By CCTV.com Li Xiang
>> The UEFA Euro 2016 underway
It's an exciting time for football fans all over the world, with Euro 2016 now underway in France. A last-minute goal has helped Russia earn a precious 1-1 draw with a dominant England side in its first match of the tournament. French authorities have tightened security for the event. Around 13,000 security personnel are patrolling stadiums and fan areas.
>> German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits China
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will visit China from Sunday. It's her ninth visit to the country. During her visit, Merkel will co-chair the fourth round of China-Germany inter-governmental consultation with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. She will also meet with president Xi Jinping.
>> Straits Forum discussions focussing on youth entrepreneurship
The Straits Forum, the largest annual event for cross-Straits exchanges, kicks off on Saturday in the Southeastern port city of Xiamen in Fujian province. The week-long event will focus on employment and entrepreneurship among youth groups. Discussions will be held between young entrepreneurs from both the mainland and Taiwan.
>> US, Japan & India hold large-scale naval exercise
A fleet of US, Indian and Japanese warships have started an eight-day large-scale naval exercise in the Western Pacific. The Malabar drills are taking place off the east coast of Japan's Okinawa prefecture. Last year, they were held in the Bay of Bengal near India.
>> Dragon Boat Festival celebrated across China
People across China have celebrated the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday. The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most important traditional Chinese festivals and is celebrated annually on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. Dragon boat races were held and Zongzi was the must-have food of the festival.
>> Philippine diplomats urge talks with China
Philippine diplomats have urged President-elect Rodrigo Duterte's government to launch bilateral talks with China to settle the South China Sea territorial dispute. Philippines' former foreign affairs undersecretary for international economic relations, Rosario Manalo, said everything can be resolved through bilateral negotiations.
