Craig Taylor

The US attorney general says victims of domestic and gang violence no longer generally qualify.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

A plan is agreed to end an international row over 629 migrants on a rescue vessel off Malta.
BBC News – Europe

A minister quits in protest over Brexit strategy ahead of the votes on the EU Withdrawal Bill.
BBC News – UK

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have shaken hands in a historic meeting.
BBC News – US & Canada

Both the security forces and separatists are accused of attacking people in the Anglophone regions.
BBC News – Africa

Matt Chapman propelled the A’s to a 3-2 victory on Sunday afternoon with a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning, helping them take three of four from the Royals at the Coliseum. The solo homer off right-hander […]

Some rail firms are “thumbing their noses at passengers” by not reimbursing them, says Which?
BBC News – Business

The fire at the country’s biggest ballot paper storage depot comes after calls for an election recount.
BBC News – Middle East

The violence has stunned residents of one of Rio de Janeiro’s safest and most exclusive residents.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The chain, formed by tens of thousands of people, reached some 200km, according to the organisers.
BBC News – Europe

It is reported that leave campaigner Arron Banks held undisclosed meetings with Russia in 2016.
BBC News – UK

France condemns diplomacy by “fits of anger” as President Trump mocks Canada’s prime minister.
BBC News – US & Canada

The Aquarius, carrying 629 people rescued from the Mediterranean, is told to stay put.
BBC News – Africa

The A’s restocked their bench ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Royals, recalling outfielder Jake Smolinski from Triple-A Nashville. Right-hander Chris Bassitt, who held Kansas City to one run on three […]

The A’s remain hopeful that veteran right-hander Trevor Cahill, who has been slowed by an Achilles injury, will be able to avoid the disabled list. On Saturday, though, that meant playing with a two-man bench, […]

Network Rail admits the “timing is difficult” as its boss is honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
BBC News – Business

Ali Bashar, who was arrested after returning home, reportedly admitted killing a German girl.
BBC News – Middle East

Self-taught prodigy Maria Bueno, who took three Wimbledon singles titles, dies aged 78.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The US president says he had productive talks with G7 leaders amid tensions over trade at the summit.
BBC News – Europe

Mark Carne has been appointed CBE in the same week his firm was criticised for travel disruption.
BBC News – UK