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Kim Yong-chol will be the most high-profile North Korean to visit the US in nearly 20 years.
BBC News – US & Canada

Security has been stepped up recently after Islamist militant attacks in the resource-rich region.
BBC News – Africa

Fireballer Frankie Montas made good on a fortuitous opportunity, providing six innings of one-run ball to help the A’s edge the D-backs, 2-1, and pull out the series win Sunday at the Coliseum. Battery mate […]

Consumers have criticised the chain’s out-of-date shops, expensive products and rude staff.
BBC News – Business

At least four military personnel died in the attack in Deir al-Zour province, Moscow says.
BBC News – Middle East

Supporters of conservative Ivan Duque celebrate his lead in the inconclusive first round.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Giuseppe Conte renounces his attempt to become PM after his economy pick is vetoed.
BBC News – Europe

Female doctors are paid on average £10,000 less than male doctors in England, figures show.
BBC News – UK

The fourth man to walk on the Moon became an accomplished painter, finding inspiration in space.
BBC News – US & Canada

President Macron is to thank a Malian man who saved a child dangling from a fourth-floor Paris balcony.
BBC News – Africa

Daniel Mengden pitched a shutout on Saturday, shutting down the D-backs as the A’s evened up the series at the Oakland Coliseum with a 3-0 win. Matt Joyce, Matt Olson and Chad Pinder provided the A’s offense on […]

Five weeks into the IT crisis, the bank says experts from IBM will remain “for as long as it takes”.
BBC News – Business

Thousands of residents are moved to shelters as high winds and rain pummel the region.
BBC News – Middle East

Joshua Holt and his Venezuelan partner, held for two years, are expected in Washington on Saturday.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The Republic of Ireland votes to overturn its abortion ban with … % backing reform of the constitution.
BBC News – Europe

There is hope for NI, Penny Mordaunt says, as early results suggest Ireland’s abortion ban will be reversed.
BBC News – UK

The former film mogul was charged with rape and sexual abuse after turning himself in to New York police.
BBC News – US & Canada

People smugglers opened fire on 100 migrants trying to flee their clutches, an aid agency reports.
BBC News – Africa

Sean Manaea’s rough month of May continued Friday night, as the A’s starter was knocked around by the D-Backs to the tune of a 7-1 loss at Oakland Coliseum. Manaea allowed six runs on eight hits and lasted just 3 […]

Backed by a four-run first inning against Felix Hernandez, the A’s pieced together a tidy bullpen day to edge the Mariners, 4-3, and avoid a three-game sweep at the Coliseum on Thursday afternoon. Stephen Piscotty […]