Senator John McCain and other Republican leaders have condemned Donald Trump`s remarks about the family of a fallen US Muslim soldier.

The United States has carried out air strikes on positions of so-called Islamic State in Libya, following a request by the UN-backed government there, the Pentagon says.

Hillary Clinton named U.S. Senator Tim Kaine as her running mate on Friday, opting for an experienced governing partner who will help her present the Democratic ticket as a steady alternative to the unpredictable campaign of Republican presidential rival Donald Trump.

An 18-year-old German-Iranian gunman who apparently acted alone opened fire in a busy shopping mall in Munich on Friday evening, killing at least nine people in the third attack against civilians in Western Europe in eight days.

Bangladesh pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman starred with four wickets for 23 after only arriving in this country on Wednesday, while Chris Jordan made amends for running out in-form New Zealander Ross Taylor with a match-winning 45 off 21 balls that contained five mighty sixes, to give Sussex only their second NatWest T20 Blast win in eight games.

Eminent jurist Dr Kamal Hossain believes that the unity of political parties at the national level is necessary to save the country and future generations from the crisis of militancy and terrorism.

Two 2 police officers -- Assistant Commissioner of the Detective Branch Rabiul Alam and Officer In-charge of Banani Police Station Salahuddin -- were killed and at least 40 injured in a gun battle between terrorists and law enforcers when gunmen stormed a popular cafe in Gulshan in the capital, taking a number of people hostages last night, officials said.

For several hours on Friday night hundreds of Turkish soldiers appeared to have taken control of key areas of the main cities of Ankara and Istanbul.

Forces loyal to Turkey`s government fought on Saturday to crush the last remnants of a military coup attempt which collapsed after crowds answered President Tayyip Erdogan`s call to take to the streets and dozens of rebels abandoned their tanks.

Serena Williams composed herself after a first-set loss and a burst of anger to vanquish tenacious fellow American Christina McHale 6-7(7) 6-2 6-4 in a nail-biting second-round match at Wimbledon on Friday.

Bangladeshi security personnel stand guard near a restaurant that has reportedly been attacked by unidentified gunmen in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on 1 JulyImage

The man who risked his life trying to save Jo Cox when she was fatally attacked has appeared as guest of honour at a rugby game in Yorkshire.

John Kerry will become the first senior American official to visit London since the EU referendum on Monday.