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Headlines from the BBC news channel.

1. NHS 'cover-up' unacceptable - Hunt 

There should be "no hiding place" for anyone involved in a cover-up by England's NHS regulator after baby deaths at a Cumbria hospital, the health secretary says.

2. Families win Iraq deaths damages bid 

Families of soldiers killed in Iraq can sue the government for negligence and bring damages claims under the Human Rights Act, the Supreme Court rules.

3. Royal baby's gender to be 'surprise' 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge do not know the gender of their baby, it is revealed - as it is confirmed the birth will take place at St Mary's hospital in London.

4. MP Evans 'refutes all allegations' 

Commons Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans says he "refutes all allegations" after he is arrested on suspicion of three counts of indecent assault.

5. Kerry calls Karzai to defuse tension 

The US Secretary of State John Kerry calls the Afghan leader to defuse tension over the opening of a Taliban office, an Afghan official tells the BBC.

6. New clashes in Brazil before match 

Police fire tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters in the Brazilian city of Fortaleza, ahead of a football match against Mexico.

7. Ian Brady 'chronically psychotic' 

Moors Murderer Ian Brady remains "chronically psychotic", an expert at high-security Ashworth Hospital tells his mental health tribunal.

8. Obama calls for nuclear arsenal cuts 

Speaking at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, President Barack Obama calls for reductions to be made in US and Russian nuclear stockpiles.

9. Dolce and Gabbana sentenced to jail 

Italian fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are sentenced to jail in Italy for tax evasion but have appealed the verdict.

10. Deadly attack on Somalia UN office 

At least 15 people, including four foreigners, are killed in an assault by militant Islamists on a UN office in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, a minister says.

11. Jail reckless bankers, report urges 

Measures including criminal sanctions to make bankers responsible for their own failings, are called for in a new report.

12. Teacher 'groomed pupil for sex' 

A teacher accused of abducting a schoolgirl and taking her to France could be considered a "paedophile" who "groomed" the pupil, prosecutors say.

13. Bodies of two missing divers found 

The bodies of two missing divers are found close to a wrecked German warship in Scapa Flow in Orkney.

14. PlayStation update freezing consoles 

A system software update has rendered some PlayStation 3 consoles unusable, manufacturer Sony confirms.

15. Postal workers reject privatisation 

Royal Mail workers vote strongly against the government's proposals to privatise the postal group.

16. Egg thief threatens rare bird colony 

Conservationists fear a colony of endangered sea birds on the North East coast could be wiped out after eggs from breeding pairs are stolen.

17. 'Sheep-eating' plant about to bloom 

A South American plant with a 10ft (3m) tall flower spike is about to bloom in a Surrey glasshouse for the first time since it was planted 15 years ago.

18. Barman knocks back Scots Tory leader 

The leader of the Scottish Conservatives is refused alcohol at a Bruce Springsteen concert - because the barman did not believe she was over 18.

19. Fed maintains pace of asset purchase 

The Federal Reserve maintains its $85bn-a-month (£54bn) asset purchase programme, and Fed chairman Ben Bernanke says the bank could begin scaling back the programme later this year.

20. Osborne set to outline bank plans 

The Chancellor, George Osborne, is expected to outline the government's plans for the future of Lloyds and RBS during his speech at the Mansion House.

21. Cameron declines Syria vote promise 

David Cameron has told MPs that the government must reserve the right to arm rebels in Syria without having to hold a Commons vote.

22. Net porn warnings in computer class 

Children as young as five are being taught about e-safety - but a minister rejects Labour calls for specially-trained teachers to deliver the message.

23. Food labels system to be rolled out 

A new consistent system of front-of-pack food labelling is to be introduced in the UK, the government says.

24. Naked mole-rat gives cancer clues 

A rodent that never gets cancer could hold the key to preventing or treating malignant tumours, say scientists.

25. CBI chief warns over careers advice 

Careers advice is on "life support" in many schools in England with teenagers having little knowledge of the workplace, the director general of the CBI, John Cridland, claims.

26. Universities 'ignore background' 

Many UK universities do not consider candidates' backgrounds when offering places, research suggests.

