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Redoine Faid sparks a 3,000-strong manhunt after escaping French prison with the help of armed men.
BBC News – Europe

Eyewitnesses say the girl was thrown into the air when the bouncy castle exploded.
BBC News – UK

The country is imposing dollar-for-dollar countermeasures against hundreds of American products.
BBC News – US & Canada

The kingdom of Swaziland, now known as eSwatini, is holding its first gay pride march – despite homosexuality being illegal.
BBC News – Africa

Edwin Jackson earned his first win of the season in Oakland against the Indians, allowing two runs on two hits — fourth-inning homers by Francisco Lindor and Jose Ramirez — while striking out six batters over 6 […]

The UK’s biggest steelworks at Port Talbot will become part of the newly merged group.
BBC News – Business

Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi ordered death sentences to be carried out against convicted terrorists.
BBC News – Middle East

Mexicans will be voting in general elections on Sunday against a backdrop of record levels of violence.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Interior Minister Matteo Salvini says migrants saved by NGO boats will not be allowed into Italy.
BBC News – Europe

The crash between a car police say was “travelling at speed” and a taxi happened in the early hours.
BBC News – UK

Tens of thousands are expected to join rallies nationwide calling for family reunifications.
BBC News – US & Canada

Virunga and Salonga national parks in DR Congo are home to threatened mountain gorillas and bonobo.
BBC News – Africa

After a shaky couple of innings, Paul Blackburn settled down and found his groove, outdueling Trevor Bauer in a 3-1 win over the Indians on Friday at the Coliseum. Marcus Semien, Khris Davis and Jed Lowrie knocked […]

The A’s capped a four-game sweep in Detroit behind Sean Manaea’s quality start and some timely hitting. Mark Canha, Jed Lowrie, Khris Davis and Chad Pinder had RBI knocks, and Blake Treinen shut the door for his […]

City sources say the deal, under negotiation for more than a year, could be struck in the next few days.
BBC News – Business

Activists say 17 civilians died when a basement was hit by Russian jets supporting the Syrian army.
BBC News – Middle East

Carmen’s husband was killed six weeks before Mexico’s election – now she’s running for office herself.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Leaders agree “voluntary” measures to help frontline states cope with arrivals at a Brussels summit.
BBC News – Europe

A close security relationship must be maintained after Brexit, the prime minister warns EU leaders.
BBC News – UK

The suspected gunman who opened fire at the Capital Gazette in the US state of Maryland is in custody.
BBC News – US & Canada