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Angela Eagle says she will launch her challenge for the Labour leadership on Monday, as union talks aimed at resolving the crisis at the top of the party are called off.
BBC News – UK

Micah Johnson, the man accused of killing five police officers in a gun attack in Dallas, was a “lone shooter”, officials believe.
BBC News – US & Canada

South Sudan’s capital remains tense on the fifth anniversary of its independence, after deadly clashes between rival army factions.
BBC News – Africa

Luis Valbuena hit a walk-off, three-run homer against A’s closer Ryan Madson in the ninth inning, propelling the Astros to a dramatic 10-9 victory following a five-run outburst by Oakland in the top half of the […]

ORLANDO – Selfless, physical, aggressive and quick team basketball is the Thunder’s identity, but it’s rare for a team’s
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In a game controlled by starting pitching, the A’s eked out a 3-1 win over the Astros Thursday night at Minute Maid Park. Lefty Rich Hill thoroughly dominated Houston, striking out 10 in six innings and retiring […]

The UK is launching its first trade mission since the referendum as Business Secretary Sajid Javid meets the Indian government in Delhi.
BBC News – Business

Syrian government forces have effectively cut the only road into rebel-held areas of the city of Aleppo, state media and rebels say.
BBC News – Middle East

The Brazilian politician who led the impeachment process against President Dilma Rousseff, Eduardo Cunha, resigns over corruption allegations.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

A Vatican court finds a priest and PR consultant guilty of leaking official documents but two journalists and a church secretary are acquitted.
BBC News – Europe

Three major hospitals across England are being ordered to stop providing complex heart care because of concerns over standards.
BBC News – UK

President Obama says all US citizens should be concerned about the frequent police killings of black men, after two such deaths in recent days.
BBC News – US & Canada

Nine people are killed following a stampede at a party to mark the end of Ramadan in Ghana’s second city Kumasi, a local official says.
BBC News – Africa

A few blocks from where Summer League is being held in Orlando, there’s a small downtown church.
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At this time last year, Sonny Gray was preparing for his first All-Star experience. Now, the A’s right-hander is simply prepping to put forth a second half that will dwarf the concerning chatter surrounding his […]

Mitch McGary was down on the floor scrapping for a loose ball, but when he finally got control of the ball, he was trapped.
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Global stock markets fall and the pound hits a fresh 31-year low as worries over the UK’s vote to leave the European Union continues to rattle markets.
BBC News – Business

The Syrian military declares a 72-hour “regime of calm” covering the whole country, though there are reports of continuing fighting outside Damascus.
BBC News – Middle East

Hundreds of Venezuelan women push past border guards to cross into Colombia to buy food and goods which are scarce in Venezuela.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Argentina and Barcelona footballer Lionel Messi and his father are sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax fraud, but will probably avoid jail.
BBC News – Europe