Queen Elizabeth has sent her “sincere condolences” to the families of those killed in the Tunisian beach massacre. Officials fear the UK death toll from Friday’s gun attack which killed 39 is likely to be more than 20s. Relatives of others still missing are anxiously awaiting any news. The Queen said, she and the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philippe were shocked by the attack and also offered their deepest sympathy to the injured. Other countries affected by the shooting carried out by 23-year old Seifeddine Rezgui who had links with Islamic State include Belgium, Germany and Ukraine. Three people from Ireland were also killed.

Before I give you today’s updates from Europe, let me first welcome my High School batchmates Rhoda Anicete and Yoli Guevarra, both from Orange County, Irvine, California, USA who are in town to visit their friends and loved ones. Enjoy your stay in our very warm but happy Philippines. There’s still no place like home, right? Just sad, I am not with you to enjoy our batchmates precious moments.