David Cameron participated in a final session of the Prime Minister’s Questions, a tradition in which members of parliament publicly pose queries and challenges. Amid all the jokes and barbs, Cameron felt it important to seriously address one hurtful recent rumor: his lack of love for Downing Street’s chief mouser, Larry the cat.

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He held up a photo of himself with Larry as proof of the health of their relationship, and later posted it to Twitter, just in case anyone missed it.

David Cameron takes part in his final PMQ session in UK Parliament.

Nisha Biswal, US assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asian Affairs (right), and Tom Malinowski, Central Asian Affairs and Assistant Secretary of State (left), shake hands with Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mangala Samaraweera during their meeting in Colombo. PHOTO: REUTERS

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Two trains collided in a rural area near Bari, southern Italy, a short while ago, reportedly claiming at least 10 lives. A number of passengers are still trapped inside.

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Rescue operations are underway.

Eder's winning goal in the 109th minute secured Portugal's first-ever European Championship crown. They succeeded without Cristiano Ronaldo who limped off after 25 minutes of the final.

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Pic: Reuters

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena (R) shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 8, 2016. Wang is on a three day official visit to the island nation.

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Pic: Xinhua/Huang Haimin

Shops were closed in many towns across Hambantota District as a hartal was launched today against the increase of the Value Added Tax by the government.

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Pic: Rahul Samantha Hettiarachchi

Muslims across the world are celebrating Ramadan today. Sri Lankan Muslim community also joined the prayers this morning to mark the day, which sees the end of a month of fasting.

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Several thousand Muslims joined a prayer service in Batticaloa this morning.

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The new Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy received his Letter of Appointment from President Maithripala Sirisena this morning.

President Maithripala Sirisena met the new Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy today at the President's Official Residence in Colombo.