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The chancellor’s coalition partner, the SPD, is the main rival to her conservative alliance.
BBC News – Europe

The Labour leader says staying a member could limit the government’s powers to invest in industry.
BBC News – UK

Players kneel in protest during the US anthem as the president’s remarks are strongly condemned.
BBC News – US & Canada

An inquiry is ordered into the electoral commission after last month’s presidential poll was ruled void.
BBC News – Africa

Five A’s pitchers combined for a shutout and Khris Davis connected for his 40th home run of the season as Oakland topped the Rangers, who fell 4 1/2 games back of the Twins for the second AL Wild Card spot.
OAK Homepage News

The Athletics are a last-place team, but they are not playing like it lately. They dealt a blow to the Rangers’ hopes of catching the Twins in the American League Wild Card race with a 4-1 victory on Friday […]

Ratings agency cites concerns about the UK’s public finances and economic uncertainty around Brexit.
BBC News – Business

The Security Council says Monday’s independence referendum in Iraq could hinder efforts to battle IS.
BBC News – Middle East

More than 70,000 people who live near the dam are warned they face “a life-threatening situation”.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Part of a statue to Russia’s creator of the AK-47 rifle is cut out because it had the wrong weapon.
BBC News – Europe

The French president says Theresa May needs to sort out three key issues before talks turn to trade.
BBC News – UK

The senator says he “cannot in good conscience” approve the plan, which is backed by President Trump.
BBC News – US & Canada

Entry to the Zeitz Mocaa in Cape Town is free at certain times for anyone with an African passport.
BBC News – Africa

For nine straight years, there’s been something to look forward to in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City Thunder

A’s beat reporter Jane Lee answers questions about prospects, potential trades and more in this week’s Inbox.
OAK Homepage News

Liliane Bettencourt was suffering from dementia and died peacefully at home, her family say.
BBC News – Business

The secretary of state had “matter-of-fact” talks with his Iranian counterpart despite disagreements.
BBC News – Middle East

At least 15 people are dead and 20 are missing on Dominica after Hurricane Maria, the PM says.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Organisers of the 1 October referendum face daily fines of up to €12,000 (£10,600; $ 14,300).
BBC News – Europe

Theresa May is expected to propose a two year transitional period in her big Brexit speech on Friday.
BBC News – UK