing evidence the economy is slowing.

CHINA-AUTOS-GM-FORD/ GM's China sales decline for fourth straight quarter amid economy woes

BEIJING (Reuters) - General Motors Co’s (GM.N) second-quarter vehicle sales in China fell 12.2%, as the U.S. automaker was hurt by a slowing economy amid the Sino-U.S. trade war and by heightened competition in its key mid-priced SUV segment. ENTERTAINMENT

PEOPLE-JACKSON-FRANCE-LAWSUIT/ Michael Jackson fans sue alleged abuse victims in French court

ORLEANS, France (Reuters) - Michael Jackson fan groups sought damages on Thursday from two of the late pop legend’s alleged abuse victims for “sullying his image” in the HBO documentary “Leaving Neverland”. SPORTS

TENNIS-WIMBLEDON-AZARENKA-HALEP/ Azarenka and Halep meet in battle of former number ones

A resurgent Victoria Azarenka runs into her biggest test so far at this year’s Wimbledon when she meets fellow former world number one Simona Halep on Centre Court on Friday. SOCCER-WORLDCUP-USA-NLD/

Netherlands 'love' underdog status in World Cup final: Van de Donk Netherlands are relishing their underdog status ahead of the women’s World Cup final against the United States on Sunday, midfielder Danielle van de Donk has said.

UPCOMING POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

USA-IMMIGRATION/AFRICA (PIX) U.S. dream pulls African migrants across Latin America

Eight months pregnant, Marilyne Tatang, 23, said she had crossed nine borders since April to reach Mexico from Cameroon, running from political violence after police torched her house. She plans to soon take a bus north for four days and cross a tenth border, into the United States, a dream shared with a record number of migrants traversing South and Central America from Africa. 5 Jul 08:00 ET / 12:00 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 Darlington. 5 Jul 05:30 ET / 09:30 GMT

G7-SUMMIT/DEVELOPMENT (PIX) G7 education, development ministers meet in France

French President Macron delivers a speech at the G7 development and education meeting in Paris ahead of August summit 5 Jul 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT

TURKEY-USA/DEFENSE-ERDOGAN Turkey's Erdogan makes speech at graduation ceremony for military students

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech at a graduation ceremony for military students from the National Defence University in Istanbul and may comment on the timing of the Russian S-400 missile defence systems. 5 Jul 08:30 ET / 12:30 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 Perth, Scotland. 5 Jul 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT

BRITAIN-EU/LEADER-BALLOTS (PIX) UK leadership ballots sent out to Conservative Party members

Conservative Party members receive ballot papers Jul 6

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS USA-FED/REPORT

Federal Reserve issues monetary policy report Ahead of the annual Humphrey Hawkins testimony on Capitol Hill, the Fed will release its semiannual monetary policy report.

5 Jul 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT ARGENTINA-CHINA/ZTE (PIX)

"Safe like China": In Argentina, ZTE finds eager buyer for surveillance tech In Argentina's remote northern province of Jujuy, Chinese telecoms giant ZTE is installing a little slice of the Asian nation's vast surveillance state - security cameras that the provincial government says will help to curb street crime

5 Jul 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT 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 6 ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT

SPAIN-BULLS/ANIMAL RIGHTS PROTEST (PIX) (TV) Protest against bullfighting before San Fermin festival in Pamplona

Protesters take part in a demonstration against bullfighting before the start of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona. 5 Jul 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

SLOVENIA-MELANIA TRUMP/SCULPTURE (PIX) (TV) Life-size wooden sculpture of Melania Trump, work of US artist, to be presented in Slovenia

Life-size wooden sculpture of US First Lady, Melania Trump, is officially unveiled near her hometown of Sevnica in Slovenia. Created by the Berlin-based American artist Brad Downey and a local chainsaw sculptor Maxi, the sculpture is part of Downey's exhibition exploring Trump's roots and the locals' response to her rise to fame. 5 Jul 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT