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South Sudan is “back to war”, a spokesman for the vice-president tells the BBC, as rival factions clash and hundreds are reported killed.
BBC News – Africa

In simplifying his game, A’s right-hander Kendall Graveman has revived it.
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NEW YORK, July 8, 2016 – The NBA announced today that Mitch McGary of the Oklahoma City Thunder h
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Borrowing money on an unarranged overdraft from your bank can be more expensive than taking out a payday loan, according to Which?
BBC News – Business

Bombers and gunmen from so-called Islamic State attack a Shia shrine in Iraq, north of Baghdad, killing at least 35 people.
BBC News – Middle East

The senior command of the Colombian Farc rebels says it will disown one of its guerrilla units if it refuses to demobilise.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Nearly 1,300 migrants are stuck in dire conditions at the Serbia-Hungary border after Hungary blocked their entry, the UN warns.
BBC News – Europe

Angela Eagle says she will launch her challenge for the Labour leadership on Monday, as union talks aimed at resolving the crisis at the top of the party are called off.
BBC News – UK

Micah Johnson, the man accused of killing five police officers in a gun attack in Dallas, was a “lone shooter”, officials believe.
BBC News – US & Canada

South Sudan’s capital remains tense on the fifth anniversary of its independence, after deadly clashes between rival army factions.
BBC News – Africa

Luis Valbuena hit a walk-off, three-run homer against A’s closer Ryan Madson in the ninth inning, propelling the Astros to a dramatic 10-9 victory following a five-run outburst by Oakland in the top half of the […]

ORLANDO – Selfless, physical, aggressive and quick team basketball is the Thunder’s identity, but it’s rare for a team’s
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In a game controlled by starting pitching, the A’s eked out a 3-1 win over the Astros Thursday night at Minute Maid Park. Lefty Rich Hill thoroughly dominated Houston, striking out 10 in six innings and retiring […]

The UK is launching its first trade mission since the referendum as Business Secretary Sajid Javid meets the Indian government in Delhi.
BBC News – Business

Syrian government forces have effectively cut the only road into rebel-held areas of the city of Aleppo, state media and rebels say.
BBC News – Middle East

The Brazilian politician who led the impeachment process against President Dilma Rousseff, Eduardo Cunha, resigns over corruption allegations.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

A Vatican court finds a priest and PR consultant guilty of leaking official documents but two journalists and a church secretary are acquitted.
BBC News – Europe

Three major hospitals across England are being ordered to stop providing complex heart care because of concerns over standards.
BBC News – UK

President Obama says all US citizens should be concerned about the frequent police killings of black men, after two such deaths in recent days.
BBC News – US & Canada

Nine people are killed following a stampede at a party to mark the end of Ramadan in Ghana’s second city Kumasi, a local official says.
BBC News – Africa