27. Xcom iOS app priced at premium 

A US publisher is pricing a sci-fi video game for iPhones and iPads at more than double the cost high-end titles are usually sold for on those devices.

28. Smart ring and socks unveiled 

A ring that unlocks smartphones and socks which provide feedback about footsteps are the latest devices in the growing wearable tech sector.

29. Early Mars atmosphere 'oxygen-rich' 

Mars' atmosphere could have been rich in oxygen four billion years ago - well before Earth's air became augmented with the gas.

30. Saturn probe to acquire Earth image 

The Cassini probe in orbit around Saturn is going to picture the ringed planet in a special photo that also includes a distant Earth.

31. US country singer Slim Whitman dies 

Slim Whitman, the American country singer known for his yodelling abilities has died at the age of 89.

32. Four vie to be UK City of Culture 

Dundee, Hull, Leicester and Swansea Bay make the shortlist to become the UK's second City of Culture in 2017.

33. VIDEO: The 13-year-old fashion blogger 

Ophelia Horton is a fashion blogger with a difference - she is just 13 years old.

34. The street with 18 betting shops 

Fixed odds betting terminals, a kind of super-powered fruit machine, are driving profits in betting shops. Some councils are now fighting back.

35. Football fixtures for 2013-14 announced 

Football fixtures for the Premier League, Football League and Scottish leagues for the 2013-14 season are announced.

36. Robson, Watson and Baltacha all out 

Britain's Laura Robson, Heather Watson and Elena Baltacha all lose in the second round of the Aegon International.

37. Dominant England reach Trophy final 

England cruise into the final of the Champions Trophy with a convincing seven-wicket victory over South Africa at The Oval.

38. Al Kazeem heads Doyle Ascot treble 

Jockey James Doyle secures an 891-1 treble at Royal Ascot, including victory on board Al Kazeem in the Prince of Wales's Stakes.

39. Stepping out of Wiggins's shadow 

Chris Froome says he is coming into his prime as he bids to emulate fellow Briton Bradley Wiggins by winning the Tour de France

40. Snow death woman's calls unanswered 

A 25-year-old woman died from hypothermia in the snow following a night out drinking after phone calls to friends and family were unanswered, an inquest hears.

41. Care workers 'were caught asleep' 

Two workers at a care home in Buckinghamshire asked for forgiveness after being caught sleeping during their night shift, a court hears.

42. Hearts placed into administration 

Hearts' administrators say they are aware of the need to find a resolution to the club's problems so close to the new season.

43. Parents call for baby ashes inquiry 

Bereaved parents who did not receive the ashes of their dead babies take their fight for a public inquiry to the Scottish Parliament.

44. Japanese firm announces 416 new jobs 

A factory in Larne, County Antrim, that makes medical devices is creating 416 new jobs

45. PSNI challenged on temporary staff 

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is facing a legal challenge over plans to hire 900 temporary staff in a contract which could be worth up to £180m.

46. Snack firm moves from north to south 

A snack bar manufacturer is to move its main production plant from north to south Wales, with about 120 Gwynedd staff offered a transfer to Newport.

47. Groggs creator John Hughes, 79, dies 

The creator of Groggs, the hand-carved caricature statues of sporting heroes and other celebrities, dies at the age of 79.

48. Nigeria motorbike raiders 'kill 48' 

Gunmen on motorbikes kill 48 people in an attack on a remote village in northern Nigeria's Zamfara state, an official says.

49. First cycling Tour de Congo begins 

The first cycling tour of the Democratic Republic of Congo starts, but cyclists will not be riding to the volatile east of the vast country.

50. Army leads north India flood rescue 

Military helicopters and the army are leading rescue operations in India's flood-hit northern states, where 138 people are now known to have died.

51. Toxic substance in Fukushima water 

High levels of a toxic radioactive isotope, strontium-90, have been found in groundwater at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, its operator says.

52. IMF: Spain making strong progress 

The IMF says Spain has made strong progress on its economy, but the outlook remains "difficult" and more action is needed to boost job creation.

