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The tennis star, who was declared bankrupt in 2017, is a diplomat for the Central African Republic.
BBC News – Africa

Overmatched and outplayed, the A’s could not avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Astros on Thursday afternoon.
OAK Homepage News

Gifted a one-run lead in the first inning by way of a wild pitch, the A’s quickly found themselves in a hole that would only grow deeper. Evan Gattis was the culprit, totaling a career-high five RBIs under the […]

The US central bank has increased its benchmark rate by 0.25%.
BBC News – Business

Rebel-held Hudaydah is the main entry point for aid needed by millions at risk of starvation.
BBC News – Middle East

The vote comes after mass demonstration demanding the law on abortions be relaxed.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Italy postpones a ministerial meeting amid a diplomatic spat over a migrant rescue vessel.
BBC News – Europe

Calls for the UK to remain in the European Economic Area are voted down, as 90 Labour MPs rebel.
BBC News – UK

The US sets a date it wants to see “major” disarmament from North Korea but details remain thin.
BBC News – US & Canada

The survey asked if people felt safe walking at night and whether they had been victims of crime.
BBC News – Africa

Major League Baseball announced the first American League update of the Camping World All-Star Ballot on Tuesday, and there are close races at catcher, first base and shortstop.
OAK Homepage News

Wage growth has slipped to 2.8%, official figures show, as unemployment falls.
BBC News – Business

Activists say Russian jets bombed the rebel-held town of Zardana on Thursday, killing 47 civilians.
BBC News – Middle East

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