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He revealed his sexuality at the elite Zimbabwe boys’ school before a newspaper outed him.
BBC News – Africa

A’s slugger Khris Davis belted his Major League-leading 48th homer in the first inning of Saturday night’s game at Angel Stadium, giving the A’s a 2-0 lead on the Angels and bringing serious intrigue to his […]

Toyota UK tells the BBC a no-deal Brexit would temporarily halt production at the Burnaston plant near Derby.
BBC News – Business

The move adds to tensions between the US and Iran, the target of tough economic sanctions.
BBC News – Middle East

The fine resolves a long-running corruption investigation at Brazil’s state-owned oil company.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Prosecutors say seven men were planning a bomb and gun attack on a large event in the country.
BBC News – Europe

Parents say their children’s supplies are due to expire within days, amid a shortage of the devices.
BBC News – UK

The pilot ejected safely before the jet, worth an estimated $ 100m, crashed in South Carolina.
BBC News – US & Canada

An antelope caught on camera in Uganda for the first time sheds light on an unexplored rainforest.
BBC News – Africa

We know that in 2018, few starters are going to go deeply into any postseason game. That’s especially true in a winner-take-all situation, like the American League Wild Card Game. How should the A’s and Yankees […]

The A’s embark on a three-game series with the host Angels beginning tonight. Right-hander Lou Trivino, who is starting for Mike Fiers, gets the ball in the 7:07 PT opener. Rookie Jaime Barria (10-9, 3.54 ERA) […]

Investors take fright after the US financial regulator accuses Elon Musk of securities fraud.
BBC News – Business

Its foreign minister dismisses Mr Netanyahu’s “revelation” at the UN as an “arts and craft show”.
BBC News – Middle East

The Pope has removed Fernando Karadima for “the good of the Church”, the Vatican says.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

President Erdogan uses a state visit to demand the extradition of followers of Fethullah Gulen.
BBC News – Europe

But the ex-foreign secretary tells the BBC his focus is on averting economic “disaster” after Brexit.
BBC News – UK

Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination will go to a full US Senate vote – but only if an FBI inquiry clears him.
BBC News – US & Canada

The suspects are accused of involvement in an attack at a rally for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
BBC News – Africa

The release of the new iPhone XS Max has had people going crazy. Primarily over the new gaming and movie friendly 6.5 inch HD screen, and the (minimum) £1,000 price tag that comes with it.

The A’s magic number is down to one. They practiced celebrating ahead of time following yet another walk-off victory over the Twins on Saturday evening, a 3-2 affair that ended when a bases-loaded wild pitch […]