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The fire at the country’s biggest ballot paper storage depot comes after calls for an election recount.
BBC News – Middle East

The violence has stunned residents of one of Rio de Janeiro’s safest and most exclusive residents.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The chain, formed by tens of thousands of people, reached some 200km, according to the organisers.
BBC News – Europe

It is reported that leave campaigner Arron Banks held undisclosed meetings with Russia in 2016.
BBC News – UK

France condemns diplomacy by “fits of anger” as President Trump mocks Canada’s prime minister.
BBC News – US & Canada

The Aquarius, carrying 629 people rescued from the Mediterranean, is told to stay put.
BBC News – Africa

The A’s restocked their bench ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Royals, recalling outfielder Jake Smolinski from Triple-A Nashville. Right-hander Chris Bassitt, who held Kansas City to one run on three […]

The A’s remain hopeful that veteran right-hander Trevor Cahill, who has been slowed by an Achilles injury, will be able to avoid the disabled list. On Saturday, though, that meant playing with a two-man bench, […]

Network Rail admits the “timing is difficult” as its boss is honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
BBC News – Business

Ali Bashar, who was arrested after returning home, reportedly admitted killing a German girl.
BBC News – Middle East

Self-taught prodigy Maria Bueno, who took three Wimbledon singles titles, dies aged 78.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The US president says he had productive talks with G7 leaders amid tensions over trade at the summit.
BBC News – Europe

Mark Carne has been appointed CBE in the same week his firm was criticised for travel disruption.
BBC News – UK

Fans of his travel shows share appreciation for the humanity he showed when meeting local people.
BBC News – US & Canada

International Criminal Court upholds Jean-Pierre Bemba’s appeal against his war crimes conviction.
BBC News – Africa

Paul Blackburn held the Royals to one run on three hits over six innings in his season debut, and the A’s put him in the win column with a tiebreaking three-run sixth inning that started with Matt Chapman’s RBI […]

The telecom giant’s chief executive is leaving after coming under pressure from shareholders.
BBC News – Business

Iran is trying to inflame tensions, Israel says, amid plans for fresh Palestinian protests on Friday.
BBC News – Middle East

The financing loan would be made over a three-year period and is still subject to IMF board approval.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The foreign secretary’s comments about Brexit and the Treasury at a private dinner are leaked.
BBC News – Europe