Craig Taylor

Donald Trump says presidential rival Hillary Clinton’s Syria plan would lead to “World War Three”.
BBC News – US & Canada

The Gambia is the latest country to say it will leave the International Criminal Court, accusing it of humiliating Africans.
BBC News – Africa

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Oklahoma City Thunder

Franklin Barreto and Max Schrock highlight a talented crop of Oakland Athletics prospects participating in this year’s Arizona Fall League, a group that includes seven players overall and five Top 30 […]

In the final days of the preseason, NBA dreams can be made.
Oklahoma City Thunder

Tata Sons board replaces Cyrus Mistry as chairman and sets up a selection committee to find a permanent replacement.
BBC News – Business

Kurdish forces taking part in the offensive to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from Islamic State militants are besieging a key town to the north-east.
BBC News – Middle East

Venezuela’s government and its bitter political opponents set a date for talks after President Nicolas Maduro has a private meeting with Pope Francis.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Almost 2,000 migrants are bussed from the “Jungle” in Calais as the controversial camp is cleared.
BBC News – Europe

Health experts are warning that one in 10 adults in the UK will be at risk of developing diabetes by 2035.
BBC News – UK

The European Union and Canada say they remain hopeful for their landmark trade deal, despite three Belgian regions led by Wallonia blocking it.
BBC News – US & Canada

Four people are killed during protests against the UN peacekeeping mission in Central African Republic.
BBC News – Africa

The Mariners pushed it to the 10th inning of their 161st game of the season, but there will be no playoffs in the Pacific Northwest for a 15th straight year after the A’s pulled out a taut, 9-8 thriller Saturday […]

What does an NBA team do with a full week between the end of the preseason and start of the regular season schedule?
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In expelling the Mariners’ postseason chances with a lively, 9-8 victory in 10 innings on Saturday night, a baby-faced A’s team not only enjoyed an atmosphere unlike any other this year but learned it can thrive […]

US telecoms giant AT&T announces that it will buy entertainment group Time Warner for nearly $ 86bn (£70bn), but the deal still needs regulators’ approval.
BBC News – Business

Islamic State militants enter a town in western Iraq in an apparent attempt to distract from the government’s offensive to retake the city of Mosul.
BBC News – Middle East

Venezuelan government opponents marched through Caracas after officials blocked their attempts to hold a referendum.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

French police clash with migrants outside the port of Calais at the camp known as the Jungle, which is scheduled to be closed on Monday.
BBC News – Europe

A man at the centre of a three-day stand-off with armed police is feared to have stockpiled petrol.
BBC News – UK