1 Fraudulent names on petition
Nearly 80,000 names have been struck off a petition calling for a second EU referendum after they were found to be fraudulent. The online petition has been signed more than three million times. The House of Commons Petition Committee said it had removed about 77,000 signatures which were added "fraudulently" and it would monitor for suspicious activity. The committee will meet to discuss whether MPs will debate a possible second public ballot.
2 Stabbings at rally
Six people have been stabbed outside the California state Capitol building in Sacramento. A rally by KKK and other right-wing extremists groups turned violent when they were met by counter-protesters. A large fight broke out after people carrying sticks rushed into the area where the rally was being held. California Highway Patrol officers managed to break up the large fight but some members of both groups remain in the area.
3 Ship tries out upgraded Canal
A giant Chinese-chartered freighter nudged its way into the expanded Panama Canal to mark the completion of nearly a decade of work forecast to boost global trade. Thousands of people cheered and waved flags as they watched the vessel, especially renamed COSCO Shipping Panama, inaugurate the widening of the century-old waterway, which has been fitted with a new shipping lane and locks.
4 People's Party wins in Spain
Support for Spain's two traditionally dominant conservative and socialist parties has increased, preliminary data with more than 50 per cent of the general election votes counted shows, contradicting several exit polls. The People's Party (PP) of acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy would obtain 133 seats, up from 123 in a previous parliamentary election in December, while the socialist party (PSOE) would garner 93 seats, up from 90.
5 Tear gas used on gay pride protesters
Police in Istanbul used tear gas and detained activists who gathered to issue a statement to mark gay pride week after authorities banned their rally in the city, citing security concerns. At least 19 activists were rounded up, organisers said. Turkish police later used tear gas and rubber pellets to chase activists from side streets. Two German Green politicians - Volker Beck and Terry Reintke - were detained briefly