Today's Headlines: France and Germany 'united' over Brexit, Pound adds to Friday's record plunge, Messi quits international football

France and Germany 'united' over Brexit

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Top News Stories France and Germany 'united' over Brexit German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande say they are in "full agreement" on how to handle the fallout from the UK's decision to quit the EU. Labour crisis and Osborne speech Live text and video updates - including all the latest reaction and analysis - after the UK votes to leave the European Union. Pound adds to Friday's record plunge The pound falls further against the dollar in Asian trading on Monday, adding to Friday's record one-day loss. Messi quits international football Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, 29, retires from international football after missing in a penalty shootout.   Singapore plane catches fire on runway A Singapore Airlines plane bound for Milan catches fire shortly after making an emergency landing at Singapore's Changi airport. Stories from India What Indians have done to world cuisine Food writer Samar Halarnkar explains what Indians have done to Chinese and other cuisines of the world. India's Chand qualifies for Rio 2016 Indian sprinter Dutee Chand qualifies for the 100m event at Rio 2016 a year after winning her battle against suspension over naturally occurring high testosterone levels. Is Brexit good or bad for India? India is one of the top investors in the UK - so what does Brexit mean for relations between the two countries, asks the BBC's Yogita Limaye.

From the BBC Cultural Calendar Now on: Sheetal Gattani The abstract painter displays her recent work at the Chemould Prescott Road gallery in Mumbai, until 21 July.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar.   Top Videos US flood survivor 'clung to dead husband' Car bomb attack on hotel in Somalia Sousse attacks: Survivor on anniversary Two killed in California wildfires Magazine How do EU people in the UK feel about Brexit? The UK will soon be leaving the EU. How do immigrants in Britain feel it will affect them?

Business Pound adds to Friday's record plunge The pound falls further against the dollar in Asian trading on Monday, adding to Friday's record one-day loss. Osborne statement seeks to calm fears Chancellor George Osborne is due to issue a statement in a bid to calm financial markets amid turmoil sparked by the UK's vote to leave the EU.   Technology 'Surge' in searches on Irish passports Google says there was a large spike in searches for Irish passport applications as news of the UK's decision to leave the EU broke. White House makes EU spying promise The EU and US agree final changes to a new data protection agreement known as the EU-US Privacy Shield.

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