Police arrest a man in Sarpsborg, south-east of the capital Oslo, after three women were attacked.
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US Supreme Court allows federal executions to resume
The court clears the way for the first executions of federal prisoners in 17 years.
Grant Imahara: Mythbusters TV host dies suddenly at 49
He was known for Mythbusters and White Rabbit Project, and made models for the Star Wars prequels.
South China Sea dispute: China’s pursuit of resources ‘unlawful’, says US
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says China is treating the disputed waters as its “maritime empire”.
Coronavirus: Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan tests positive
The actor, 77, and his son are in hospital in Mumbai, and his wife and daughter also have the virus.
Russia far east protest over Khabarovsk governor’s arrest
Thousands rally on the streets of Khabarovsk as a regional leader is accused of contract killings.
Roger Stone: Critics blast Trump for commuting ex-adviser’s jail term
Democrats condemn the US president’s decision to spare ex-adviser and friend Roger Stone from prison.
US Supreme Court rules half of Oklahoma is Native American land
The justices decide an eastern swathe of the state should be recognised as part of a reservation.
Iran explosions: Officials deny reports of fresh blast
The official denials come after several mysterious blasts hit the country in recent weeks.
FBI director: China is ‘greatest threat’ to US
China is working to be the world’s superpower “by any means necessary,” Christopher Wray said.
Coronavirus: Majority testing positive have no symptoms
A survey by the Office for National Statistics looked at who had been infected in the community in England.
Siberian Arctic sees record average temperatures
The heat in June helped fan wildfires and released 59m tonnes of carbon dioxide, scientists say.
Nick Cordero: Broadway actor dies aged 41 of coronavirus complications
Nick Cordero suffered sepsis infections and mini-strokes and had a leg amputated while in hospital.
Suspected drug plane bursts into flames in Mexico after highway landing
The small jet is engulfed by fire and thick black smoke after the landing in southern Mexico.
Coronavirus: Mexico’s death toll passes 30,000
The country now has the world’s fifth-highest number of Covid-19 deaths, more than France.