News Headlines - 17 June 2016

▽Jo Cox killing: suspect's far-right links a 'priority line of inquiry' | The Guardian

Jo Cox was the victim of a “targeted” killing and detectives investigating the attack on the Labour MP are now treating the main suspect’s links to rightwing extremism as a “priority line of inquiry”.
The statement from West Yorkshire police on Friday came after the Guardian revealed that samples of Nazi regalia and far-right literature were found at the house of the suspect, Thomas Mair, 52.

▽Tokyo governor resigns amid money scandal - The Straits Times

The governor of Tokyo resigned yesterday after coming under fire for misuse of tax money, including spending on family trips and artwork, the latest embarrassment as the Japanese capital prepares to host the 2020 Olympics.

▽Rio state declares 'public calamity' over finances - BBC News

The Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro has declared a financial emergency less than 50 days before the Olympics... Most public funding for the Olympics has come from Rio's city government, but the state is responsible for areas such as transport and policing.

▽Russian Track Team Barred From Rio Olympics Over Doping Charges - WSJ

The Russian track and field team was barred by the sport’s governing body from competing in this summer’s Olympic Games due to widespread doping, a politically fraught move that casts a large shadow over August’s event in Rio de Janeiro.

▽Italy advances to last 16 with 1-0 win over Sweden | Daily Mail Online

Eder's late goal gave Italy a 1-0 win over Sweden on Friday and a spot in the round of 16 at the European Championship as Italy's defense once again stood tall.