Emily Taylor

Brazil’s ex-leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has agreed to become the new chief of staff of President Dilma Rousseff, who is facing impeachment proceedings.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

EU leaders are hoping to conclude a deal with Turkey to ease the migrant crisis as EU head Donald Tusk admits a “catalogue of issues” remains unresolved.
BBC News – Europe

A major care company could be facing a bill for hundreds of thousands of pounds for non-payment of the minimum wage.
BBC News – UK

President Obama nominates veteran judge Merrick Garland to be the next US Supreme Court Justice, but Republicans said they will block his nomination.
BBC News – US & Canada

South Africa’s deputy finance minister confirms allegations he was offered a promotion by a member of the wealthy and controversial Gupta family.
BBC News – Africa

The Thunder squares off against the Boston Celtics tonight at the TD Garden.
Oklahoma City Thunder

Rich Hill’s command is still missing after three spring starts, leaving the veteran lefty in search of answers as he attempts to regain the form that convinced A’s brass to risk a $ 6 million contract on him […]

The Thunder was intentional in its play. The Thunder was precise in its execution and wise in its decision making.
Oklahoma City Thunder

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) says it is closing a criminal investigation into allegations of price-rigging in the foreign exchange market.
BBC News – Business

At least 41 civilians have been killed and 75 others wounded in an air strike by Saudi-led coalition warplanes in northern Yemen, medics say.
BBC News – Middle East

Former Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to accept a key ministerial role in President Dilma Rousseff’s government, media reports say.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Belgian and French police are said to be still hunting two men believed to be linked to the Paris attacks, after shots were fired during an anti-terror raid in Brussels.
BBC News – Europe

A prison officer injured in a bomb in Northern Ireland earlier this month dies after being rushed back to hospital 11 days after the attack.
BBC News – UK

Five US states hold primary elections for November’s presidential vote, giving Democratic and Republican front-runners a chance to cement their leads.
BBC News – US & Canada

Nigeria’s state-owned oil company failed to pay revenues worth $ 16bn to the government in a suspected fraud, according to an official audit.
BBC News – Africa

Billy Burns led all rookies, as well as the entire A’s team, in stolen bases last season, but this week he’s far from the most prolific basestealer wearing the green and gold. Rickey Henderson, baseball’s all-time […]

Through the thrilling wins and difficult losses,
Oklahoma City Thunder

So-called “robo-advice” could be of benefit to consumers looking for help with their finances, concludes a review by the regulator.
BBC News – Business

The United Arab Emirates says one of its warplanes taking part in a mission against Houthi rebels in Yemen is missing.
BBC News – Middle East

Huge crowds of protesters march through Brazil’s cities calling for President Dilma Rousseff to resign over her alleged mishandling of the economy.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean