Today's Headlines: Trump seals Republican nomination, Turkey crackdown toll tops 45,000, May hopes for 'frank and open' EU talks

Trump seals Republican nomination

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Top News Stories Trump seals Republican nomination Donald Trump officially clinches the Republican nomination for president as speakers hammer Hillary Clinton on day two of the convention. Turkey crackdown toll tops 45,000 At least 45,000 people have been detained, sacked or suspended from their jobs amid a crackdown in Turkey following last week's failed coup. Don't play Pokemon Go in minefields Players of the hugely popular mobile game Pokemon Go in Bosnia are warned to avoid areas where landmines lie unexploded from the war in the 1990s. May hopes for 'frank and open' EU talks PM Theresa May says she does "not underestimate the challenges" ahead in negotiating the UK's exit from the EU, ahead of her first talks with Germany's Angela Merkel.   Fox News boss 'in talks on departure' Fox News Channel boss Roger Ailes is negotiating his departure from the network, according to US media reports. Stories from India Kashmir newspapers 'ban' lifted Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir lift a three-day ban on newspapers, but publishers delay print runs, saying the government should guarantee freedom of press. Tasting India's coveted holy sweet The BBC's Shilpa Kannan visits the southern Indian town of Tirupati to find out what makes the 'Tirupati laddoo' so special. Arrests after woman raped 'by same men' Three men are arrested in the town of Rohtak in India, accused of gang raping a woman for the second time in three years.

From the BBC Cultural Calendar On now: NN Rimzon The Kerala-born artist's work is on display at the Talwar Gallery, New Delhi, until 30 July.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar.   Top Videos Crane collapses on New York's Tappan Zee Bridge John Kerry walks into door at No 10 Downing Street Do these speeches sound the same? Inside a decommissioned nuclear missile base Magazine VIDEO: I trekked across Europe so I could go to school safely Eleven-year-old Israa trekked more than 2,000 miles (3,000km) with her family to northern Europe after their home in Syria was destroyed. They often had to walk, pushing her disabled sister in a wheelchair across muddy fields. Exodus: Our Journey To Europe is broadcast on BBC Two on 11, 12 and 13 July. Watch other migrants' stories every day this week online. Includes music by Simon Russell. Sport Russian doping: IOC delays decision on possible blanket ban for Rio Olympics Russia must wait to learn if it can send a team to next month's Rio Olympics after calls for it to be barred for doping violations. 'Let's hope it was successful' - Bruce on England interview Hull manager Steve Bruce is interviewed by the FA about the England manager job, but Sam Allardyce remains favourite for the role. Tour de France: Mark Cavendish pulls out of remaining five stages British rider Mark Cavendish pulls out of the remaining five stages of the Tour de France to concentrate on preparing for the Olympics.

Business Microsoft's cloud unit boosts profits Microsoft reported substantial growth in its cloud computing unit, which helped to boost quarterly profits. Ex-UBS trader loses deportation appeal Kweku Adoboli, the former UBS trader convicted of fraud, loses his appeal against being deported from the UK to Ghana.   Technology An underwater drone to explore the deep A remarkable underwater drone heads to the depths of Lake Tahoe in search of "The Queen of the Lake". 'Whale-harming sonar' breaks marine laws A US appeals court has ruled that sonar approved for use by the US Navy broke marine laws.

Autos Toy cars too cool for kids This nostalgic wooden set celebrates 1960s American road-trip culture   Hide and seek on the US-Mexico line Behind the scenes with customs inspectors at the world's busiest border crossing Capital How much do you hate your commute? Science says you can learn to love it. Yes, really   Is full-time work bad for our brains? Why anyone over 40 should consider a 25-hour week Culture The secret pantomime of power An image that reveals as much as it hides   The man who destroyed all he owned What an artist can teach us about the value of things Earth The longest journeys on Earth The travellers that circumnavigate the globe   Why selfishness is so common Truly selfless acts are extremely rare Future The bear worth billions It became a phenomenon - revealing fascinating insights about human nature   Will we ever have X-ray specs? The technology may be closer than you think Travel 'Panic attacks are like death' A woman faces her crippling anxiety underwater   A desert of smugglers and skeletons A day in the life of a Texas border control agent

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