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“Patriotic” Russians might be engaged in hacking, their President suggests.
BBC News – Europe

In a phone call with the US president, Theresa May says the UK remains committed to the deal.
BBC News – UK

European leaders, businesses and the UN condemn President Trump’s decision.
BBC News – US & Canada

The group were travelling from West Africa to Libya and their truck broke down, six survivors say.
BBC News – Africa

“The teams that can just continue to play the next play – and the next play – are the ones that do the best.”
Oklahoma City Thunder

The A’s closed the book on yet another grisly road trip Thursday, and with an 8-0 loss to the host Indians, exposing so many of their ongoing season woes.
OAK Homepage News

A’s first baseman Yonder Alonso, who is shattering his previous career-high home run mark, is earning recognition for his remarkable efforts.
OAK Homepage News

A YouGov projection in The Times suggests the Conservatives could fail to win an outright majority.
BBC News – Business

Amnesty International calls the dissolution of Waad a “flagrant attack” on freedom of expression.
BBC News – Middle East

Goldman Sachs bank is accused of supporting embattled President Maduro by buying government bonds.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The statement backing the Paris climate agreement is seen a snub to Trump, who is mulling a pullout.
BBC News – Europe

Theresa May comes under fire from rivals for refusing to appear at the BBC’s seven-way election debate.
BBC News – UK

The Paris accord was signed by 195 countries but President Trump will pull out, US media report.
BBC News – US & Canada

The Chinese-funded train line is the country’s biggest infrastructure project since independence.
BBC News – Africa

Amid another trying road trip, the A’s are at least getting good news from the home front. Rehabbing shortstop Marcus Semien played catch Monday for the first time since his April 18 right wrist surgery, per A’s […]

The study will assess whether the deal could reduce competition and choice for shoppers and stores.
BBC News – Business

At least 26 people are killed in two IS car bombings in Baghdad, one targeting an ice cream shop.
BBC News – Middle East

The former military ruler was ousted by a US invasion in 1989 and convicted of drug trafficking.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Russia warns of a “harsh” response – and Moldova’s pro-Russian president is angry too.
BBC News – Europe

The mother of Rosa King, who died at Hamerton Park, says her zoo work was “what she always loved”.
BBC News – UK