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Saudi-led bloc attacks Qatar’s response to demands that it shut Al Jazeera and make other changes.
BBC News – Middle East

Several injured as pro-government supporters attack Venezuela’s opposition-led National Assembly.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Criminal investigators say they are looking for evidence not only of tax fraud but organised crime.
BBC News – Europe

The temporary measure means foreign nationals affected by the fire can stay in the UK for 12 months.
BBC News – UK

Miosotis Familia was wrapping up her shift when a man walked up to her car and shot her in the head.
BBC News – US & Canada

Three police officers are confirmed dead after a huge, 10-hour gunbattle with militants.
BBC News – Africa

ORLANDO – The Thunder jumped out to a good start, despite resting Josh Huestis, Semaj Christon and Dakari Johnson during
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White Sox lefty Carlos Rodon picked up his first win of the season, fanning 10 and stringing together 6 1/3 strong innings against the A’s in a 7-2 series-opening victory at the Coliseum on Monday evening.
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ORLANDO – Despite winning in its first Summer League game on Saturday, the Thunder wanted to learn from the experience,
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Some of the self-employed should be entitled to the national minimum wage, argues the Resolution Foundation.
BBC News – Business

Parts of the Old City wall are destroyed in air strikes amid fierce clashes in IS’ ‘capital’.
BBC News – Middle East

Geddel Vieira Lima, a former cabinet minister, has been charged with obstruction of justice.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

France’s president promises to lead the nation on a “radical new path”, in a speech at Versailles.
BBC News – Europe

Labour’s Emma Dent Coad says the judge is “a technocrat” who lacks “credibility” with the families.
BBC News – UK

US media say the sacking comes amid claims of sexual harassment at Fox Sports.
BBC News – US & Canada

The pledge to a united Nigeria follows mass protests organised by secessionist groups.
BBC News – Africa

White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon (0-1, 0.00 ERA) had a wild season debut — literally. Now, he’ll look to resettle and earn his first victory of the season as he kicks off a three-game road set against Jharel […]

ORLANDO – A lanky Russell Westbrook was still growing into his frame in 2008, before his OKC jersey even had a team name
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A worsening skills shortage is forcing firms to pay out £2bn a year in higher salaries.
BBC News – Business

Police were chasing three suspected suicide attackers – one blew himself up after being surrounded.
BBC News – Middle East