Bank of England Governor Bailey said excluding government bonds from the leverage ratio would be inconsistent with Basel rules.

TSA said US agencies have seized more than 600 drones near FIFA World Cup venues since June 12.

Reuters cited a security source saying an explosive device detonated on Tuesday near a Damascus hotel where French President Macron was due to stay. Roads were sealed and security measures deployed; a Reuters witness heard the blast and saw smoke. Other media reported Macron’s convoy left shortly beforehand. Syrian state TV said that after the blast the Syrian president met Macron at the presidential palace.