Today's Headlines: World's longest rail tunnel to open, Green energy surges to record levels, Police to investigate gorilla shooting

World's longest rail tunnel to open

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Top News Stories World's longest rail tunnel to open The world's longest and deepest rail tunnel is to be officially opened in Switzerland, after almost two decades of construction work. Green energy surges to record levels The world added far more renewable energy sources than fossil fuels in 2015, with developing countries overtaking richer nations on green spending. Police to investigate gorilla shooting Police are to investigate the circumstances around the killing of a gorilla at Cincinnati Zoo after a three-year-old boy fell into his enclosure. N Korean editorial praises 'wise' Trump An editorial in North Korean state media says Donald Trump is a "wise politician" whose victory in US elections could be good for the North.   Fort McMurray residents to return home Some residents of the Canadian city of Fort McMurray are to begin returning home after a raging wildfire that displaced 90,000 people. Stories from India Why drinking in India is an 'outdoor sport' Drinking alcohol at home can be taboo, so Indians love to drink on the move, writes Palash Krishna Mehrotra, tongue firmly in cheek. India transfusions infect many with HIV At least 2,234 people contracted HIV while getting transfusions using contaminated blood in hospitals in India in the past 17 months. India economy sees 7.6% annual growth India's economy grew by 7.6% in 2015-16 as the nation retained its place as the world's fastest-growing major economy. Magazine How Guy the gorilla became the star of London Zoo Guy the gorilla was credited with bringing huge numbers to London Zoo, but is turning animals into superstars with human qualities desirable today?

From the BBC Cultural Calendar Opening this week: Figures in Time Archive photographs by the Bourne & Shepherd studio are on display until June 10th at Exhibit 320, New Delhi.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar Videos VIDEO: Cyprus president laughs off hijacking VIDEO: Armed man shot at US Capitol building VIDEO: FBI unlocks San Bernardino gunman's iPhone VIDEO: On the ground with Kurdish forces in Aleppo

Sport Rashford makes England Euro 2016 squad Marcus Rashford and Daniel Sturridge are included in England's squad for Euro 2016 but Andros Townsend and Danny Drinkwater miss out. Djokovic in charge when rain returns Novak Djokovic fights back from a set down to lead to Roberto Bautista Agut before rain returns at the French Open. Ledley makes Wales' Euro 2016 squad Midfielder Joe Ledley makes Wales' squad for Euro 2016 having returned to training less than a month after breaking his leg. Business World tourism rises faster than trade The World Tourism Organisation says tourism spending outpaces global trade for the fourth year in a row with the US topping the table as the world's most popular destination. Australia economic growth exceeds hopes Australia posts better first quarter economic growth than expected, with boosts coming from exports and household spending.   Technology Facebook copy created in North Korea A crude clone of the Facebook social media site briefly appears in North Korea before going offline. VIDEO: DiCaprio lurks at £11,400 phone launch Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy turn up - but won't talk - at the launch of a high-end, high-price smartphone.

Autos The road that defies gravity Andrew McCarthy goes in search of Ireland's fabled Magic Road   How to save a billion gallons of petrol In four minutes, you can improve your car's fuel economy by 4% Capital Retirement dream — or nightmare? You've found love in your 60s. But before you say 'I do' consider this   'I'll pay $50 for a shower' When your commute lasts 18 hours, creature comforts count for a lot Culture Alice in Wonderland's hidden messages Is Lewis Carroll's tale really about sex, drugs and colonialism?   The haunting image of a 'sea cemetery' Floating headstones on the Mediterranean Earth Wild elephants could soon roam Denmark Huge creatures could recolonise Europe and America   Octopuses are the geniuses of the ocean These tentacled beasties can outwit almost anything Future A man-made sponge to fight pollution A lab-grown tool to soak up greenhouse gases   The mine that lies under the sea A hot and dusty tunnel full of buried treasure Travel A beer older than the Bible This might be the closest thing to the very first man-made ale   The village with no locks or doors In Shani Shingnapur, having a front door is considered blasphemous behaviour

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Health News Alert: Death rate for Americans ticks upward, reversing long-term trend

New Centers for Disease Control and Prevention figures on death rates show the first increase in 10 years, as drug overdoses, gun deaths, suicide and heavy drinking take a toll. Whether the uptick is a statistical fluke is unclear, but the report echoes other recent research suggesting that the American way of life too often leads to an early death.

News Alert Wed., Jun. 01, 2016 12:03 a.m. Death rate for Americans ticks upward, reversing long-term trend New Centers for Disease Control and Prevention figures on death rates show the first increase in 10 years, as drug overdoses, gun deaths, suicide and heavy drinking take a toll. Whether the uptick is a statistical fluke is unclear, but the report echoes other recent research suggesting that the American way of life too often leads to an early death. Read more » You are signed up for the following breaking news alerts: Health/Science/Environment. You received this email because you signed up for breaking news alerts. For additional free email alerts and newsletters, or to manage your alerts/newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071