Craig Taylor

Protesters are gathering in major South African cities calling for the embattled president to step down.
BBC News – Africa

Ryon Healy crushed a two-run home run off Tyler Skaggs to cap a four-run outburst in the third inning, leading the A’s to a 5-1 victory, and salvaging a series split with the Angels in Thursday afternoon’s finale […]

MEMPHIS – Russell Westbrook milked the clock down as far as he could, understanding that every second that slipped past
Oklahoma City Thunder

A’s reliever John Axford landed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a strained right shoulder after experiencing discomfort while warming up during Tuesday’s game against the Angels.
OAK Homepage News

Anti-fraud investigators say 80% of EU customs fraud happens at UK ports.
BBC News – Business

The US president says his attitude towards Syria and its president has changed “very much”.
BBC News – Middle East

At least 290 people died and more than 300 are still missing after the disaster in Mocoa.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Several members of a family were among six people killed in the explosion in Lamego, the mayor says.
BBC News – Europe

The only providers to offer a Lifetime Isa immediately will be three investment platforms.
BBC News – UK

Drinks maker withdraws the ad just hours after launch, amid accusations it trivialised street protests.
BBC News – US & Canada

The embattled president survives an attempt by some in the ANC to force him to step down as leader.
BBC News – Africa

The fans had halftime to calm their nerves, and then Russell Westbrook made sure to ease their anxiety quickly in the third quarter.
Oklahoma City Thunder

Danny Espinosa slugged a three-run home run in the ninth inning as the Angels rallied to top the A’s. Rajai Davis had a bases-clearing triple as part of a four-run seventh, but Oakland couldn’t hold on to the […]

The recent rapid rise in consumer borrowing is still a potential threat, says the Bank of England.
BBC News – Business

Opposition activists say jets later fired rockets at clinics where the injured were being treated.
BBC News – Middle East

The death toll in the town of Mocoa increases to 262, as the search for survivors continues.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The St Petersburg metro explosion may have been caused by a man whose body was found at the scene.
BBC News – Europe

Theresa May’s “no deal is better than a bad deal” claim is “unsubstantiated”, MPs say.
BBC News – UK

Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Hyundai drop their adverts following “disturbing” allegations
BBC News – US & Canada

South Africa’s powerful trades union federation and ANC stalwarts call for President Zuma to step down.
BBC News – Africa