By CCTV.com Li Xiang

>> FM Wang Yi, Ban Ki-moon hold joint press conference

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and visiting United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon held a joint press conference earlier this afternoon at the Diaoyutai Guesthouse in Beijing. The two covered topics including climate change, and the South China Sea issue.  

>> UK publishs inquiry into role in 2003 Iraq war

The British public inquiry into the nation's role in the 2003 Iraq War has published their 2.8 million word report. Sir John Chilcot, who led the inquiry, said Britain's plans for managing the Iraqi occupation following the 2003 invasion were "wholly inadequate".

>> Turnbull's coalition closer to slim majority in Australia election

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's coalition is edging closer to slim majority victory, as vote counting continues. But opposition leader Bill Shorten has warned that even if the government gets a majority, it will emerge a divided administration without a mandate for its agenda.

>> Rio 2016 Olympics a month to go, Brazil beefs up security

With a month to go before the start of the Rio 2016 Olympics, Brazil's National Public Security Force -- made up of elite police and military officers -- has assumed control of safety in and around the city's sports venues.

>> President Xi orders more troops to fight floods

President Xi Jinping has ordered the PLA and the armed police force to send more troops to support flood control and disaster relief in areas battered by rainstorms. Premier Li Keqiang arrived in Wuhan, the capital city of central China's Hubei province, to command relief and rescue operations.