Craig Taylor

SSE raised prices by 6.9% in April, while Scottish Power increased them by 7.8% in March.
BBC News – Business

US officials say the move is part of an effort to improve ties with Russia, Bashar al-Assad’s ally.
BBC News – Middle East

Warning of a “bloodbath” as millions join a 24-hour nationwide strike against President Maduro.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

German citizens and firms are advised that they face risks in Turkey following “arbitrary” arrests.
BBC News – Europe

Air traffic controllers are expected to guide 8,800 flights – a record number – across the UK today.
BBC News – UK

A coroner says the star, who was close to Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell, took his own life.
BBC News – US & Canada

The six teenagers were taking part in an international robotics competition held in Washington DC.
BBC News – Africa

The A’s knocked around Rays rookie starter Jacob Faria in a four-run fifth inning and got another quality start from Sonny Gray to avoid a sweep with a 7-2 win Wednesday afternoon at the Coliseum.
OAK Homepage News

The DIY chain is to compensate people who experienced bad smells after using Valspar paint.
BBC News – Business

The four states now want Doha to accept six principles on combating extremism and terrorism.
BBC News – Middle East

The country is one of only six where abortion is totally banned but that may change soon.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Gen Pierre de Villiers resigns after a public clash with President Macron over the defence budget.
BBC News – Europe

The UK state pension age will now be increased from 67 to 68 by 2039, the government says.
BBC News – UK

What was said at the G20 dinner has not been revealed but Mr Trump calls media coverage “sick”.
BBC News – US & Canada

The incident was recorded and shared widely on social media in Kenya three years ago.
BBC News – Africa

Thunder General Manager and Executive Vice President Sam Presti and his staff moved in silence.
Oklahoma City Thunder

One out separated Chris Smith from his first Major League victory since 2008.
OAK Homepage News

OKLAHOMA CITY, July 10, 2017 – The Oklahoma City Thunder signed free agent forward Patrick Pat
Oklahoma City Thunder

Home runs by Steven Souza Jr. and Evan Longoria helped the Rays secure a series-opening victory over the A’s behind a stellar Jake Odorizzi, who spun seven one-run innings in a 3-2 win at the Coliseum on Monday […]

The firm’s shares surged in after-hours trading as investors reacted to its quarterly earnings.
BBC News – Business