World News Update, what you need to know

US House Speaker Paul Ryan says Donald Trump's allegations of bias against a Hispanic judge are the "textbook definition of a racist comment" but has reiterated his support for Trump's White House bid.

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JERUSALEM - A former Australian school principal, wanted in Victoria on suspicion of sexually abusing students, has been freed from house arrest in Israel but ordered to undertake medical treatment after a court ruled her mentally unfit for extradition.

JAKARTA - An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 has struck off the eastern coast of Indonesia, the US Geological Survey says.

SALT LAKE CITY - Hundreds of zoo visitors took shelter inside buildings after a leopard at Salt Lake City zoo escaped its enclosure.

LONDON - Three people have been seriously hurt by lightning as thunderstorms and torrential rain caused disruptions and flash flooding across the UK.

LONDON - More is spent on treating obesity-related conditions than on the police or fire service, according to a UK NHS chief.

LONDON - Two British police officers, a retired police officer and a pilot will go on trial next year accused of misusing the camera on a police helicopter to look at people who were naked or engaged in sex acts.