53. Drug firms fined for blocking rivals 

Nine drug companies are fined for delaying cheaper generic drugs coming to market.

54. Mexico arrests top 10 US fugitive 

A US fugitive on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list for the alleged sexual exploitation of children is arrested at a resort in Mexico.

55. Chile to extradite Argentine judge 

The Chilean Supreme Court approves the extradition of former Argentine judge Otilio Romano, accused of human rights abuses under the military government.

56. Protests flare over Egypt governor 

Egypt's tourism minister quits and protests erupt as a man with links to Islamists behind the deadly 1997 attack in Luxor is named as city governor.

57. Suicide bomber strikes Yemeni market 

A suicide bomber on a motorbike kills two people in Yemen's northern town of Saada, which is under the control of Houthi Shia rebels.

58. FBI 'uses surveillance drones in US' 

The FBI has used drones for surveillance in limited cases over US soil and is developing a drone use policy, the FBI director tells a US Senate panel.

59. One in nine US bridges 'deficient' 

One in nine bridges in the US - more than 66,000 in total - are structurally deficient, a number likely to grow amid US budget woes, a report finds.

60. In pictures: Brazil protest banners 

Mass protests in Brazil

61. Day in pictures: 18 June 2013 

Twenty-four hours of news photos: 18 June

62. In pictures: Singapore haze 

Forest fires in Indonesia create haze

63. In pictures: On solid ground 

Marking World Refugee Day

64. In pictures: Afghan army's elite special forces 

Thwarting high-profile militant attacks

65. Day in pictures: 17 June 2013 

Twenty-four hours of news photos: 17 June

66. In pictures: Tanzania's traditional healers 

Healers in Tanzanias southern highlands

67. In pictures: India's dying telegram service 

Images from the last days of India's telegram service

68. VIDEO: House of Commons 

Criminal penalties for irresponsible bankers will be added to the Banking Bill, MPs are told.

69. VIDEO: Hospital where royal baby will be born revealed 

More details have been released about plans for the birth of the royal baby.

70. VIDEO: China's Wanda to buy UK yacht maker 

Chinese property developer Dalian Wanda Group has said it will spend more than £1bn ($1.6bn) to buy a British yacht maker and develop a hotel in London.

71. VIDEO: Obama visits Brandenburg Gate 

US President Barack Obama has addressed thousands of Germans in Berlin, almost 50 years to the day since President John Kennedy delivered his famous speech at the Brandenburg Gate.

72. VIDEO: Teacher 'will not give evidence' 

A teacher accused of abducting a schoolgirl and taking her to France will not give evidence in his defence, a jury has been told.

73. VIDEO: Drunk woman, 25, 'froze to death' 

A 25-year-old woman whose body was found outside her sister's home died from hypothermia and alcohol intoxication, an inquest has concluded.

74. VIDEO: Dolce and Gabbana sentenced to jail 

Italian fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have been sentenced to jail in Italy for one year and eight months for tax evasion

75. VIDEO: Toxic isotope found in Fukushima water 

High levels of a toxic radioactive isotope have been found in groundwater at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, its operator says.

76. VIDEO: Testing out battle kit of the future 

It is not just planes and helicopter on display at the Paris Air Show, as the BBC's Theo Leggett found out when he tried on some of US defence firm Raytheon's new kit.

77. How Israel keeps Holocaust memories alive 

As witnesses die, will the Holocaust be forgotten?

78. How do you prepare for a lifetime of renting? 

How do you prepare for a lifetime of renting?

79. The air force pilot who took her baby on missions 

The air force pilot who took her daughter on missions

80. Models for possible Syria intervention 

Possible models for intervention as West mulls action in Syria

81. Russia: Faberge eggs symbol of power 

Russia falls again for eggs once despised as tsars playthings

82. Telegram Era ends Stop 

The strange linguistic legacy of the telegram

83. The play that keeps its audience in the dark 

The new play that keeps its audience in the dark

84. VIDEO: The global middle class revolution 

Where is the middle class growing around the world?

85. Commission backs Lloyds as first privatisation 

Commission says Lloyds ready for privatisation

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