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Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off the Canary Islands A boat carrying at least 200 African migrants remains missing almost a week later. Spanish rescuers are continuing their search off the Canary Islands. Walking Borders – an aid group – says the fishing boat sailed from Kafountine, a coastal town in southern Senegal. It departed on 27 June and was heading for the Canary Islands. The group says many children are on board the boat. Two similar boats carrying dozens more people are also said to be missing. Spain’s maritime rescue service told Efe news agency that…

Top US senator calls for probe into Prime energy drink US Senator Chuck Schumer has called on regulators to investigate Prime energy drinks – promoted by YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul.  The energy drinks have become something of a cultural trend in recent months. Senator Schumer alleges the drink is being targeted at children despite its high caffeine content. Prime Energy contains 200mg of caffeine per can, which is almost twice the amount of the energy drink Red Bull.  Prime energy drinks carry a warning stating that it is not recommended for children under the age of 18.  But Schumer…

Shareholders have agreed to supply another £750 million of funding as the company struggles under a debt mountain.

China kindergarten stabbing leaves six dead, 3 children A stabbing at a kindergarten in China’s Guangdong province has left six people dead, including three children. A 25-year-old man has been arrested. The other victims are a teacher and two parents, AFP reported, quoting a local official. Another person remains injured. The attack happened on Monday at 07:40 local time just as parents were dropping their children off for summer classes. The suspect was arrested by 08:00. Police have said the attack was an “intentional assault” but have not yet suggested a possible motive.

Some people outside Activision have already seen this year’s new Call Of Duty, as Activision show the game off at the NBA Summer League.

Slightly embarrassing for one of the biggest clubs in world football.

The ban won’t be lifted until Saturday 15 July and follows almost a week of nationwide riots sparked by the police shooting of a 17-year-old in Paris

At least 300 people who were travelling on three migrant boats from Senegal to Spain’s Canary Islands have disappeared, migrant aid group Walking Borders said on Sunday.

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk The BBC scandal story dominates Monday’s front pages. An unnamed BBC presenter has been suspended from the BBC following allegations that he paid a teenager for sexually explicit pictures. The police are now involved and the presenter has been suspended.  BBC sex scandal The Daily Telegraph suggests the BBC was prompted to contact the Met Police over fears the “star sex scandal” could engulf the BBC. The BBC’s internal investigations team will meet Scotland Yard detectives for help with the case on Monday, the paper notes. The Daily Mail claims the director general was…